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BRIEFS
May 29, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk and MSC introduce emergency bunker surcharge
  • Hamburg Sud to make changes to its EMCS service
  • Ashdod port increases crane capacity to boost competitiveness
  • US truck tonnage rebounds in April: ATA
  • Berbera port spends US$442m to boost volume to 1m TEU
  • Dimerco crowned 'Airfreight Forwarder of the Year' for third time
  • New Duqm airport terminal to commence operations in H2
  • ATSG abandons plans to launch a Chinese JV cargo carrier
  • Alaska Airlines lifeline to Far North helped by new 737s

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 28, 2018
  • Antwerp port holds three-day emergency exercise focusing on security & terrorist threats
  • BDP International's commitment to corporate social responsibility earns it 4th straight silver-level rating from EcoVadis
  • CMA CGM achieves volume & revenue growth in Q1 2018 despite the impact of rising oil prices
  • CMA CGM's Bijagos Shuttle service to serve cashew exports to India
  • Handysize freight market will remain under pressure in 2018 due to strong fleet growth & weak olefin trade, says analysis
  • Maersk Line expands presence in Canada & Europe with exclusive transatlantic service
  • MIA named Best Airport in North America for cargo logistics
  • Milaha deploys Robotic Process Automation solution
  • SCFI Asia to Northern Europe spot rate up
  • ZIM does well in Q1 in a difficult market environment
  • Indian sugar refiners & exporters to talk biz with Chinese importers
  • New thermal coal loading high at Paradip Port
  • Ateli-Phulera section of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor to be open from Aug. 15
  • Cheer in textile industry on cabotage relaxation
  • IMO takes first steps to address autonomous ships

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Flying high
  • Tests on "Strolling dragon" successful
  • 500 hopper cars to transport mineral fertilizer
  • Awards for Sing Post
  • FRS steaming to Canary Islands
  • Construction work on new logistics centre nearing an end
  • Platform spots potential in North America
  • Crane charters AN-225 Mriya
  • Europa Air & Sea with strong Q1 growth
  • UIRR: 2017 a robust year for intermodal transport
  • Emirates taking A380 back to Hamburg
  • Laurels for GTL facility in Amata Nakorn
  • More capacities at Cuxhaven
  • Brodos guarantees express deliveries
  • Joint efforts for swift Eurasian intermodal transport
  • Encouraging April for Asian Pacific cargo traffic
  • Bailey and Brittan shoulder new roles
  • Overhaul of USWC and Central America connections
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 28, 2018
  • Shipping M&A 2013-18: a look inside the numbers
  • IMO autonomous vessel scoping exercise must not ignore 'human factors'
  • Jinhui continues with earnings recovery
  • US-listed shipping companies accelerate sale-and-leaseback push
  • Hyundai HI eyes more cost cutting as offshore orders evaporate
  • Meghna Group expands fleet with maiden newbuilding order
  • H-Line renews fleet with purchase of Hsin Chien Capesize
  • PT Soechi Lines acquires first VLGC

Marine Logweb site
MAY 28, 2018
  • Singapore moves against Wilhelmsen's planned Drew acquisition
  • VIDEO: Newport News completes alpha trials of SSN 789
  • Wilderness tour boat is Australia's first with Silent Drive

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 28, 2018
  • China Merchants and ICBC Leasing spend $417m in six new VLOCs
    The newbuilding deal is backed by a 27-year contract of affreightment signed with Vale
  • Wallem chief executive Simon Doughty stepping down
    Chairman Nigel Hill said "Simon and his wife have decided that the time has come to them to leave Hong...
  • Petronas goes digital on LNG trading
    In the sale, the oil company had issued a tender inviting 30 registered GLX members to bid for its delivered ex-ship...
  • Jinhui back to profit amid dry bulker recovery
    The average daily time charter equivalent of its owned fleet increased by 48% to $8,795
  • India to award $10.7bn of projects under Sagarmala Project in FY19
    A Ernst & Young and Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry Federation report estimates the development of industrial zones within...
  • Shipowners' bodies call for more effort in ratifying Hong Kong Convention
    The entry into force of the convention is critical with the expected increase in demand for ship recycling this year...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 28, 2018
  • US export recyclables - China shifts, market shudders
  • US toy imports - initial stage of e-commerce impact
  • China dominates growing US electronics imports
  • Trade friction jeopardizes US chemical export gains
  • US ag imports rise as exports plunge
  • US home starts propel household good imports

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 28, 2018
  • Hunter's oil well unit readies for spin-off
    Well intervention service unit looks to additional private placement after spin-off.
  • Dship fleet to expand with two newbuildings
    Shipping arm of Deugro Group says the newbuilds will have more flexibility and use less fuel.
  • Spring Marine Management snaps up product tanker
    Greek owner said to have made a move in deal that shows softening of asset values.
  • Frontline shares on march after ABG upgrade
    New hold rating introduced amid belief fresh stockpiling cycle is set to start.
  • DHT locks VLCC newbuild into Winson charter
    DHT Holdings is entering a recently delivered VLCC newbuilding into a gasoil storage contract with Hong Kong-based Winson Oil, according to European shipbrokers. DHT sets out options to tackle convertible debt Details of the deal for the 318,000-dwt DHT Stallion (built 2018), including the period and rate, remain shrouded in mystery. Stephen Eglin, chartering director at US-listed DHT, said the
  • Doughty quits as chief executive of Wallem
    Departure comes amid wish to leave Hong Kong for family reasons.
  • Hsin Chien and H Line near capesize deal
    Transaction would mark the buyer's second capesize acquisition of 2018.
  • Berge Bulk makes rare move for second-hand capesize
    Purchase adds to the fifth largest capesize fleet in the world at time rates are improving.
  • Investor urges Maersk to rethink strategic direction
    Criticism comes after a disappointing first quarter from giant container line.
  • Wilhelmsen has 10 days to appeal CCCS decision
    Competition watchdog says merger could lead to higher prices and/or a reduction in choice.
  • Jinhui posts positive result for third quarter in a row
    Supramax specialist continues financial recovery on the back of improving fundamentals.
  • Petronas sells first LNG cargo via trading platform
    Malaysian oil major says bidding process ran smoothly and garnered healthy interest.
  • Greek handymax suffers blaze in Southampton
    Fire crews called to Western Docks as scrap metal cargo sends plumes of smoke skywards.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 28, 2018
  • World's first marine insurance blockchain platform put in commercial use
    The technology will not only provide a secure network but also improve efficiency in claims assessment and payment.
  • Global crude stocks fall below 5-year average for first time: OPEC source
    Commercial oil inventories were 20 million barrels below the five-year average, a source said.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts no longer reflects Amity Star tanker in Singapore fuel oil MOC
    Platts understands the VLCC will no longer be used as a FSU for fuel oil at Tanjung Pelepas.
  • FUTURES: Crude dives further on talks of boosting output
    "Oil prices have been considerably overpriced, sentiment is now shifting," an analyst at Philips Futures said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
PORTS
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
SHIPPING
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
SHIPPING
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
PORTS
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
MARITIME SERVICES
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
SHIPPING
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
PORTS
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
PORTS
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
PORTS
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
PORTS
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
SHIPPING
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
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ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System
Always on board with you
SHIPYARDS
Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
PORTS
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
DEFENCE
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
ENVIRONMENT
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
SHIPPING
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
PORTS
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
PORTS
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
SHIPPING
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
MARITIME SERVICES
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
SHIPPING
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
PORTS
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
SHIPPING
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
PORTS
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
JOBS
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
COMPANIES
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
SEAFARERS
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
MOURNING
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
PORTS
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
PORTS
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
PORTS
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
SHIPPING
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
PORTS
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
PORTS
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
MEETINGS
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
MARITIME SERVICES
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
PORTS
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
PORTS
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
PORTS
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
SHIPPING
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
SHIPPING
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
PORTS
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
SHIPPING
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
PORTS
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
LOGISTICS
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
LOGISTICS
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
LOGISTICS
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
COMPANIES
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
ASSOCIATIONS
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MARITIME SERVICES
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
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
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
SHIPPING
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
SHIPPING
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
PORTS
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
INDUSTRY
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
PORTS
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
ASSOCIATIONS
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
PORTS
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
SHIPPING
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
PORTS
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
CUSTOMS
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
LOGISTICS
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
PORTS
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
CUSTOMS
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
FINANCING
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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