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BRIEFS
August 14, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Felixstowe strives to restore productivity to pre-new software levels
  • Taiwan's Yang Ming widens loss to US$129.1 million as sales rise 1.1pc
  • Long Beach traffic drops 4.4pc to 688,457 TEU, but record year seen
  • Volume up 29.3pc at Qatar's main Hamad port to 122,827 TEU in July
  • CSX remodels on Canadian precision railroading to move more with less
  • JNPT's direct port delivery volumes meet government's target in July
  • Haier-owned GE Appliances' prepares for a major hit from US tariffs
  • EU's Navfor anti-piracy Somali mandate has been extended until 2021
  • More hope than gloom in reading new Asia-Europe numbers from CTS
  • Hamburg port to install 10 new Kalmar straddle carriers early in 2019
  • Hong Kong air cargo rates rise in July in spite of slowdown in demand
  • Aeroflot suffers US$114 million first half loss as revenues rise 10.6pc
  • Hactl boosts green efforts by promoting use of secondhand clothes
  • Fraport sells 33pc in Hannover Airport after 2pc quarterly cargo slip

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 13, 2018
  • First half shaped by increasing fuel costs, slower than expected recovery of freight rates: Hapag-Lloyd
  • GAC Dubai raises its pharmaceutical logistics game
  • Global box volumes up in June & H1
  • Maersk Line restarts operations in Maldives
  • Maritime security planning in the Gulf of Guinea
  • PSA partners with Ashcroft Terminal to provide inland terminal services in Canada
  • RCL launches new service from Central China to Thailand
  • Red Sea Express service to stop calling Busan & Yangshan
  • SCFI Asia-Northern Europe spot rates up
  • Yang Ming registers increased volume in H1
  • ZEABORN Ship Management consolidates the activities of E.R. Schiffahrt & Rickmers Shipmanagement
  • Cabotage relaxation having a positive impact
  • DPT Board meet considers key items
  • Export of livestock from ports indefinitely banned
  • JBS Academy advocates adopting a new approach to skill development activities & exemption for training programmes from GST
  • WTO lowers prospects for trade growth in third quarter

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Big players doing well
  • More capacity for steel logistics
  • Panalpina venturing into the desert
  • Massive railcar order placed
  • Zim redesigning Asia-US network
  • ALS and Delta Douane - a Franco-German axis
  • Three weeks to bid for southeast European flag carrier
  • Reinforcing intermodal traffic at RCG
  • India launches schemes to boost rail business
  • Wisetech Global acquires Taric
  • Yang Ming still not out of the red
  • Saudia Cargo still supporting human organ transportation
  • «Curiosity of the day»
  • Emergency manual for freight traffic
  • Unifeeder launches new shortsea services
  • Footwear from Krefeld
  • New chair for Australia's Logistics Council
  • Turkish Cargo gains bigger market share in China

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 13, 2018
  • How Chinese tariffs could redraw wet and dry bulk trade flows
  • Viking Supply Ships exits icebreaking through three ship sale
  • Zeaborn absorbs Rickmers Shipmanagement and ER Schiffahrt
  • Former Baltic Exchange chairman urges UK maritime to prepare for no deal Brexit
  • China outlines plans to boost LNG as ship fuel
  • SM Line reportedly lending money to sister companies
  • Ship managers step up investment in efficiency race
  • Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement eyes greater LNG and offshore footprint
  • We won't rush the merger with Marlow, Columbia CEO says
  • Samsung HI wants unpaid leave as orders remain weak
  • Elderly VLGCs change hands as Iran sanctions resume

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 13, 2018
  • Yang Ming the latest carrier to see its bottom line sink into the depths
  • Amazon and Walmart turn up the heat in the battle for the online grocery market
  • Market Insight: A rally by DSV, but is it hype or hope?
  • Port of Antwerp hit by fire in warehouse
  • Former Amazon exec targets LTL data to speed up XPO
  • Growth in reefer traffic outpacing dry boxes as global demand for perishables rises

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 13, 2018
  • Oceaneering wins three year North Sea contract for E-ROV
  • Viking Supply confirms sale of icebreaking AHTS trio to Canada
  • Samsung Heavy opts for Amazon as its preferred cloud provider
  • HII awarded $187.5 million for Stennis RCOH advanced planning
  • Greek tanker owners will be hit by U.S. sanctions on Iran oil
  • VT Halter Marine launches Virginia DOT's newest ferry

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 13, 2018
  • Pyxis posts larger second-quarter loss
    Greek product tanker owner battled harsh spot market in latest quarter but eyes better conditions ahead, starting with the fourth...
  • Euroseas sees brighter 2019 ahead for feeder boxships
    Only US-listed company specialising in feeders posts second-quarter profit, despite lengthy propeller damage to second-largest vessel
  • DFDS sees Turkish trade story undimmed by short-term volatility
    The Turkish trade story is still attractive in the long term, DFDS tells Lloyd's List
  • China's tariff alters LPG flows, but earnings remain unscathed
    Daily earnings of very large gas carriers stay above $20,000 with bullish demand from Asian countries
  • Freight rates' volatility falls as peak season kicks in
    Capacity discipline is helping keep east-west rates stable, Drewry says
  • SHI calls on workers to take unpaid leave
    Move comes after HHI made a similar offer to employees at its offshore yard
  • Clarksons sees profits drop 18%
    Clarksons increases its interim dividend by one penny despite the fall in revenue
  • Seanergy losses widen in the second quarter
    Seanergy noted improved market conditions for the capesize segment in the third quarter
  • Dorian to fit seven more vessels with scrubbers
    Dorian has selected Clean Marine to supply the seven hybrid all-stream exhaust gas cleaning systems
  • Zeaborn to merge two Rickmers brands under new name
    Zeaborn Ship Management will be based in Hamburg and bring together Rickmers Shipmanagement and ER Schiffahrt
  • Daily Briefing
    US sanctions biting on Iran| North Korean trade curbs look more porous| The Interview: Stephen Seymour of ship finance house Värde...
  • China to back LNG as a marine fuel
    Cosco Shipping and China Merchants are encouraged to pioneer LNG-fuelled engines for their container shipping fleets

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 13, 2018
  • Half of Montreal port terminals to impose extended gate fee
  • Why US trucking's electronic logging device era is irreversible
  • Road improvement projects threaten cargo delays at JNPT
  • LTL carriers taking contract price hikes to shippers
  • UP-CSX interchanged shippers face longer transits or higher costs
  • Skepticism of Maersk-IBM's TradeLens hit bigger blockchain questions
  • Higher bonds needed for tariff-hit US imports
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen to retrofit 20 ships with scrubbers

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 13, 2018
  • Nordic American Offshore dives 14% in New York
    Herbjorn Hansson-led owner slammed by triple whammy of skipped dividend, potential reverse split and quarterly losses.
  • Reprieve for US oil industry as China drops crude off tariff list
    Sinopec lobbying prompted crude exemption, propane and other refined fuels to face 25% tax.
  • CNCo expands Canadian presence with new Vancouver office
    Vancouver base chosen to expand its global footprint in the North American market.
  • Diana continues work with Hudson Shipping
    Greek bulker owner extends charter on one panamax with Hudson Shipping Lines, starts new contract on another.
  • Williams quits Affinity to launch research training scheme
    Mark Williams has formally quit as research head of shipbroker Affinity Shipping to launch his own shipping research training scheme for new entrants to the industry. 2017: Brokers pull out crystal ball Affinity sees tanker renewal boom in 2019 New broker force Affinity rises from merger dust Williams, who has suffered from health problems after a horse riding fall four years ago, said the 1
  • Heuvels steps back from top job at Ince
    Long serving lawyer will continue to have a management role in Asia.
  • Sovcomflot tees up aframax sale at eye-catching price
    Sale looks to be part of fleet renewal as Hyundai newbuildings begin to arrive.
  • Danaos closes $2.2bn debt refinancing
    Greek boxship owner lowers debt by more than a half-billion dollars, as planned.
  • Clarksons starts hunt for future chairman
    Ed Warner says now is the right time to start the search for a new director.
  • DFDS slumps on back of $1.2bn Turkey deal
    Danish owner's shares take greatest fall since 2016 following takeover of UN Ro-Ro in June.
  • Cosco returns to profit on Cogent's shoulders
    Giant Chinese state shipowner sees almost quadruple revenue from a year ago in great part due to newly acquired logistics business.
  • Clarksons shares spike as half-year report boosts confidence
    Stock up by close to 10% after analysts at Liberum Capital upgrade shares in world's largest shipbroker.
  • S&P reaffirms 'CCC' rating on Hornbeck
    Credit rating agency says US-based offshore vessel owner continues to 'face weak market conditions and upcoming debt maturities.'
  • Zeaborn Group merges two shipmanagement vehicles
    Rickmers Ship management and ER Schiffahrt have been pulled together.
  • Kim Heng narrows loss
    Thomas Tan-led offshore vessel owner secures contracts for offshore rig services and supply chain management segment.
  • Clarksons first half profit falls despite second quarter upturn
    Shipbroking giant's results in line with expectations with analysts noting fresh confidence amid rising transaction volumes.
  • Yang Ming sees second quarter result deteriorate
    Taiwanese liner operator hurt by combination of higher bunker costs and supply growth.
  • Finance costs and weaker revenue dent Seanergy
    But US-listed capesize specialist predicts marked improvement in the third quarter.
  • Samsung Heavy considers unpaid leave amid order drought
    A lack of fresh newbuildings has prompted South Korean shipbuilder to take more drastic action.
  • Intertanko slams authorities over inaction on bad bunkers
    Trade body fears that it will become a "global epidemic" with the possibility of "disastrous events".

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 13, 2018
  • BIS eyes spraying, fogging systems
    The Bureau of Industry and Security is reviewing the effectiveness of export controls for spraying or fogging systems described in Commerce Control List Export Control Classification Number 2B352.i, BIS said in a Federal Register notice.
  • Rhenus acquires forwarder Avant
    The Irish subsidiary of Holzwickede, Germany-based third-party logistics provider the Rhenus Group has acquired Avant Air and Sea, the companies said in a joint statement last week.
  • Fire breaks out at Antwerp port
    A "small but complex" fire broke out at a warehouse in the Leopold Dock section of the Port of Antwerp over the weekend, the port authority has confirmed.
  • Reefer rates rise
    Drewry says freight rates for cargo moving in refrigerated containers have risen since the beginning of 2017.
  • Rising rates give carriers needed relief
    Container freight rates showed continuing strength last week as increased seasonal demand collided with diminished capacity and emergency bunker fuel surcharges in the major east-west trade lanes, according to two of the primary indices for measuring spot market pricing.
  • Port of Felixstowe problems persist
    The Port of Felixstowe on England's east coast still appears to be experiencing disruption, which began when it implemented its new terminal operating system, nGen, during the second weekend in June.
  • Middle East ports cautioned
    While ports in the Middle East have grown rapidly and handle an outsized share of world trade, an article by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) says "as is often the case following a period of strong growth there are causes for concern."
  • Turkey hit with higher tariffs
    Higher tariffs on steel from Turkey took effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday, according to a proclamation issued Friday night by President Donald Trump.
  • Report: Strengthen supply chain security
    A report released by not-for-profit research firm The MITRE Corp. recommends that the U.S. Defense Department develop a strategy to enhance its supply chain security with private-sector contractors.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 13, 2018
  • OPEC forecasts tighter market ahead despite opening taps
    OPEC needs to show the global oil market more barrels if it wants to avoid a supply squeeze later this year
  • Saudi Arabia reports to OPEC 200,000 b/d production drop in July to 10.29 mil b/d
    OPEC still has to show the market more barrels if it wants to avoid a supply squeeze later this year
  • ICE Brent futures net speculative length down in week to Aug 7: ICE
    Speculative net long positions on the ICE Brent crude futures contract fell by 13,983 contracts to 344,002 in the week to August 7
  • Summer heatwave supports European fuel oil market in July: OPEC
    The European fuel oil market found support in July from heatwaves in the region, boosting demand for power generation
  • Singapore's July vessel arrivals for bunkering fall 3% on month
    Bunker fuel sales in Singapore in July fell 8.1 percent year on year to 4.04 million mt
  • Crude futures settle lower as market seeks direction
    Crude futures ended slightly lower Monday despite a fall-off in Saudi Arabian production and tighter fundamentals.
  • Hapag-Lloyd records H1 loss of $122 million on higher operational costs
    But recovered some costs through bunker fuel surcharges.
  • Container line Hapag-Lloyd announces scrubber, LNG trials for IMO compliance
  • FUTURES: Oil stable as markets digest mixed data,awaits OPEC report
    "Oil demand growth is expected to remain relatively subdued in Q3 2018 before rebounding in Q4 2018," IEA said Friday.

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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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