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BRIEFS
April 9, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate drops 16pc to US$617/TEU, rises 1pc to USWC
  • South Korea to place orders for 200 vessels by 2020
  • APL extends Eagle GO. Guaranteed on Trans-Atlantic and Oceania services
  • Cosco boosts drive to develop inland logistics capabilities in Asia and Europe
  • Box volume at Eurogate, Hamburg slide 25pc after Hanjin's demise
  • Tit for tat US-China trade tariffs will impact major US ports: Fitch Ratings
  • Surging fuel prices eat into ocean liners' profits, while spot rates drop
  • Carriers' financial and volume results in 2017 better than in 2016: analysis
  • Cold ironing comes to Genoa and is fast spreading throughout Europe
  • DHL sets up e-commerce platform to link retailers to global fulfilment centres
  • Cargolux starts weekly cargo flights from Luxembourg to Narita Tokyo
  • East-west airfreight rates hold their ground after 2017 peak season: Drewry
  • FedEx launches pilot training programme in US to overcome pilot shortage

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 8, 2018
  • 'ONE offers services from India to all other regions around the globe, directly & also indirectly via hub ports'
  • ASIC re-elects Ashok Janakiram as President
  • Bahri vessel targeted off Yemen
  • Maersk Line introduces export-import service offerings at Kakinada port
  • ONE strongly committed to the Indian market
  • Cashew exports up
  • FIEO sees huge potential in the Chinese market for start-ups & small exporters
  • GMB celebrates 55th National Maritime Day & 37th Foundation Day
  • Major Ports handle 679.35 million tonnes of cargo in 2017-18
  • Mumbai Port Trust wins All India Major Ports Hockey Tournament
  • Inefficient logistics impacting competitiveness of Indian products: MoS Commerce & Industry
  • Economic outlook for India on the ascent
  • India to negotiate FTA with the AfCFTA: Suresh Prabhu
  • Govt sets up IT grievance redressal mechanism for GST taxpayers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Good time to change the guard
  • Strengthening cross-border services Daily
  • The new warehouse is a sharehouse
  • 1,800 locomotives for India
  • Electrolux and Hamburg Süd investing in lowering emissions
  • Cardiff to welcome first commercial A350-900 flight
  • Kopf & Lübben banking on talent pool
  • APL extends premium package
  • Albonair collaborates with Cargo-partner
  • UK railfreight operator to replace 16,000 truck journeys
  • New generation in charge at UTC Overseas
  • Iata launches CEIV for live animals
  • Cosco Shipping did well in 2017
  • Way back to Volga Dnepr
  • Three Eurasian railways join forces
  • Beiersdorf stays loyal to K+N in Hamburg
  • ABC with record shipment of Vaqtec containers

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 6, 2018
  • Shipping losses drag down Grieg
  • No major casualties, but marine claims levels are creeping up
  • IMO wrangles over shipping emissions cuts
  • NYK and Turkish port group to build vehicles terminal in Istanbul
  • Firmer bulker prices tempt newbuilding orders
  • King Abdullah Port expects 60% throughput rise this year
  • South Korea aims to promote LNG bunkering
  • Seoul to seek buyer for shipbuilder DSME
  • Newbuildings may put HMM on top 10 global carriers list

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 6, 2018
  • Box lines forced to play a weak hand in transpacific contract talks
  • A niche opens up as integrators choose not to bulk up for e-commerce deliveries
  • Middle East ports' appetite for capacity expansion won't be satisfied by volumes
  • Forwarders far more 'digitally aware' than industry disruptors believe, says BIFA DG
  • Cargo owners still waiting for news of Maersk Honam containers
  • TuSimple steering toward driverless trucking
  • IMO set to unveil strategy on GHG emissions in shipping
  • Robert van de Weg rejoins Volga-Dnepr after missing 'cut and thrust' of air freight

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 6, 2018
  • CRS: Shipbuilding only a fraction of cost of a 355 ship Navy
  • Dryad Maritime analyzes attack on Bahri tanker Abqaiq
  • Like father, like son: Guilty verdict in pollution case
  • C-Innovation wins three year BP contract
  • Canada's Chamber of Shipping announces new leadership line-up

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 6, 2018
  • Yildirim closes in on US port investment
    Robert Yildirim believes his company can use its expertise to improve US terminal productivity
  • Terminal talks in Djibouti raise questions
    Local media claims the Djibouti government is in talks with French carrier CMA CGM about a new 2.4m teu capacity...
  • Sovcomflot secures $252m financing for dual-fuelled tankers
    Sovcomflot completes the financing deal with ABN AMRO, BNP Paribas and others for vessels due in 2018 and 2019.
  • High US refinery runs to support MR earnings
    As Brazilian fuel imports fall, US exports to other destinations may boost tonne-mile demand
  • The Interview: Andrew Taylor
    New chief executive takes over from industry legend Hugo Wynn-Williams next month. And despite 2016's failed merger talks with Britannia...
  • Maersk Honam still burning one month on
    Burning boxship heading for Jebel Ali to discharge cargo
  • IMO unable to agree early on a carbon strategy
    The IMO's intersessional Working Group has not reached an agreement on the strategy, including any kind of decarbonisation targets.
  • Yard Talk | Can we blame the South Korean plan?
    The plan will hit a nerve of many foreign shipping players
  • The price of going green
    Cargo owners will soon be able to show their green shipping credentials, but it will not come cheaply
  • Shipping Minster pledges to plug UK gender pay gap
    More than 50 companies with maritime links published their gender pay reports by Wednesday's deadline
  • Callimanopulos contemplates the realities of a comeback
    Legendary Greek owner is ruefully aware of today's industry challenges as he mulls his next step after relinquishing Toisa fleet.
  • South Korea seeks buyers for DSME
    The timing of the sale will depend on market conditions as well as DSME's business normalisation efforts
  • Trade war threatens US reefer export volumes
    Concerns raised about transpacific backhaul volumes
  • Methanol's role in the future marine fuels mix
  • Wall St Note | Looming crisis for Danaos shareholders
    Danaos has a massive debt load, a tiny market capitalisation controlled by company insiders, and several lucrative long-term charters, all...
  • Late Chinese New Year drives February box traffic
    Analysts expect full-year box growth of up to 5% in 2018
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine poised to announce 20 megaship orders
    Deal includes a dozen 23,000 teu and eight 14,000 teu ships to be built at South Korean yards
  • Attacks on non-Saudi vessels unlikely in Red Sea, Dryad says
    Threats to merchant shipping around Yemen have been evident for more than a year, where the government, backed by a...
  • APL expands guaranteed service
    Transatlantic and Oceania added to Eagle GO. Guaranteed product
  • US eyes up to $100bn of extra tariffs on China
    The US and China play a large role in global trade, production supply chains and investment, and their policy actions...
  • IMO proposes compromise on CO2 cuts
    New proposal for 50% emissions reductions by 2050 receives tough reception amid insistence of no targets by Brazil, Saudi Arabia...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 6, 2018
  • APL expands time-definite delivery to trans-Atlantic, Oceania
  • US spot truck rates jump in April, as freight demand rises
  • Amid rising threats, US imports forecast to build
  • Port of Mobile is poised for growth across trade operations
  • JNPT names four 3PLs for import direct port delivery program
  • Steady rate decline on Asia-Europe as Chinese manufacturing slows

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 6, 2018
  • Navios Acquisition completes leaseback deal on four tankers
    Six-year lease will result in refinancing of $71.5m in existing bank debt.
  • ICS tells nations get on ball for CO2 rules
    Shipping trade group says largest flag states should follow the example of smaller peers to push regulation.
  • Fredriksen takes bigger piece of Avance Gas
    Entities linked to Norwegian shipping magnate boost stake in Oslo-listed VLGC owner as rates hit 6-month lows.
  • Star Bulk shares given a boost
    Value of New York-listed bulker owner's shares upgraded almost 10% based on financial performance and efforts to lower debt.
  • Sorensen seeks equity for new suezmax tanker venture
    Former Nordic American finance chief behind project looking to raise $80m for up to eight newbuildings.
  • Clarksons executive bonuses rise after stronger profit
    Improved profit at Clarksons in 2017 has been reflected in higher bonus payments to its leading executives. It comes after a review of executive pay at the world's largest shipbroker following opposition from around one quarter of votes cast on 2016 remuneration at its previous annual general meeting. Andi Case: 'Time to look seriously at tankers' According to Clarksons annual report, chief exe
  • 2Go merges with parent Nenaco
    Philippines ro-pax group cutting costs through share swap.
  • Trafigura now loading suezmaxes in US Gulf
    Switzerland-based trading house says modifications to existing infrastructure allow it to load bigger ships.
  • Laid-up Greek ro-pax springs a leak
    NEL Lines vessel repaired after taking on water at Perama.
  • Sovcomflot fixes $252m aframax financing
    Russian owner taps banks including ABN Amro, BNP Paribas and KfW to fund LNG-fuelled tankers.
  • Seatrade succeeds in 'surprise' charter row appeal
    UK high court judge examines dictionaries to help with question of whether warranty applies to both free entry and exit from berth.
  • AP Moller Holding taps Blackstone for new executive
    Jan Thorsgaard Nielsen recruited to work alongside Robert Uggla and Martin Larsen.
  • Golden Energy Offshore extends PSV deal
    Restis company keeps Energy Scout busy with Total in Nigeria.
  • Grieg Star turns deeper red as ship broking results rise
    Growth in Norway and Asia for Grieg Shipbrokers in 2017 as group enjoys "good year overall".
  • UPDATE: Dof seals three more Atlantic contracts
    Norwegian owner fixes out OSVs for decommissioning and ROV campaigns.
  • Genting halves 2017 loss as revenue grows
    Malaysian cruiseship group benefits from more capacity.
  • MMT stretches deal for Mokster OCV
    Swedish company adds 18 months to Stril Explorer's charter.
  • Vinalines seeks to delay IPO again
    Vietnamese shipowner wants another two months to finalise share sale.
  • South Korean reforms more than just orders
    Initiatives will also include efforts to improved owner liquidity as well as protectionist measures.
  • China soybean tariffs unlikely to hurt shipping, says AXIA
    Axia Capital Markets analyst says move is more likely designed to hurt Trump voters than bulkers.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 6, 2018
  • Wilhelmsen, KONGSBERG launch autonomous shipping JV
    Norwegian maritime service provider Wilhelmsen and KONGSBERG, a logistics technology firm also based in Norway, have partnered to create a ...
  • Crowley expands Miami Warehouse
    Crowley Logistics said it opened a newly expanded Medley warehouse in Miami this week to provide improved service to South Florida customers...
  • AAR: U.S. rail traffic full speed ahead in March
    Total combined U.S. freight railroad traffic in March 2018 increased 5 percent to 2.13 million carloads and intermodal units compared with t...
  • IATA: Air cargo growth continues in February
    Global air cargo volumes climbed 6.8 percent in February 2018 compared with the same month the previous year, according to the latest data f...
  • U.S. dumping duties set for tool chest imports
    The Commerce Department has finalized increased duties for imports of Chinese and Vietnamese tool chests and cabinets, which it has determin...
  • APL expands footprint of guaranteed container loading service
    APL will offer shippers its "Eagle GO. Guaranteed Service" on more routes. For a premium rate, shippers can be guaranteed equipment and ve...
  • U.S. farm products targeted by Chinese tariffs
    Farmers across the United States are on the front lines in the developing trade war between the U.S. and China....

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 6, 2018
  • OPEC March crude production tumbles: Platts Survey

    OPEC oil output in March fell to 32.14 million b/d, its lowest level in 11 months, led by declines in seven out of the 14 member countries, an S&P Global Platts survey of OPEC and oil industry officials and analysts showed Friday.
  • Russian 2018 oil, gas output seen roughly flat at last-year levels: Novak
    Russian oil and gas production and exports are expected to stay at roughly last year's levels in 2018
  • Russia raises expectations of 'timeless' OPEC alliance
    Growing rhetoric that OPEC and Russia will strengthen their alliance in a permanent partnership to manage oil production might put more pressure on the coalition as it tries to plot its next move in a tightening oil market.
  • US sanctions Gazprom CEO Miller, Surgutneftegaz Director General Bogdanov
    The US has imposed new sanctions against Russian state-owned Gazprom's CEO Alexey Miller, Surgutneftegaz Director General Vladimir Bogdanov, major aluminum producer Rusal, and several other Russian individuals and entities in response the "totality" of Russia's aggressive actions, including in Crimea, Syria and "ongoing malicious cyber activity," a senior Trump administration official said Friday.
  • Oil sinks as trade rhetoric continues between US, China
    Oil futures tumbled Friday as tough talk between political leaders in Washington and Beijing on tariffs sparked a risk-off rally across global financial markets, dragging both equities and commodities lower.
  • European cutterstock availability tight, boosting RMG outlook
    The availability of cutterstocks, used to produce on-specification RMG fuel oil, has dwindled in the Mediterranean and Northwest Europe, creating a more bullish atmosphere for RMG 380, market sources said.
  • Japan 380 CST bunker premium sinks to 5-month low on ample supply, modest demand
    Ample supply of bunker fuel in Japan's Tokyo Bay coupled with modest demand has seen the Japan-delivered 380 CST bunker premium finishing the week at five-month lows.
  • Fuel oil hi-lo narrows to 2-month low on lackluster LSFO demand
    The physical fuel oil hi-lo spread -- the premium of 1% FOB Northwest Europe fuel oil cargoes over 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges -- has narrowed to $3.25/mt, its weakest level since February 5, according to S&P Global Platts data, due to slack Mediterranean demand for low sulfur product.
  • South Korea to order 200 new ships over next 3 years: report
    South Korea is planning to order around 200 new vessels in the next three years in an effort to shore up the country's beleaguered shipping and shipbuilding industries, which have been struggling following the collapse of Hanjin Shipping as well as weak global demand, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported Thursday.
  • Istanbul-Piraeus bunker spread narrows to 4-week low
    The usual premium of bunker fuel at Istanbul over its equivalent at Piraeus narrowed to its lowest point in a month Thursday, amid soft demand at the Turkish hub and pressured logistics at the Greek port.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks plummet 21% on departure of delayed VLCC
    Inventories of fuel oil stored in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region sank 21% to 839,000 mt in the week ended Wednesday, latest data from PJK Consulting showed, due to a delayed VLCC loading and finally departing the Dutch port of Rotterdam.
  • FEATURE: IMO prepares for showdown over shipping decarbonization
    "It may sometimes look from the outside that the IMO is a feet-dragging body."
  • ANALYSIS: Mixed market reaction seen from Asian traders to sour crude OSPs
    "Kind of funny, it raised [the differential for Arab] Light, but cut [that for Arab] Super Light," a regional crude oil trader said.
  • FUTURES: Crude remains weak on heightened trade war tensions
    "US crude oil production continued on a seventh week build in production levels thus keeping upside pressure on crude oil prices," a Phillip Futures analyst said.
  • Bunker availability at Durban eases as Engen refinery maintenance ends
    Spot prices were unaffected as the anticipated increase in volumes had already been priced in.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
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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