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Container News web site
AUGUST 7, 2024
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  • Weathernews secures extended partnership with Saga Welco
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Splash web site
AUGUST 7, 2024
  • Danaos adds fifth newbuild to Dalian series
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  • Seanergy seals another capesize buy
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  • Court pulls permit for NextDecade's US LNG export terminal
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  • Eastern Pacific orders supersized ethane carriers
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  • Maersk fleet plans show huge divergence with rival MSC
    The world's top two containerlines are charting opposing courses as they ready to go their separate ways from next year. Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) now has a fleet in excess of 6m teu, commanding a 20% share of the global operated container fleet while Maersk, which was the largest liner in the world through to ...
  • New England given $390m grant for offshore wind infrastructure upgrades
    New England has been awarded a $390m federal grant to upgrade the infrastructure connecting offshore wind farms to the electric grid. The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources submitted the Power Up New England project on behalf of all six New England states - Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. It is a ...
  • Malta replaces Greece as Europe's hotspot for ship-to-ship transfers of Russian oil
    Malta has emerged as the top European destination for ship-to-ship (STS) transfers of Russian oil in the wake of the Greek navy's decision to deter such activities in the Laconian Gulf. Since May 1, citing military exercises, the Greek navy has put out of bounds an area in international waters southeast of the Peloponnese islands, ...
  • SHI signs exclusive supply deal with Equinor for floating wind project
    South Korean company Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has signed an exclusive supplier agreement with Norwegian energy giant Equinor for the construction of floating substructures for wind power facilities. Under the agreement, SHI will also be integrating towers and power turbines to the floating substructures. Equinor aims to secure the Firefly Offshore Wind Project which the ...
  • IMO seeks to address risk to shipping of insider threats
    The International Maritime Organization has launched a new toolkit designed to help shipping respond better to ever-evolving insider threats. Insider threat refers to the risk that arises from a maritime employee carrying out or enabling a security incident, either through a lack of awareness, complacency or maliciousness. For terrorists and organised crime groups who are ...
  • Panama Canal inches back to normality
    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has upped the maximum authorised draft allowed for vessels transiting the larger neopanamax locks by 30 cm to 14.94 m as it gets back to normal operations following more than a year of drought-linked difficulties. The canal increased daily transits to 35 slots on Monday with plans to get to ...
  • How to manage fuel and freight price risks
    Gus Majed, the CEO of the Paratus Group, addresses the risk management gap in the global bunker fuel and freight markets. The global bunker fuel market, consuming approximately 3.5m barrels per day, alongside the global freight market, with a staggering 900m dwt in dry and wet tonnage, plays a critical role in the world economy. ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 7, 2024
  • Lloyd's-backed marine insurer issues Blue Card for LNG carrier making first call at US-sanctioned Russia project
    Maritime & Mutual Insurance Association (NZ) Ltd, a New Zealand-based, Lichtenstein-headquartered marine insurer provided cover, according to the vessel's flag...
  • Maersk to 'balance the bet' with LNG backtrack on future fuels
    'There is a need for us to hedge some of the bets that we're making on technology and not taking...
  • Time to change the narrative on third-party shipmanagement, says Columbia's O'Neil
    As ship operations face growing complexities, the relationships between shipowners and management companies is becoming more sophisticated. As such, Columbia...
  • India ramps up crude imports from Russia in the wake of sanctions
    Aframax and suezmax vessels make up the majority of ships delivering Russian crude to India, with ships discharging in India...
  • IMO warns of shipping security threats from rogue staff
    The IMO has published guidance on reducing the risk of security threats by corrupt or disgruntled staff
  • Early peak season cements solid first-half box numbers
    Shipper frontloading and the emergence of an early peak season boost volumes tally, as liner sector achieves growth in the...
  • Japan Club brings down combined ratio in face of sliding yen
    Figures for outflux of tonnage now confirmed
  • Extended Red Sea disruption returns Maersk to profit and delays overcapacity-led downturn
    Maersk executives floated a possible return to slow steaming to offset higher fuel costs from rerouting around the Cape of...
  • China's Wison New Energies to build new yard in Jiangsu province
    As well as the new yard, the offshore marine company will also leverage its partner's manufacturing facility
  • Port of Virginia rail project expands capacity
    The $83m development is part of a wider $1.4bn Gateway Investment Plan being undertaken at the port in Norfolk, Virginia. This...
  • Panama Canal increases draught limit again
    The canal has been slowly easing restrictions on the draught limit of vessels that can transit its locks and is...
  • US imports smash past 2.5m teu
    Import volumes across the US in July surpassed both 2021 and 2022 levels for the first time this year, reaching...
  • Oregon shipbuilder Gunderson Marine & Iron airs leadership and ownership transition
    Dee Burch has acquired all shares in Gunderson Marine & Iron and has assumed the role of president. The Portland...
  • Maersk unveils massive newbuild programme amid fleet competition pressure
    Maersk confirms pivot to bio-LNG - a fuel type the carrier had previously dismissed - amid slower-than-expected green methanol production...
  • Daily Briefing
    Ukraine calls on governments to help investigate Russian grain smuggling | How Red Sea crisis breathed new life into boxship...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 7, 2024
  • US shippers resisting truckload rate hikes amid ongoing market softness
    Economic indicators and mid-year reports show contract truckload rates still trending downward, with a truckload recovery proving to be slow going.
  • Short-term US industrial real estate market clouded by uncertainty: JLL
    In a new report, industrial real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle said fundamentals such as absorption of warehouse and distribution space, vacancy rates, deliveries of new properties and subleasing activity slowed in the second quarter.
  • Lag in higher contract rates to drive second-half profitability: Maersk CFO
    The carrier believes the ongoing disruption in the Red Sea is now "entrenched" and will not change for the rest of the year.
  • Maersk CEO says port strike along US East, Gulf coasts is 'highly unlikely'
    Vincent Clerc instead expects the ILA and maritime employers to extend the current deal while talks continue rather than shutting down terminals when the contract expires at the end of September.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 7, 2024
  • Cosco Shipping Bulk newcastlemax order spurs expansion at Jiangsu Hantong
    Chinese shipbuilder adding capacity as fresh deals flow in
  • Star Bulk Carriers doubles profits in first earnings since landing Eagle takeover
    Second-quarter earnings come in slightly below analyst forecasts
  • Genco Shipping sells off last 'small' capesize and pays 20th straight dividend
    New York-based bulker owner reports in-line earnings for second quarter
  • Costly double bulker grounding down to bad company advice, probe finds
    Operator's draught guidance was lacking when it came to highlighting safety factors and minimum under-keel clearances
  • Frontline tanker ships out first Utapate crude as Nigeria aims to boost exports
    Suezmax delivers new grade to Repsol as two more cargoes lined up
  • Maritime heads call on UK to make decarbonisation plan top priority
    'We don't want to be left behind,' says UK Chamber of Shipping
  • International Seaways earnings miss linked to aframax pool preparations for TMX cargoes
    New York owner's latest venture with Ultranav of Chile has required some advance work
  • 'Big blue' boosts green shift: Maersk closing in on orders for 50 to 60 new ships
    Around 25% of Maersk fleet will be equipped with dual fuel engines in five years
  • Gianluigi Aponte's MSC shopping for newbuildings at Chinese shipyard
    World's largest container line is adding to its fleet of new vessels
  • India finding cheap crude in Russia as new trading patterns solidify
    When rich countries shunned Russian crude, India saw an opportunity
  • GFI and Pilot launch plan for new small-scale LNG terminal in Mexico
    Companies team up on bunkering and transshipment hub project Salina Cruz LNG
  • George Economou payment plunges OceanPal to second-quarter loss
    'Other operating loss' declared by the company refers to a reimbursement paid to activist shareholder
  • Sinokor dives into Scorpio Group MR pool with tanker quartet
    South Korean owner finds a new home for vessels as they redeliver from charters with energy major
  • Is Christen Sveaas set to merge offshore ventures Viking Supply Ships and Sea1?
    Speculation rises around Sveaas companies following management deal
  • Glencore ditches plans to sell coal business as fossil fuels remain cash cow
    More steelmaking mergers and acquisitions could be looming
  • International Seaways posts earnings miss as it guides for lower spot rates
    New York owner saw TCE rates tumble year on year and weaken into current market
  • Methanol pioneer Maersk hedging its bets on green fuels, admits boss Vincent Clerc
    Danish giant has inked orders for 800,000 teu of dual-fuel tonnage this year
  • FertiStream hires new shipping man to build freight trading book
    Previous incumbent in the position left abruptly in April
  • Living like it's 2017: Dorian LPG explains why an $84m shares sale made sense
    Chief financial officer Ted Young opens up to TradeWinds on the move for fresh funds
  • Cosco Shipping orders asphalt and bitumen carriers worth $98m
    Shanghai-listed company projects it can recover the newbuildings investments within 12 years
  • Africa's largest mining and infrastructure project to generate demand for 170 capesize bulkers
    UK law firm has been advising government of Guinea on massive infrastructure deal
  • Living like it's 2017: Dorian LPG explains why an $84m shares sale sale made sense
    Chief financial officer Ted Young opens up to TradeWinds on the move for fresh funds
  • Gibsons brokers planning big fundraising drive to build 'school of hope' in Kenya
    UK shop committed to boosting future prospects in Nairobi slum
  • Navios Partners linked to second sale of product tanker in quick succession
    South Korean-built sister ship pair with similar histories are expected to emerge with Asian interests
  • Global stock shock: Five factors for shipping investors to digest
    US recession risk, interest rates, geopolitics and possible Chinese stimulus offer unclear demand outlook
  • Australia's Venice Energy seeks investor for LNG FSRU import terminal
    Developer says success of project will depend on the backing of a partner with skills, track record and financial strength
  • Ardmore has firepower to pull off opportunistic tanker buys, analysts say
    Irish owner's debt and breakeven levels are falling, Clarksons Securities notes
  • First cargo leaves Russian Arctic LNG 2 plant on shadow ship
    LNG carrier heads into Norwegian waters amid talk of AIS data manipulation
  • Management shake-up at Yang Ming sees veteran president and youngest chairman appointed
    Taiwanese liner promotes a veteran of 40 years, days after naming new chairman
  • Shipping braced for Israel-Lebanon flare-up as tankers skip tinderbox region
    BRS says just four tankers are in Lebanese waters as tensions escalate
  • Five factors for shipping investors to digest as global stock market fears troll under the bridge
    US recession risk, interest rates, geopolitics and possible Chinese stimulus offer unclear demand outlook
  • Stainless Tankers eyes profit boost with full fleet now in Womar pool
    Tufton-backed chemical tanker outfit rakes in $4.5m in profit in the second quarter
  • VLCC scrubber retrofits pay off despite narrowing of bunker price gap, Gibson says
    Big tankers can still gain a rate advantage of $5,000 per day, broker calculates
  • Panama Canal hikes maximum draught for third time in weeks
    Rainy season allows further traffic normalisation in key Central America waterway
  • Adnoc L&S stays hungry for growth after splashing over $5.8bn on expansion in first half
    Middle East shipowner says these investments are already paying off as it reports a 31% jump in net profit
  • VLCC scrubber retrofits pay off despite narrowing of bunker price gap, Gibsons says
    Big tankers can still gain a rate advantage of $5,000 per day, broker calculates
  • Panama Canal hikes maximum draft for third time in weeks
    Rainy season allows further traffic normalisation in key Central America waterway
  • Maersk quarterly profit halves amid rosier full-year outlook
    Profit decline was largely down to lower Ebit for the quarter
  • Crew of car carrier seized by Houthis struck down by malaria
    Philippines government says several crew members experiencing significant health issues
  • Nakilat grows its gas ship fleet to 114 vessels in 'milestone year'
    Company adds 40 LNG carriers and VLAC newbuildings in six months
  • Maersk quarterly profit halves amid optimistic outlook for the year
  • Australia's Venice Energy looks to secure investor for LNG FSRU import facility
    Developer says success of project will depend on the backing of a partner with skills, track record and financial strength
  • Nakilat proposes dividend after reporting $228m first-half profit
    Qatari gas shipping giant says newbuilding contracts placed during the period will boost its fleet to 114 ships
  • Profit down at tanker player FSL Trust as it continues to seek new direction
    Company says focus is on securing accretive investments as existing fleet winds down
  • Dubai's 'hot maritime hub' lures five-strong team from Watson Farley & Williams
    Top firm has disputes and finance personnel in the Gulf city

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