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January 23, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Taiwan protests ban from huge Norwegian pension fund investment portfolio
  • PSA container volume rises 9.8pc in 2017 to 74.2 million TEU
  • Drewry's box index up, and ready to spike ahead of Chinese New Year
  • Intra-Asia carriers augment India-China runs in multi-port loops
  • Iranian and HK ships collide off Japan, biggest oil spill since 1991
  • Two badly burned in tanker fire at anchor north of Mumbai
  • China Merchants, CMA CGM closer to Santos terminal purchase
  • 17 countries meet in Singapore for talks on combating piracy in Asia
  • Pirates release tanker and crew unharmed off Benin, West Africa
  • Emirates orders 36 A380s giving Airbus' big plane new lease on life
  • China hits Qantas, Delta website references to HK, Taiwan, Macau, Tibet
  • Bad weather disrupts air cargo on both sides of the Atlantic

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • "K" Line takes delivery of another technologically proficient coal carrier
  • "K" Line takes delivery of ultra-large containership
  • 'The budget should allocate funds to develop inland waterways for freight movement'
  • COSCO vessel first ever boxship to receive cyber-enabled status for energy management system
  • Global shipping industry, environmental organisations call for prohibiting carriage of non-compliant marine fuels from 2020
  • Liberia opens state-of-the-art maritime training institute
  • Milaha acquires largest container vessel
  • MSC announces new RoRo service to West Africa
  • Ship Agents Association of India registered
  • Wan Hai Lines to launch Japan Express service to Singapore, Malaysia
  • DP World & NIIF partner to create platform for investments in ports, transportation & logistics
  • 37th batch of Export Import Workshop in Feb.
  • CTL & BHP 2018 Conference & Expo opens today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • LATAM Cargo
  • Oversized equipment to pass through Khorgos Gate
  • Senator focussing on Hamburg
  • LMTI inauguration in Liberia
  • Ever more freight at Leipzig/Halle airport
  • One toll device for seven countries
  • Two awards for Hamburg Süd
  • Torrea adds to his ATR responsibilities
  • More HGV block processing in Tyrol
  • Milaha building up fleet
  • BLG to work for furnishing giant
  • Etihad Airways terminates Teheran service
  • Call for ban on non-compliant marine fuels
  • Switzerland: Penthalaz rail centre inauguration
  • Emirates opens pharma corridors
  • Fiege managing good spirits
  • Year of change on Bertschi's top floor

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • Vessel operators push fuel ban scheme ahead of IMO meeting
  • ESPO warns against 'unlimited' ship waste disposal strategy
  • Sanchi oil spill has widened
  • SM Line begins move to Busan
  • Golar LNG Partners secures 15-year, floating rate FSRU charter
  • Keppel Corp in talks with Borr Drilling to offload rigs
  • Odfjell in four-tanker order
  • Winning Shipping actively expanded fleet in 2017
  • China Ore Shipping chooses Tianjin Xingang to build Vale ore carriers

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • Etihad pulls A330F fleet as US adds new security rules for Middle East airlines
  • Japanese carriers may need to rationalise merged box fleet as new ships arrive
  • Global shipping industry failing to fill the gender pay gap
  • PHOTOBLOG: BIFA 2018 Freight Service Awards
  • Some 40% of US DoT workers furloughed in government shutdown
  • Leveraging logistics to forecast trade trends
  • Innovation is nothing without distribution - Amazon's new automated stores
  • Heathrow names Chris Garton new chief operating officer
  • Raju Dhanhoa appointed as operations manager at ReBound

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • VIDEO: FSG launches Irish Ferries cruise ferry
  • Qatar based Milaha acquires its largest containership
  • Destination Gotland inks LNG fuel contract with Nauticor
  • Damen delivers five harbor tugs to Cuba
  • More owners of large vessels are opting for UV BWTS
  • IMO gets call for ban on carriage of high sulfur fuel

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • Tanzania halts registration of new vessels
    Reports of five vessels arrested for drug trafficking prompts presidential order
  • European ports voice concern over changes to waste regime
    Espo warns that proposed revisions of the Port Reception Facilities Directive will overburden ports and create more pollution
  • The art of stock picking for shipping
    Trading shipping stocks is like buying and selling ships, but on steroids, while shipowners must master the art of when...
  • Norden to take delivery of a newbuilding supramax
    Danish shipowner and operator expects to take delivery of a second newbuilding supramax next month
  • 'Sleepy' LPG shipping markets beginning to stir
    Ethane Opal and buoyant chemicals trade boost smaller segments but VLGCs are more downbeat owing to delays of Mariner East...
  • Danish growth plan is too maritime focused
    Danes should be prepared to embrace disruption of the maritime business model long before 2025
  • Singapore bunker industry needs to up its game to stay ahead
    Local bunker trading firms need to look overseas for the next phase of growth, says IBIA regional manager Simon Neo
  • Denmark sets out blueprint for maritime growth
    New plan includes initiatives aimed at making Denmark a global frontrunner within tests of maritime autonomous technologies and maritime digitalisation...
  • Daily Briefing
    A rare spot market cargo underlines how global trading in liquefied natural gas is changing rapidly
  • Greens back calls for ban on carrying non-compliant fuel oil bunkers
    Proposal to be discussed at IMO next month does not cover ships carrying HSFO as cargo
  • Some owners say no to having refinery on ship
    Shipowners busy evaluating which is best way to meet 2020 sulphur regulations
  • Rates recover ahead of Asia-US east coast contract season
    Container volumes rise 7.9% to the US east and Gulf coasts in 2017, far outpacing the 1.3% rise to the...
  • DP World partners India infrastructure fund for investment platform
    Venture to invest up to $3bn on ports, terminals, transportation and logistics projects in India
  • DSME in talks to sell loss-making wind power plant unit
    Shipbuilder mulling the sale of 'some capabilities' at its wind power plant affiliate
  • Chinese shipping needs more talent, says Shanghai Shipping Exchange
    China aims to narrow its technology, financial and knowledge gap with the maritime sector of developed economies
  • Flemish authorities to fund nine projects at Antwerp port
    Move is part of a broader strategy to help develop mobility solutions at the four Flemish seaports
  • Sanchi oil spill trebles in size, say experts
    Most effective way to contain the spill said to be raising the vessel via a salvage operation
  • GMS criticises Norwegian fund decision
    Cash buyer says fund's decision fails to take into account improvements taking place at Bangladesh ship recycling yards
  • Keppel O&M in talks to sell rigs to Borr Drilling
    News comes after shipbuilder delivers its first of five rigs built for Borr Drilling earlier in January
  • Cosco Singapore meets threshold to buy Cogent
    Company has received acceptances to acquire more than 98% of shares in Cogent

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • Chinese container growth doubled in 2017
  • Asia-Europe airports post record, two-way freight volumes
  • Private ports shrink Chennai's market share
  • Mammoet expands heavy haul coverage in Spain
  • Supply chain visibility tech poses new questions for shippers
  • Indices tip India to light up logistics in 2018
  • As US demand rises, 3PLs see margins squeezed
  • Breakbulk carrier competition dampens multi-purpose vessel rates

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • UAE sets new rules set for tankers, bulkers
    Federal Transportation Authority puts restrictions on foreign-flagged ships.
  • Ship tied to Yamal LNG still headed to US
    Vessel owner confirms ship that loadedf rom
  • China oil majors to ship more petrol, gasoil
    Export quotas point to higher shipment levels in 2018, but cargoes may be more front-end loaded for year.
  • Cement carrier attacked by Somali pirates
    Vessel and crew are reported safe as attacking mother ship backs away in Gulf of Aden.
  • Ship inspections go on despite US shutdown
    US Coast Guard says routine non-essential services will see shutdown effects while FMC suspends all operations.
  • Kirby given bullish outlook into 2018
    Wells Fargo analyst upgrades Houston-based Jones Act tank barge operator.
  • Norden selling bulker from non-core fleet
    Danish owner shedding a vessel from the handysize segment which is outside its investment focus.
  • Diana Shipping gets raise on panamax hire
    Athens-based bulker owner hires out panamax for 2018 as freight rates hit seasonal soft patch.
  • Diana Containerships sells pair after wider deal fails
    Fresh $22m sale emerges after buyer pulls out of possible seven-ship purchase.
  • Latvian Shipping lends Vitol $348m
    Short-term loan to parent covers its 'group financial obligations'.
  • Tug held after losing power during tow
    Vessel breaks down while pulling another tug off Dover.
  • Hagland and North Sea form shipbroking joint venture in renewables
    Norwegian and Danish brokerages join up with what is expected to be a growth platform.
  • Gunvor eyes big spend on clean fuel
    Trader says it could invest hundreds of millions in Dutch refinery.
  • Milaha adds its biggest boxship
    Qatari owner snaps up German vessel as it expands its fleet.
  • PDVSA tanker cargo seized over debts
    Dutch lawyer confirms arrest of oil on Venezuela's Proteo in legal dispute.
  • South Korean yards tipped for upturn
    South Korean shipbuilders are expected to see improved conditions in 2018 as the market pulls back from one of the worst years in recent memory. Investment in new vessels spiked by almost 60% to $58.7bn in 2017, with tankers, bulkers and gas carriers all increasingly in demand, according to figures from Clarksons. Ship orders rise 15% from 2016 nadir Despite the improved order flow, the 902 ne
  • Nauticor to supply Gotland with LNG fuel
    Swedish ferry owner signs up for bunkers for new ro-pax.
  • Denmark outlines growth blueprint to 2025
    Government wants to be a "power hub" for technology and digitalisation.
  • Scrapping slumps despite climb in demolition prices
    India again tops recycling table as tankers' total doubles while dry cargo tally tumbles
  • SITC now expects 50% profit jump
    Boxship market moved definitively in owner's favour last year.
  • Bulker owners enjoying 'Goldilocks' pricing
    Dry cargo asset values on the rise but market is neither too hot or too cold, Pareto says.
  • More groups back carriage ban for non-compliant fuels
    Intertanko and others want to see prohibition enter force in 2020 with sulphur cap.
  • Fleet utilisation falls at Prosafe
    Cypriot owner had 36% of floatels operating in fourth quarter.
  • Uy's CLC orders up to four ro-paxes
    Firm order plus three options inked at Japan's Kegoya Dock.
  • Fredriksen sells trio of bulkers from Seatankers fleet
    Tycoon has sold three on the water ships after growing newbuilding orderbook.
  • DP World deal deepens ties between Emirates and India
    New $3bn project comes just three months after Abu Dhabi Investment Authority investment in Indian fund.
  • Bohai Ferry contracts new ro-pax in China
    Domestic owner picks Shandong Huanghai for latest passengership.
  • Klaveness pool results 'well above' forecast
    Norwegian group says supramaxes and panamaxes prospering in volatile markets.
  • Tanzania suspends ship registration
    Overseas vessels barred from joining flag after series of drugs seizures.
  • Sembcorp Marine shares continue to surge higher
    Upgrade and positive sentiment from management at investor conference driving up stock.
  • Work on Sanchi black box to start Monday
    Meanwhile, China has defended its efforts to save the crew of sunken NITC suezmax tanker.
  • Keppel Corp confirms talks with Borr Drilling
    However, Singapore rig builder says no definitive agreement has been reached between the two parties.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • Port Authority of Strasbourg inks cooperative services agreement with HAROPA
    The Port Authority of Strasbourg (PAS) in France and port operator HAROPA of the Port of Le Havre have inked an agreement regarding four ar...
  • Commerce submits results of aluminum import investigation to Trump
    The U.S. Commerce Department has completed its investigation into the effect of wrought and unwrought aluminum imports on U.S. national sec...
  • Info-X, INTTRA combine to integrate booking with TMS
    Ocean shipping software provider INTTRA has expanded its partnership with the freight forwarding software provider Info-X, to let customers...
  • USTR: China uses status as WTO member to become 'dominant' trade player
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's annual report released last week on China's compliance with World Trade Organization obligati...
  • SMC³ adds small-package rating capabilities to LTL platforms
    Technology and logistics solutions provider SMC³ has expanded its less-than-truckload (LTL) rating and auditing solution platforms, RateWar...
  • Survey: Shipping volumes expected to rise in 2018, rate increases a concern
    Nearly 76 percent of shippers surveyed expect their shipment volumes to increase in 2018, according to the results of a newly released indu...
  • NAFTA negotiations to continue this week despite government shutdown
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will participate in NAFTA negotiations as scheduled this week in Montreal, even if the g...
  • Port of Vancouver USA board votes to kill lease for proposed oil export terminal
    The Port of Vancouver USA is on the verge of killing a proposed project that would have potentially brought hundreds of thousands of crude ...
  • Environmental, maritime organizations call for carriage ban on non-compliant ship fuel
    A group of leading environmental and maritime shipping organizations have called for the prohibition of transporting non-compliant marine f...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 22, 2018
  • Libyan output set to rise as Wintershall reopens As-Sarah field
    Libya is set for a 50,000 b/d boost in its crude oil output as the Wintershall-operated As-Sarah field was restarted late Sunday, sources with knowledge of the matter said over the weekend.
  • Crude futures rise slightly after Senate moves to end US government shutdown
    NYMEX February crude rose 12 cents to $63.49/b Monday after the US Senate advanced a measure to reopen the federal government, ending, for now, a shutdown that had stretched into its third day.
  • Global economic recovery seen offsetting more US supply, seasonal weakness
    A busy week on the economic calendar will test whether the risk-on rally that has upended global markets for equities, bonds, currencies -- along with commodities, including oil -- can stay alive.
  • Bad weather curtails Malta bunkering operations: port authority
    Rough weather in the Mediterranean around Malta has restricted bunkering operations at the island, although this is now easing and operations are expected to return to normal overnight, a spokesman for the port authority said Monday evening.
  • Japan bunker fuel operations slowed by adverse weather
    Bunker fuel operations in Japan were heard to be limited Monday, with heavy snow and windy conditions slowing down activities, Japan based traders said Monday.
  • Support grows for IMO fuel oil carriage ban
    The proposal is due to be discussed at a meeting of the IMO's sub-committee on pollution prevention and response in February.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • OPEC/non-OPEC coalition eyes continued oil market management beyond 2018
    "my guidance to my colleagues is that we should not limit our efforts to 2018."
  • FUTURES: Crude up on rising optimism, lower rig counts
    Saudi energy minister Khalid al-Falih said overall compliance was at 129% in December and 107% for the whole of 2017.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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
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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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