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February 5, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • West coast congestion shrinks global idle fleet to record low
  • Taiwan's Kaohsiung 2014 volume up 6pc to 10.59 million TEU
  • NY-New Jersey 2014 volume up 5.4pc to record 5,772,303 TEU
  • Philadelphia up 16.7pc to 449,122 TEU, dredging 70pc done in 2014
  • Port of New Orleans 2014 box volume up 8.8pc to 490,526 TEU
  • Euroseas considers splitting containers from dry bulk fleet
  • Virginia port plagued by inefficiency as truck waiting times rise
  • NYK, MOL wrap up charter deal for Cameron LNG project carrier
  • CEVA strengthens expands Polish presence opening in Gdynia
  • TNT offers daily trucking to Turkey via Kosovo for less urgent shipments
  • AAL Japan launches local heavylift and breakbulk service
  • Crew knew lashing strap broken before fatal Bagram takeoff: NTSB
  • TIACA to address risk-based approach to new security rules
  • Korean Air launches direct flights to Milan and Rome February 25
  • Icelandair Cargo flies to Boston to exploit No 1 seafood market

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
  • MOL, Mitsui sign deal to charter LNG carrier
  • SS Transland Shipping & Logistics awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification
  • TT Club appoints Regional Director for Europe, Middle East & Africa
  • Soyameal exports may drop to 26-year low on poor Iranian demand
  • Japanese delegation expresses interest to invest in & around VOC Port
  • Kattupalli port handles 100th container vessel
  • Mumbai Port Trust Sports Club emerges triumphant in carrom tourney
  • Panaji Port notified for unloading of imported goods & loading of export goods or any class of such goods
  • Reefer cargo exports contribute to Gujarat Pipavav Port's good quarterly results
  • Vetting system intends facilitating global improvement at dry bulk terminals
  • DICV launches BharatBenz trucks in Nepal
  • Growth in factory activity slips to 52.9 in Jan.
  • Higher demand & short supply increase India's agri imports
  • Importer Exporter Code now available online
  • India to seek scrapping of duties by US
  • INR pares early gains against dollar
  • IOC to set up LPG import facility at Paradip
  • NBHC ties up with Canara Bank to promote warehouse receipt financing

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Krems grows on dry bulk
  • Learn more about railway research
  • Nationwide truck toll makes no sense
  • Swire welcomes Pacific Liberty
  • Promotions at ATA
  • Clipper Logistics secures contract renewal
  • Transport and logistics sector receives employer award
  • Jonas Frank to develop China biz for Martin Bencher
  • US freight railways making record investments
  • AEW Europe acquires large logistics park
  • CSAV concludes capital increase
  • TT Club selects new Emea director
  • Transfracht introducing CAF too
  • Etihad launches Hermes CMS
  • Port Nola nails new box volume record to masthead
  • Transaero launches Moscow-New Delhi service

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
  • Scorpio sheds more bulkers
    NYSE-listed Scorpio Bulkers has announced agreements to convert three Capesize newbuilding contracts into LR1 product tanker newbuilding contracts. Two of the Capesizes had been scheduled for delivery from South Korea in 1Q16, followed by one in 2Q16. Under the conversion deal, two LR1s will be
  • US tightens MARPOL rules
    US-flag shipowners must soon meet stricter MARPOL rules as the United States falls into line with international oil pollution conventions. Published in the US Federal Register on 4 February, three new provisions that become effective on 5 May will tighten record-keeping for bunkering and raise
  • Offshore players tackle oil price plunge
    Offshore maritime professionals pointed to continuing opportunities amid plummeting oil prices at the Singapore Offshore Finance Forum today. Speakers at the event at Goodwood Park Hotel stressed the varying impact of the price drop across the sector and looked at how to mitigate its impact.
  • ITF warns Allseas to drop Nazi ship name
    The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has warned Allseas Group to immediately rename Pieter Schelte, a platform installation/decommissioning and pipelay vessel christened after a convicted Nazi war criminal. Contracted by Shell to service its Brent platforms on the UK continental
  • MHI to spin off shipbuilding business
    Mitsubishi HI (MHI) said today that it has decided to spin off its shipbuilding business. The group, which counts aircraft manufacturing, machinery and shipbuilding among its businesses, said two new group companies at its Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works' Koyagi Plant would be created. One of
  • Taichung Port throughput sets new high in 2014
    Taiwan's Taichung Port has handled a total of 122.7M tonnes cargo throughput in 2014, recording throughput of more than 100M tones for the fifth year in a row, showed data released by the Ministry of Transport on 30 January. The port's throughput in 2014 was 2.11M tonnes more than the previous
  • Jiangsu Rongsheng HI fails to repay $1.8M loans
    Jiangsu Rongsheng HI has failed to repay a combined CNY11.1M ($1.8M) to 15 small Chinese creditors in court ruling enforcement, due to the large number of outstanding enforcement cases against the shipyard. The 15 small creditors are all identified as Chinese suppliers to the shipyard, according to
  • DSME wins order for LNG carrier
    South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has won its first LNG carrier order for 2015. The Okpo-based shipbuilder said today that the order was for a 174,000m³ eco-type carrier worth $200M. DSME would not reveal the customer's identity. The ship will be fitted with
  • BP reports sharp fall in 2014 profit
    BP, the London based oil major, has reported a sharp fall in 2014 profit and a loss for the final quarter of the year. Result for 2014 showed a profit of just $3.8Bn compared to a $23.4Bn profit in the previous year. For 4Q14, the company reported a loss of $.4.4Bn compared to a profit of $1.0Bn in
  • China-Myanmar crude oil pipeline on test run
    China-Myanmar crude oil pipeline (Myanmar section) was launched for a trial run on 28 January after the project was completed through five years of efforts by the two sides, according to Xinhua News reports. The starting point of the crude oil pipeline, Made Island Port, where the first large oil

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
  • Newport News awarded $224.3 million for CVN 73 RCOH
  • Sea trials show fuel savings after air lube system retrofit
  • Petrobras CEO and five directors resign
  • RayClean BWTS gets USCG AMS approval
  • Damen Rotterdam drydocks Technip's Global 1200
  • Aker Philly and unions agree new four year contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
  • Port of Everett selects GFA to expand midwest opportunities
  • Diana Shipping extending charters of two Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels
  • Mitsui ship rescues five stranded fishermen
  • Hillsboro Airport Roundtable Exchange schedules public meeting for today
  • TT Club names Kevin King as new regional director

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
  • HSH move may mark return of German covered bonds
    Other banks likely to be watching Hamburg lender's issue
  • Maersk to axe capacity from Europe to South America
    Danish carrier blames decision on overcapacity on the trade lane
  • European fuel suppliers to be targeted as part of new sulphur regime
    Port state guidance to suggest sampling gasoils as supplied to vessels to check with rule compliance
  • Bourbon revenues steam ahead in shallow water
    But leading platform supply vessel player sees deepwater business dip in tough market
  • Maersk Tankers: Je ne regrette rien
    Tanker player sticks by strategic long-term decision to exit crude tankers and focus on products
  • Lower UK light dues to cut Asia-Europe loop costs by $30,000 a year
    Shipowners welcome reduction in fee to cover provision of navigational aids around the British Isles
  • HSH $573m covered bond seen as diversification tool
    Low margin is good result for bank, say rivals
  • Seanergy gets Nasdaq share price notice
    Company intends to regain compliance as it awaits first bulker in new fleet
  • US refinery strikes stifle MR product tanker earnings
    Fewer exports as nine US refineries go on strike, stifling earnings for medium range tankers hauling cargoes out of the country
  • CSAV completes capital increase programme
    Chilean company raises $398m of a target $400m
  • First tanker retrofitted with air lubrication system
    Bubbles under hull reduce friction and fuel usage while vessel is under way
  • MHI splits a key shipbuilding unit in broad restructuring
    Two new divisions will be created in Nagasaki, while cruiseship construction will remain in the aviation and transportation division
  • DSME wins $200m LNG carrier order
    Contract follows prediction of strong year for Korean yard

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
  • TRAC unveils high-end,'green-tagged' chassis
    TRAC Intermodal has unveiled an upgraded service that provides higher-quality intermodal chassis that the company says will be pre-inspected and "green-tagged" so truck drivers can pick them up without waiting for repairs. TRAC, which has about 272,000 chassis and is the largest U.S. chassis lessor, said its TRAC Private Chassis Pool...
  • US bill would further open Cuban market to ag, medical product exports
    WASHINGTON - U.S. agriculture and medical product shippers could gain a larger share of the Cuban market if a bill reintroduced by Rep. Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y. gets passed. Under current regulations, American agricultural and medical supplies can only be sold to non-state sectors on the island, such as co-ops and...
  • Vancouver container trucking commissioner pick angers drayage drivers
    The British Columbia government's pick to oversee the new drayage program for Port Metro Vancouver has spurred a union driver backlash. Unifor has taken issue with the appointment of Andy Smith as container trucking commissioner, as the union argues his role as head of the B.C. Maritime Employers Association is a...
  • Trans-Pacific carriers push aggressive general rate increases
    Shipping lines in the eastbound trans-Pacific announced an unusually aggressive program of rate hikes for the coming months, with two definite general rate increases totaling $1,200 per 40-foot container, and possibly a third rate hike in April. Increases in minimum service contract rates are also proposed. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, a...
  • Universal technology to meet coming global ballast rules needed, WSC head says
    With new international ballast water regulations set to go into full force this year, the need for new and universal water treatment technology is more necessary than ever before, said World Shipping Council President Chris Koch. While there is general global acceptance of the IMO's ballast water treatment discharge standard, there...
  • PMA head to hold teleconference amid fears talks with ILWU collapsing
    Amid a flurry of rumors that contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse and the Pacific Maritime Association are in danger of collapsing, PMA CEO James McKenna will hold a teleconference at 2 p.m. Pacific today to update the media on the negotiations. Negotiations began on May 12, 2014, and...
  • US trucker Saia buys international reach with LinkEx acquisition
    Trucking operator Saia expanded its reach in international container shipping by acquiring LinkEx, a non-asset intermodal logistics company with headquarters in Dallas. Johns Creek, Georgia-based Saia will pay $25 million for LinkEx, which offers domestic and international transportation services, handling containerized ocean freight, air cargo, truck and intermodal rail, supply chain...
  • TRAC, DCLI form 'gray pool' for PNW chassis
    TRAC Intermodal and Direct ChassisLink Inc. have formed a "gray" chassis pool to allow full interchange of most marine chassis in the Pacific Northwest ports of Seattle, Tacoma and Portland. The new TRAC Pacific Northwest Pool is structured as a market pool, operated by a management company. TRAC has created a...
  • Long-delayed APMT Costa Rica terminal set to open 2018
    After three years and near-derailment, APM Terminals has announced its long-delayed seaport on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast will begin operations in 2018. The company, a unit of Denmark's Maersk Group, has said the $1 billion Moin Container Terminal will add more than 2.7 million TEUs to the country's current capacity upon...
  • Shippers' disgust with port congestion heard from Wall Street to DC
    Growing U.S. West Coast port congestion is getting more attention in Washington, D.C., and on Wall Street, as major shippers, including Tyson Foods and Cabela's, complain about delays and warn about further economic pain if they continue. The latest round of shipper complaints suggests that FedEx CEO Fred Smith's Dec. 17...
  • Houston port sees extra business from US West Coast congestion
    Container ship lines are adding calls at Houston to handle U.S. exports and imports whose regular routings to and from Asia have been disrupted by congestion at U.S. West Coast ports. Houston is set for additional calls by Panamax vessels in the next several weeks, Roger Guenther, the port's executive director,...
  • CMA CGM, Shipping Corp of India seek Asia-Europe rate hike
    CMA CGM and Shipping Corporation of India have announced new rate restoration initiatives on the Asia-Europe trade lane, effective this month. The French carrier intends to raise rates for westbound cargo moving on its Epic and Amerigo Express services from India to North Europe, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, Baltic, Black Sea, North...
  • US truckers target supply chain delays, tighten transit times
    As port congestion delays shipments on the U.S. West Coast, trucking companies are picking up the slack. Shorter transit times, more expedited service and delivery guarantees increasingly help U.S. shippers keep goods moving inland round the clock. Regional less-than-truckload carrier Reddaway is the latest trucker to offer an accelerated service option,...
  • IATA: Global air cargo rebounds in 2014 with 4.5 percent growth
    Global air cargo traffic grew by 4.5 percent in 2014, boosted by a rebound in trade that ended several years of stagnation, the International Air Transport Association said. Growth accelerated through the year with December volume 4.9 percent higher than in the same period in 2013. The increase, which was more...
  • Maersk cuts capacity 10 percent on slowing Europe-Med-East Coast South America routes
    Maersk Line said it has cut capacity by 10 percent on the trade between the east Coast of South America and Europe and the Mediterranean in response to the "steady decline" in market demand. Smaller vessels of between 4,500 and 6,500 TEUs are being phased in after the carrier reduced capacity...
  • CSAV top Hapag-Lloyd shareholder after raising $398 million in stock auction
    CSAV has finalized a share auction that raised $398 million toward a capital increase in Hapag-Lloyd that will make the Chilean company the leading shareholder in the world's fourth largest ocean carrier. CSAV will have a 34 percent stake in the German carrier it merged with last year to create a...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
  • Costamare finishes strongly
    Costamare raised its dividend and revealed financing for a quintet of newbuildings as it breezed past Wall Street forecasts for the fourth quarter.
  • Place your bets
    Day rates and asset values in many corners of the crude segment will remain strong through much of 2015, a leading tanker broker said Wednesday.
  • Navigator lands loan
    Navigator Holdings has turned to commercial lenders for cash to fund newbuildings under construction in China.
  • Street applauds SALT
    Shares of Scorpio Bulkers (Scorpio) started to gain momentum in midday trading Wednesday after the owner announced plans to convert more cape orders into contracts to construct product tankers.
  • Conversion coup complete
    Scorpio Bulkers of Monaco is moving forward with plans to convert contracts to construct three capes into orders for an equal number of long-range-one (LR1) product tankers.
  • Maersk Supply axing 20
    Denmark's Maersk Supply Service is to lay off 20 onshore workers as it faces up to a poor offshore market.
  • Scorpio's welcome fix
    Scorpio Tankers has secured a spot contract for one of its newly delivered vessels at a stronger rate than previous ships.
  • Suez cuts LNG discount
    The Suez Canal Authority is cutting its discount for LNG carriers, Reuters reported, citing its chairman.
  • Bubbling under
    Silverstream Technologies and Shell say they have conducted a successful sea trial of a new fuel-saving technique that funnels bubbles around a ship's hull.
  • Nazi past haunts vessel
    New crane ship Pieter Schelte is not just the subject of a dispute because of its title as "the world's largest vessel" - but also for its controversial name.
  • Blackrock back in at DHT
    Blackrock has raised its interest in tanker owner DHT more than two years after it ceased being a major shareholder.
  • Pirates kill officer on Greek VLCC
    One officer died and three crew were kidnapped in an armed attack on a Greek-controlled VLCC off Nigeria, the Greek shipping ministry said.
  • Fund risk for Rieber
    Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has sent a notice of default to a Stavanger-based private equity fund over debt obligations.
  • Meratus' PSC pledge
    Indonesia's Meratus Line has said it will "go all out" to comply with international standards after three of its ships were banned from Australian ports.
  • Dolphin orders double
    India's Dolphin Offshore Enterprises has made a comeback in the newbuilding market with an order for two vessels.
  • Tallink ship staying on
    Canada's Marine Atlantic has renewed its charter of a Tallink ro-pax for another three years.
  • Brittany charters ro-pax
    France's Brittany Ferries is expanding its fleet with a ro-pax chartered in from DFDS.
  • Aker labour deal approved
    Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has seen its latest agreement with employees ratified by the Philadelphia Metal Trades Council (PMTC).
  • HSH raises $570m
    Germany's HSH Nordbank has sold its first large ship mortgage-backed bond issue since 2008.
  • Bourbon builds revenue
    French offshore shipowner Bourbon has boosted revenue in 2014 by 6.7% to EUR 1.385bn ($1.58m).
  • DSME wins LNG carrier
    Korea's DSME has signed a contract to build a new eco-friendly LNG carrier worth $200m.
  • Seanergy on notice
    Athens-based Seanergy Maritime Holdings has six months to boost its share price back above $1 or risk being delisted by the Nasdaq exchange.
  • Iran strikes back
    Suspected Somali pirates have been chased away by the Iranian navy as they tried to attack two tankers.
  • Nagasaki gets revamp
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is to spin-off commercial ship construction and hull block manufacturing at its Nagasaki shipyard.
  • Navig8 bags chem cash
    Navig8 Chemical Tankers has closed its first debt financing facility to complete the funding of its orderbook at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.
  • Hackers target shipowner
    Marine Assets Corporation (MAC) has reportedly been subjected to a cyber attack, it has emerged.
  • ADM sells terminal stake
    Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is selling a 50% stake in its Brazil export terminal to commodity rival Glencore.
  • Tanker owner files Chapter 15
    An affiliate of Marine Cross Services, a little-known investment vehicle backed by financiers who are active in the product tanker segment, is seeking bankruptcy protection in the US.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
  • Rep. Blumenauer proposes 15' increase in gas tax
  • C.H. Robinson Q4 profit surges 21 percent
  • DP World volumes grow 8.9 percent in 2014
  • FedEx Trade Networks adds new connections in Latin American
  • Rite Aid to build regional DC in S.C.
  • New Jersey company to install scrubber on Finnish ship
  • Service Announcements: MOL and CEVA
  • Executive moves: T. Parker Host, Host Terminals and KOM International
  • Tech Bytes: Aljex Software and KVH Industries

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
  • Insurance firm offers fuel-piracy cover for South East Asia
    'Endorsement' can be added to existing Kidnap & Ransom (KR) insurance cover, says Seacurus.
  • Ship officer killed in pirate attack on Greek vessel off Nigeria
    Three crewmembers were also kidnapped and are being held for ransom.
  • US move to put LNG on equal footing with diesel fuel underway
    'Taxing LNG based on energy output vs volume removes a disincentive to use the fuel.'
  • Class society 'confusion' over scrubber discharges
    Scrubber manufacturer looks to MEPC to simplify approvals.
  • 'Steady growth' in demand for scrubbers
    'Owners who have installed scrubbers are now going to start seeing a real difference in their fuel bills.'
  • Ship air flow system claims successful sea trials
    In Shell and Silverstream Technologies backed project.
  • Bunker prices rally in major hubs
    But BP CEO says oil markets can probably expect low prices 'for several years'.
  • LNG fuelling ships 'gaining momentum'
    Editorial says benefits outweigh drawbacks despite cheaper bunkers.
  • DSME to focus on fuel-saving newbuilds
    LNG carriers are seen as profit makers.
  • VLCC rates slump as demand for storage eases
    'Floating storage is turning out to be a big disappointment for owners.'
  • Fuel saving bulk carrier delivered to Italian group
    Vessel is capable of reducing fuel consumption by 20% compared to similar ships, says owner.
  • Finnish shipowner buys scrubber for ECA compliance
    System to installed in the next few months.
  • Korean yard lands 'eco' LNG order
    Ship design said to add 20% in fuel efficiency.
  • Fuel-efficient PSV delivered to offshore player
    Japanese yard completes the final of four vessels in L Class series.
  • Global shipping firm appoints bunker manager
    Assistant Bunkers Manager receives promotion.
  • New team leader for Glander's Dubai office
    Kristian Korsgaard Pedersen is also a senior bunker and lubricant trader with the team.
  • Dual fuel tug order goes to Spanish yard
    Vessels can be propelled by either LNG or MGO.
  • Further arrests in US Navy corruption case
    Civilian held over bribery allegations.
  • New general manager at Dan-Bunkering
    Zhang Chao, formerly from OW Bunker, is based in Beijing.
  • Iranian fuel oil 'still arriving in Fujairah despite sanctions'
    'If you deal with fuel oil and bunker business in the UAE, most likely you have to touch Iranian product.'
  • Stena Bulk receives new 'fuel-saving' vessel
    Tanker lowers fuel consumption by '10-20% compared with other vessels of the same size'.

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Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Munich/Brussels
Opportunity Green, Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment urge nations to include shipping emissions in their Nationally Determined Contributions
USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes
Washington
Consultation period launched until 7 July
Assiterminal, no to the indiscriminate introduction of congestion charges in ports
Genoa
The association underlines that the AdSPs can adopt regulatory and/or control measures aimed at guaranteeing performance levels
In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%
Ravenna
A slight decline of -1% expected in May
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
Hamburg/Monfalcone
Fincantieri will deliver it to TUI Cruises in the middle of next year
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
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Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
South Korea's KSOE wins order for eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
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
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
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