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February 21, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong port box volume rises 9pc to 1.8 million TEU in January
  • CMA CGM to upgrade ASAF connecting Asia with West Africa
  • US Commerce seeks all-country aluminum import tariff that hits China
  • Tax bill hits Rotterdam port profits in an otherwise 'good year'
  • S&P: Bulk shipping poised for recovery this year, but not box trade
  • SeaIntel: Alliance carriers slow to blank sailings in fourth quarter
  • NYK reports possible a US$18.6 million Shanghai embezzlement for car carrier
  • EU regulators fine NYK, Wilhelmsen and other car shipping firms
  • MISC operating profit up 10.2pc to US$693,442 as revenues rise 4.6pc
  • India to Gulf, West Med - OOCL offers new WM3 from March 1
  • Hamburg's boxes slip, blames Russian sanctions and Elbe dredging
  • Hapag-Lloyd ups carbon surcharge for Canada tax on Memphis rail freight
  • Shipowners regain upper hand in charter party talks: Maersk COO
  • Asia Pacific Maritime 2018 held in Singapore from March 14-16
  • Cathay cargo jumps 14.2pc as passenger volume slips 1.9pc in January
  • London Heathrow vehicle collision kills BA engineer, delays flights
  • Nippon Cargo and Singapore Airlines Cargo implement codeshare deal
  • IATA Dallas symposium on perishables, pharma, animals, hazmat March 13

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Maersk India's comment on the govt's recent proposal to consider alternate modes of transport like electric vehicles & hyperloop to bring down India's cost of logistics
  • JBS Academy partners with Gujarat govt to skill upgrade existing personnel working in Customs clearance
  • Twin accomplishments by ACCI in long, heavy haulage
  • Decreasing export growth rate trend should be of major concern to the govt: FIEO President
  • GST had a positive impact on businesses' logistics, shows survey
  • Leading lights to grace CONquest 2018 - Business Forum on Feb. 23 in New Delhi

International Transport Journalweb site
  • On a shopping spree
  • Grant approved to modernise US rail infrastructure
  • Fiege opens flagship store on JD.com
  • Strong H2/2017 despite major challenges
  • Tank farm expansion in Tanjung Priok
  • Scott Perry moves to Suddath Companies
  • JCL Logistics on expansion trajectory
  • CAI International takes great leap forward in 2017
  • Fresh blood at Dachser Sweden
  • Ethiopian adds cool capacity...supports adventurer
  • More space for RGW Express
  • More Austria-Hungary train services coming soon
  • Stepping up supply of 100 m rails to 360,000 t
  • MSC Gate Bremerhaven hails new commander
  • No end to excess capacity, says Seaintel
  • Menzies Macau welcomes Maskargo

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • MM's last VLCC joins list of scrap candidates
  • New services herald start of Hamburg Süd integration with Maersk
  • S&P tonnage squeezed as MPC Container Ships strikes again
  • ECSA warns of ports snarl-up if Brexit is not 'frictionless'
  • Annual P&I renewals throw up few surprises
  • DP World plots 67% capacity increase at Jeddah facility
  • Upbeat Golden Ocean sees bright short-term outlook
  • Marine fuel sulphur cap can help tanker demand
  • Insurers warn of third-party cyber thefts
  • Singapore boosts maritime training with SGD12.6 million funding
  • So far, so good in Maersk's container integration journey
  • EMAS Offshore to appeal Oslo delisting
  • Kmarin books VLOCs for Vale contract
  • Person welding during shipbuilding
  • Kitack Lim calls for greater ties between ports and shipping

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Air freight industry failed its high-paying customers in a fourth quarter of 'complete mayhem'
  • HMM poised to launch independent high-speed Asia-North Europe service
  • Indian government urges air cargo industry to speak out as it readies for a digital revolution
  • GMB union claims it warned KFC that DHL would fail its supply chain
  • Blockchain explained through college basketball
  • New York Shipping Exchange appoints four new board members
  • Supply chain firms win approval to fund degrees from apprenticeship levy schemes
  • British Ports Association warns of post-Brexit customs chaos for UK food supply chains if EU-UK agreements not in place

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Podcast: In a digital age, connectivity is more important than ever
  • Shell inks time charters for two SCF LNG-fueled Aframaxes
  • U.K. sells Royal Navy's flagship to Brazil for $118 million
  • EUR 300 million in financing available for green shipping projects
  • Silver Ships hires Shawn Lobree as Federal Contracts Manager
  • Wärtsilä and Maersk Drilling in 25 year plan for thruster maintenance
  • OSK provides concept design for world's largest RoPax ferries
  • E-certificates already a big hit with DNV GL customers

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Institutional investors eye APM Terminals' asset sales
    APM Terminals is drawing up plans to sell minority stakes in high value port facilities that would raise cash to...
  • K+N cancels container line bankruptcy insurance
    World's top freight forwarder confident that container line crisis over with no more corporate casualties likely
  • Shell charters two dual-fuelled aframax tankers from Sovcomflot
    Energy major will also supply LNG bunkering to the two ice-class ships
  • Boris Nachamkin, top shipping banker, dies in US
    Shipping deal luminary spent 36 years with Bankers Trust, many of them as head of global shipping for the bank...
  • Global LNG trades to more than double by 2040, says BP
    US will hike exports while emerging Asia and Europe increase imports, according to BP Energy Outlook 2018
  • Maersk seeks to simplify shipping process
    In a further move towards being an integrated transport logistics provider, the Danish giant aims to replicate the door-to-door model...
  • Ecsa calls for post-Brexit trade certainty
    Shipowners are concerned about border disruptions, movement of people and market access, says lobby group
  • Diana Containerships posts larger fourth-quarter loss
    Greece-based owner's revenues rise compared with previous year
  • Britannia and London Club highlight gains in 'tranquil' P&I renewal round
    Two clubs trumpet success in winning news business
  • Europe will be 'big loser' in IMO's drive for cleaner bunker fuel
    Paying more for imported diesel while receiving less money for fuel oil could cost $3bn in 2020 alone, and scrubbers...
  • MPC Containers buys 14 more vessels
    Feeder owner will control 58 vessels
  • Maersk biding time on future of Hamburg Süd's bulk and tanker unit
    AP Moller-Maersk chief executive Søren Skou predicts greater consolidation in container shipping, but Danish group's focus is on integration of...
  • Yilport in talks to buy container terminals
    Container terminal operator involved in expansion works at existing terminals
  • NYSHEX adds new board members
    Shipping exchange also establishes a member council to propose recommendations or changes to operations, processes and technology
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    Supply pressures poised to put the squeeze on transatlantic load factors in 2018
  • This year's crude tankers market may already be a write-off
    Fearnleys analyst paints a bearish picture amid oversupply but says 2019 can be a recovery year
  • Golden Ocean results boosted by 'improving market conditions'
    Norway-based company sees continued improvement in dry bulk rates because of lower fleet growth and more positive sentiment around the...
  • Korea Line signs $604m deal to carry Vale iron ore
    A 25-year contract of affreightment covers transporting iron ore from Brazil to China from January 2020 to June 2045
  • India takes over operations at Chabahar port for 18 months
    The leasing agreement gives operational control of phase one of the Chabahar port development to India
  • Maersk seeks $600m from synergies as it integrates businesses
    Market conditions improving but more consolidation required in container shipping, says chief executive Søren Skou
  • Robust economic growth underpins bullish boxship outlook
    BIMCO chief analyst cites higher global growth forecasts from IMF
  • Korea gets its first mobile app for maritime terms
    The new glossary application covers 3,886 terms used in the maritime sector across the world
  • Dry bulk market may be held back after 2018 by growing orderbook
    There are twice as many vessels scheduled for delivery in 2019 as compared with 2020, says Braemar ACM
  • Singapore invests $10m in training next generation of seafarers
    Funding to be disbursed over a three-year period to Tripartite Nautical and Engineering Training Award Programmes
  • Korea's maritime ministry recruits financial sector executive ahead of national maritime body launch
    Former head of Seoul-based Golden Bridge Investment to assist in setting-up of Korea Ocean Business Corporation as a director and...
  • British ports say Brexit must plan for cross-border environmental health standards
    BPA chief executive Richard Ballantyne highlights possible challenges in handling new environmental health standards inspections at the UK border
  • Baltic Exchange sets benchmark trade for LNG index development
    London-based institution aims to publish weekly index for Asia round-voyage rates, says chief executive Mark Jackson

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Rising fuel costs amplify US truck, intermodal price pressure
  • ELD rule pressuring tertiary port warehousing markets
  • New service to directly connect Brazil, Colombia to Asia
  • US trucking firms rethink pay to recruit drivers
  • Chittagong seeks shipper tariff rate hike to fund port upgrades
  • Maersk envisions being a 'one-stop shipper shop'
  • NYSHEX adds carrier, BCO executives to board
  • Lack of rail support complicates PSA operations at JNPT

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • AP Moller-Maersk capex numbers spark order expectations
    Forecast for 2019 spending ignites suggestions newbuildings are on the cards.
  • London P&I Club records growth
    Major insurer sees almost 6% uptick in business compared to 2017 renewal.
  • Shell hires duo of SCF's LNG-fueled tankers
    Oil major highlights both use of LNG tankers for petrol trading, as well as its growing LNG bunkering business.
  • Yilport busy with upgrades through 2020
    Yildirim Group subsidiary plans to spend millions on four port projects and buying several ports as it seeks annual double-digit growth.
  • Ardmore sees new asset manager take stake
    Latest ownership filing comes in wake of other asset managers seeking to ride expected products tanker recovery.
  • Kelly Clarkson inspired Maersk cyber attack response
    Soren Skou and chief information officer Adam Banks reveal how container giant has fortified its digital systems after $300m hit.
  • Diana Containerships sees losses widen
    Fourth-quarter saw a better rate environment, and full year results improve. But one-time charge weighs.
  • POSH cuts loss as revenue grows
    OSV rates weaker, but Singapore owner boosted by lower impairments.
  • NYSHEX adds vessel, cargo members to board
    Online freight booking exchange says move is in response to US governmental approval of governance model.
  • GSD considers move into tankers
    Turkish bulker owner says it is seeking a balance to its operations.
  • MOL orders again after dry bulk shake up
    Japanese owner makes return to dry cargo newbuilding arena after two years.
  • MPC Container Ships seals another fleet deal
    Ever-expanding Oslo-listed owner paying $139.5m for 14 more containerships.
  • Investors to pump $50m into Uljanik Shipyard
    Shareholders coming up with cash as part of Croatian yard's restructuring.
  • Hamburg Sud opens up with profit figures
    Maersk takeover means Arnt Vespermann can reveal earnings dating back to 2013.
  • Soren Skou targets further boxship consolidation
    Maersk group CEO says more mergers inevitable as competitors fail to generate return on investment.
  • Wartsila and Maersk Drilling sign 25-year deal
    Finnish group to maintain thrusters on four drillships and three semi-sub rigs.
  • Golden Ocean profit surges in fourth quarter
    Fredriksen-controlled owner rides better bulker markets as revenue from bigger fleet increases.
  • Fearnley analyst predicts 2020 rate boom
    Tanker rates could be heading back to levels not seen since 2007.
  • Great Eastern: no OSV de-merger
    Indian owner sees no benefit in spinning off its offshore shipping business.
  • 'Dream scenario' for hedge funds
    This time round the big money thinks it has timed shipping investments right.
  • Samson Maritime linked to AHTS deal
    Indian owner said to have bought OSV from GOL Offshore.
  • EMAS Offshore to appeal Oslo delisting
    Company says decision not consistent with the progress already made under its restructuring.
  • Korea Line Corp confirms Vale COA deals
    South Korean shipowner says contracts will run until 2045 and are worth over $600m in total.
  • Tufton linked to MCC Transport feederships
    Deal marks London-listed fund's first vessel acquisition since initial public offering.
  • Third quarter profit slips at Singapore Shipping
    PCTC owner hit by higher shore side costs, while it also losses out on currency exchanges.
  • Ehret emerges as buyer of Sea Trucks vessels
    Newly-launched Dubai-based outfit promises more acquisitions in the next few months.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Southwest Airlines Cargo sets sights on Mexico
    Southwest Airlines Co. plans to begin shipping cargo to select international destinations starting in May, subject to requisite government ...
  • S&P strikes deal to acquire Panjiva
    S&P Global, the parent of Standard & Poor's, said it is set to acquire Panjiva, Inc., a company that provides data on global supply...
  • CP launches new perishables service
    Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) is launching a new perishables shipping service called "CP TempPro." Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) has l...
  • Yilport outlines growth ambitions
    Turkey's Yilport Holding has ambitions to grow into one of the 10 largest international container terminal operators by 2025, according to ...
  • NYSHEX adds board members
    The New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX), which operates a platform on which shippers and ocean carriers can negotiate so-called "smart" con...
  • Uncertain times call for firm GTM plans
    A new report from American Shipper , BPE Global and the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) details the...
  • Three men indicted for illegal exports to Hizballah
    The U.S. Justice Department said three men were indicted Monday for their role in conspiring to illegally export goods and technology from ...
  • AIIS warns Trump about recommended steel remedies
    American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) Board Chairman John Foster on Monday criticized the Commerce Department's Section 232 rec...
  • Popping open the bubbly
    It's rare to call a group of people dressed in business casual attire sitting in a conference room buoyant. But then it's rare to see a si...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Galp targets 150,000 boe/d upstream by 2020
    Portuguese energy company Galp said it aimed to boost upstream production by more than 50% in the next three years largely driven by ongoing production increases from its Brazilian pre-salt holdings.
  • Global oil demand to peak at 110 million b/d before 2040: BP
    Global oil demand will likely peak before 2040 as the renewable energy boom gains pace, sales of electric cars surge and environmental curbs on plastics shrink the role of oil in the global energy mix, according to BP's latest long-term energy outlook.
  • US crude stocks approaching five-year average
    Smaller-than-usual builds in total US crude inventories combined with continued draws at Cushing, Oklahoma, this winter helped NYMEX crude futures find a bottom last week and turn higher.
  • Firmer dollar keeps lid on NYMEX crude below $62/b
    The oil complex was mixed Tuesday, as the US Dollar Index strengthened for the third straight session after dropping last week to a three-year low, limiting the upside for crude futures.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • WFS to charter four methanol-fueled ships due for delivery in 2019
    The vessels are being built with MAN B&W ME-LGI two-stroke dual fuel engines that can run on methanol, fuel oil, marine diesel oil or gas oil.
  • TRADER NOTE: Senior trader Bernardo Concha leaves ICSM trading Geneva
  • TRADER NOTE: Staff changes seen at product tanker chartering teams
    Martin Madsen, a senior chartering manager with Straits Tankers, will be moving to Houston.
  • Platts to assess crudes on delivered North Asia basis, publish North Sea loading information
    - Rising Asian imports underpin new assessments - North Sea loading information follows pipeline outage
  • Number of bunker alerts issued in 2017 highest since 2014: VPS
    Of the 31 ports requiring a bunker alert release in 2017, 21 were in the Americas, 25 in Europe, seven in the Middle East and five in Asia, VPS said.
  • China's robust appetite for raw materials to boost freight demand: Bimco
    China's imports will play a crucial role in building demand for dry bulkers, tankers and upcoming freight levels.
  • TRADER NOTE: IBIA appoints new chairman, elects new board members
    Michael Green, who was IBIA's Vice Chairman, takes over from Robin Meech of Marine and Energy Consulting.
  • US crude exports in focus as LOOP completes first VLCC loading
    The rise in US oil exports has been a big boon for the tanker markets, giving rise to new routes in the past two years.
  • FUTURES 1: Crude mixed amid Mideast turmoil, profit-taking
    "The gap between Brent and WTI has been slowly widening, so there will be some profit-taking into the week ahead," an OCBC economist said.
  • Speculative length on ICE LSGO drops 26% on the week to 5-month low
    Persisting length in the Northwest European diesel market also weighed on sentiment.
  • Piraeus bunker market subdued amid national holiday
    But barge availibility was heard to be tight until Feb 20, due to increased demand from coastal vessels.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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