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BRIEFS
September 25, 2018
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
  • APL's Eagle Express service facilitates precise logistics planning
  • Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement launches dedicated offshore division
  • Cancellation of Port Congestion Surcharge in Myanmar
  • China-Vietnam-Thailand service to be upgraded
  • MOL-operated/managed vessels earn commendations from Japan Coast Guard
  • SCFI spot rates down
  • Young Logistics Professional programme at FWC 2018 witnesses tremendous response from start-ups
  • Bangladesh govt approves draft agreement to allow India to use Chittagong & Mongla ports
  • Global cargo volumes looking up, shows analysis
  • South Asia's transport corridors seen becoming engines of growth
  • India seen having opportunity to benefit from US-China trade war
  • Liberalisation of External Commercial Borrowing norms
  • Sanction of pending IGST refund claims where the records have not been transmitted from the GSTN to DG Systems

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The ports are key
  • Digital breakdown prevention system for tractors
  • A330-200P2F makes first landing
  • More mobile data about Le Havre port region
  • Operating injury free for nearly five years
  • Gibson named Orbcomm director
  • Nagel-Group inaugurates warehouse in Bochum
  • Lightweight modular cars for carrying railfreight
  • Turner for Iumi
  • Silk Way steps up Zhengzhou frequency
  • US integrator delivering faster in Europe
  • AAL involved in major offshore project in Australia
  • New swap bodies for greener road/rail transport
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Tiger opening branches in China and Malaysia
  • ESC banks on digital strategist
  • BSM lifts Singapore branch to next level
  • Shanghai Airlines' 100th and world's first A350-900ULR

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
  • US keeps to sideline of IMO 2020 debate - for now
  • CMA CGM wades into row over sulphur cap bunker surcharges
  • BW Group CEO Carsten Mortensen quits
  • Japan's Big Three choose multipronged approach to sulphur cap
  • Foreign maritime patrols target illicit North Korea ship transfers
  • Why ballast-water equipment manufacturers are seeking closer co-operation
  • KVH Industries leads the charge in the sat-com sector
  • Wisdom Marine linked to Ultramax pair at DACKS
  • Massoel bulker attacked in Nigeria, 12 crew abducted
  • Bulker values hold up as buyers maintain appetite

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
  • Fearful US importers brace for clearance stumbles in third tariff round
  • Suspicious shippers urge Maersk rethink on new fuel surcharge plan
  • 2M 'white knight' sails to the rescue of ailing Asia-Europe trade
  • Xpediator reports strong growth, rising profit and an eye for the next takeover
  • 'Be more vigilant' message to forwarders on potentially dangerous shipments
  • Swissport expands handling footprint in Germany with Apron acquisition
  • Chinese company reshaping the world leaves a troubled trail

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
  • L3 acquires autonomous vessel specialist ASV Global
  • Damen Galati floats out Australia's new icebreaker
  • VIDEO: Newport News lands new radar tower during CVN 73 RCOH
  • Dredging contractors praise signing of infrastructure spending act
  • BWTS specialist Optimar books its largest order yet
  • VIDEO: CMA CGM puts cost of sulfur cap compliance at $160/TEU
  • Dutch Dredging tugboat duo named in Guyana ceremony
  • ICS set to publish new edition of "ICS Gas Guide"

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
  • CMA CGM and MSC announce surcharge policy changes ahead of 2020 sulphur cap
    CMA CGM will review its sales policy on fuel surcharges, while MSC will introduce a new surcharge in 2019
  • Yards in US and Turkey could be added to EU recycling list
    The commission has launched a public consultation as NGOs claim that the current EU-only list has sufficient capacity to recycle...
  • Tanker Solutions refinances 12 product tankers
    Credit facility for $93.7m continues lending relationship between CIT and the LR1 joint venture between Clearlake and Greece's Prime Marine
  • Vinalines to build container terminals in north Vietnam
    The new container terminals will cost around $299m and will be located at the port of Lach Huyen
  • Shippers condemn Maersk's sulphur surcharge
    Shippers would prefer box lines used scrubbers rather than be charged indefinitely for higher fuel costs after low-sulphur rules take...
  • Bright Navigation buys Noble Group capesize
    The Greek owner buys its second capesize in less than a month and its third this year
  • Asset value is our primary focus, says Minsheng Leasing shipping head
    Some Chinese leasing firms are going even further on value exploration by ordering dry bulkers on their own
  • Labour says no deal Brexit would be 'disaster for UK ports'
    Gridlock on the waterfront unless government secures terms with EU prior to departure, Labour spokesperson maintains
  • Greek shipowners back 'experience-building phase' for sulphur cap
    Union of Greek Shipowners says no backsliding on IMO dates but emphasises that bunker supply chain's responsibilities should not be...
  • Ardmore Shipping to equip 18 vessels with Optimarin ballast water systems
    Irish tanker operator to buy 36 systems from Norwegian supplier Optimarin for undisclosed consideration, with some headed for retrofit
  • Klaveness flags up Oslo listing for unit after $45m placement
    Part of the proceeds to be used to equity finance one newbuilding plus one option from Chinese yard Jiangsu New...
  • Tanzania ferry death toll rises to 224
    The vessel's managers were detained after a preliminary investigation report claimed the vessel had more people than it should on...
  • More cuts required on Asia-Europe box trade
    Weak utilisation driven by overcapacity means Asia-Europe trade lane needs further capacity cuts if freight rates are to rise again
  • China accuses US of trade bullying
    Beijing says it is willing to restart trade negotiations with Washington if the talks are 'based on mutual respect and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Monjasa confident in 2020 global fuel availability | China denies plan to ban open loop scrubbers | The Lloyd's List...
  • BW Group chief executive Carsten Mortensen steps down
    Carsten Mortensen steps down citing personal reasons after leading the tanker and gas group for three years
  • Court extends injunction against Djibouti in DP World dispute
    The move comes after the president of Djibouti passed a decree on September 9 to transfer the majority shareholding in...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
  • Mega-ship deployment at NY-NJ scales up amid peak season
  • Electric truck use accelerates, but diesel to keep dominance
  • BCOs urged to be patient as Wilmington port reopens to trucks
  • India studying mid-sea site for transshipment operations
  • Expanded Deltaport rail deepens Vancouver's interior reach
  • Chittagong to prioritize bigger ships to increase productivity
  • LCL providers try to shore up rate volatility exposure
  • Lack of standardization stymies port-to-port productivity

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
  • Ship Finance authorises 50 million more shares
    John Fredriksen's diversified owner brings number of authorised shares to 200 million, according to a regulatory filing.
  • Opec predicts up to 5,000 scrubber installations by end-2023
    Oil group still expects the devices to be on 23,000 ships by 2040.
  • MSC latest shipowner to add fuel surcharge
    Industry giant joins Maersk, CMA CGM in passing IMO 2020 costs to customers.
  • T&E: "Enough ship recycling capacity in EU"
    Green group says owners should not be sending vessels to low-cost overseas breakers.
  • Axis Bulk boosts fleet with third Nisshin panamax buy
    Greek owner shows preference for Jinhai Intelligent Manufacturing sisterships
  • CMA CGM follows Maersk with 2020 fuel surcharge
    French line to pass on costs of low-sulphur rules; opts for limited scrubber use.
  • Havila order triggers $123m Havyard payment
    Norwegian yard designing vessels for Per Saevik's new venture.
  • Shipping cycle remains on recovery curve
    Clarksons Platou Securities weighs up trade war, newbuilding price promise and absorbing oversupply.
  • Maersk Line vessel arrested in Tunisia
    Owner says ship held over various claims cases it is looking into.
  • Grounded cargoship battered by waves off Norway
    Four men from veteran Osfjord airlifted off Afjord area.
  • Novatek ships first Yamal LNG to Brazil
    Russian producer transports gas to Petrobras' Bahia terminal.
  • BW Dry Cargo adds to capesize exposure
    Purchase follows first steps into the sector at this stage a year ago.
  • Fearnley Securities tips product tankers for next super-cycle
    Analysts place buy rating on the market with enlarged Hafnia set to shine.
  • Vroon PSV completes emissions mission
    Pool Express helped assess greenhouse gas and methane levels in North Sea.
  • Amazon's Jeff Bezos linked to Stena ro-ro buy
    Tycoon's Blue Origin said to have bought vessel to ship space rocket parts.
  • Klaveness raises $45m to declare combi option
    Norwegian owner's private placement comes in at the bottom of its potential target range.
  • Iran warns OPEC not to appease US
    Petroleum minister says veto will be used if cartel tries to harm national interests.
  • Heavy-hearted Mortensen left with one choice after wonderful ride at BW
    Danish shipping executive opens up on the reasons for his departure from BW Group, his relationship with Andreas Sohmen-Pao and his future plans.
  • Ardmore reveals BWTS problems after new order
    Owner says "commonplace" operational issues have affected series of newbuildings.
  • Carsten Mortensen quits as BW Group chief executive
    Danish executive parts company with Singapore headquartered group.
  • CEO Holger Nielsen quits Samskip
    New management structure in place after long-serving boss looks for new opportunity.
  • Capital Ship Management linked to aframax order
    Marinakis company reportedly signs for tanker double at Daehan.
  • EAS lines up vital order for four boxships
    Maersk's Alianca one of two companies signing letters of intent.
  • Bulkers most affected by US-China trade war
    Latest tariffs mean the equivalent of 1.5% of global seaborne trade is impacted, says Clarksons
  • Argus to launch IMO 2020 LSFO price assessments
    Pricing agency says product designed to capture growing liquidity in Singapore-delivered bunker market.
  • Paxocean sells jack-up rig newbuilding to Noble
    Robert Kuok-backed shipyard group to provide around two thirds of financing for offshore unit.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
  • U.S., South Korean leaders sign revamped KORUS
  • Trump OKs law paving way for dredging work
  • Executive Moves: Abu Dhabi Ports, United Fresh

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
  • Nigerian oil unions issue strike notice
  • Supply concerns push oil settles higher
    The oil complex settled higher Monday as the market digested supply concerns in the wake of a meeting between key OPEC leaders and their allies Sunday
  • Oil could top $100/b as market risks intensify: traders
    Crude prices could rise above $100/b as market uncertainties stack up including sanctions on Iran, Venezuelan production concerns, tighter crude inventories and Saudi spare capacity
  • Pirates kidnap 12 dry-bulk crew members in Gulf of Guinea
    Pirates boarded the MV Glarus off the coast of Nigeria and kidnapped 12 of the 19 crew members on Saturday
  • Iranian oil exports could halve due to US sanctions: Trafigura
    Iran's crude oil exports could drop as low as 1 million-1.3 million b/d after US sanctions take effect on November 5
  • Lower Aug Russia fuel oil exports support NWE backwardation
  • IMO 2020 to cause one-off oil demand surge before market adjusts: OPEC
  • IBIA sees most shipowners complying with IMO 2020 sulfur cap
    The majority of shipowners can be expected to comply with the International Maritime Organization's tighter marine fuel sulfur limits in 2020
  • Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore LSMGO prices edge higher on tight supply
    The price for low sulfur marine gasoil at Asian ports edged higher in recent weeks as supply tightened amid keen demand in recent weeks
  • FUTURES: Brent crosses $80/b as US-Venezuela tensions intensify

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SHIPPING
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
INFRASTRUCTURE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
PORTS
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
CUSTOMS
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
PORTS
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
SHIPPING
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
SHIPPING
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
SHIPPING
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
SHIPPING
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
SHIPYARDS
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
LOGISTICS
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
INDUSTRY
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
SEAFARERS
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
TRADE
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
TRANSPORTATION
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
LOGISTICS
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
SHIPPING
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
SHIPPING
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
SHIPPING
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
SEAFARERS
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
PORTS
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
SHIPPING
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
PORTS
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
SHIPPING
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
SHIPPING
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
TRADE
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
NEWS
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
SHIPPING
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
SHIPPING
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
SHIPYARDS
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
PORTS
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
PORTS
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
PORTS
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
PORTS
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
PORTS
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
ASSOCIATIONS
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
SHIPPING
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
PORTS
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
PUBLICATIONS
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
PORTS
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
PORTS
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
SHIPYARDS
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
INSURANCE
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
RIVER TRANSPORT
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
OFFSHORE
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
SHIPPING
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
LOGISTICS
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
SHIPPING
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
LOGISTICS
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
LOGISTICS
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
AWARDS
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
LAW
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
NEWS
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
SHIPYARDS
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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