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BRIEFS
August 10, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • DP World buys Denmark's short-sea major Unifeeder for US$765.4 million
  • Terminal utilisation rate continues to outpace capacity growth
  • India ranks No 2 in seafarer manpower supply, ahead of China, Indonesia
  • ICTSI's 6pc profit slip to US$97.7 million blamed on terminal start-up costs
  • Valencia's 4th box terminal will help it retain its No 1 port status in Spain
  • Expeditors' quarterly profit up 29pc to US$141 million as sales rise 14pc
  • Global box volumes continue to rise, up 1.3pc in June to 14 million TEU
  • Global box freight rates continues to rise in August, major indices show
  • India's shipping ministry vetoes dedicated body for freight village project
  • Agility posts 24pc net profit increase as revenue rises 14.1pc
  • Brussels reports another increase in air cargo volume, up 13.9pc in July
  • AirMap deployed in Czech Republic to manage nation's busiest airspace
  • First A330-200 freighter conversion delivered to Egyptair Cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 9, 2018
  • CMA CGM enhances website
  • DG Shipping conducting inquiry into collision of Indian fishing boat with unknown merchant vessel off Kerala coast
  • NYK exploring LNG bunkering business
  • Vivek Choudhary elected Chairman of Calcutta Freight Brokers Association at 80th AGM
  • Export of oilmeals up in July & first four months
  • APM Terminals Pipavav registers increased revenue in Q1FY19
  • 295 new underpass/overbridge projects to be completed by March 2019
  • Cabinet approves MoU between India & Korea on Trade Remedy Cooperation
  • Allcargo Logistics' Avashya Foundation empowering rural communities through environmental initiatives
  • Global coffee export up 2.6 pc in June
  • New Export Import Workshop batch from Sept. 22

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 9, 2018
  • Euronav: Tanker oversupply still holding back rates
  • DS Norden issues profit warning as tanker gloom outweighs strong dry bulk
  • Indian coal imports back in black
  • STX O&S tries to sell assets to raise working capital
  • Ciner Ship Management chooses scrubbers for 19 ships
  • Dry bulk recovery spurs Japan shipbuilding

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 9, 2018
  • Big spike in containership lay-ups mid-peak season a worry for owners
  • Bullish Lufthansa Cargo holds firm on €12 fee for use of paper air waybills
  • Walmart and JD.com invest $500m in Chinese logistics service
  • Lax airport checks make illegal wildlife trafficking easier
  • Post-Brexit shipping routes mean spoiled Irish food

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 9, 2018
  • Gulf Island Fabrication reports second quarter results
  • New R-R stabilization system offers big benefits for ice-class ships
  • Maersk and IBM launch TradeLens blockchain shipping solution
  • VIDEO: Wilhelmsen drone project gets Singapore government funding
  • MARAD awards $4.8 million in Marine Highway project grants

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 9, 2018
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: How to make money in boxes and how to avoid Iran sanctions risk
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • DP World arbitration win over Djibouti terminal unenforceable in practice, experts warn
    Compensation could now be best bet for ports multinational
  • Novoship appoints new president
    Managing director of SCF Management Services takes the helm at Sovcomflot unit
  • Maersk and IBM launch blockchain product
    Box shipping and tech giants have 94 partners lined up in blockchain trial, but only one other carrier has put...
  • Wallenius moves into profit but sees risks ahead
    The Oslo-based company said it would retrofit 20 vessels with scrubbers, bringing its total to 25
  • Euronav beats forecast and expects benefits from Gener8 merger
    Update: Chief executive Paddy Rodgers describes scrubber installation as a rush to mine "gold in the hills" for some...
  • Freight forwarders still face Felixstowe problems
    The British International Freight Association slams UK port's 'complete failure' of customer service
  • Viewpoint: Fuel fiasco
    It may take the shock of fines, detentions and port state control inspections to ensure that poor quality marine fuels...
  • Daily Briefing
    Crude escapes latest round of trade tariffs | Mixed bag of results reveal fragmented market fortunes | Angelicoussis switches strategy...
  • Star Bulk expects to prosper in the age of uncertainty
    Chief executive Petros Pappas says low order book is the main key to market's health while it is difficult -...
  • Sumec makes $335m takeover of Dayang Shipbuilding
    State-owned Sumec believes it will benefit from Dayang's eco-design dry bulker products

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 9, 2018
  • Are US railroads missing out on intermodal volume?
  • US retailer report warns of tighter eastbound trans-Pac capacity
  • US chem sector jockeys for trucking capacity
  • Large US warehouse rent rise fails to blunt demand
  • Indian transshipment at foreign hubs jumped last fiscal year
  • IBM-Maersk blockchain effort builds with nearly 100 users

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 9, 2018
  • Aegean appoints new management team
    Bunker supplier picks new operations chief and interim finance boss post a flurry of executive departures.
  • TGS rides oil cash flows for a stellar quarterly performance
    Oil companies' asset swaps are filling the pockets of seismic players, while the next phase of the offshore recovery will rise on increased E&P budgets, TGS says
  • Hoegh Autoliners trims loss and sees better times ahead
  • Companies need to act ahead of new rules on lease accounting
    At the start of next year new international accounting rules will bring leases onto companies' balance sheets, with significant implications, write Michael Weaver and Ben Hanslip
  • French seismic player CGG stays in black after restructuring
  • Dole eyes Chinese newbuildings as fleet ripens for renewal
    Fruit giant said to have approached four shipyards as it looks replace older vessels
  • Trump started this fight, but does he know how to finish it?
    The US president may believe his aggressive tariffs against China are working, but even some of his supporters are expressing growing concern - and that should worry shipping
  • Unifeeder boss eyes going global after DP World takeover
    Pan-European feeder boxship operator aims to go worldwide after takeover by the Dubai-headquartered port operator
  • Dioryx readies to part with decade-old panamax boxships
    Low-profile Greek begins disposals of former Pan Ocean-chartered vessels
  • BW scoops FSRU job for Brazil's Port Acu plant
    Regasification player is set to supply a newbuilding for project that will become largest gas-fired power hubs
  • Hyundai Heavy tied to first-ever VLEC deal
    Sources say Delos contract adds to order for up to six VLECs at rival Samsung Heavy Industries.
  • Liquefied biogas offers glimpse of lower carbon fuelling future
    Cost, availability and ultimately demand will determine the development of this embryonic but renewable bunkers alternative
  • Alaska LNG talks shipping as it pushes towards sanction
    Project will need vessels that can handle some ice conditions and serve the north Pacific trades
  • Dynagas FSRU duo to have dual trade and regas roles
  • Excel heads to Middle East for Portovaya FSU conversion
  • PHP seeks to make its mark as green recycler with Vale demolition
    Private shipbreaking yard wants to be the first in Bangladesh to be recognised as a safe and green recycler
  • Shipowner questions Hong Kong flag over Lighthouse Winmore
  • Tanker market stirred but not shaken by Houthi VLCC attacks
    Analyst says new Saudi Aramco refinery may pose bigger security risk than tanker traffic
  • Was there more to Gurnee's remarks on older MR tankers?
    Ardmore boss seems to covet a vessel type that Diamond S Shipping happens to own in spades
  • Mowinckels on the lookout for tanker investments
    Shipowner says falling values make expansion in wet segment highly attractive
  • King Neptune joins BW Group FPSO crew for ceremony and cake
  • Supramax purchase shows intent of fast-growing Diligent Holdings
    Greek outfit makes its costliest secondhand supramax purchase - for $17.5m - while caution over rates and asset values see overall local buying activity slow during the summer
  • Buyer found for largest of three NEL Lines ferries up for auction
  • Demolition briefs
  • Pappadakis times it right to snap up another capesize
    Kassian acquires 10th bulker since 2016, ready to take advantage of rising market
  • Wilhelm Holst reveals promotion to CEO at Lorentzen & Stemoco
    Former L&S head of global shipbroking climbs ranks to land top job at Norwegian firm
  • Diana Containerships reaps improved rate
    Hire jumps 24% for one of four units remaining in Greek owner's fleet.
  • Paddy Rodgers sees 'gold in them thar hills'
    Euronav chief executive not completely sold on scrubber technology, questions oil-refinery readiness for IMO 2020 low-sulphur mandate.
  • Paddy Rodgers 'scratches head' over IMO readiness
    Euronav chief executive questions whether oil refineries will be ready for International Maritime Organisation's 2020 low-sulphur mandate.
  • Morgan Stanley upgrades GasLog amid trade war win
    Bank also jacks up its target price for Peter Livanos-backed shipowner.
  • AP Moller-Maersk and IBM target year end for blockchain roll-out
    Industry giants reveal name of their joint-venture which now has approaching 100 parties involved.
  • Harvey Gulf merger offer not good enough to win GulfMark
    Suitor would need to sweeten its proposal to snatch fellow offshore vessel operator GulfMark from Tidewater
  • Fafalios sells bulker after 17 years in fleet
  • Lunder earned more than $9m from private firm
    Former Fredriksen aide pursues Norwegian state for compensation over corruption allegations
  • Overseas Shipbuilding earnings remain flat
    Jones Act tanker sees slightly less revenue due to two less vessels on the water.
  • Dorian points to 'de-risked' balance sheet amid quarterly loss
    New York-listed VLGC owner and takeover target misses forecasts in three months to close of June.
  • Havila Shipping sells last PSV veteran
    Norwegian owner now has PSVs of 10 years old or less in its fleet.
  • Novoship appoints new president
    Alexey Khaydukov, a Sovcomflot executive, will still remain managing director of SCF Management.
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics in $140m scrubber spree
    Norwegian shipowner says retrofitting project will allow it to tackle uncertainty around 2020 rule change.
  • Euronav's Rodgers: Further fleet rebalancing needed
    Newbuild orders remain focused on the VLCC sector, chief executive Paddy Rodgers says.
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen drops on mixed second quarter reviews
    Analysts split on second quarter performance of Oslo-listed company.
  • Negligible impact from China-US trade spat, says Eagle Bulk
    Shipowner's comments come after a second successive quarter in the black.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 9, 2018
  • Antwerp testing autonomous vessel
    The Port of Antwerp has introduced a fully automatic sounding boat to measure water depth.
  • Orca Ace visits Vancouver
    The Port of Vancouver USA welcomed the M/V Orca Ace on her maiden voyage Wednesday.
  • Maritime strategy years overdue
    A congressionally mandated Department of Transportation study laying out a "national maritime strategy" is now more than three years overdue, according to a report released by the Government Accountability Office on Wednesday.
  • Shipping struggles with supply and demand
    The one constant in the container shipping industry is the challenge of supply and demand. Carriers have struggled with overcapacity for years, partly because they kept ordering bigger ships, but also because constant competition for market share led carriers to undercut each other on price and end up with non-compensatory rates and a whole lot of red ink.
  • ITC looking into wireless mesh
    The International Trade Commission will start an investigation into whether imports of certain wireless mesh networking products and related components thereof violate U.S. intellectual property rights (IPR) law.
  • Maersk, IBM start blockchain platform
    Danish shipping conglomerate A.P. Moller - Maersk and global technology company IBM on Thursday announced the launch of their jointly developed blockchain solution, TradeLens.
  • Houston garners new gantry cranes
    The Port of Houston's Bayport Container Terminal on Wednesday received three new neo-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes.
  • Airbus flying high in Mobile
    It's been three years since Airbus opened a final assembly plant for its A320 family of aircraft in Mobile, Ala., and the company's supply chain operation now is riding high.
  • On the Surface: Precision timing
    It's been more than a year since CSX implemented the controversial precision scheduled railroading operating model, and most signs show it paid off.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 9, 2018
  • China's independent refiners import Canadian Cold Lake blend to replace Venezuelan Merey
    China's independent refineries will receive their first batch of Canadian Cold Lake crude blend in August as feedstock to produce asphalt
  • JXTG suspends Sendai shipments on typhoon, restarts Tokyo Bay
    Japan's largest refiner JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy on Thursday suspended waterborne oil product shipments at its Sendai refinery
  • Crude futures settle lower, extending decline
    Crude futures settled lower Thursday, following through on Wednesday's tumble. October ICE Brent settled 21 cents lower at $72.07/b
  • Bunker trader OCM announces new Hamburg team
    Bunker trader OCM announces new Hamburg team Bunker trader and broker OceanConnectMarine will open a new office in Hamburg, Germany
  • Bunker supplier Aegean announces new senior managers
    Global bunker supplier Aegean Marine Petroleum has appointed a new management committee after financial difficulties earlier this year

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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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