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BRIEFS
March 19, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate drops 6.3pc to US$741/TEU, off 11.1pc to USWC
  • Another Maersk boxship fire after recent deadly Maersk Honam blaze
  • CMA CGM back in the black after APL acquisition
  • Cosco Shipping Ports' February volumes remain strong
  • DP World profit up 7pc to US$1.2b with surges in revenue and volumes
  • Global box traffic achieves 5pc growth in January driven by Asia-US trades
  • Port of New Orleans steps up plans for second container terminal
  • Asia-US spot rates enter an abyss ahead of looming capacity surge
  • Flexport to start LA-HK air cargo flights for Greater China, APAC
  • UK's top airports see air cargo growth in February, except Manchester
  • Lufthansa Group's cargo load factor rises slightly to 71.1 per cent

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 18, 2018
  • CMA CGM registers impressive increase in transported volumes & revenue in 2017
  • Fire in container underdeck onboard Maersk Kensington
  • MOL takes delivery of first next-generation car carrier
  • Jaiwant Dhawale takes charge as Chief Manager (Administration) & Secretary, JNPT
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House organising IGST Refund Facilitation Camp
  • GatewayRail flags off weekly, dedicated train service from Mundra Port to ICD Sanehwal
  • IATA, MoCA & RGNAU collaborating to develop aviation professionals in India
  • Lufthansa Cargo expanding its range of digital services
  • Clarifications on exports related refund issues
  • Due dates for filing GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B returns & monthly GSTR-3B return for all taxpayers
  • Export growth continues
  • India & ADB sign $120 m loan agreement to improve rail infrastructure
  • Prabhu chairs working group on making India a $ 5-trillion economy

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Great ideas can really take you places"
  • Heavy-duty e-lorries going on trial
  • Flash Group becomes Redspher
  • Spohr keeping faith with Lufthansa
  • Intermodal traffic up despite Rastatt shutdown
  • Cosco opts for Navis
  • Gefco Germany recruits new vehicle logistics boss
  • New integrated solutions in Paraguay
  • Blockchain technology test proves potentials
  • Ferromex to serve new refined product terminals
  • Virgin Cargo very happy with 2017
  • From Rhenus to DP World
  • Container volumes rising at port of Oakland
  • New old owner of Scandinavian freight railway
  • OT Logistics hoists flag higher in the Balkans
  • Maskargo now ninth IAG partner plus member
  • Iata: from Lone Star State to Lion City

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 16, 2018
  • Seatrade says it is likely to appeal vessel scrapping conviction
  • Another Maersk Line ship suffers fire
  • Korea Line books VLCCs from Hyundai HI
  • DP World results show strong 2017 performance
  • Workers at struggling shipbuilders protest in Seoul
  • Brexit: EU ports fear loss of ro-ro cargoes and transhipments

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 16, 2018
  • Container fire breaks out on a second Maersk box ship, but crew is safe
  • Asia-Europe carriers prepare for battle over market share with FAK rate cuts
  • A 'critical year' for Agility as it pushes the digital boundaries in logistics
  • Fuso goes on sale and all-electric light-duty trucks hit the road in the UK
  • NEW Loadstar LongRead: Dangerous Goods - the problem of lithium batteries
  • Lufthansa Cargo paper air waybill charge will push clients to go online
  • Plane loses its $368m cargo of gold, platinum and diamonds on takeoff

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 16, 2018
  • Damen introduces Multi Cat water injection dredge
  • ARO Drilling picks design for 20 rigs it plans to build at new mega yard
  • Maersk reports cargo fire on U.S.-flag containership
  • VIDEO: Oceanco delivers world's largest DynaRig sailing yacht
  • MOL takes delivery of next generation car carrier

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 16, 2018
  • Mass business failures expected ahead of 2020 sulphur deadline
    Industry denial over 2020 expected to force owners out of business within two years. It will generate nothing but chaos...
  • Second Maersk ship fire brought under control with no harm to crew
    The 6,200 teu Maersk Kensington was heading from Salalah to Suez when a container caught alight, but Maersk does not...
  • Eyes wide shut on sulphur cap
    Firm line from regulators rams home message that January 1 deadline will be upheld, but do owners believe it? Expect...
  • Maersk Tankers acquisition gets EU approval
    $1.17bn sale from AP Moller-Maersk follows divestment from Maersk Oil
  • Capes lag other dry segments as they fall to seven-month low
    Fewer cargoes from Brazil leave capesize earnings lagging behind panamaxes and supramaxes this week, but all is not lost, because...
  • Rodolphe Saadé raises the bar as CMA CGM posts $701m profit for 2017
    Update: French group ranked number three in the world in terms of containership capacity is benefiting from the acquisition of...
  • Shipping 'key' if UK is to be major trading nation after Brexit
    UK has 'always been at our best when we are outward-looking, and our shipping industry epitomises this key strength', says...
  • The Interview: Wang Jianjun
    Investors and owners should look at indicative facts and be more responsible for the market, says the Commonwealth Bank of...
  • Tanker orderbook shows oversupply may ease sooner than expected
    The large number of scrapping candidates points to a bright market outlook, VesselsValue analyst Court Smith says
  • Spectre of trade war looms over the dry bulk market
    BIMCO chief shipping analyst believes soyabean trades from US to China could possibly shift away to Brazil and Argentina exporting...
  • CMA reveals contrasting visions for maritime
    Conferences such as the CMA have value because they bring the views of association leaders alongside the reality of life...
  • MPCC buys another five feeders
    Acquistion of Simatech Shipping & Forwarding raises fleet to 64
  • New faces to lead UK shipping as Brexit debate intensifies
    New UK Chamber of Shipping president Sir Michael Bibby warns of disaster for UK shipping and ports if Brexit negotiations...
  • Succession plan in place for privately-owned Bristol Port
    Sir David Ord and Terence Mordaunt have not been tempted by any takeover approaches and are confident they have succession...
  • CS Ports financial chief stands down
    Hunt is on for a successor after 54-year-old announces he is leaving to pursue further personal career development
  • Lessons in leadership at the CMA and Capital Link
    Integrity, team spirit, educating the next generation, and speaking 'multiple languages' are among the key leadership attributes
  • A tale of two ports: A look at Bristol and Liverpool
    Liverpool and Bristol developed plans for new container terminals to handle the biggest ships in service, but there the parallels...
  • Korea's financial watchdog to tighten inspection of shipping industry
    As part of tightening oversight in the aftermath of irregularities at DSME, the government body will also introduce a harsher...
  • Yet another tanker is attacked off Nigeria
    Crew deploy anti-piracy measures as attack follows an earlier one last Tuesday
  • DP World confident on macro picture with $1.2bn net profit
    The company will raise its capital expenditure to $1.4bn this year to further expand capacity
  • China's newbuilding orders up 456% in January-February
    Despite a sharp jump in orders, the total profits of the major yards have slid into negative territory amid huge...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 16, 2018
  • Logistics managers get pro-active to prepare C-suite for disruption
  • Knight Transportation buys Abilene Motor Express
  • CMA CGM mega-ship call puts Hamburg channel back in spotlight
  • CMA CGM posts record 2017 revenue, volume, aided by APL buy
  • Initial trucker reviews positive for Virginia appointment system
  • DP World posts strong 2017 revenue, earnings growth
  • Second Maersk ship catches fire off Salalah, crew safe
  • US Customs's ACE cross-border trade system lacks funding
  • Asia-Europe: Plenty of space, falling rates, shippers report

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 16, 2018
  • New VLEC ethane terminal heading to US
    Industrial shipping of petrochemical gas to continues its run as China eyed for latest round of cargoes.
  • Credit Suisse drops coverage on ship stocks
    Move comes amid unconfirmed report that lead equity analyst has departed the investment bank.
  • CMA CGM expects 'momentum' to continue
    French liner operator's fourth-quarter earnings rise as larger fleet handles more shipments.
  • Faulty forecast kit led to Saga Sky crash
    Anglo-Eastern cargoship forced by Storm Angus into rock barge off UK.
  • GEFO orders six tankers in China
    German owner expanding fleet with first new deliveries since 2016.
  • Fire contained on another Maersk boxship
    Crew safe after blaze breaks out on Maersk Kensington off Oman.
  • Eastern Pacific and DS Tankers sell VLCCs for demolition
    Idan Ofer said to have scrapped third ship in a week, while German owner is clearing out veteran tanker.
  • Burned crewman airlifted from Cido VLOC
    South African rescue services swing into action after accident on Pacific Garnet.
  • Bibby elected UK Chamber president with focus on Brexit
    Outgoing CEO of Bibby Line Group will succeed Grahaeme Henderson.
  • Bulker market has regained self confidence, says Ismar
    Western Bulk chief executive says life, luster and optimism are back.
  • RMT calls for nationalisation of NorthLink
    Union says Scottish service would be better off under state control.
  • Pertamina places BULL on the black list
    Pertamina has blacklisted Indonesian tonnage provider Buana Lintas Lautan (BULL). Rumours of a fall-out between the two companies surfaced in the market this week and have now been confirmed. BULL has three LR tankers on charter to the oil company and was informed of the action in writing this week, domestic publication Kontan reported today. While the blacklisting is reported to prevent BULL f
  • Yang Ming, Gold Star launch new runs
    Taiwanese owner eyes Vietnamese business, while Hong Kong line connects sub-continent to China.
  • Tanker seized over "smuggling" in Libya
    Nigerian vessel held and crew arrested by navy due to lack of permits.
  • Sweet 16 for VLCC demolition sales
    Three more scrap sales this week contribute to encouraging tally for 2018.
  • MPCC acquires five boxships from Simatech

    Oslo-listed owner completes another big deal as expansion goes on.
  • US envoy butters up Greek owners
    Geoffrey Pyatt says shipping industry a symbol of the nation's "potential and resilience."
  • Qatar orders nine coast guard ships in Turkey
    Interior ministry beefing up security with deal at Ares Shipyard.
  • KOTC adds to order book with China VLCC
    Kuwaiti tanker owner also agrees financing deal with local banks worth nearly $470m.
  • Korea Line Corp confirms Hyundai VLCC order
    South Korean shipowner takes tally of large tankers ordered against GS Caltex COAs to nine.
  • Pilot killed in Port Hedland chopper crash
    However, a second man was recovered alive from waters off Australian iron ore export facility.
  • Shell tipped to win Hong Kong LNG import deal
    Energy major said to have beaten off competition from rivals to seal 10-year contract.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 16, 2018
  • CMA CGM thrives in 2017 on the back of APL acquisition
    CMA CGM posted improved earnings, revenues and container volumes in 2017 from the prior year. The French carrier reported a net income of ...
  • Cargojet profits soar in 2017
    Cargojet saw its earnings soar in 2017, posting a net profit of $23.7 million Canadian (U.S. $18.1 million) for the year compared with just...
  • U.S. intensifies Russian sanctions
    The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned five Russian entities and 19 people in effort to punish t...
  • Global Ports sinks into the red in 2017
    Terminal operator Global Ports Investments PLC posted a net loss of $53 million for the 2017 calendar year compared with a $61 million prof...
  • U.S., South Korea reduce trade impact of poultry disease
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its counterpart in the South Korean government have reached an agreement on how to minimize t...
  • Clarksons sees earnings, revenues rise in 2017
    Clarkson PLC (Clarksons) saw its underlying profits before taxes grow 12 percent to 50.2 million euros (U.S. $61.6 million) in 2017 compare...
  • MSC subsidiary to launch new rail service
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) said Medway, its logistics arm on the Iberian peninsula, will offer a freight rail service connecting Sevi...
  • Another Maersk ship catches fire in cargo hold
    The 5,616-TEU Maersk Kensington reported a fire in a cargo hold on Thursday at 20:50 EST while en route from Salalah, Oman towards Suez, Ma...
  • Salt Lake City to gain inland port?
    Utah's Senate this week passed legislation to create an inland port authority. A similar bill was approved by the Utah House of Representat...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 16, 2018
  • Gulf of Mexico lease sale outlook bright as $60/b oil sticks
    With prompt NYMEX crude futures sticking around $60/b, and offshore project costs now competitive with onshore shale, the ailing US oil and gas offshore industry could get a much-needed shot in the arm at federal Gulf Coast lease sale.
  • Grassley rails against cap on US biofuel credits as White House talks fizzle
    The Environmental Protection Agency's proposed settlement with Philadelphia Energy Solutions, which appeared in the bankruptcy court record Monday, also sent RINs lower.
  • Ardmore Shipping to focus on MR tankers on bullish outlook
    Medium Range clean tankers' freight rates are likely to get strong support this year, on the back of slower growth in fleet and greater trade in oil products, a senior Ardmore Shipping executive said late Thursday.
  • Oil surges on nuclear tension, NYMEX April tops $62/b
    Oil futures jumped midday Friday and stayed higher, with NYMEX April crude closing up $1.15 at $62.34/b, ahead of the airing of a highly anticipated interview Sunday with Saudi Arabia's crown prince.
  • ARA fuel oil inventories plunge 33% on VLCC loading east
    Fuel oil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region plunged 33% in the week ending March 15, data from PJK consulting showed, after a dirty very large crude carrier headed east after loading the product in Rotterdam, according to Platts trade flow software cFlow.
  • Ferry owner says scrubber intake fault may have caused sulfur breach
    "The scrubbers work fine," the source said. "As long as they get enough sea-water (with alkaline material) they scrub below the required 0.1% level."
  • Bunker, shipping industry better off with credit insurance: lawyer
    Retention of title clause is only good in theory.
  • China's Cosco Shipping to build methanol plants in US with IGP, eyes bunkering use
    Methanol is touted as a viable bunker fuel to meet upcoming environmental rules in shipping.

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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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