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BRIEFS
March 22, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Colombo box traffic soars 16.4pc in January to 564,155 TEU
  • Navy divers help recover jettisoned boxes after Karachi ship collision
  • Tax break sends FedEx profit up 268pc to US$2.07 billion as sales rise 10pc
  • Seattle-Tacoma box volume increases 6pc in February to 279,488 TEU
  • Fierce rivalry breaks out between Hyundai and SM Line for shippers
  • Blockaded Qatar Hamad Port hits million TEU milestone in record time
  • MSC starts rail freight service from Spain to Portugal April 4
  • DP World and Indian fund acquire 90pc of multimodal logistics firm
  • China Merchants shareholders agree take 50pc of Oz coal port
  • US Customs finds 2 tons of Mexican fruit coming to Cincinnati
  • Cathay February cargo up 5.9pc in February to 145,800 tonnes
  • Hong Kong Air Cargo starts ground transport operation
  • FedEx to pour US$1 billion into Memphis hub for e-commerce
  • Air cargo security and screening market reports published

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 21, 2018
  • APL's new IP2 service to directly connect India, the Middle East & five major North European ports
  • Maersk Line's revised Asia-Europe network to commence in May
  • Shipping has to be ready for the future, says IMO Secretary-General
  • Customs duty on sugar export reduced from 20 pc to zero pc
  • US initiates WTO complaint against India over export subsidy programmes
  • Chennai Port crosses 50 mt throughput for fiscal & achieves new high in container handling
  • Deendayal Port Trust attains another cargo handling high
  • DP World holds talks with Tata Group on opportunities for cooperation
  • PSA International registers impressive performance in 2017
  • 24x7 Direct Port Entry/Direct Port Delivery permitted at CONCOR, Tondiarpet
  • Blockchain tech seen resolving inefficiencies in India's current trade finance system, says study
  • Draft Agriculture Export Policy put up in the public domain
  • Encouraging trends seen in global trade: WTO Director-General

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Paskov terminal boosts capacity to 5,000 teu
  • All the facts and figures at a glance
  • MCL Logistics joins European giant Palletways
  • Sky high hopes: new civil aviation minister in India
  • Nolinor - where it's seriously cold...
  • And 2017's rising star is...the port of Barcelona
  • Pacific Harbor Line celebrates 20th anniversary
  • Named: FSC business development manager
  • Gruber investing in new vehicles
  • APL jumps on Pakistan bandwagon
  • Meeting the minister one year before Brexit
  • Handover at Hutchison
  • US class I railroads rejuvenating fleet
  • Maersk's Skou sees financial first mate deboard
  • Green Xpress Network expands to Lyon
  • Turkish Cargo ti buy A330F, flies 1.5 million live fish

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 21, 2018
  • Star Bulk works with Eco Marine on renewable power
  • Euronav calls for further tanker scrapping
  • China Merchants Port appoints chairman
  • Transas acquisition a first step in Wärtsilä's vision for smart marine ecosystem
  • CSSC reportedly to build six mini-Capesizes for Cargill charter
  • Orders dry up at US yards
  • SM Line seeks co-operation with COSCO Shipping Lines
  • More VLCCs go for scrap in face of excess fleet tonnage
  • Backlog of ships waits to load at Port of Vancouver

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 21, 2018
  • Digital evolution of air freight advances with e-Dangerous Goods Declaration
  • Heung-A the latest Korean carrier to tell worried shippers: 'We're not sinking'
  • Industry's message to Whitehall: UK transport infrastructure is crumbling
  • AI and the future of work: will our jobs disappear?
  • United suspends pet cargo flights after multiple dog-related incidents
  • Strong economy and higher rates boost FedEx quarterly profit
  • CFO Andrew Taylor steps up to become CEO at Thomas Miller P&I
  • Angela Williams to succeed Andrew Glassman as CSX VP and controller

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 21, 2018
  • Giant lease sale seen as "modestly active"
  • Former L.A. shipyard site may be used build space ships
  • Project shows that autonomous ships can meet COLREG rules
  • VIDEO: Capsized general cargo ship under tow in English Channel
  • MAN and HHI-EMV to build new test engine facility
  • U.K.'s Wight Shipyard nabs Mexican high-speed ferry order
  • Wärtsilä expands, extends maintenance deal with Crowley

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 21, 2018
  • Chinese shipbuilder and leasing outfit target more Greek business
    SWS and CMB Financial Leasing underline importance of Greek custom to their plans
  • Dileton facing legal fight after Saudi tanker seizure
    Greek tanker operator says it will vigorously contest compensation claims brought by cargo interests after one of its tankers was...
  • Maersk preparing to counter next wave of cyber attacks
    Technology chief predicts attacks will escalate from current IT infiltrations to operational interference
  • Dorian LPG signs third lease deal in four months
    Latest deal increases reliance on alternative financing at the expense of traditional bank loans, while the fate of a $70m...
  • Supply chains hit by US intermodal bottlenecks
    Carriers introduce emergency intermodal surcharges and cargo owners seek logistics alternatives due to delays at North American ports
  • Port capacity 'crucial for UK economy'
    Government report highlights need for efficiencies and cross-sector collaboration on technology and innovation, but warns of threats including a rise...
  • Thomas Miller to separate chairman and chief executive roles
    Wynn-Williams to remain as chairman but will relinquish chief executive duties in favour of chief financial officer Andrew Taylor
  • GasLog Partners clinches $207m acquisition of LNG carrier in latest dropdown
    GasLog Gibraltar vessel, on long-term charter to Shell, becomes partnership's 13th ship
  • Deadlock threatens to undermine Spanish port reforms
    The clock is ticking to put reforms into effect, but with unions and port employers at a standstill, the EU...
  • China's rising bauxite imports are bullish for bulkers
    Guinea in West Africa, which overtook Australia last year as the largest supplier to China, is expected to continue strong...
  • Future of finance is in sustainability, says EIB
    European Investment Bank official Mark Clintworth argues shipping must clean up its emissions act if it wants financial aid
  • Weak tanker markets will 'cure' themselves
    Scrapping will reduce supply overhang eventually if owners continue to recycle old tonnage, says Euronav's Rodgers
  • Will Li Ka-shing's retirement give Chinese ports giants a chance to buy?
    Price might be the only issue but timing is everything
  • STX O&S employees to launch strike action tomorrow over fresh job cuts
    South Korean shipbuilder expects up to 500 production employees to resign voluntarily
  • Is the time ripe for VLCC demolitions?
    The narrowing gap between older tonnage and scrap values might lead to further scrapping
  • China hits back as US opens trade investigations on dumping
    Adoption of trade restrictions could inflict serious damage to multilateral trading system, says commerce ministry
  • Ernst Russ offloads Marenave stake on shareholder dispute
    Update: Deutsche Balaton plans to acquire the remaining stake in Marenave that it does not own via a mandatory tender...
  • Zhuhai Port enters into venture with shipping firm to tap steel demand growth
    Joint venture will initially invest $30m on acquiring three multipurpose vessels, comprised of one secondhand and two newbuilds
  • Mercator sells panamax to repay debts
    Company signs Memorandum of Agreement with a Hong Kong-based firm for $4.3m transaction

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 21, 2018
  • Uber Freight bolsters capacity with trucker incentives
  • Despite record volume, LA-LB productivity metrics stable
  • IBM-Maersk blockchain joint venture gains steam
  • Asia-Europe demand to lag well behind second quarter capacity
  • US shippers focus on 'blocking, tackling' in tough market
  • Karachi Port operations resume, after container ship sideswipe
  • NY-NJ crane simulators help ensure mega-ship handling
  • Capacity-hungry US shippers get closer to truckers

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 21, 2018
  • Castleton eyes suezmaxes at Corpus Christi
    Diversified commodities trading firm makes plans to ship crude oil to Far East.
  • Pangaea sees sharp rise in net profit
    Quarter-on-quarter growth in net income comes after the 'toughest' dry market company ever experienced.
  • Great Eastern nets modern VLGC
    Indian shipowner adds to fleet in deal that provides S&P market indicator.
  • Navios locks two away as capesize period rates hold ground
    New York-listed shipowner ties up one ship on market-beating fixed rate with DHL.
  • DNV GL slashes costs as top line tumbles
    Leading classification society takes action as revenue slumps.
  • Coral Shipping buys Hansa Treuhand tanker
    Greek shipowner picks up aframax tanker from fleet of German owner.
  • Tidewater brings on two new executives
    Restructured OSV owner appoints two vice presidents to bolster management team.
  • Spanish shipbreaking figure hits 100
    Well known demolition man from Bilbao, Juan Azcune, celebrates reaching a century.
  • Capsized vessel is under tow
    VIDEO: The 2,300-dwt Britannica Hav (built 1985) is getting towed by the Bee Freedom RIAS a day after turning over as a result of colliding with fishing vessel.
  • International Seaways VLCC heading for scrap
    New York-listed owner takes another step in fleet renewal process.
  • Star Bulk to go green with Eco Marine
    Dry bulk shipowner looks to add to environmental reputation in MoU with Japanese power technology firm.
  • AHTS rates spikes in North Sea
    Recent fixing pushes up spot earnings more than 300%.
  • Wilhelmsen looks to catch rising tide in China newbuild market
    Shipmanagement arm signs new deal with WestEast Marine Consulting as orders rise.
  • Wartsila to keep Crowley ATB's humming
    Largest US owner of Jones Act-qualified articulated tug barges extends deal with Wartsila.
  • 14 crew missing after dredger capsizes
    One seafarer drowned as search launched off Muar, Malaysia.
  • Sea Globe poised for hefty profit in second go at sale
    Greek owner likely to be in the money if it succeeds in flipping a kamsarmax.
  • Trafigura tops up VLGC newbuilding orderbook
    Trader has booked two extra LPG carriers in South Korea.
  • Aegean and shareholder trio launch settlement talks
    Parties aim to resolve dispute over purchase of Dimitris Melissanidis's HEC Europe.
  • Dorian LPG lands leaseback deal number three
    Transaction boosts cash position and allows the repayment of debt.
  • Taylor takes top job at Thomas Miller
    CFO steps up to replace chief executive Hugo Wynn-Williams.
  • Cargill backing baby-cape series in China
    Commodity power reportedly adding to chartered fleet with CSSC sextet.
  • GasLog Partners splashes $207m on dropdown LNGC
    US-listed owner taking 2016-built vessel from sponsor GasLog.
  • Otto Marine goes under court management
    Singapore OSV owner sought protection with $877m in liabilities.
  • PDVSA aframax released as cargo dispute settled
    Venezuelan group agrees deal to free Proteo after three months.
  • CMBFL and SWS in Athens to woo Greek shipowners
    Chinese leasing house reveals shipping portfolio numbers during Athens presentation.
  • Greek owner condemns drunk master after assault charge
    Sky Mare says actions of RMS Wanheim captain "stigmatise the whole industry."
  • Euronav confident of closing Gener8 deal in first half
    Tanker owner remains on track to rubber stamp takeover, report says.
  • Marenave fleet plans in doubt as Balaton launches offer
    Rebuilding of German owner on hold as investment fund turns it into a "shell company" for now.
  • Mercator confirms bulker sold for scrap
    Indian owner banks $4.25m for 1997-built veteran.
  • ESSA's newbuilding claim rejected by UK court
    Mexican owner tried to avoid contract termination costs through possible "gamesmanship" over tender.
  • GC Rieber staff lose court case against company
    17 ex-workers had sued OSV owner after it liquidated crewing subsidiary.
  • Wintermare Offshore dragged down by impairments
    Indonesian offshore vessel owner also impacted by weaker charters secured during offshore crisis.
  • Cargo ship capsized in English Channel
    The 2,300-dwt Britannica Hav (built 1985) capsized after colliding with a Belgian-flagged fishing vessel.
  • Blaze extinguished at Singapore tank farm
    Local firefighters finally get on top of fire on offshore island after six hour battle.
  • Danaos crewman detained over drug smuggling
    Drugs found aboard Greek-operated container vessel for the second time in six months.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 21, 2018
  • NWSA ups box volumes in February
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), which includes the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, handled 279,488 TEUs in February, a 6 percent uptick...
  • Trump asks Congress to extend trade authorities
    President Donald Trump on Tuesday submitted a formal request to Congress to extend Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), which gives the executi...
  • ATA: Truckload driver turnover slows in Q4 2017
    The annualized driver turnover rate at large truckload (TL) carriers slid seven percentage points between the third and fourth quarter of 2...
  • PSA profits grow on rising revenues, volumes
    PSA International reported a net profit of 1.23 billion Singapore (U.S. $936.3 million) for the full year in 2017, a 5.1 percent increase f...
  • FedEx beats on earnings, revenues in Q3 FY2018
    FedEx Corp. saw its earnings skyrocket 257 percent to $2.07 billion in the third quarter of its fiscal 2018 year, which ended Feb. 28, acco...
  • Deeper government unity needed on transnational threats, experts say
    The lack of cooperation between federal agencies to combat transnational drug trafficking, terrorism, and organized crime is "unacceptable"...
  • Commerce says steel flange imports dumped
    The Commerce Department said it has preliminarily determined that stainless steel flange shipments from China and India are being dumped on...
  • Florida man pleads guilty to illegal exports
    The U.S. Justice Department said Vladimir Nevidomy of Hallandale Beach, Fla., pleaded guilty this week in a Florida district court to consp...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 21, 2018
  • Crude rises to six-week high after surprise US stock draw
    Crude futures on Wednesday reached highs last seen six weeks ago, climbing sharply for a second straight day
  • US Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 250 fetches $139 million in total bids
    The US Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 250 was modestly active Wednesday
  • Permanent OPEC-Russia tie-up yet to progress beyond handshake agreement
    OPEC and Russia have yet to exchange any concrete blueprints for continuing their oil market management alliance
  • Saudi king to meet with Trump later this year: White House
    May 12 is the next deadline for the US to waive oil-related sanctions on Tehran as part of the deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
  • Trump administration penalizes oil consortiums in South Sudan
    The Trump administration Wednesday imposed new export licensing requirements on several oil consortiums operating in South Sudan and controlled by Asian national oil companies.
  • US crude stocks at deficit to five-year average: EIA
    US crude stocks drew unexpectedly last week, putting inventories at a deficit to the five-year average
  • REFINERY NEWS: Cepsa has 'no plans' to close Tenerife permanently
  • ISO to publish 0.5% sulfur bunker specification in late 2019
    The ISO is developing a PAS for the fuels as an interim measure to give guidance to the bunker and shipping industries in 2020.
  • Ship operators need to lock in HSFO supply now for vessels running on scrubbers: sources
    Refinery upgrades could restrict HSFO availability.
  • FUTURES: Crude continues uptrend on surprise draw in US stocks
    "Surprise draw in US crude stocks reported by API has helped prices to stay in bullish territory," an investment analyst at Phillip Futures said.
  • Oil traders see further consolidation despite margin pick-up
    "We've seen the large banks involved in commodities struggle... we can see some consolidation taking place," Mercuria CEO said.

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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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