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BRIEFS
May 30, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM introduces bunker surcharge as Q1 loss total US$77m
  • Port of Riga sees Jan-April cargo traffic rise 8.1 pc to 154,353 TEU
  • APM Terminals Vado Ligure receives 6 automated rail cranes
  • Maersk forwarding unit Damco leases 75 acres near LA-LB port
  • Maersk Fluid Technology promotes blending fuel on board
  • CN's perfect storm of good and bad news that made a perfect mess
  • Newport Shipping offers 12-month repayment plan for repair services
  • FedEx launches programme to attract new pilots
  • Air freight demand up 5.8 percent in April: AAPA
  • Changi airfreight volume up 4.5pc in April
  • MABkargo flies 72 tonnes of oil and gas bulk from Germany to Malaysia

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 29, 2018
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk among users of world's first blockchain platform for marine insurance
  • Indian trade expected to benefit from proposed inland container terminal at Ashuganj in Bangladesh
  • Intermarine enters into joint venture with Zeaborn group; companies to combine global offices
  • Labour federations & Major Port authorities to meet again in June to resolve issues
  • Avvashya CCI to invest around INR 60 cr. to set up auto-ancillary warehouse facility in Guwahati
  • Civil Aviation Ministry to prepare a holistic 'Vision - 2035' document
  • Krishnapatnam Port & CONCOR launch new rail service to Central India
  • DRI issues notices to exporters for wrongfully availing tax exemptions
  • Remittances to exporters should reflect the real effective rate of the rupee: EEPC India Chairman
  • Commodity prices seen looking up in 2018

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Russian Railways to extend freight base in Sakha
  • UK milkmen using Streetscooters as milk floats
  • BLG expanding in Berlin
  • Change of name for four South African airports
  • Winning Logistics orders new offshore cranes
  • System Alliance Europe hands out accolades
  • DHL acquires company in Colombia
  • Ever-swifter freight trains in India
  • Turkish Cargo QEP accredited stations now up to 22
  • Dship Carriers purchases newbuilds
  • NZL transport minister loses aviation portfolio
  • Busan to Moscow in just 15 days
  • New DSV facility in Belgium
  • Royal Brunei Airlines selects ECS Group as GSSA
  • Hamburg Süd revises Central America service
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 29, 2018
  • Seeking to create a VLGC giant, BW makes a bid for Dorian
  • P&I chief warns on claims rise as shipping recovery continues
  • Scorpio Tankers in MR sale-and-leaseback deal
  • Project carriers Zeaborn and Intermarine to be merged
  • Continuing LNG trades recovery lifts interims for Flex and Awilco
  • Outlook for breakbulk carriers is improving
  • China Merchant and ICBCL co-invest in VLOCs for Vale contract
  • SM Line-Korea Shipping Corporation merger postponed
  • Marine insurers move closer to their Asian clients
  • Higher crude prices pose risks for shipping
  • Maersk delays delivery of last Triple E ship amid trade headwinds
  • Call to address Asia port marine insurance exposures
  • Shipowners balance premium options

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 29, 2018
  • Kerry Logistics eyes growing African trade with takeover of Jo'burg forwarder SAS
  • CMA CGM and Zim blame rising fuel costs as they join the list reporting Q1 losses
  • Russian cargo airlines in the firing line of new 'tit-for-tat' US regulations
  • Analysis: investors may be feeling queasy as Maersk financials hit choppy water
  • Alibaba boosts logistics footprint with $1.4bn investment in Chinese courier ZTO
  • Brazil truck strike continues to hinder trade, despite concessions offer
  • Former Tiaca chief Doug Brittin appointed DTI director of operations

Marine Logweb site
MAY 29, 2018
  • Inchcape whistleblowers to collect $4.4 million in False Claims Act case
  • Maersk picks ABS to lead workshop on cargo hazards
  • HALLMAR appointed agent for Cardama Shipyards
  • VIDEO: ONR funds autonomous vessel research at FAU
  • Zeaborn to take majority stake in new JV with Intermarine
  • Singapore moves against Wilhelmsen's planned Drew acquisition

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 29, 2018
  • Inchcape: The price of innocence
    Inchcape Shipping now plans to focus on its core activities aimed at reducing customers' voyage costs
  • Inchcape settles 'overcharging' case brought by US government
    Executive chairman Simon Morse was brought back in early 2017 with a remit to reach a settlement on accusations by...
  • BW LPG makes $1.1b all-share bid to acquire Dorian LPG
    Update: BW LPG wants to preserve cash while allowing Dorian shareholders to maintain exposure to shipping markets in the all-stock offer
  • Greek shipping bank debt falls again
    Petrofin survey charts further contraction in ship finance portfolio, but Greek banks lift their game
  • Songa Bulk posts firm vessel earning for January-March
    Dry bulk outfit stays in the black as average vessel earnings remain firm despite lacklustre iron ore trades
  • DryShips agrees $94m deal for two Economou ships
    DryShips to pay an aggregate price of $93.8m for the two vessels, including shouldering $50.3m in bank debt
  • 'Autonomous' does not necessarily mean 'unmanned'
    Hype around autonomous vessels has turned out to be overblown because experienced crew will always be need to deal with...
  • Zech looks to take 100% control of newly merged heavylift giant
    But market still 'far away from good' as bunker prices spoil anticipated recovery party, and consolidation is more apparent than...
  • Tor Sletner jumps to cruise lobby from Norwegian shipowners' group
    A former Armed Services employee and green advocate, Sletner headed up the Norwegian Shipowners' Association's environmental activities with special a...
  • Shippers warned of rising costs as US trucking crisis builds
    Driver shortages and higher fuel costs are pushing up the price of haulage
  • Scorpio Tankers agrees deal for six MRs
    As part of new financing initiaves announced in April, Scorpio Tankers has signed a sale-and-leaseback deal with China's Huarong Shipping...
  • UK Club sees top line boost
    Chairman commends member efforts on safety
  • Flex LNG loses chief executive but gains two newbuildings
    Expansion continues with funds from a sale-and-leaseback deal, despite disappointing first-quarter results and the loss of chief executive Jonathan Cook
  • Wall St Note | Are shipping companies trash or treasure?
    What to do when one analyst calls a company junk when another analyst calls it the best bet
  • Zeaborn and Intermarine agree joint venture
    Zeaborn will have the majority stake in the new joint venture, called Zeamarine
  • Hapag-Lloyd warns on impact of sulphur cap violations
    Hapag-Lloyd chief operating officer forewarns that non-compliance is not an option for the company
  • Strike action brings Brazil's ports to standstill
    Expected customs and stevedores strikes could make matters worse for both Brazilian imports and exports
  • Brazil soyabean exports face strike crunch
    A bumper corn harvest expected in June and July could face delays due to an overhang in soyabean shipments
  • Greeks set sail for top spot in LNG sector
    Greek-backed companies on the cusp of challenging Japanese owners to leadership of LNG carrier ownership with control of 16% of the...
  • 'For the welfare of all nations'
    Last year 14% of all shipping capacity calling in North America belonged to Greek companies
  • Greeks and Wall Street
    An exclusive survey of 50 US-listed companies by Lloyd's List revealed that Greek shipping companies had a 23% market share...
  • Rosy charter market clouded by carrier woes
    Box lines dealing with a significant rise in operating costs while freight rates offer little support in terms of revenues
  • KDB issues $280m of green bonds
    Policy bank hopes the issuance can attract more private investors into domestic low-carbon projects
  • Hunter Group to increase private placement
    The company is raising funds for its newly acquired VLCC orderbook as it aims to switch its business focus to...
  • D.ship Carriers orders two multi-purpose vessels
    Deliveries of the F-500 duo are scheduled for November 2018 and first quarter of 2019, respectively

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 29, 2018
  • Paralyzing Brazil truckers' strike continues, delaying cargo, despite truce
  • Container ships added to Chittagong domestic route to cut congestion
  • Tracking incoming TEU called key to finding portside US trucks
  • Russian port stevedoring costs hit shippers
  • Roar Logistics expands intermodal reach to Dallas via acquisition
  • India's expanded import reform intensifies pressure on 3PLs
  • Capacity concerns drive up long-term air cargo charters

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 29, 2018
  • Safe Bulkers remains in black in first quarter
    Listed Hajioannou company nears completion of newbuilding programme
  • Brazil strike crippling shipping set to end
    Deal reached between government and truck drivers should help restart vessel movements.
  • Top Ships holding $14.3m share sale
    Tanker owner is selling common stock to pay $5.8m in debt to Crede Capital Group.
  • Ackermann: BW LPG-Dorian would be 'bellwether'
    Combined company would have one-fifth of global LPG shipping capacity, but still faces tough market.
  • Heidmar sets up new bunkering service
    Fresh expertise being brought in to advise pool partners on options for 2020 compliance
  • Shippers blast lines over bunker surcharges
    Global Shippers' Forum says liner shipping industry is using 'conference-style' pricing to impose higher fuel costs on customers.
  • BW LPG makes $1.1bn offer for Dorian LPG
    UPDATE 2: Dorian is reviewing proposal; JP Morgan says some Dorian upside given away but other benefits accrue.
  • Navigator ethylene joint venture picks site
    Gas ship owner and operator plans to have largest US facility for export of petrochemical gas.
  • Claims downturn boosts UK Club
    P&I mutual affirms belief in mergers as free reserve rises by $82m
  • DryShips to buy two Economou vessels
    Diversified shipowner plans to buy a Newcastlemax drybulker and suezmax tanker from affiliates of George Economou.
  • TGS, PGS land Norwegian survey deal
    Charterer and owner teaming up on 6,100 sq km job off Hammerfest.
  • Legionnaires' disease found on ferry
    Deadly bacteria present on shower heads on P&O's Pride of Kent.
  • China urged to reconsider scrap ship import ban
    ISRA says responsible owners left searching for recyclers offering equal high standards.
  • Torvald Klaveness heading to Dubai
    Bulker owner follows pop-up office with permanent base in UAE.
  • Scorpio Tankers seals six more leaseback sales
    Owner offloads MRs to China Huarong in another transaction expected to increase liquidity.
  • Tokyo books MSC ship for Olympics
    MSC Lirica brought in as hotel vessel for summer games.
  • Havyard falls to first quarter loss
    Saevik-owned yard hit by higher costs, but profit forecast for this year and 2019.
  • CMES, ICBC form $417m VLOC JV
    Chinese owner and leasing company invest in six big bulkers on order at Beihai.
  • NAT secures $23m period charter deal
    Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American Tankers (NAT) appears to have landed a three-year charter deal with Equinor for a suezmax newbuilding. Shipbrokers said the company, formerly known as Statoil, is to pay $21,000 per day for the 157,000-dwt Nordic Aquarius, which is scheduled for delivery from Samsung Heavy Industries in June. At that rate, the deal is worth $23m in gross charter revenue. The
  • Zeaborn and Intermarine combine MPP, heavy-lift assets
    New operation Zeamarine will have 75-plus vessels, but plans to increase this to more than 100 by 2019.
  • Dof scoops one-year Petrobras charter
    Norwegian owner's AHTS Skandi Fluminense wins ROV work in Brazil.
  • PGS appeals $11m Rieber resale ruling
    UK owner goes to supreme court in row over OSV deal.
  • Jonathan Cook quits Flex LNG
    Fredriksen company's CEO wants to pursue other interests as Marius Foss joins from Golar LNG.
  • USC in talks for 50 newbuildings
    Russian yard group discussing massive deal with domestic owner.
  • Waruna Nusa Sentana keeps up buying binge
    Indonesian tanker owner Waruna Nusa Sentana has emerged as the reported buyer of two Claus-Peter Offen handsyize product tankers that were reported sold last week, bringing its total number of purchases this year to five. The 37,000-dwt medium-range tankers CPO Larisa Artemis and the CPO Larisa Athena (both built 2004) were said to have been sold for $15.6m en bloc, UK shipbrokers said. Waruna N

American Shipperweb site
MAY 29, 2018
  • Crowley launches Caribbean feeder service
    Crowley Maritime Corp. announced Tuesday that it has launched a feeder shipping service connecting San Juan, Puerto Rico; Rio Haina, Domini...
  • Executive Moves: UPS and Railinc
    UPS has appointed Kevin Warren to the position of chief marketing officer effective Friday. Warren, who will report to UPS Chairman and CE...
  • Container rate indices sending mixed signals
    Two of the primary indices for measuring spot rates for container shipping were headed in the opposite direction last week. After pricing ...
  • Kerry Logistics buys freight forwarding company
    Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. said it has acquired Shipping and Airfreight Services (Pty) Ltd. (S.A.S.), a Johannesburg, South Africa-based ...
  • Unions serve CP with strike intention
    Class I railway Canadian Pacific (CP) was served with strike notices on Saturday from two unions - the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference-Tra...
  • Industry Insider: My bill of lading does what?
    Anyone who works in the transportation, shipping or logistics sectors knows how even the small details - sometimes especially the small det...
  • White House moving forward with China tariffs
    The Trump administration plans to move forward in imposing 25 percent tariffs on approximately $50 billion worth of goods in yearly import ...
  • Alibaba invests $1.36 billion in ZTO Express
    Alibaba Group and its logistics arm Cainiao will invest $1.38 billion in the Chinese express delivery company ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. in ...
  • Port of Zeebrugge invests in COSCO terminal
    COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd. (CSP) announced Friday that the Port of Zeebrugge has signed an agreement for the purchase of a 5 percent stake i...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 29, 2018
  • Saudi Arabia seeks Gulf Arab support for OPEC strategy shift
    Planned meeting has helped push crude prices lower.
  • Net speculative longs in ICE Brent at 8-month low; ICE LSGO spec length rises
    Drop in longs due in part to profit-taking.
  • NYMEX crack spreads lifted by softer crude, inventories
    News of OPEC production easing bearish for crude, bullish for products.
  • Scorpio to sell/leaseback six MR product tankers for $48 mil liquidity boost
    Additional liquidity to help offset poor Q1 earnings.
  • Strong winds restrict bunkering operations at Malta: port authority
  • Bunkering to continue at Greece's Piraeus despite strike Wed: sources
  • Suezmax heads east with HSFO but NWE-Singapore arb remains lifeless
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • FUTURES: Crude remains low on increased production talks

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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