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December 4, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Trade truce: China to open markets, US delays tariffs for 90 days
  • Cosco to sell Long Beach terminal to dispel US security fears
  • PIL chairman sees silver lining in trade war as factories relocate
  • Matson takes delivery of 3,600 TEUer - biggest US-built box ship
  • CH Robinson now focuses on China's imports led by pharma
  • Oakland port moves closer to zero emissions with 2nd electric rig
  • Colombo's near-monopoly continues despite proposed tariff hike
  • US crops left to rot as storage costs soar in Sino-American trade war
  • US pork sales soar as swine flu decimates Chinese domestic piggeries
  • US, Canada, Mexico sign deal on agriculture in new trade pact
  • FAA study: cockpit automation accounts for 60pc aviation accidents
  • DHL-Global Forwarding turns bearish, drops new freigher plan
  • Tehran-Beirut cargo flight sparks fears of Iran arming Hezbollah

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • APL adds port to Pacific Northwest Pendulum service
  • PIL upgrades Asia to East Coast South America services
  • Prinses Amaliaviaduct overpassimproves access to Rotterdam port's Maasvlakte 2
  • Role of expert witness should not be taken lightly, report cautions
  • S. Ramakrishna elected Chairman of FFFAI
  • SCFI Asia to Northern Europe spot rate up
  • SCI resuming service from Chennai to Port Blair
  • Hyundai cars moved to Chennai Port by rail
  • APM Terminals Pipavav & ICD Kanpur now connected by rail
  • Drive-through container scanner installed by JN Customs
  • India registers double-digit containerised trade growth in Q3 2018: Report
  • Easing of US-China trade tensions welcomed

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Montenegro to modernise quarter of road network
  • Goodman brings up the bulldozers for BMW
  • GAC collects Southeast Asian award
  • Hub for shipping African timber by rail
  • New vessels in the making for Stena Line
  • 60 years since maiden flight of first German passenger jet
  • "Pacific Vision" running on smarter technologies
  • Swissport shrinks regional structure to three units
  • Woodland Group adds new office
  • Placing order for rail security and mechanical system
  • WFS to handle Lufthansa Cargo in Amsterdam
  • Mexican cargo element leaves Latam Airlines Group
  • Stef debut in Switzerland's German-speaking region
  • Strong month at Galveston port
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Financial guru to head Liscr
  • New brake discs to optimise rail transport

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • Against the odds: The full downside of the supply chain trade, according to APMM, Hapag, DSV, XPO & friends
  • Global pressures depress trade in most sectors, but air cargo keeps its end up
  • MPC sees 'significant upside' for scrubber-linked charters
  • As e-commerce sales grow, 'free delivery' becomes more of a myth, says DHL
  • Analysis: has DSV got a new M&A deal up its corporate sleeve?
  • The US and China's trade truce statements compared
  • Is digitisation in shipping disruption or racketeering?
  • Cargolux looks set to wave goodbye to Champ as it goes in-house
  • A 'new era' begins at DB Schenker with three new board members

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • Scrubbers: Singapore adds to reasons for shipowner headaches
  • Canadian owner orders advanced freezer trawler
  • Subsea Industries grows its products family
  • Investigators: Safety-critical concerns with F100 frigate design
  • Central Gulf Lines PC/TC moves two armored brigades across Pacific

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • Scorpio Group invests $122m in hybrid-ready scrubbers
    The hybrid systems will allow Scorpio's ships to trade in areas where open-loop scrubbers are banned
  • Solid tanker market to hold firm despite talk of Opec output cut
    A fall in oil exports from Canada should see the US turn to the Middle East for supplies, boosting tonne-miles...
  • Scrubber lobby on the defensive after Singapore ban
    Several shipowners now expect further restrictions on open-loop scrubbers, despite manufacturers insisting that environmental concerns have not been scientifically addressed
  • Finferries demonstrates world-first autonomous vessel
    Finferries, the Finnish state-owned operator, has successfully demonstrated the world's first fully autonomous and remotely controlled ferry, using Rolls-Royce Marine...
  • Ukraine and Russia spar at IMO
    A host of countries speaking at the IMO, including Germany, the US and the UK, have all condemned Russia for...
  • Transpacific trade truce comes too late for spot market
    MSI analyst Daniel Richards says that with shippers already putting their pre-tariff plans into action, the damage to the transpacific...
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings introduces share option scheme
    The grant date, or the date when the employees will receive the share option, is pending approval from shareholders and...
  • A trade war truce is good news for shipping
    The apparent de-scalation of trade tension between China and US may not have resolved long-term issues, but if shipping benefits...
  • Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: Dry Bulk
    Demand looks healthy, supply factors are in check for now, so the outlook for 2019 is looking positive
  • US Pacific Northwest activists push back against LNG bunkering exports
    Big energy companies plan to unearth these vast reserves of carbon-intense fuels and put them up for sale in Asia
  • Port of Anchorage shrugs off earthquake without injuries, damage or disruption
    Matson Navigation and TOTE services continue as scheduled, officials say
  • Daily Briefing
    Containers outlook 2019 | Singapore bans open loop scrubbers in port | Top 10 technology leaders of the year |...
  • China-US truce brings shipping a touch of spring in December
    Panamax and supramax ships are likely to benefit from China's immediate restoration of grains imports from the US, while box...
  • Top 10 technology leaders 2018
    In the run-up to publishing the annual Lloyd's List Top 100 most influential people in shipping on December 14, here...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • US tariff pause propels early 2019 China import rush
  • New inland port serving Savannah to offer faster, direct service
  • Maersk speeds up Med service to harness Montreal growth
  • Securing US truck contract capacity to dominate 2019
  • APM Terminals Pipavav expands India rail on rising demand

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • New Maritime UK head calls for Brexit support
    Maritime lawyer Harry Theochari succeeds David Dingle as organisation's top man.
  • VIDEO: US Coast Guard lifts cruiseship passenger
    The US Coast Guard evacuated an elderly woman from a Carnival cruiseship Sunday morning. Agency watchstanders responded by helicopter to the the 110,000-gt Carnival Valor (built 2004) roughly 58 miles off the Texas coast on reports a 71-year-old woman required medical assistance. The woman, and a nurse from the ship, were then flown ashore to emergency medical services at the University of Texas
  • DHT Holdings executives explain further details of IMO 2020 hand
    Comments come just days after Singapore took action against open-loop scrubbers.
  • MR2 buy spells end of Kassian hiatus in tanker S&P
    Greek player buys first oil carrier in seven years
  • Avin tipped as buyer of Arcadia tanker
    Sale of aframax sets new benchmark price of veteran tankers.
  • Ardmore refinances three ships through leasebacks
    Anthony Gurnee-led tanker owner expects to net $13m off of three medium-range tankers.
  • Top Ships closes financing for suezmax tanker brace
    Evangelos Pistiolis-led Top Ships has closed a $92.5m sale-and-leaseback deal involving two suezmax newbuildings. Nasdaq-listed Top inked the transaction with a major Chinese lessor in what marks one of the final stages in the funding of its newbuilding orderbook. Polembros to take Pistiolis suezmax newbuilding duo Top Ships lines up final pieces of newbuilding funding Pistiolis, chief executi
  • Navios Containers spending $129m on four boxships
    Greek owner adding 4,360-teu vessels, with options for two 10,000-teu units.
  • USC forming four new shipyard groups
    Russian state group also eyes cruiseships, LNG-fuelled vessels.
  • CIMC raises $290m in bond sales
    The world's largest container maker has sold CNY 2bn worth of perpetual bonds to replenish cash reserves and repay debts.
  • P&I is ripe for a technological revolution
    International Group clubs should embrace technology and pool data, writes Richard Adler of Marsh
  • Oceanteam investors agree $22m share issue
    Restructured Dutch OSV owner Oceanteam is free to issue new stock worth NOK 188.27m ($22m) to support growth. Shareholders approved the sale, and also the swapping of shares worth up to NOK 62m to bondholders in return for cancelling notes of $5.17m. CEO Leidus Bosman said: "We are delighted that both bondholders and shareholders are aligned, taking a long term strategic view and have given us t
  • Scorpio firms reveal $122m scrubber investment
    Scorpio Bulkers and Scorpio Tankers set out further details on scrubber installments.
  • Can Brazilian shipbuilding reclaim its place in the sun?
    A new president has divided the country but kindled hopes in shipyards that the national industry can recover some of its former glory after the corruption scandal that froze tanker orders
  • Star Bulk Carriers clears out oldest bulkers
    Expanding listed owner sheds handymax, circulates cape for sale
  • Solstad signs 33-month CSV charter
    Norway' Solstad Offshore has fixed out a construction support vessel (CSV) to Ocean Infinity for 33 months. The deal starts in the third quarter of 2019. Ocean Infinity will use the ship for its global seabed mapping and survey services. Solstad CEO Lars Peder Solstad said: "This is a very exciting project to be a part of, and we are delighted to be chosen by Ocean Infinity as their shipping
  • Trio of major investors back Okeanis Eco Tankers private placement
    Major shareholders take up stock as newbuilding funding nears the finishing line.
  • Hamburg Sud crewman tied up by drugs gang
    But cocaine later found on board was not planted in Brazilian raid, authorities believe.
  • MSC reveals IMO 2020 surcharge formula
    Boxship giant unveils bunker levy to recoup low-sulphur fuel costs.
  • Nautilus forming JV to buy cancelled mining ship
    Canada's Nautilus Minerals is forming a joint venture to own a mining ship cancelled by a Chinese yard. The venture with third parties would fund the acquisition and operation of the MAC Goliath, which had been ordered by Dubai's Marine Assets Corporation (MAC). Nautilus had earlier agreed to pay a charter fee of $199,901 per day over five years for the ship, but will now own and charter it out
  • Drewry: being good at shipping may no longer cut it
    Consultancy says diversification by giant lines could change landscape completely.
  • Shipping analysts split on possible Opec impact on tankers
    With members expected to turn down the taps, experts take different positions on any fallout for tankers.
  • Eight line up for Lebanon FSRU trio
    Ministry publishes names of bidders who will now compete for planned regas units
  • Food for thought: 20 Questions with Wartsila's Tamara de Gruyter
    What was your earliest memory? Playing in a sandbox in kindergarten with my friends. Did you go through training/university or straight into work? I went to work straight after getting my BSc in shipbuilding engineering from Haarlem Polytechnic. I have good memories of my first job as a technical commercial engineer assisting colleagues in the Asian market, as I was working in an exciting interna
  • Maersk says 'happy birthday' to Hamburg Sud with Lego gift
    AP Moller-Maersk has handed Hamburg Sud a very Danish birthday present, just in time for Christmas. Lego stays in shipbuilding as Kirk exits A year on from completing the takeover of the German container line, Maersk says the only way to commemorate is with a Lego vessel. Maersk did not say on its Instagram post how much the model will cost, but its iconic Triple E Lego ship sold for around $15
  • VIDEO: three missing after ferry blaze
    Search on off Indonesia following evacuation.
  • Ex-Western Bulk man Furu is new Hoegh CFO
    Finance chief joins from law firm Wikborg Rein.
  • Hyundai Samho inks two more LNG carriers
    Korean yard follows Latsco order with Asian deal worth $370m.
  • Trump and Xi agree to call trade tariff truce
    US and China look to negotiate a lasting agreement after delaying more tariffs by 90 days.
  • Fake newbuildings land 21 in Chinese jail
    A project to increase the world's shipyard capacity may sound like a very bad idea, but those involved don't normally go to jail.
  • Stanford Marine Group reportedly attracting multiple bidders
    But any sale of UAE-based offshore vessel operator likely to leave creditors facing debt haircut.
  • US criticizes Yamal LNG transfers in Norwegian waters
    But Russians accuse US of "resorting to political instruments" for the sake of unfair competition.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • Trump-Xi truce good but details elusive, analysts say
    The American and Chinese leaders agreed Saturday to de-escalate trade tensions, including holding off on additional tariffs, but different factors could contribute to or detract from the truce.
  • MSC, CMA CGM lay out new fuel cost charges
    Both companies will start using new formulas on Jan. 1 in advance of the low-sulfur exhaust mandate.
  • Port of Alaska reopens after earthquake
    Alaska Railroad remains shut down, but neither TOTE Maritime Alaska nor Matson reports injuries or damage.
  • Ports fret over CBP's demands for new facilities
    Maritime port authorities say they are under pressure from Customs and Border Protection to build new on-site facilities for the agency's officers.
  • Trump says he'll withdraw from NAFTA
    He told reporters aboard Air Force One that he's making the move in an effort to push Congress to pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
  • Georgia announces next inland terminal location
  • Physicians sentenced to prison for falsifying exams
  • CBP cancels meeting in honor of President Bush
  • Freight forwarding executives plead guilty to fixing prices
  • FMC looking at 19 OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2018
  • Mexican President Lopez Obrador sworn in, pledges to intervene in energy prices, attacks energy reform
    Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador promised radical changes and an end to corruption during his inauguration speech, attacking the country's planned energy reform and promising to intervene to lower energy prices.
  • OPEC focuses on cuts deal after Qatar exit shock
    OPEC members are determined to agree this week a new output deal
  • US-CHINA TARIFFS: Fundamentals dampen initial market excitement over Trump's G20 announcement
    Chinese equity markets rallied on Monday on the news out of the G20 meeting in Buenos Aires that US President Donald Trump had agreed to leave the tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese products at 10% from the start of next year, rather than raising them to 25% as previously planned.
  • Hong Kong delivered LSMGO declines in Nov on ample supply, weak demand
    The price of delivered low sulfur marine gasoil in Hong Kong declined steadily in November on ample supply and lackluster demand, market sources said.
  • Bunkering operations at Novorossiisk resume after storm
    Bunkering and other operations at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk have resumed
  • Singapore marine fuel stocks fall 20% on year ahead of new sulfur rule
    Marine fuel stocks in the world's largest bunkering hub of Singapore have sunk by 20% from last year's level, as a structural shift in the market hastens the pace of change already underway ahead of new shipping fuel regulations set to kick in just over a year from now.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • TRADER NOTE: Island Oil hires Kieran Michael C. Brown as credit manager
    Brown has more than 15 years of experience as a credit manager.
  • OPEC works on getting its message right to a skeptical and confused oil market
    Negotiating an agreement on any cuts will be a tough task in itself.
  • FUTURES: Crude jumps $2/b as US-China trade tensions ease
    A 90-day ceasefire truce between the US and China has lent a positive spin to Asian markets this morning, OCBC analysts said.
  • Fresh US-China trade talks may help restore some commodity flows
    The provisional cessation of trade hostilities is likely to benefit US exports of soybeans, crude oil and liquefied natural gas to China.

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