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BRIEFS
September 18, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM Q2 volumes surge nearly 10pc to 5.2m TEU
  • Continuing Sino-American trade war risks record laid-up idle tonnage
  • China not happy to just play defense in trade war: China report
  • US-China trade dispute drive US, European firms to cut investment in China
  • Port of Colombo takes the crown as fastest growing among top world ports
  • Maritime HR and Crew Conference in London October 24-25
  • TIACA air freight conference to be held in Toronto from October 16-18
  • Air Charter Service celebrates 10th anniversary in Hong Kong
  • FlyKargo embarks on US-Puerto Rico air cargo pilot programme with JetBlue
  • Budapest Airport expands infrastructure in one giant leap forward

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • Casualty investigation report gives important recommendations
  • CMA CGM set to launch 5th feeder service to West Africa
  • GBA backs up business confidence with largest-ever fleet expansion
  • Global Logistics Solutions contributes to relief efforts in Kerala
  • Maersk to change fuel adjustment surcharge ahead of 2020 sulphur cap
  • MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy opened in the Philippines
  • NYK selected for DJSI for 16th consecutive year
  • Twill changes brand affiliation fromDamco to Maersk
  • Hong Kong port operations resuming after Typhoon Mangkhut
  • Leading port authorities combine forces in Climate Action Program
  • Major Ports' traffic up over 5 pc during April-Aug.
  • Celebi launches bonded trucking from Ahmedabad to Celebi Terminal Delhi IGI Airport
  • DGFT simplifies procedure for traders to avail export incentives under MEIS
  • M. Sreedharan, Consulting Editor of Exim India, contributes ' 1 lakh to Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Renovation and digitalisation driving railway market
  • Spain: testing twin trailers for ecological benefit
  • Corpus Christi resumes ops after Invest 95L
  • In mourning for Benjamin Hoefflin
  • Rabelink enlarging on several fronts
  • Tiaca and Amacarga tie knot
  • Wanted: partner for Swiss freight railway
  • ACS sets up cargo department in Geneva
  • Logistics community created in port of Guayaquil
  • GM quartet joins GAC UK
  • Port of Antwerp awarding new concessions
  • Inauguration of Southern Westphalia container terminal
  • Rose takes top slot at ACL
  • Drawing up plans for Qatari logistics park
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Turkish blackberries eastward bound
  • Teesport: new hub for Scandinavian imports

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • More overcapacity ahead for Caribbean transhipment ports
  • Thomas Miller builds Hamburg base with Zeller acquisition
  • Prepare sulphur cap plans 'as soon as possible', shipping urged
  • Premiums do not cover the cost of risks, marine insurers told
  • Maersk revamps bunker surcharges ahead of IMO sulphur cap
  • TT-Line contract for ropax newbuilding likely to be announced within 'weeks'
  • IUMI launches new marine loss database
  • LNG carrier spot rates steam towards six-digit levels on strong demand
  • Update: Hong Kong port operations resume following typhoon suspensions
  • M&A rumours swirl in Singapore's OSV sector
  • Marine insurers warned of a triple whammy ahead
  • Western Cape premier calls on shipping to drive Africa's growth
  • China's Wuhu Shipyard bags Ultramax order from newcomer Dingxin Shipping
  • South Korean president tells shipbuilders to recapture market leadership
  • Wan Hai chairman accused of breach of trust
  • ICE launches new US Gulf Coast tanker futures

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • Maersk warns customers they must help pay its bigger fuel bills after 2020
  • Volga-Dnepr 'no-brokers' edict splits industry: a lack of trust, or a wise move?
  • DHL splits e-commerce business, breaking up poor-performing PeP division
  • Hakovo claims a first with global electronic bill of lading backed by P&I clubs
  • Latest fundraising round in Singapore adds $44m to Freightos war chest
  • Red tape tying up Defra efforts to ease transport of food exports after Brexit

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • Blount Boats to build double ended ferry for South Ferry Company
  • Keppel Singmarine delivers second dual fuel LNG ASD tug
  • VT Halter Marine wins Navy order worth potential $244 million
  • American Queen orders 245 guest paddlewheeler
  • Maersk to cover cost of sulfur cap via "Bunker Adjustment Factor"
  • LPG-fueled EXMAR duo to have Wärtsilä cargo and fuel gas systems
  • Keppel O&M and GTT in new joint agreement on LNG solutions
  • ICS offers free guidance on IMO sulfur cap compliance
  • Halifax Shipyard launches Canada's first AOPS
  • Havyard books order for two more windfarm service vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • IUMI: Safety and regulation dominate ocean hull debate
    But ultra-large container carriers pose fire challenges for crew, while culture is the key to better safety
  • IUMI: Hull rates now 'unsustainable'
    Rates are thought to have hardened in recent months in London following pressure on syndicates by the Corporation of Lloyd's...
  • Cheniere signs 15-year LNG supply deal with Vitol
    New deal follows agreements with GasLog and Trafigura as liquefied natural gas production undergoes exponential growth in the US
  • Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City remain closed in wake of Florence
    Both ports are closed through Wednesday
  • Storms bring significant supply chain disruption
    US and Asian port disruption following severe weather events in the Atlantic and Pacific will lead to delays in cargo...
  • US box imports continue to set records
    With more tariffs likely any day, shippers have been bringing cargoes in to the US at a record pace
  • Exmar's new gas carriers to run on LPG
    The vessels, designed by Finland's Wärtsilä, will be game-changing, says Exmar's managing director of shipping
  • IUMI: Lloyd's will 'invite' closure of unprofitable marine lines
    Hard-pressed shipowners may end up having to fork out double the current 0.1% of hull value to get vessels covered...
  • Tanker demand will rise if Iranian export gap can be filled
    A large part of the VLCC fleet operated by NITC will be taken out of the market once the US...
  • Thomas Miller to acquire Zeller's insurance services
    The London-based insurer takes over two Zeller's service areas, which include Hanseatic Underwriters
  • UK radar satellite offers 'maritime mode' to monitor illegal shipping activity
    The first UK-manufactured SAR aircraft will be able to identify when AIS signals have been turned off
  • Global shipping loan portfolios drop to $345bn
    Petrofin Bank Research said another $10bn has been knocked off the portfolios of the top 40 banks over the past...
  • Carriers deserve credit for surge in transpacific rates, says SeaIntel
    Carriers restricted increases to slot capacity to just 3.6% in August compared to the 9% added during the previous two...
  • Maersk to introduce new bunker adjustment mechanism
    Maersk's new bunker adjustment factor will combine fuel costs with average trade lane consumption to calculate customer fuel price surcharge
  • US grain expands Southeast Asia market since Chinese tariffs
    The mix of world buyers purchasing US grains represents a shifting dynamic in the market, says the US Grains Council
  • IUMI: Berg exits with positive outlook for marine insurance
    But Munich Re broker highlights potential political risks, including rise of right-wing parties with negative attitude to global trade
  • Infrastructure issues prevent US oil producers from smoothing supply risks
    Despite trucking and pipeline woes in the US, oil production is expected to increase by 1.7m bpd in 2018 and...
  • Turkey commits to Istanbul canal project
    Turkish government reaffirms intention to take on the 45 km-long project that will link the Black Sea with the Sea...
  • Daily Briefing
    Why shipping is finding it tough to break IPO drought | Lloyd's List Podcast: From Brexit to IUMI | State...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • NY-NJ's Waterfront Commission to argue for end of agency dissolution case
  • US West Coast truckers turn to owning, leasing chassis but extent unclear
  • India firm's interest in Sri Lankan port upgrade advances
  • Maersk fuel surcharge underscores test to recoup low-sulfur costs
  • Goods distributors face upward climb to fully leverage freight visibility
  • New Freightos funding propels indices and associated futures

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • Lurssen blaze burns crisis hit hull market
    $700m claim heading marine insurance market's way
  • Shipping bank loans decline by $10bn in 2017
    Leasing firms linked to international Far Eastern banks take increasing share in global ship finance.
  • Carnival urged to stop burning heavy fuel oil
    Protesters gather at Holland America's Seattle pier, create sculpture of polar bear on tiny iceberg.
  • Maritime chamber offers free IMO 2020 guidance
    International Chamber of Shipping publishes 32-page reference guide on complying with pending International Maritime Organization's low-sulphur mandate.
  • Fredly snaps up extra shares in Hunter
    Architect of Norwegian company's tanker entry grows his holding.
  • Torm tipped to part with veteran tankers
    Brokers report double sale which would see Danish owner dispose of two older ships.
  • Rock 'n' roll Skuld CEO gets guests on their feet
    Chief executive Stale Hansen took to the stage again to entertain more than 150 guests after Skuld's annual general meeting in Oslo. Norwegian vessel sent for scrap accused of causing Turkey spill Hansen, a keen drummer, could not pass up the opportunity to get his band together and belt out some familiar numbers for this year's gathering, ranging from grunge to modern pop. The performance had
  • Rickmers Holding to end court self-administration
    Former Bertram Rickmers company exiting latest phase of court insolvency process after business sold.
  • Landbridge places third VLCC with Navig8
    UK-headquartered group has continued the summer growth of its pools.
  • POSH appoints Edward Chiu as CFO
    YCH Group finance chief joins Singapore OSV owner.
  • Ausca inks new Diana deal as BDI dips again
    New York-listed bulker owner inks in another time charter at an improved rate.
  • LNG rates hit five-year high with stocks turning upwards
    Analysts suggest further improvements are on the cards given current supply and demand dynamics.
  • Samskip runs vessel on recycled cooking oil
    GoodShipping Program claims first fossil-fuel-free trip for boxship.
  • Donald: 'Very small' cruise industry has room to grow
    Cruise companies are responding by creating demand and great experiences, says Carnival chief executive Arnold Donald
  • Port workers die in hold of woodchip carrier
    Vietnamese duo reportedly suffocated inside Uni Fortune.
  • Ocean Yield FPSO charter set to end
    Reliance Industries calls time on contract for FPSO Dhirubhai-1.
  • Unifeeder brings in Astromare feeder
    Larger vessel boosts line's UK-Baltic Sea trade following DP World takeover.
  • Thomas Miller buys Hanseatic P&I manager Zeller
    UK P&I Club manager agrees third acquisition in nine months.
  • Maersk asking shippers to meet low-sulphur fuel costs
    Bunker surcharge aims to recover some of $2bn in extra expenses involved in complying with new IMO rules.
  • Esvagt behind Havyard's offshore vessel order
    Danish owner has signed up for another two windfarm service ships.
  • GTT brings its LNG containment systems into line
    French designer receives initial approval for new lower boil-off version of NO96 favoured by DSME and Hudong-Zhonghua shipyards
  • Wartsila claims LPG fuel first for Exmar newbuilds
    Finnish group providing cargo and gas fuel system for two new ships.
  • Credit Suisse criticised over Petrobras, PDVSA accounts
    Swiss watchdog FINMA finds deficiencies in anti-money laundering processes.
  • European fund snaps up Admiral Shipping
    UAE owner offloads containership operations to unnamed investor.
  • Owner overturns liability ruling in victory over Arab Bank
    Sea Master Shipping can pursue lender for demurrage arising from bill of lading dispute.
  • Seaspan Corp prepays two credit facilities
    De-leveraging move increases pool of unencumbered containership assets to 18 vessels.
  • US ports start to reopen in wake of Florence
    Coast guard works to restore normality with facilities looking to have escaped worst of hurricane.
  • Panama expects fewer ships if trade war escalates
    But South American waterway hopes Brazilian grain exports and US LNG can help fill the gap.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • Executive Moves: CPA and BIFA
  • Mast steps up to helm maritime subcommittee
  • Mason Mega Rail Terminal nets $92 million in funding
  • Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City remain closed
  • Antiboycott rules can bite exporters, forwarders
  • North Atlantic ports expanding for larger vessels
  • Dachser develops talent through on-the-job training
  • GlobalTranz acquires AFN Logistics
  • FMC reviews nine OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  • Charleston, Savannah ports open to all traffic as Florence dissipates: USCG
    The US Coast Guard removed movement restrictions for the ports of Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, as the effects of
  • Crude futures retreat on reports of US supply growth
    Crude futures gave back early-session gains to settle lower Monday on reports of
  • Iraq ready to increase oil output 'immediately', says SOMO chief
    Iraq can increase oil production "immediately" to support the market ahead of the implementation of US sanctions on Iran, Iraq's crude sales chief
  • Zennor buys North Sea Britannia stake to advance nearby development
    UK independent Zennor Petroleum said Monday it had agreed to buy a stake in the North Sea Britannia field from US upstream company ConocoPhillips
  • TANKERS: ENOC takes LR2 on time charter with storage option: sources
    "This is a bit worrying that ships are being taken for floating storage as companies are struggling to make their trades work," a broker said.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Container line Maersk announces new bunker charges for IMO sulfur cap
    The company will impose its new bunker adjustment factor (BAF) from the start of next year, replacing its current standard bunker adjustment factor (SBF) system.
  • Arab Gulf fuel oil cash differentials rise to 5-year high on tight supply
  • Asian middle distillates lose steam as demand fizzles out
    The cash differential for the FOB Singapore 10 ppm sulfur gasoil grade has been rangebound for a while now; it was more a function of the product having found equilibrium in the market
  • North Carolina ports closed until Wednesday in wake of Florence
    "We are assessing the situation at both locations and when safe to return, we will determine the condition of the facilities," the state port authority said.
  • Bunker operations at Hong Kong suspended due to Typhoon Mangkhut
    "Loadings at the terminal will be jammed from Tuesday, barges are currently empty," a bunker supplier said.

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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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