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BRIEFS
March 14, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Major shipping carriers' consolidation nears end: Lars Jensen
  • Port Tracker report indicates growth, but fears 'tariff war' talk
  • HK economy could be victim of China-US steel tariff war
  • Death toll from Maersk Honam fire rises to five, shipping line says
  • DP World seals Ethiopia deal after Djibouti terminal seizure
  • Djibouti signs port deal with Singapore's PIL after DP World expelled
  • Singapore's Blue Water Forwarding wins long-sought Houston contract
  • Special arrangements for Hong Kong-Philippines yacht race
  • Cathay Pacific forecast to face estimated loss of US$357m in 2017
  • US CBP comes up with strategy to deal with e-commerce rapid growth
  • Panalpina's Boehringer to lead strategic customer development

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • ONE announces new services between Indian Ocean / Subcontinent, Middle East & Europe
  • Remains of three of the four missing crew members found on board Maersk Honam
  • WISTA International appoints Diversity Committee
  • List of UNNATI initiatives for Major Ports
  • New tariffs seen threatening import growth at container ports in US
  • Operationalisation of "one time default intimation" to shipping lines by DPD importers at JNCH
  • Project to boost all-round performance of Major Ports being expeditiously implemented
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port achieves new high in container handling
  • E-way required only where value of consignment exceeds INR 50,000
  • Input tax refund to exporters being speeded up
  • Gujarat Junction 2018 - CEO Roundtable to deliberate on key issues in cargo & logistics

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Not everything has a flow in it
  • Driverless trucks on roads in Atlanta area
  • Champ Cargosystems joins Air Cargo Belgium
  • Women's logistics network in Switzerland too
  • A payload giant for narrow city roads
  • Geodis puts air & ocean online
  • Huettemann ups turnover and expands
  • DHL linking up infrastructure in Vienna
  • Tender launched for Portugal - Spain railfreight line
  • ACL Airshop expands globally
  • Lateral development of Rotterdam's 2017 market share
  • DFDS redesigns Italian business
  • New Stef service proving popular
  • OOCL accomplishes turnaround
  • Dnata implements i-Cargo system from IBS
  • Rail line reopens between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan
  • Hanon moves to online freight payment specialist

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • Dutch flag vessels nearing government approval for use of private armed guards
  • Is there appetite for innovation in freight derivatives?
  • CMA 2018 Commodore Sabrina Chao stresses importance of Asian shipping
  • How Singapore, the world's top maritime hub, can raise its ship finance game
  • Profit potential looms large at CMA
  • HMM drops options on five VLCCs
  • KSP restructures Vietnam services
  • Korean region in jobs crisis over STX O&S and Sungdong
  • New capital mix implies higher foreclosure risk in next slump

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • How blockchain can play a life-saving role in the war against fake medication
  • Calmer waters for box trades this year as supply:demand ratio evens out
  • IATA presents the FACEs of the future, as the air cargo industry evolves
  • Insurers brace for multi-million-dollar claims as Maersk Honam is towed to port
  • Waymo, Uber, Starsky, Embark and Tesla out of stealth mode
  • App to improve working conditions in Bangladesh has good intentions...
  • New cool chain facilities take Dallas Fort Worth a step closer to its goal

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • Bordelon adds 65 t SMTS crane to PSV to create ULIV
  • VIDEO: Fincantieri starts Silver Spirit stretch
  • Joe Hudspeth to join BAE Systems Power & Propulsion Solutions
  • GD Electric Boat gets $696 million for Virginia class long lead material
  • Wiernicki to CMA: New normal means nothing is normal
  • Canadian shipyard demonstrates its LNG conversion capabilities
  • I-Tech moves to strengthen Selektope supply chain

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • If the downturn can't go on forever, it still has teeth
    Michael Gove might just be right about experts, at least when it comes to shipping
  • Shipowners are not asking for autonomous shipping, technology companies are pushing it
    While renewed development in shipping is to be welcomed, there is little demand from shipping for autonomous vessels, other than...
  • Open-loop scrubbers could be obsolete in five years
    A crackdown by green-leaning European countries on current waste standards from open-loop scrubbers could render them obsolete in five years
  • Lighthouse says final Bottiglieri court decision is 'still pending'
    Banks' acceptance of Bain-GBSC package is valid only if rival is ruled out, says Italian-Greek joint venture
  • GPH bullish on future ahead of Turkish recovery
    Chief executive is optimistic on a potential concession in Cuba and adamant Turkish ports will flourish in two years
  • KMTC and SITC to launch joint Japan-Thailand service
    New service, to be called VTX3, will launch on April 15
  • Intertanko chairman advocates revision of Worldscale system
    Worldscale identified as barrier to prompt hire payment and a liquid futures market
  • US told to stay out of IMO greenhouse gas debate
    Unhelpful focus on IMO process could stymie completion of crucial carbon reduction strategy at the eleventh hour, warns ICS secretary-general...
  • Parker Harrison named Wista US president
    Crowley vice-president of procurement takes over helm of networking group from Total Marine Solutions president Alexandra Anagnostis-Irons
  • Cyclones hammer grounded Kea Trader
    Ruptured halves collide and limited oil leaks
  • Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers chief stands down
    Han Guomin retires having been at the helm of the company for nearly 10 years
  • Global box traffic makes a strong start to the year
    Volumes up 5.1%, but east-west majors see contrasting fortunes
  • South Korea to subsidise two cities hit hard by shipbuilding woes
    Government sets up a special Won130bn loans fund for businesses and extends expiry dates for existing loans
  • CIMC to issue shares in Hong Kong amid restructuring
    Proposed issue comes after the company gave up on its private placement on the Shenzhen bourse due to changed market...
  • TEN's operating performance still strong in 2017: tanker results round-up
    Latest reporting: TEN, Overseas Shipholding Group, International Seaways and Torm

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • FEU Asia-US West Coast spot rates fall below $1,000
  • Brazil deploys troops to reduce Rio de Janiero cargo robberies
  • US truck spot rates hit second-strongest in two decades
  • Road work, year-end cargo rush cause JNPT truck back-up
  • LA-LB's PierPass inches toward flat but lower fee
  • Puerto Rico's shipments focus on relief, not infrastructure upgrades
  • China-Europe rail link gets Rotterdam thinking
  • Analysis: Domino effect grips US intermodal industry

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • Rosco's buyer? It's not GoodBulk
    Sources rule out John Michael Radziwill-led vehicle as buyer of 11-unit fleet as puzzle deepens.
  • Robo-shipping's safety still an issue
    Industry has not developed means to control autonomous ships that malfunction in open waters, according to experts.
  • Shipping M&A is no game, or maybe it is
    Advisor on Euronav-Gener8 deal walks through rationale behind mergers and acquisition deals.
  • Scrubber users will have to buy fuel on term contracts
    Owners will no loner be able to buy high-sulphur fuel oil for their exhaust gas scrubber-laden ships on spot market due to future lack of such fueling stations, an expert with ExxonMobil says.
  • US judge issues restraining order against Aegean Marine deal
    Shareholder vote on Melissanidis is 'sacrosanct', court says.
  • US Coast Guard readies to enforce IMO 2020
    Rear admiral puts shipowners on notice that regulatory regime will only get stricter as new areas come into focus.
  • New fund puts dry bulk FFAs in public market
    New Jersey-based ETF manager looks to capitalise on growing interest in dry bulk markets.
  • Greek bank forces sale of abandoned tanker
    National Bank of Greece tries to offload vessel formerly chartered by NewLead.
  • Trafigura banks $400m from bond issue
    Trading giant Trafigura has tapped the US dollar senior bond market for the first time. Trafigura yesterday raised $400m via a five year bond, which will be listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. Ardmore: traders taking tonnage 'quietly' Proceeds will go towards refinancing EUR 607m ($751m) of bond debt due to mature in November 2018. It follows a $600m bond issued in Singapore in March last year
  • Investor takes action against Uljanik Plovidba
    Croatian owner seeks to protect changes to company statutes.
  • Navios Midstream VLCC veteran joins scrapping train
    Tanker owned by MLP reported to be heading for demolition in $17m deal.
  • Tanker crew critically injured in blast
    Grolite Shipping vessel hit by explosion and fire in Malaysia.
  • Navibulgar crewman dies in fire
    Bulgarian inhaled smoke after cabin blaze on ro-ro.
  • Tsakos Energy Navigation eyes LNG newbuildings
    Price and settled technology make Korean newbuildings appealing to Greek shipowner.
  • Tsakos: TEN to scrap VLCC or Intertanko will shoot me
    Chief executive says veteran tanker could sell for around $20m in this quarter or the next.
  • OOIL CFO wary of Trump's trade war
    Alan Tung keeping close eye on how other countries will react to steel tariffs.
  • Color Group eyes bonds after dropping IPO
    Norwegian ro-pax owner hitting the road as it lines up Oslo issue.
  • Maersk declares general average after fire
    Partner MSC told all its boxes will be kept under control of adjuster RHL until security arrangements made.
  • MSC starts con-ro run to Turkey
    Aponte-controlled group using two ships for Italy service.
  • Navios Partners dividend arrives quicker than expected
    A reintroduction of dividend payments at Navios Maritime Partners has arrived faster than analysts were expecting. The New York-listed shipowner yesterday announced a new distribution of $0.08 per common unit at the same time as revealing a bulker buy. Noah Parquette of JP Morgan says the payments, which will start in May, had been anticipated to return at the end of the third quarter of 2018.
  • Condor denies $3.42 per hour pay claim
    RMT union planning protest against alleged low pay for ferry workers.
  • Monjasa launches bunker training scheme
    Danish fuel and tanker group recruiting for two-year course in changing sector.
  • Two halves of Kea Trader smashed together
    Hold 3 "disintegrates" in heavy cyclones in South Pacific, while limited oil deposits escape stricken vessel.
  • Tufton fund doubles fleet with boxship buys
    Deal takes spending on containerships to over $43m since London initial public offering.
  • Hyundai Heavy raises $1.1bn in rights issue
    South Korean yard giant sees debt-to-equity ratio trimmed to 78% following fund raiser.
  • Triyards launches search for new CFO
    Departure comes at critical time for Singapore-listed company as it looks to find new backer.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • Southern California ports thrive in February
    The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach both increased container throughput in February 2018 from 12 months earlier, the Southern Californi...
  • Flake introduces bill to block steel, aluminum tariffs
    Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., on Monday, introduced legislation to block President Donald Trump's "Section 232" tariffs on steel and aluminum f...
  • Trump sends Tillerson packing
    President Donald Trump has removed Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State and plans to replace him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo. "Mike Pompe...
  • NRF: U.S. container import growth slows in January
    Import volumes at major retail container ports in the United States grew 1.8 percent to 1.73 million TEUs in January 2018 compared with the...
  • Remains found on board Maersk Honam
    The remains of three of the four missing Maersk Honam crew members have been found on board the vessel, Maersk Line revealed Monday. "Give...
  • New freight audit tools for Haven
    The global transportation management software (TMS) provider Haven said Tuesday it has added new tools to its platform to automate freight ...
  • CBP details e-commerce strategy
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) last week released a long-awaited strategy document for how the agency will contend with the secur...
  • Trucking firm fined for overcharging Postal Service
    The U.S. Justice Department said Mt. Crawford, Va.-based Beam Bros. Trucking (BBT), and owners Gerald Beam and Garland Beam, have agreed to...
  • FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 10 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 13, 2018
  • Florida remains in federal offshore oil, gas plan: US Interior chief
    US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Tuesday that federal waters offshore Florida remain in the proposed offshore oil and gas leasing plan
  • Tillerson's departure imperils Iran deal, shifts path on Venezuela oil sanctions: analysts
    President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had removed Rex Tillerson as secretary of state, a move likely to end US involvement in the Iran nuclear deal and alter the administration's plans for sanctions on Venezuela
  • NYMEX crude's April/May contango weighs on oil complex
    Oil futures fell Tuesday as support faded from US economic data as well as the exit of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, giving way to pressure from crude's weaker term structure. NYMEX crude's April/May spread settled at a contango of 4 cents/b Tuesday, compared with a backwardation of 3 cents/b Monday.
  • Japan seeks answers in light crudes, gasoil blending to meet IMO mandate
    Japanese refiners are preparing themselves to meet the IMO 2020 low-sulfur mandate through a plan that could involve processing lighter crudes and blending export-grade gasoil with high sulfur fuel oil to create a new marine fuel
  • IMO 2020 compliance to be strong, WAF refiners to benefit: sources
    Compliance by the global refining and shipping industry is expected to be high once the IMO sulfur cap on bunker fuel emissions kicks off in 2020, delegates at the African Refiners Association said Tuesday.
  • REFINERY NEWS: S Africa's Engen returns from planned maintenance: sources
  • Uncertainty looms over extent of scrubber use ahead of IMO 2020 rule
    Pricing will be the ultimate deciding factor to determine the choice of bunker fuel, sources said.
  • Singapore February bunker fuel sales gain 8% on year to 4.14 million mt
    Sales fell by 10.2% from January's levels.
  • Singapore gasoil trading volumes spike to above 5 mil barrels
    The trades -- comprising 10 ppm sulfur gasoil -- were at 4.27 million barrels for the week ended March 9.
  • LNG tanker Patris scheduled to arrive at Cove Point terminal in April: Platts cFlow
    The BP chartered Patris is currently in the Arabian Sea and scheduled to arrive at Cove Point on April 9.
  • FUTURES: Crude ticks lower on expected stock build
    Crude oil prices fell on concerns of surging US production and a slowing in exports could push inventories in the US higher, some analysts from ANZ said.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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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