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April 11, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate falls 14pc to US$291/TEU, down 13.6pc to Med ports
  • US farm lobby wants Congress to revise or revoke UN box weigh-in rule
  • Less than 20pc of member states have agency to enforce box weigh-ins
  • Evergreen joins O3's Phoenician Express between Asia and Mediterranean
  • Wan Hai has best profit margin among container lines
  • US Army warns against Canadian Pacific takeover of Norfolk Southern
  • Global box trade to grow by 4.1pc in 2016: Clarksons Research
  • US retailers expect 'steady climb' after last year's 'roller coaster'
  • Hong Kong Marine Department to crack down on ship pollution in port July 1
  • Hamburg leads development of 'smart' global network 'ChainPORT'
  • Walmart to build the biggest cold chain warehouse in China at Dongguan
  • Fears shipping industry will suffer if UK votes to quit European Union
  • Agility opens new offices in Bogota, Medellin and Cali in Colombia
  • Calls for shipping industry to embrace technology to improve operations
  • Singapore holds 6th Maritime Security Management Summit May 11-12
  • Multimodal show in Birmingham to include air cargo workshop May 10
  • 13th Annual International Trade Symposium in Norfolk, Virginia May 12-13
  • Alaska Air agrees to buy Virgin America for US$2.6 billion
  • Global air freight volumes decline 5.6pc in February, IATA reports
  • FAA: Air cargo to rise 3.5pc a year, fear of terrorists means more freighters
  • IATA ramps up electronic-airway bill adoption in Europe, North America

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 10, 2016
  • Court rejects €1.56 m claim against marine surveyor accused of poor stowage
  • MANSA's proposed conference on 'Ease of Doing Business' gets Ministry of Shipping's support
  • MOL's next-generation car carrier to feature energy-saving rounded bow
  • New voyage charter party for LNG trade issued
  • NYK President stresses on power of communication & curiosity in address to new employees
  • Procam Group moves 24 windmill blades from China to India
  • Schedule reliability declines for third consecutive month
  • Special cell to give fillip to coastal shipping
  • ZIM carries very high-value Salvador Dali art
  • Cochin Chamber of Commerce & Industry calls for change in policies to retain & develop business on Willingdon Island
  • GMB celebrates 35th Foundation Day & 53rd National Maritime Day
  • PSA Sical Terminals at VOC Port achieves highest ever monthly throughput in March
  • S. Balaji Arunkumar appointed Deputy Chairman of Kolkata Dock System, Kolkata Port Trust
  • Cabinet approves MoU between India & Sweden on technical cooperation in rail sector
  • CWCNSL's Chennai Red Hills CFS inaugurated
  • East Coast Railway loads the most cargo in 2015-16
  • KASEZ bucks trend to register impressive export growth in 2015-16
  • Three Independent Directors appointed to CONCOR Board
  • Tractors too add to DICT throughput
  • Exim Bank inks MoU with Islamic Development Bank to boost exports
  • Forex reserves now at record high
  • Govt promises further steps to facilitate export turnaround
  • India the world's 19th top exporter: WTO
  • The Adani Group's statement regarding media reports about Indians having foreign bank accounts as per the so-called Panama Papers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The hunt for local airfreight heroes
  • More rail capacity in Kansas
  • Kempf for Kerry
  • India and Sweden cooperate in rail sector
  • Enhancement for Bronka
  • Door manufacturer dishes out major contract
  • New president of European inland navigation
  • Malayan forwarder investing in fleet
  • Next generation on the move
  • Singapore Maritime Week casts offshore shadow
  • No "to let" signs here
  • Adverse headwinds worldwide for freight
  • Twice on winners' podium
  • Iata: De Juniac to succeed Tyler
  • Stef and Toyota MHE working together

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 8, 2016
  • US ports struggle to break down cyber barriers
  • New Vale shipping deal could spur even more orders
  • German multipurpose startup Zeaborn boosts fleet
  • External finance critical to cut supply chain gap between Africa and other regions
  • Container rates resumed fall in February after two months of rise
  • Korea Line swaps 74% of Samsun Logix's debt for equity
  • Korean shipbuilder DSME breaks two-month order drought
  • 'K' Line books two Aframax tankers at Namura's Sasebo yard
  • China iron ore port inventories reach over 100 million tonnes
  • ICS warns on UNCLOS changes
  • TAS Offshore to go to law as third vessel is cancelled
  • Second wave of strike action hits Australian ports
  • China bans most imports from North Korea
  • Decision-maker: Long-distance runner
  • Warning: Side effects of investing in shipping may include...

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 8, 2016
  • IRU 'hid' $554 million of members' funds through TIR carnet scheme, claims whistleblower
  • Hapag-Lloyd first ocean carrier to ditch GRIs and go FAK in bid to stop falling box rates
  • Freight forwarders see their future growth and profitability in value-added services
  • Alibaba overtakes Wal-Mart as world's biggest retailer
  • Comment: ships flagging out in Europe
  • Atlas Air closes $100m acquisition of Southern Air

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 8, 2016
  • Kirby takes delivery of ATB tug from Nichols Brothers
  • Springer named President of Glosten
  • Father and son indicted in fishing vessel pollution case
  • DNV GL updates Nauticus Hull and Sesam GeniE
  • Latest cruise ship toys: tourist subs
  • MOL's FLEXIE car carriers will have new bow shape
  • 13,500 TEU box ships to have Wartsila Auxpac 32 gensets

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 8, 2016
  • Alaska Airlines to begin flights from Bellingham to Kona, Hawaii
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines reveals new car carrier hull design
  • Agreement targets four dams for removal from Klamath River
  • Crowley Maritime adding over $32 million in new gear
  • Ports America takes delivery of two post-Panamax cranes

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 8, 2016
  • Brexit risk for UK cargo ports if border controls imposed
    Forth Ports' Perry Glading warns that freight would back up within hours if customs checks on EU imports were reinstated
  • View from the Bridge: Rolf Habben Jansen
    A merger, an IPO and the first profit since 2010 - Hapag-Lloyd chief executive Rolf Habben Jansen has plenty to be pleased about
  • Reefer Quarterly: Leading from the front
    The first of a new series of quarterly updates from the refrigerated container market
  • Capesize market picks up pace as demand gallops
    Iron ore shipments trigger capesize market recovery
  • #PanamaPapers: Steak at home
    Shipping companies are so far ahead of the tax game that they have little to fear from Panama Papers
  • April GRIs proving to be short-lived
    Asia-Europe and transpacific rates fall to put a significant dent in carriers' latest price push
  • New tanker trade created as Saudi Arabia ships crude to Poland
    Saudis driven by desperate desire to grab new market share to get ahead of oil producing rivals
  • Data Hub: Trade Routes
    Lines look to placing ULCs on the Asia-US trade but risk the same overcapacity found on Asia-Europe services
  • Lion's share
    MPA chief Andrew Tan wants to forge Singapore's core maritime capabilities into an unbeatable whole. But regional competition is fierce
  • Casualties of war
    The Singapore War Risk Mutual cover was introduced in the wake of alarms raised over sea robbery in the Malacca Strait, but is it the better option?
  • TAS Offshore receives contract termination notice for another offshore vessel
    Ship had been scheduled for delivery in December 2015
  • AgTC to make fresh call for box weighing changes
    Farm and forest product shippers want Congress to accept 'rational method' for verifying gross mass
  • Navig8 Chemical Tankers inks sale and leaseback agreements with Chinese leasing firm
    Net proceeds from tanker sales will come to $140,025,600 after a 12% sellers' credit
  • US ports looking to spend $154.8bn on infrastructure projects, says AAPA
    US government needs invest more on infrastructure in seaports and intermodal networks
  • China Ocean Industry Group gets government approval for Shenzhen joint venture
    Venture will be involved in public car parks, electric vehicle charging facilities and commercial real estate
  • Automation arrives in Long Beach with first ship call at new terminal
    OOCL's Long Beach Container Terminal sees start of vessel operations at Middle Harbor facility
  • Forth Ports ready to look at Thamesport
    Tilbury owner sees no future in containers for Hutchison's beleaguered UK facility

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 8, 2016
  • No shortage of small fleets, drivers, TIA chair Tucker says
  • BNSF uncertain it will pursue LA-Long Beach terminal
  • US imports forecast to rise, but not spectacularly
  • ILA's Dennis Daggett questions lessors' support of NY-NJ chassis pool
  • US Customs can't guarantee ACE won't have more 'stumbles'
  • Seattle-Tacoma's first investments as alliance will aid mega-ship handling
  • Financing may be tallest hurdle for Africa ports
  • Rising exports have Oakland hoping for a rebound
  • St. Petersburg terminal gains market share on lower prices
  • Port workers plan to expand strike from Fremantle to Sydney
  • Greek dockers strike as Athens inks Piraeus sale to China's Cosco
  • Spot rate rally runs out on Asia-Europe route
  • India refrigerated provider expands to meet growth
  • FMC's Doyle: Solutions needed on SOLAS compliance

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 8, 2016
  • Globus Maritime switches Nasdaq listing
    Dry bulk owner switches to the Nasdaq's small cap market site
  • Houston Ship Channel unfazed by fire
    Plume of black smoke hits entrance to the channel, but ship transits unaffected.
  • Bondholders give Viking Supply more time
    Investors vote for standstill deal to allow Swedish offshore owner to restructure.
  • Jinhui duo see pay packets stay stable
    Higher salaries mitigate smaller bonus payments for Ng Siu Fai and Ng Kam Wah Thomas.
  • Krasnoye Sormovo pushes up 2015 profit
    Russian shipbuilder adds 14% to bottom line as revenue almost doubles.
  • Big tanker queue builds up at Basrah
    Close to 30 ships waiting to load amid delays at Iraqi port.
  • ICBC clinches Vale charter for 10 VLOCs
    Chinese group becomes the third to confirm long-term deal for newbuilds with Brazilian miner.
  • Stifel raises its VLCC rates view for 2016
    Analyst Ben Nolan sees earnings progressing while stocks will continue to lag.
  • Nuclear fuel ship refloats after grounding
    Swedish waste carrier back in action after getting stuck off Barseback on Friday morning.
  • No trial over fatal Lady Ozge clash
    French prosecutors end investigation into 2012 collision with tanker that killed fisherman.
  • Lykiardopulo tipped for tanker sale
    Greek owner shedding ageing LR2 at strong price, brokers say.
  • Angelicoussis in double suezmax swap
    Greek owner shifting a pair of tankers from Daewoo-Mangalia to DSME's main yard, sources say.
  • Widodo orders launch of new sea routes
    Indonesian president wants better connections between islands.
  • Vroon fixes out new livestock carrier
    Dutch owner's Chinese newbuilding heading to Australia on term deal with Frontier International.
  • Seaspan tipped to make its move for GCI
    Wells Fargo believes takeover of joint venture fleet could help support dividend.
  • Shih Wei ends 2015 with slim loss
    Taiwanese bulker owner hurt by rising finance costs as revenue dipped.
  • NYK set for major pipe-laying play
    Head of the energy division says major investment could be on the way.
  • EMGS Q1 utilisation falls to 55%
    Oslo-listed seismic player's reduced fleet hit by planned drydocking in first three months.
  • TGS revenues plunge in 'severe' first quarter
    Norwegian seismic survey ship charterer forecasting big drop in worst three-month period of downturn.
  • Armed pirates target crude tanker off Nigerian coast
    Vessel reportedly approached by small craft at speed, but evasive manoeuvres foiled attackers.
  • Chileans see Florida International Terminal concession extended
    SAAM-operated facility has option of adding another two contract renewals for five years each.
  • Shipping stocks end lower in US trading
    Shipping equities fell today along with broader US stock indices as investors fled risky assets.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 8, 2016
  • NEWS FLASH: DOJ opposes CP's proposed voting trust
  • CORRECTION: Executive Moves: UPS and ICAT Logistics
  • DOT chief asks port officials to help win TPP support
  • Oakland's containerized exports increase, but imports drop
  • Port Manatee's container volumes surge 36%
  • MOL joins Ocean3 Asia-Med loop
  • EUROGATE increases net profits 13.4% in 2015
  • SCFI falls back down to earth
  • JLL hires noted industry economist as chief strategist
  • Lineage adds to Charleston's cold storage capacity
  • Drewry finds Maersk stock 'unattractive'
  • CenterPoint adds warehouse near Port of Virginia
  • Deadlines for DOT freight grants, strategic plan move close
  • AAR: U.S. freight rail traffic drops 6.5% in Q1
  • Executive Moves: Port Freeport, IFCO and TruckSmart
  • Port of Zeebrugge loses major container service
  • CP states its case for Norfolk Southern bid (again)

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 8, 2016
  • Second-month selling pushes ICE Brent briefly into backwardation
    The oil complex turned lower Thursday as the market focused attention on bloated inventories and abundant supply.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
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
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Transaction valued at $440 million
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
Shanghai
They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping
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
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
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
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
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
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
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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
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
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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
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
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