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September 29, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL hikes Asia-Canada rate asymetrically US$480/TEU November 1
  • Cosco aims to boost Piraeus container volume 35pc to 5 million TEU by 2018
  • Subic port takes in overstaying containers kicked out congested Manila
  • Indian CFS Association seeks anti-trust case action against Maersk Group
  • China and Canada talk trade of doubling volumes in 10 years
  • SGS China and CargoSmart tie up to weigh and convey VGM compliance
  • IMO's 'light-touch' enforcement of VGM ends by October
  • MacGregor to supply deck cranes, to 7 offshore support ships in Mideast
  • Hiab launches online store for customers to purchase spare parts
  • US infrastructure investment will be hindered without strong leadership
  • China's commercial aviation market expected to overtake US in 20 years
  • Volga-Dnepr Airlines delivers patrol boats to Russia Far East
  • Korean Air, Boeing sign deal to develop 500 armed unmanned helicopters

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine reaffirms commitment to serve trade
  • IRClass launches mobile application, new & improved website on World Maritime Day
  • Tanker brokers count cost of failure to pass on claims documentation
  • Ajay Bhadoo takes charge as Vice-Chairman & CEO of Gujarat Maritime Board
  • Gadkari reviews performance & expansion plans of Cochin Port & Cochin Shipyard
  • Maiden coastal car carrier calls at Cochin Port
  • Proposed Haldia multimodal IWT terminal gets impressive cargo commitment

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 27 trucks haul 15,000 oil barrels per day
  • From one Oryx to another
  • General cargo alliance lightens carbon footprint
  • More capacity on Rotterdam-Killingholme route
  • Lim promoted to Braemar Adjusting director
  • Belgian greengrocer investing in NJ warehouse
  • SGX one step closer to Baltic Exchange acquisition
  • ANA launches new cold cargo solution
  • Railfreight operator to move aviation fuel
  • Scaling up 3PL career ladder
  • Etihad Cargo deepening footprint down under
  • Container index shows worldwide trade still ailing
  • Swisstrain starts with three round trips
  • Maltese investing in Polish logistics provider
  • Deutsche Post DHL Group takes over UK Mail
  • "Shipping delivers"

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
  • OPEC production cut could extend tanker rate slump
  • Union to alert US Congress to Hanjin crew troubles
  • Freight rates for outbound cargoes from South Korea up on Hanjin collapse
  • Escape for HMM, receivership for Hanjin Shipping
  • Korea Exchange gives DSME a year to get its house in order
  • Modi's Make in India maritime plan risks running aground
  • Ship sales on the cards for Hanjin Shipping
  • Japan ups the ante in Africa ports and supply chain investment
  • Maersk orders 14,800 reefer containers to capture growing perishables trade
  • Korea Ship Finance terminates all bareboat charters with Hanjin Shipping

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
  • 'Hanjin not the only bad guy' claim as the costs mount after line's collapse
  • Vietnamese shippers, forwarders and ports financially reeling from Hanjin fallout
  • Deutsche Post moves into British market with £242m UK Mail buy
  • APL Logistics issues statement on K Line rumours
  • Amazon's newest ambition: competing directly with UPS and FedEx
  • Damco appoints new chief executive as Sørensen steps down
  • Maersk and IAG Cargo invest in growing cool chain volumes, as shipping line looks to compete in high-end pharma market

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
  • Wartsila 31 engines will power Mols-Linien RoPax
  • World's first LNG-fueled icebreaker delivered
  • Luerssen acquires Blohm+Voss
  • GD NASSCO delivers fourth APT tanker in series

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
  • Rodolphe Saadé stamps his authority on container shipping industry
    CMA CGM Group vice-chairman is voted Newsmaker of the Year as line wins Company of the Year award
  • Lloyd's List Tom Leander internship
    Leading maritime publication supports young talent in our industry with annual internship
  • Prove impact of non-dom rules on UK flag, industry told
    Changes to UK tax rules will not happen without evidence on the impact on the UK Ship Register
  • WTO revises down global growth estimate
    Lower forecast not promising for shipping, says Affinity
  • TEN takes second LR1 newbuilding
    Five-year deal with oil major could generate minimum of $40m including option period
  • Noteholders demand early payment from Rickmers
    Rickmers claims it does not know who the noteholders are, as complaint comes days after new restructuring plan reducing note payments
  • LR tanker rates slump to over two-year low, MRs give up gains
    MR tanker rates have eased after the restart of the Colonial pipeline restores fuel movement in the US
  • Cosco Shipping boss not interested in buying Hanjin ships
    But the South Korean carrier's terminal assets seems to be more attractive
  • First regular China-Netherlands rail shuttle launched
    Chengdu-Tilburg-Rotterdam Express currently operates weekly with a 15-day transit time but aims to run five times a week from late next year
  • Court in Seoul mulls sale of Hanjin Shipping as possible option
    Final decision yet to be made as creditor filing deadlines slip
  • Ballast water convention could lead to dry bulk recovery
    The new regulation may lead to increased levels of scrapping that may bring balance back to the oversupplied market
  • Gerry Wang urges South Korea to set up state-owned container line
    Seaspan is in process of taking back all ships on charter to Hanjin and looking for new customers
  • Controlling stake in Danish Ship Finance sold to consortium
    Maersk and other owners sell 72% of shares to Axcel, PFA and PKA
  • Opec stalemate to keep oil flowing for tanker markets
    Tankers benefit from the lack of any substantive Opec deal at Algiers and sustained low oil prices
  • Nasdaq warns Ocean Rig on share price
    Company has until March 27 next year to comply with the listing rules

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
  • Two more Hanjin ships set to call NY-NJ
  • HMM scales down Hanjin rescue efforts as Maersk ramps up
  • Logistics providers challenged to guide shippers through rapid change
  • C.H. Robinson's Wiehoff calls Hanjin crisis 'wakeup' call
  • Japan reinvigorates African port, logistics investment efforts
  • Khalifa Port traffic up double digits amid expansion
  • Hanjin could cost US truckers thousands of dollars
  • C.H. Robinson expands global network to tap e-commerce
  • Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL)
  • Growing perishables trade driving huge reefer box orders

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
  • Norient sues Taleveras over charter hire
    Danish pool operator seeks to seize assets in Delaware
  • Zodiac seals Offen boxship double
    UK-based owner understood to have completed deal which sets a new price level for containerships.
  • ITF slams US treatment of Hanjin crew
    Refusal to grant shore leave to seafarers on Hanjin Marine is a 'denial of human rights', union said.
  • Shipping lines raided in South Africa
    Maersk, Safmarine, MSC, PIL, CMA CGM and Hamburg Sud under scrutiny for alleged price-fixing.
  • Teekay LNG to tap investors for cash
    MLP reveals plans for fundraiser hot on the heels of Yamal contract for newbuilding.
  • Hanjin takeover not on Cosco radar
    Chairman rules out swoop for South Korean company as court mulls sale route.
  • United Ocean bulker fetches firm price
  • 20 more PSVs must be culled, broker says
    Ships have to be stacked, sold or scrapped to push earnings above breakeven, according to Westshore.
  • BULL eyes expansion with $56m share sale
    BLT tanker and LPGC spin-off tapping investors for fresh cash.
  • Affinity: India developing 48 minor ports
    UK broker says Indian container volumes enjoying big growth.
  • DSME has one year to improve finances
    South Korean shipbuilder receives notice from the Seoul Stock Exchange.
  • Diana Shipping still a buyer, Stifel says
    Analyst believes New York-listed owner could perform several one-off acquisitions; unexcited by rates rise.
  • Cosco to invest in Khalifa terminal
    Chinese conglomerate set to sign 35-year agreement for Abu Dhabi port.
  • Ionic aframax heads to Zueitina in Libya
    Greek tanker to load first oil cargo since force majeure lifted.
  • Milaha forms new port venture
    LNG carrier owner joins forces with compatriot Qatar Ports for development of Hamad.
  • Consortium snaps up Danish Ship Finance
    Lender pledges commitment to industry after ending long hunt for a buyer with "highly satisfactory" $700m deal.
  • Iran and Oman launch shipping route
    First link between Gulf nations will connect Bandar Abbas and Port Khasab.
  • Myrvoll to exit Rem Offshore next month
    Chief executive follows chairman in exiting stage ahead of Solstad merger.
  • Seoul court considers sale of Hanjin Shipping
    But judge says no decision has yet been taken on how best to tackle shipowner's problems.
  • Saudi Arabia hints at OPEC cap deal with Iran
    Energy minister signals cartel could reach deal to limit production for first time since 2014.
  • MPC Capital tops up share issue to $41m
    Existing investors follow banks in ploughing money into German asset manager.
  • Ocean Rig receives Nasdaq share price warning
    George Economou-led driller considers reverse stock split in bid to get stock back over $1.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
  • Executive Moves: Crane Worldwide and Röhlig
    Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Nancy Matthews senior director and vertical lead of life sciences. Matthews has more than 35 years...
  • U.S. Customs denies Hanjin's seafarers shore leave
    The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is criticizing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for denying shore leave to Ha...
  • Water infrastructure bill nears House vote
    The House of Representatives on Tuesday began debating the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which is anxiously awaited by the mariti...
  • Importers should tighten up AD/CV duty compliance, expert says
    Importers need to double-check that products are properly classified and have accurate origination information on customs entries to avoid ...
  • Commentary: Choosing the right Incoterm
    FOB vs CIF. As two of the most common Incoterms, how do you determine which one is right for your business? The answer depends on one crucia...
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports gains terminal concession in UAE
    COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited's wholly-owned subsidiary, CSPL SPV, entered into a concession agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports Company Wednesda...
  • UPS breaks ground on $80m DC in Germany
    UPS Inc. today broke ground on an $80 million package sorting and delivery center in Bielefeld, Eastern North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, th...
  • Alaska Airlines to start L.A.-Havana flights
    Alaska Airlines said it plans to start daily nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Havana, Cuba Jan. 5. The flights were awarded by the U.S....
  • New China-Rotterdam rail service becomes fully operational
    A new weekly freight rail between China and the Port Rotterdam is now fully operational, the Rotterdam PortAuthority said Wednesday. The s...
  • DHL to buy UK Mail for $316m
    Deutsche Post DHL Group will acquire UK Mail Group plc for 242.7 million British pounds ($315.63 million), the company said in a statement ...
  • MassDOT awards $2.2m in freight rail infrastructure grants
    The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has awarded $2.2 million in grant funding to seven freight rail infrastructure imp...
  • Logistics' own shark tank
    In the world of early stage venture capital funding, the amount of money that the tech-enabled freight forwarder Flexport snared Monday in ...
  • Executive Moves: AAGEX Freight Group and MIC Customs Solutions
    AAGEX Freight Group has appointed Jon Bramlett vice president of operations. Prior to joining AAGEX, he held management positions at Stoni...
  • Out-of-state truckers see refund for New York decal tax
    The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA)said it has reached an agreement with the State of New York to refund a registrat...
  • Kirby Inland Marine settles claims from Houston Ship Channel oil spill
    The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ)said Kirby Inland Marine has agreed to pay $4.9 million in civil penalties and implement fleet-wide improv...
  • UK supermarket chain renews reverse logistics contract with XPO
    Nationwide United Kingdom supermarket chain ASDA Stores, Ltd. has renewed its long-term contract with XPO Logistics for reverse logistics s...
  • Toll Group to invest $170m in new intra-Oceania vessels
    Toll Group will invest $170 million to build two new vessels to support trade between Victoria and Tasmania, a trade lane known locally as ...
  • Port of Piraeus posts boost in gross profits despite lower revenues
    Piraeus Port had gross profits of 12.7 million euros (U.S. $14,2 million, based on today's exchange rate) for the first half of 2016, a 5.6...
  • ILWU, PMA to discuss contract extension
    The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), which represents the ILWU's employers,sa...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
  • Petrobras oil workers plan safety slowdown starting Thursday
    Oil workers will start following the safety procedures, dubbed "Operation Stop Pedro" after Petrobras Chief Executive Pedro Parente, starting at 12:01 am local time (0301 GMT) Thursday
  • Oil futures rally on speculation over OPEC supply deal
    NYMEX November crude settled $2.38 higher at $47.05/b. ICE November Brent settled up $2.72 at $48.69/b.
  • US DATA: EIA says fuel oil stocks at their highest since July
    Domestic residual fuel oil stocks totaled 41.258 million barrels, a build of 603,000 barrels from the prior week.
  • Piraeus 380 CST bunker fuel hits 4-month high over Med cargoes on good demand
    Piraeus 380 CST fuel oil was assessed Tuesday at $258.50/mt, softening slightly to $249-252/mt Wednesday afternoon.
  • TANKERS: Asian long-range rates hit new 2016 lows on ample supply
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TENDER DATA: Turkish Tupras offers 33,000 mt HSFO for October 13-15: sources
    Seller: Tupras, Turkey Specs & quantity: 33,000 mt high sulfur fuel oil, plus/minus 10% at buyer's option
  • Kirby Inland Marine fined $4.9 million for 2014 US bunker fuel spill
    Some 4,000 barrels of fuel oil were spilled into the channel when barges being pushed by a Kirby vessel collided with the cargo ship Summer Wind.
  • Mumbai Outer Port Limits bunkering to resume end Oct, continue until mid-May
    Sources estimate sales will rise 5,000-6,000 mt/month from current levels.
  • ANALYSIS: Saudi Arabia, backed by Russia, pressures Iran on output deal
    Saudi Arabia offers production freeze proposal
  • FUTURES: Crude firmer ahead of informal OPEC meeting
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • TENDER DATA: S Korea's Kowepo seeks 45,000 mt HSFO for Oct 18-22
    Specs & quantity: 540 CST high sulfur fuel oil with maximum 2.59% sulfur

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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
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Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- 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
››› File
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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