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October 1, 2019
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • APL bags 'Excellence in Environmental Management Award' in Houston
  • COSCO Shipping Lines & Dell join hands for strategic cooperation
  • GAC opens in Ireland
  • Höegh Autoliners increases frequency to Australia
  • MOL Group successfully develops car carrier allocation/loading plan with fundamental technologies of AI
  • MSC Thailand presented bestcontainer line award by shippers
  • Indian tanners eye American market after high tariff on Chinese products
  • Global standardisation increases container terminal efficiency & safety at APM Terminals
  • Port of Antwerp maintains a stable ecological footprint while continuing to grow
  • How customised warehousing & logistics is adding value to modern manufacturing
  • On Drivers' Day, DHL SmarTrucking salutes its drivers & reiterates commitment to improving their lives
  • PMO calls a meeting of Secretaries to discuss draft National Logistics Policy
  • WCO research paper analyses current situation surrounding Free Zones
  • Central govt imposes stock limit on traders, bans export of onions
  • India among top 20 'improvers' in World Bank's ease of doing business index

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Direct train link between Zeebrugge and Duisburg
  • Special air freight sets off from Ukraine
  • Traxens joins forces with ITP/ITPL
  • European Food Network gains strength in Scandinavia
  • New heads for HES International
  • IRclass inaugurates branch in Doha
  • High-speed hub in Nashville expanded
  • Bombardier: Brigitte Zypries joins supervisory board
  • Company-owned semitrailer delivers fuel
  • Clarksons downbeat over maritime development
  • Kale lends Kenyan freight forwarder a helping hand
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Arpin Group promotes Slawomir Mitak
  • Barcelona: port's rail control centre goes ahead
  • New branch in Wolfurt
  • New month, new challenge
  • New super vessels for P & O Ferries

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • Low take-up forces shipping cryptocurrency teu token out of circulation
  • Air freight volumes still experiencing turbulence as trade wars simmer
  • A chill settles over perishables shippers as reefer shortage persists
  • Steady as she goes for Asia-east coast South America container trade rates
  • Ambitious SpiceXpress set to expand operations with additional freighter
  • Angus Frew to stand down as BIMCO secretary general
  • M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - here is the 'management structure of regional functions' in APAC
  • On the wires: The 300cubits blockchain demise - who is next?

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • VIDEO: NYK claims a world first in autonomous ship operation
    Japan's NYK Line has conducted what it says is the world's first Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) trial to be performed in accordance with the IMO's interim guidelines such trials. NYK's goal
  • Bourbon Rhode: Body recovered
    Bourbon Offshore said today that the body of one of the crew members aboard its tug supply vessel Bourbon Rhode had been located and recovered. The Bourbon Rhode, with 14 crew on
  • Port Authority of Jamaica orders Damen utility vessel
    Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract to supply the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJAM) with a Utility Vessel 3911 that will be used for buoy-laying and maintenance support operations. The UV
  • Teekay's Yamal LNG activities hit by OFAC's COSCO sanctions
    The Teekay Group has postponed an investor and analyst meeting set for tomorrow in order to 'fully focus on avoiding undue disruption to Teekay LNG's business from certain complex issues that have
  • Delivery of newbuild box ship delayed
    Iceland based operator Eimskip reports that it faces a delay in the delivery of the first of two 2,150 TEU container vessels - Bruarfoss and Dettifoss - it has under construction in
  • BIMCO proposes limits on ships' power
    A proposal submitted to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) by BIMCO would regulate the propulsion power of ships in order to sustain the greenhouse gas emissions savings already achieved through slower steaming.

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • From the News Desk: Sanctions shockwaves create volatility, but also opportunity
    Last week's US sanctions on two Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation subsidiaries sent shockwaves through the market, triggering tightened supply and...
  • Shipping industry moves to mitigate sanctions risks
    Last week the tanker market was thrown into chaos as oil traders sought alternative ships and insurers withdrew cover because...
  • BIMCO proposes regulating ship power to curb emissions
    The shipping association suggests limits on power, which are based on average speed, to help curb emissions in the short...
  • Carriers tame volatility on South America trade
    Economic woes in South America have not stopped carriers maintaining pricing leverage on the Asia-South America east coast trade
  • European shipowners push back against calls for EU regulation of shipping
    Ecsa warns administrative burden would hurt small and medium-sized shipowners particularly
  • Maran's first FSRU goes to Excelerate
    The 173,400 cu m unit is equal in capacity to the 2014-built Experience, the largest of Excelerate's existing fleet of...
  • Piraeus posts higher first-half earnings
    Investment plan has received initial approval from the Greek government, but a final announcement has yet to be made
  • Gard confirms cover for Ulsan explosion ships
    Club says vessels Stolt Groenland and Bow Dalian are entered for P&I cover and have H&M insurance at Gard
  • Teekay tanker joint venture 'blocked' by sanctions on Cosco units
    Teekay assesses impact of sanctions on the $2.1bn fleet of ice-breaking LNG carriers it co-owns with China LNG
  • Kjaedegaard takes advisory role at digital services specialist
    After focusing on ships and ports for most of his career, Jesper Kjaedegaard is taking on a role in the...
  • Globus Maritime posts heavier second-quarter loss
    Globus cites 'severe pressure' in the market resulting from trade war concerns and disruptions to the iron ore trade
  • Blockchain pioneer suspends operations
    Regulatory uncertainty as well as a failed partnership with INTTRA put paid to TEU token system
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: The Interview: Xu Lirong | Cosco caught offguard in Huawei headwinds | The Lloyd's List Podcast |...
  • Fire on two tankers in Ulsan injures 18
    The fire has been put out, but authorities cautioned there are petrochemicals on board and are still assessing when it...
  • Eleven crew missing after Bourbon tug sinks in Atlantic
    Five commercial vessels, several aircraft and the French navy's surveillance frigate along with an accompanying helicopter, are involved in the...
  • Sanctions spark short-term bullishness for VLCCs
    Very large crude carriers could benefit from replacement demand, although the recent spike in freight rates may melt away in...
  • CMA CGM appoints head of security
    The French group's new head of security had been the chief negotiator when the luxury cruise yacht Le Ponant, which...
  • Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation shares plunge as trading resumes
    Tanker markets have been rocked in recent days by uncertainty concerning the fallout from the sanctions because CSET has not...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • YRC Freight expands rail reach with container buy
  • Dynamic ocean pricing to change spot-contract mix
  • JAXPORT gets $35.3 million toward dredging
  • Cryptocurrency for container shipping strikes out
  • DP World deepens India integrator push with multimodal hub
  • Chittagong bars Cosco ships due to customs license issue
  • Greater East Coast connectivity threatens smaller US ports
  • YRC's Reddaway Teamsters approve two-year contract

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • US transportation department rallies behind Chao
    In a letter, the Department of Transportation denies all the allegations made against Chao
  • Sanctions bite Teekay LNG, while lifting Teekay Tankers
    Teekay cancels investor day, says it is working to resolve the issues around its Yamal LNG joint venture
  • Tanker earnings surge again as Cosco fallout continues
    With Chinese tanker giant effectively out of trading, crude and product tanker segments are enjoying broad gains
  • Royal Caribbean sues agent for failing to pay subcontractor
    Azamara is the cruise giant's "up-market" brand "for discerning travelers"
  • Pareto hungry for more as offshore brokers join
    UK operation boosted by hires from DEME and Prosafe
  • Links emerge between blacklisted Chinese companies and vessels in Iran trade
    Six companies censured are all connected to each other - and to two sanctions-busting ships
  • Baltic Exchange regatta proves far from plain sailing for novices
    The invitation from the Baltic Exchange Sailing Association (BESA) looked tempting. "If you have never sailed, don't be daunted. This is a perfect chance to try it out!" it said. So, sailing novices from the Young Baltic Association (YBA) headed to the Isle of Wight, off England's south coast, to compete for the Finn Trophy in one of the City of London's premier regattas. However, testing condi
  • Bimco leads crusade for ship-propulsion limits at IMO
    Shipowners' organisation suggests formula to lock in emissions reductions achieved by slow-steaming.
  • Clarksons bets on LNG as 30% of world fleet now 'eco'
    Acceleration of LNG-fuelled vessel orders looks likely, Stephen Gordon says.
  • Thomas Miller expands in Japan
    New company set up in Tokyo and Imabari to support UK P&I Club
  • Spark Commodities joins the party on LNG freight swaps
    New kid on the block makes a start with first deal concluded against one of its route assessments
  • Eight stowaways found in ship's engine room
    Albanians taken off Amasus vessel by armed police in France.
  • Fourth industrial revolution no threat to shipping employment
    New roles will be required by technological change already underway in shipping
  • PIL retrofitting 30% of fleet with scrubbers
    Singapore line's vessels will switch to LSFO where open-loop systems are banned.
  • Signs suggest charter rates for large boxships may have peaked
    Analyst believes market will rebalance in the new year, with rates for larger boxships returning to 'normal'
  • Cryo Shipping enters race for first hydrogen bunker ship
    Norwegian newcomer working with Norled to supply sustainable fuel.
  • Teekay eyes first western green bond issue for newbuilds as capital hunt steps up
    Shuttle tanker arm going out on the road to drum up interest for $150m sale
  • Norwegian insurers burned by Stolt tanker blast
    Insurance cover for tankers Stolt Groenland and Bow Dalian is mainly with Gard
  • Evangelos Pistiolis books MR trio at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
    Greek shipowner raises IMO 2020 wager with order for scrubber-fitted newbuildings
  • Excelerate Energy takes on Maran Gas Maritime's FSRU
    John Angelicoussis finally finds a solution for the company's first speculatively-ordered regas unit
  • Wilson Europe questions 'pack mentality' among P&I clubs in seeking rate rises
    P&I executives have given strong hints they are keen to impose general increases as profits falter, despite International Group free reserves estimated at $5.3bn
  • Tufton Oceanic splashes $20m on crude tanker
    UK owner is quick to spend proceeds of latest share issue.
  • Shaft generator damage delays Eimskip newbuilding
    Replacement kit will have to be built and installed on vessel under construction in China.
  • Stena Impero 'in good condition' as it reaches Dubai
    Stena Bulk CEO Erik Hanell says crew in good spirits after Iranian ordeal.
  • Maersk pools to feature scrubber and non-scrubber tankers
    Danish shipowner says at least 20 ships across its various pools will use scrubbers
  • Cosco's tanker unit plunges on US sanctions as shares resume trading
    The collapse in CSET stock price wipes out $760m in shareholders' value in Hong Kong

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • Competition watchdog growls at world's biggest coal port
    Rod Sims, the chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, has barked at the many monopolists inhabiting Australia, including the world's biggest coal export...
  • U.S. Xpress amends credit agreement
    U.S. Xpress announced that it has amended its credit facility to provide the company with a little more flexibility on its financial covenants as an...
  • U.S. DOT's Chao refutes ethics violations
    Calls allegations she used her position to benefit family's shipping business "false".
  • Forever 21 Canada's bankruptcy filings reveal transport partners
    As retailer prepares to close all 44 Canadian stories, court documents reveal transportation, logistics and customs providers that stand to lose business.
  • Via, on-demand mobility app, rethinks public transit in Birmingham and Atlanta's Buckhead
    Imagine if Uber and public transit had a baby.
  • YRC Freight onboards 600 branded intermodal containers with BNSF's help
    The company is following through on a pledge to acquire 1,000 branded intermodal containers by the end of 2020.
  • Roadrunner downsizes dry van business, announces closures of five terminals, mass layoffs at five other locations
    Truck drivers and employees for Rich Logistics, which is owned by Roadrunner Transportation Systems, were notified by letter on September 30 from the company's president...
  • USPS investigating drone delivery options
    Agency envisions using trucks as launch point for last-mile customers.
  • Drayage Update - Port of Savannah is poised to take on Los Angeles and Long Beach
    Market expert Henry Byers sits down with FreightWavesTV anchor Emily Szink to talk about how the Port of Savannah is aggressively expanding its operations. In...
  • Know before you go: The impact of seeing wait times before accepting loads
    Surging wait times can threaten a carrier's bottom line. KeepTruckin has set out to change that.
  • Today's pick-up: A nickel for your thoughts; car-haulers cry the capacity-shortage blues
    A shortage of nickel may stall EV battery production' car haulers cry the driver shortage blues; where will the value-added warehouse jobs come from?
  • More states and groups voice opinions about Washington state's crude-by-rail law
    The federal agency on hazardous materials transport has received over 4,000 comments about the law.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/30
    Last week in Trucking Freight Futures: A tale of three regions!
  • Blackstone puts money where mouth is by dropping $5.9 billion for Colony Industrial's last-mile logistics network
    Blackstone puts money where mouth is by buying US last-mile assets of Colony Industrial
  • Aigle Azur flies into history books
    After two unsuccessful bidding rounds, France's second largest airline has entered liquidation
  • Maritime blockchain platform 300cubits shuts down due to lack of traction
    Hong Kong-based 300cubits is suspending its platform after it failed to generate sustained interest within the maritime logistics space due to issues with interoperability and...
  • Keeping your connected vehicle safe from software hackers
    Connected vehicles usher in high levels of complexity due to increasing functionalities, and it is vital for software security to take stock of the situation...
  • Volvo Trucks boss Peter Voorhoeve talks market share and autonomous projects
    Peter Voorhoeve recently passed his first anniversary as president of Volvo Trucks North America after five years running Volvo Group's (OTC: VLVLY) Australian operations. During...
  • Strengthening Typhoon Mitag threatens giant box terminals in Taiwan, China, South Korea, Japan
    Northern Asia is again in the cross-hairs of an extreme weather event as Typhoon Mitag bears down on some of the busiest box ports in...
  • Chemical tanker explosion sends fireball roaring into sky (warning: graphic video and images)
    A massive explosion aboard a chemical tanker blew a fireball and mushroom cloud into the sky over the weekend at the Port of Ulsan, South...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
  • Fuel oil paper market sees high volatility ahead of IMO 2020
    Uncertainty ahead of the lower sulfur cap regulation led to strong volatility in the derivatives markets for contracts linked to the 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges.
  • Shippers set for IMO 2020 supply complications
    The shipping industry is queuing up for getting scrubbers installed, while the majority are preparing for using low sulfur fuel oil and marine gasoil.
  • Asian naphtha, LPG set to firm on Middle East tightness; gasoline stabilizes
    Amid the region's supply jitters and strong FOB AG spot premiums, buyers are worried about inflated term premiums.
  • Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% premium to 380 CST HSFO weakens on ample supply
    "Those traders who have enough storage capacity is fine, but those who don't, have to sell their stocks quickly," a trader said.

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