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BRIEFS
March 13, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • OOIL is back in the black with a US$138m profit for 2017
  • Fire on Maersk Honam brought under control, four crewmembers still missing
  • East coast dockers, employers resume talks stalled since December
  • PANYNJ January up 13.2pc to record 585,864 TEU, laden imports up 18.5pc
  • Port of Virginia saw slight dip in container volume in February
  • Kuhne+Nagel speeds digitisation by opening two research centres
  • Panalpina profits soar 26pc to US$109 million as revenues rise 6pc
  • dnata inaugurates first dedicated perishables centre at Dallas airport
  • Cargojet appoints Houston businessman Jim Crane as chairman of the board

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • 2017 a year of growth for OOCL, says Chairman
  • Antwerp port tostreamline operation at port of Douala
  • CMA CGM commences commercial operationsat Kribi Container Terminal in Cameroon
  • Djibouti inks new agreementfor Doraleh Container Terminal
  • Hamburg Süd making a mark in door-to-door transportation
  • INDAMEX service commences operations at NSIGT
  • Odfjell Terminals Rotterdam to expand jetty capacity
  • Port of Rotterdam in talks to further optimise logistics connections to & from German hinterland
  • SCFI rates down
  • Major Port Authorities Bill provides more autonomy & flexibility
  • Salient features of the revised Model Concession Agreement (MCA) for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in Major Ports
  • Air cargo off to a robust start in 2018 with 8 pc growth in January
  • BCT achieves DNV's certification for upgraded ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
  • Thar Dry Port-Sanand ICD commences LCL consolidation service
  • GST Council extends tax exemptions for exporters by six months
  • Recommendations made during 26th meeting of GST Council in New Delhi

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Disruptors are changing logistics
  • Platooning starts for real in Spain
  • Brussels airport invests heavily in infrastructure
  • CP introduces one-stop shop for perishables
  • New COO at Eurotunnel
  • Krummen going lean and green
  • Good bookings on Spain-Morocco loop
  • TGP inaugurates new Turkey office
  • India's new traction has 6,000 t hauling capacity
  • Ceva opens new facility in Malaysia
  • PANYNJ content with 2017 volumes
  • Executive board overhaul at Panalpina
  • APX launched by Hapag-Lloyd
  • Next partnership announced by NCA
  • India's competition watchdogs fine three carriers
  • Progress for Rovaniemi - Arctic Ocean railway line
  • Geodis working for Biosystems

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Rising markets boost Clarksons
  • OOCL turns to life under COSCO, reports stable financials
  • Three more Maersk Honam crew confirmed dead
  • CMPort open to partnerships with other port groups
  • Shandong Shipping sets up ship management JV
  • DSME returns to black ink with USD587 million profit
  • Triyards' CFO resigns
  • Doraleh terminal operator fully government-owned, says Djibouti president
  • Awilco awards Keppel O&M USD425 million semi-sub contract
  • Daehan tipped to win Aframaxes from Tsakos
  • Heung-A sells and leases back vessel
  • Creditors consider M&A for SPP Shipbuilding again

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Maersk Honam blaze death toll grows as search for last crew member is called off
  • Liftings and revenue shoot up as OOCL prepares for its new owners
  • Conversions will maintain LATAM Cargo capacity after sale of freighters
  • Brussels expands cargo facilities as Europe's airports rewrite the record books
  • CMA CGM targets higher levels of customer service to create more value
  • Indian antitrust body fines airlines over cargo price-fixing
  • Volker Boehringer to head customer development at Panalpina

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Podcast: Moving Beyond the Paper Process Mindset
  • Remains of three missing Maersk Honam crew found
  • ABS classes first hybrid OSV to operate in GoM
  • European MRV regulations lead more owners to make propeller mods
  • Dualog CEO: Shipping must prepare for a different future
  • Japanese researchers report breakthrough in propeller design

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • TEN posts profit in 'challenging environment'
    Greek owner claims to have beaten 2017 tanker market travails in 2017 as it marks 25th anniversary
  • Seafarer dies in fire on Bulgarian ro-ro
    Blaze appears to have broken out in deceased crew member's cabin
  • Suez Canal cuts rates for bulkers
    The rate reductions may help coal imports into India
  • GasLog orders another LNG carrier at Samsung for 'attractive price'
    Monaco-based owner moves to increase orderbook, citing 'robust' outlook and rising newbuild prices
  • Ports across UK investing $2.4bn in new facilities to boost growth
    British Ports Association has called on the UK government to improve infrastructure around ports
  • Activist shareholders target Aegean Marine
    Lawsuit centres around corporate governance, with company control being the ultimate prize
  • Maersk says no hope of finding survivors after remains found on burning ship
    A fourth missing seafarer from the burning ship has not yet been located, but the 22 personnel evacuated from the...
  • Prosecution seeks prison term for Stolberg
    Former heavylift king hoping for suspended sentence
  • Small bulkers become hot commodities in S&P markets
    Investors bet on further upside of the segment that can ride on grains and minor bulk trades
  • The Interview: Sabrina Chao
    Wah Kwong Maritime executive chairman is committed to shipping and optimistic, despite the risks excess newbuilding capacity and human nature may...
  • Clarksons expects another year of strong growth
    Early signs of recovery seen in core markets, says chief executive Andi Case
  • Employers risk crippling fines in UK pensions overhaul
    Companies that employ seafarers or offshore workers could face civil penalties of up to '50,000 and daily penalties of £10,000...
  • Korea's ocean and fisheries minister sparks mixed reaction with decision to stay in post
    Kim Young-choon has dropped the idea of seeking election as Busan's mayor in June's local elections
  • Is summer slowdown setting in early for VLCC market?
    Earnings fall into negative territory hit by vessel supply overhang
  • Liner shipping recovery has just started, says OOIL
    Company is still in talks with US committee over approval for the Cosco's acquisition, including the LBCT assets
  • Debt-ridden Noble misses payment and puts kamsarmax up for sale
    In separate moves, the beleaguered commodities and freight operator missed a coupon payment on $750m of notes due on March...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Oakland plan's goal is first Asia inbound call, faster cargo
  • Baltimore logistics hub gets $20 million TIGER grant
  • State funding for Virginia port deepening delayed
  • Maersk tries to limit disruption to schedules after fatal ship fire
  • West Coast port platforms would give advanced cargo notice
  • More surcharges, rejected freight sting US truck shippers
  • Europe trucking capacity crunch taxes shippers
  • Djibouti: Doraleh terminal operator government-owned
  • No end in sight for air cargo rate pressure
  • Port of Mobile wins TIGER grant for auto terminal
  • CC Tung: Excess supply holding back carrier recovery

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • DryShips may hive off tankers and LNG
    New York-listed diversified shipowner sees shareholder value created through VLGC spin-off.
  • Tanker industry will 'fight on' despite challenges
    Sector faces several headwinds, including low-sulphur regulations, piracy and oversupply, says Intertanko chief executive Nikos Tsakos.
  • Ex-DVB boss guides suitors on bank sale
    Wolfgang Driese says several prospective buyers building interest in healthy portion of DVB's shipping portfolio.
  • US tariffs on steel, aluminium are 'fake news'
    Genco Shipping & Trading chief executive John Wobensmith dismisses 25% tax on steel imports and 10% tax on aluminium imports as having no effect on drybulk sector.
  • Navios Partners snaps up panamax
    Angeliki Frangou-led company pays $12.95m for 2005-built ship.
  • TEN takes impairment on veteran tanker pair
    One-off charge comes as owner completes 15 newbuilding project to leave fleet largest in its history.
  • Three bodies found on Maersk Honam
    Human remains discovered following fire; fourth missing seafarer presumed dead.
  • Ocean Tankers fails in Lukoil demurrage claim
    UK court rules that bid to recover cash for delays was time-barred, despite "re-labelling".
  • Danish duo behind new dry bulk index
    Two former J Lauritzen executives have launched a new dry cargo index aimed at assessing the income potential of bulkers. Anders Liengaard and Soren Roschmann are behind the Vesselindex.com project. It covers the handysize, supramax and panamax segments and it not a response to the Baltic Exchange dropping handysize vessels from its own industry benchmark, Roschmann told TradeWinds. Baltic to p
  • Lydia Mar: 'routine check' of ship in Libya
    Greek company plays down reports of warning shots incident off Sousse.
  • Cruise vibe boosts confidence at Global Ports despite Brexit cloud
    Chief executive says everybody in cruise feels upbeat and he has "no concern" about UK's exit from EU.
  • GasLog back at Samsung for second order of 2018
    Speculative newbuilding move comes amid robust demand outlook for the market.
  • Capsized dredger towed off Denmark
    JA Rederiet takes stricken Sirius Hoj to Assens Shipyard.
  • Royal Caribbean co-founder Gjert Wilhelmsen dies
    Norwegian shipowner Gjert Wilhelmsen has died at the age of 91. Wilhelmsen ran shipping company Awilhelmsen with his brother Arne, after the company was founded by his father Anders in 1939. Beginning in the late 1960s, the Wilhelmsen Brothers developed Royal Caribbean Cruises into what became the world's second largest cruiseship owner. In 1988, A Wilhelmsen bought out its partners Gotaas-La
  • Tax boost propels OSG back into profit
    Tanker owner also saw robust recovery of spot rates in fourth quarter.
  • Andi Case: 'Time to look seriously at tankers'
    Clarksons chief executive sees positive stories across both crude and products tankers.
  • Harvey Gulf targets $1bn debt cut
    CEO Shane Guidry aiming for quickest-ever pre-packaged bankruptcy deal.
  • DSME logs first operating profit since 2011
    Korean yard's restructuring and cost-cutting pays off in 2017.
  • Golar FLNG unit produces first LNG
    Hilli Episeyo fires up off Cameroon as second LNG carrier towed into yard ahead of conversion job.
  • Noble Group sells bulker as debt talks progress
    Sale by Singapore-listed trader comes as the company misses bond coupon payment.
  • Maersk Honam fire under control
    Indian Coast Guard says toxic plume replaced by white smoke as vessel cools.
  • Tung cautious on recovery after OOCL profit

    Hong Kong owner back in black as box markets head for stability.
  • Shipbroker Clarksons hikes dividend again as profit climbs
    Andi Case says impact of November cyber attack was minimal as shipbroking giant records "robust" results.
  • Flooded bulker towed to Tallinn
    Vessel with six metres of water in engine room reaches safety.
  • Subsea 7 makes Azerbaijan breakthrough
    Support ship to work for BP in deal worth up to $300m.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Port of Oakland unveils five-year strategy
    The Port of Oakland on Monday released a plan for the next five years that calls for 8 percent more containerized cargo volume in Oakland b...
  • ILA, USMX to resume contract talks
    The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) revealed Friday they are resuming master c...
  • NAFTA origin process can be streamlined, lawyer says
    The North American Free Trade Agreement's (NAFTA) current origin verification system is too exporter-driven, and legal responsibility for c...
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports signs deal with Navis
    COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd. revealed Thursday that it has entered into a subscription agreement for Navis' N4 terminal operating system (TOS)...
  • Talking Trade with Brenda Smith of CBP's Office of International Trade
    In early 2016, Congress and the Obama administration passed and enacted into law the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA). ...
  • U.S. transportation and logistics job growth accelerates in February
    U.S. transportation and logistics companies added another 15,400 jobs in February 2018, accelerating the growth seen the previous two month...
  • Panalpina profits soar on record airfreight volumes
    Panalpina saw its consolidated profits jump 9.9 percent to 57.5 million Swiss francs (U.S. $60.6 million) during the 2017 calendar year tha...
  • Port NOLA new container terminal plan picking up steam
    In Louisiana, about 100 miles upstream from where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico, a very large potential development is pic...
  • U.S. steel producers expand footprint as tariffs set to kick in
    Many U.S. steel producers have unveiled plans to expand operations across the nation as global tariffs are scheduled to kick in later this ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Iran reopens split with Saudis over OPEC policy
    Iran is stirring up potential OPEC trouble by reopening the debate over when to signal an end to the current production cut deal with Russia.
  • White House studies permanent Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico: sources
    The Trump White House is studying the feasibility of a permanent Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico, according to multiple sources.
  • US gasoline surplus comes into focus as spring nears
    With US gasoline stocks sitting above the five-year average, supply appears ample even before US refinery activity begins to ramp higher when planned repairs conclude and peak summer demand approaches.
  • NYMEX crude April/May spread nears contango as oil weakens
    The April/May spread for NYMEX crude narrowed 9 cents Monday to a backwardation of 3 cents/b, as the M1/M2 spread continues to weaken sitting on the precipice of contango for the first time since January.
  • Burkina Faso, Mali increase reliance on Togo for refined products imports after Ghana sulfur cap
    Ghana's move to become the only low sulfur gasoil market in West Africa has altered some of the regional trade flows in the region, especially to some of the interior markets in Africa, delegates at the African Refiners' Association conference said Monday.
  • Malta bunkers premium at 12-week low amid conflicting upstream sentiment
    The premium of bunker fuel at Malta over the regional high sulfur fuel oil cargoes benchmark hit its lowest point in 2018 Friday, caught between the conflicting effects of international prices.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • S Korea's oil demand forecast to grow 2% in 2018, LNG demand to rise 3%: KEEI
    Bunker-C fuel consumption fell 25.5% to 33.52 million barrels in 2017, but the decline is expected to ease to just 2% this year.
  • FUTURES: Crude steady ahead of OPEC and IEA's monthly report
    "Markets will focus this week on OPEC and IEA's monthly petroleum report," Benjamin Lu, investment analyst at Phillip Futures, said.
  • Abu Dhabi awards stakes in two offshore concession stakes to Italy's Eni
    With its new partners ADNOC hopes to raise output to 1.125 million b/d, from around 700,000 b/d at present.
  • Bunker supplier Aegean likely to continue scaling down Fujairah bunker operations
    Aegean saw an erosion in its gross spread per metric ton of marine fuel sold from about $19.50/mt in 2016 to $15.80/mt in 2017.
  • Singapore fuel oil derivative instruments continue to price in IMO regulations
    "More interest seen for quarterly and annual spreads for viscosity as we go into 2019. Last week, Q4 2019 spread was around $19.50/b," a source said.
  • Singapore will remain world's top bunkering hub post 2020: Maersk executive
    Efficiency, transparency and infrastructural advantage will hold Singapore in good stead
  • Platts proposes to amend laycan in Singapore delivered bunker assessments
    To 5-10 days from the date of publication instead of 3-7 days currently.

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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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