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April 18, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Long Beach box growth tops still bigger than LA's, but gap closes
  • OOCL cancels A-E sailings in response to mainland's May Day holiday
  • South Carolina ports up 4pc to a record 199,659 TEU in March
  • Sino-US trade talks said to have stalled on thorny high-tech issues
  • Prince Rupert cuts dwell time, clears obstruction, restores productivity
  • Oakland slips 2.9pc in March to 193,341 TEU on Chinese New Year
  • Persian Gulf faces overcapacity risk with too many terminals: Ti study
  • China's billions upgrade Pakistan's crumbling railway infrastructure
  • GOP congressman brings in trucking bill to mitigate stringent HOS rules
  • Alibaba-backed Malaysian FTZ makes US$13.5 million in sales this year
  • Shipowners turn screws on carriers as charter market tightens
  • Hong Kong airport cargo dips in March but still remains world top performer
  • LAX cargo up 8.1pc to 2.16 million tonnes, breaking all-time 2000 record
  • Delta quarterly cargo sales soar 23.9pc to US$202 million - best since 2015
  • Anchorage moves up from 6th to 5th place in world cargo rankings
  • Early Easter, late Lunar New Year means flat growth at Frankfurt Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Allcargo Logistics' subsidiary ECU Worldwide appoints Rene Wernli as Regional CEO
  • DNV GL launches alternative fuels white paper
  • New Indonesia to Singapore / Malaysia service to be launched
  • APSEZ inks long-term LNG regasification agreement with IOC at Dhamra Port
  • Essar Ports looks to expand Hazira port capacity this fiscal
  • KPCT almost doubles throughput in 2017-18
  • Nitin Gadkari announces new highway alignment between Delhi & Mumbai
  • Nitin Gadkari emphasises on need for reduction in logistics costs to increase exports
  • TCI & Insurance Institute of India release joint report on the insurance requirements of India's logistics & warehousing sector
  • Thought paper calls for integrated end-to-end logistics to enhance efficiencies
  • Commerce & Industry Minister launches digital platform for MSME exporters
  • World Bank sees India growing at 7.3 pc in 2018

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Laredo quite a hotspot
  • US short line railroad wins three awards at one go
  • New crane for port of Genoa
  • Sonoco Thermosafe signs with Cathay Pacific
  • Baker for Geodis in USA
  • Honold banking on solar power
  • Funds to support US freight projects
  • LAX breaks 18 year old cargo record
  • New distribution centre in Saudi desert
  • Two global heads for Kerry Logistics in Asia
  • Green power for container transporters
  • Good times for Savannah
  • Another comeback at Volga-Dnepr
  • Volga-Dnepr Group has big plans for Leipzig
  • Camion Transport expanding in western Switzerland
  • Railway hauls 80 million t of goods
  • CMA CGM commits to Nigeria

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Nord LB ahead of plan in portfolio clean-up
  • South American west coast ports boosted by domestic growth
  • Indian refinery and petrochemicals complex holds huge promise for Bahri
  • SITC International reports higher first-quarter profits
  • NYK Line to issue USD93.5 million in green bonds
  • PIL swings to profit on improved market conditions
  • Polaris and Daelim may jointly order VLOCs
  • Hyundai HI sees LNG carriers as growth engine

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Volga-Dnepr to pull out of NATO airlift contract for AN-124 capacity
  • Agility's Shipa Freight joins the ranks of the online booking platforms
  • Lynne Embleton interview: new products take off in a busy first year at IAG Cargo
  • Analysis: Damco a prime takeover target if Hapag-Lloyd looks for a forwarder
  • Hapag-Lloyd explores priority baggage concept for container shipping
  • Investor Gatemore pushes for break-up of logistics firm Wincanton
  • Hyperloop could be up and running in Europe this year

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Lürssen awards Civmec significant Australian OPV contract
  • With Exmar on board, ballast-free LNG carrier project enters Phase II
  • Crowley completes acquisition of SeaRiver tanker trio
  • Ingalls awarded $27 million for DDG 51 follow yard services
  • DNV GL issues white paper on alternate fuels
  • Fjord1 orders Rolls-Royce Autocrossing system for more ferries
  • Queen Elizabeth 2 finally set to open as Dubai hotel
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo to power 11 MSC mega-box ships
  • Monitoring scrubber wash water just got easier

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • VLGC collides with aframax tanker off Singapore, leaking butane
    The MPA says there is no risk to shipping and no reported injuries to crews but both ships have sustained...
  • ExxonMobil to supply low sulphur fuels in 2020
    Ports in Northwest Europe, the Mediterranean and Singapore will provide sulphur-cap-compliant fuels
  • Cargill's new grains terminal in Ukraine to aid long-haul trades
    The terminal will be operated by food giant Cargill, which has a 51% share in the project while local firm...
  • Nord/LB cuts shipping portfolio by almost 30%
    German bank shifts focus from commercial shipping to ferries and cruises as portfolio falls to €12.1bn
  • Gender pay gap
    Companies based in the UK with more than 250 employees were legally obliged to report their gender pay gap by...
  • Nigeria's 30-ship tanker fleet project faces challenges
    Nigeria can benefit from a national tanker fleet but political will is required to make the project a reality
  • Maersk and MSC block business with blacklisted Russians
    The US Treasury imposed sanctions earlier this month in response to alleged election meddling and what it calls "malign activity"
  • Argentina's soya woe is Brazil's gain
    Argentina focuses on exporting processed soyabean meal rather than raw beans, and has been forced to top up domestic supplies...
  • Britain's world-class ship's officers underpin maritime credentials
    The UK has increased funding for cadet training in recognition of the need to retain seafaring skills
  • A day in the life of... Alex Chinchen, Associated British Ports divisional port manager
    From marine conservationist to ABP divisional port manager
  • Buoyant PIL expects more after it posts a profit for 2017
    Shipping volumes and average freight rates rose by about 11.6% and 9.4% respectively
  • NYK to issue close to $100m of green bonds in industry first
    NYK will also participate in a shipping industry working group to be formed by the Climate Bonds Initiative

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Vancouver stakeholders invest to prevent 2018 congestion repeat
  • US rail service delays spark frustration from shippers, lawmakers
  • NY-NJ port works to secure logistics workforce
  • US exports decline - even before China tariff impact
  • 3PLs hope JNPT speedy import customs change attracts shippers
  • US truck shippers urged to seek 'mutually assured' capacity in contracts

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Scorpio Bulkers refinances ultramax
    New York-listed bulker owner will offload 61,300-dwt SBI Tango (built 2015) in sale-and-leaseback deal with Japanese entity.
  • Exmar joins hunt for ballast-free ships
    Diversified energy shipping concern will take part in consortium aimed at a new design for LNG carriers.
  • ExxonMobil readies release of 2020 bunkers
    US-based integrated oil companies is one of the few oil majors to invest in needed upgrades for IMO-ready fuel.
  • Tug owner sued for Great Lakes pipeline damage
    Michigan's attorney general alleges that the anchor to a Vanenkevort Tug and Barge-owned tugboat damaged electric and petroleum lines on the bottom of Lake Huron.
  • NS United paying $9m to drop charter early
    Japanese bulker owner reaches deal to re-deliver ship brought in during rising market.
  • Cargill paying more to extend Diana charter
    Trader keeps Greek owner's Santa Barbara at $20,250 per day.
  • NYK selling shipping's first green bonds
    Japanese owner to use $93m proceeds to fund eco-vessels and projects.
  • Queen Sonja picks art for new cruiseship
    Norwegian monarch curating and contributing to display on Hurtigruten's hybrid vessel.
  • Pantheon tanker and Kumiai VLGC crash off Singapore
    Early hours collision off the Lion City as aframax and gas carrier come into contact.
  • Sincere Navigation sees profit fall
    Taiwanese bulker owner hit by revenue drop in 2017.
  • WEB TV: Seafarer missing as research ship burns
    Explosion on Geos off Malaysia also injured two other crew.
  • CDB Leasing resale brace shows stable ultramax pricing
    Brokers say lessor has combined with BG Shipping for Sainty pair.
  • Phoenix expects profit of at least $2m
    Chinese bulker owner forecasts jump of up to 269% in first quarter earnings.
  • Nord/LB sheds $5.8bn of shipping loans
    German lender returns to profit in 2017 as provisions slashed to $1.22bn.
  • GOL Offshore AHTS trio sold for scrap
    Indian recycler Priya Blue said to have acquired three laid-up OSVs.
  • Lackluster capesize market leads Morgan Stanley to cut estimates
    Analyst Fotis Giannakoulis lowers forecast after slow start to 2018.
  • Braemar ACM hires David Collins in senior tanker post
    Former Clarksons VLCC chartering chief to return to the fray at rival shop next month.
  • Goldenport in the money on Pangaea bulker deal
    Greek owner sells bulker for more than twice what it paid for the vessel two years ago.
  • PetroVietnam eyes $500m bond sale
    Tanker and LPGC owner also plotting divestment of subsidiaries.
  • Banks block ABG Shipyard bid again
    Creditors reject second offer from steel group Liberty House.
  • Pacific International Lines returned to profit in 2017
    Singapore containership owner reverses year ago loss on increased revenue and container sales.
  • South Koreans miss out on $1bn BP FPSO
    Hyundai Heavy Industries looks to have lost out to Chinese competition for offshore newbuilding.
  • SITC International sees stronger start to 2018
    Chinese intra-Asian containership operator reports an uptick in revenue and freight rates.
  • USCG set to ease burden of marine casualty reporting
    Fewer casualty reports and crew members completing drug and alcohol testing can be expected.
  • Kim Heng fixes AHTS in spot market
    Singapore offshore player has now secured fresh employment for three ex-Swiber vessels.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • Dachser's revenues soar in 2017
    Dachser posted record gross revenues of 6.12 billion euros (U.S. $7.57 billion) in 2017, a 7.2 percent increase from the prior year, the co...
  • project44 snares new funding round
    The freight transportation technology provider project44 said Tuesday it has garnered $35 million in new funding from a collection of ventu...
  • BIS nominee 'well-equipped to lead export enforcement'
    Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, on Tuesday expressed support for Jeffrey Nadaner, President Donald Trump's nominee t...
  • NWSA container throughput slips following Lunar New Year
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) ports of Seattle and Tacoma saw their combined container volumes drop 9.6 percent to 302,516 TEUs in M...
  • Information security rough going for Surface Transportation Board
    The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials received testimony Tuesday morning...
  • Côte d'Ivoire cashew industry nets World Bank loan
    The World Bank last week approved a $200 million loan to help Côte d'Ivoire increase cashew productivity and quality and promote the cashew...
  • Port of L.A. volumes recede in March
    The Port of Los Angeles handled 577,865 TEUs of containerized cargo in March, a 26.7 percent decline from the same 2017 period, according t...
  • Agility integrates freight services online
    Dubai-based third-party logistics provider Agility has launched an integrated online service that allows shippers to obtain rate quotes and...
  • Executive Moves: UPS, Geodis and ECU Worldwide
    UPS appoints president of U.S. operations, while Geodis picks vice president of U.S. sales and ECU Worldwide names regional CEO for India, t...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 17, 2018
  • VLGC collides with Trafigura's tanker in Singapore
    Trafigura time-chartered the Aframax tanker.
  • North Asian bunker fuel traders cheer China's plan for free trade port at Hainan
    But competition among domestic and regional ports to intensify.
  • Japan's Feb bonded bunker fuel sales slide 1.8% on month to 2.32 mil barrels
    But bunker sales were up 7.6% year on year.
  • ExxonMobil announces first locations to supply IMO 2020-compliant 0.5% sulfur marine fuels
    Northwest Europe, the Med and Singapore to offer fuels.
  • Japan shippers to seek alternatives to fossil fuels for IMO 2050 emission target
    Slow steaming, optimizing cargo shipping arrangements are some options.
  • BP reaffirms commitment to low-carbon future, eyes gas, renewables growth
    "We expect around two thirds of BP's direct emissions will be in countries subject to emissions and carbon policies by 2020," the report said.
  • FUTURES: Oil rises after overnight slump amid bargain hunting
    The geopolitical tensions have by no means evaporated, and could soon ignite a renewed price rally, Commerzbank analysts said.
  • ExxonMobil to launch new cylinder condition monitoring service for vessel efficiency, sulfur checks
    This service will also have the ability to measure the sulfur content of marine fuels.

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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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