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June 3, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates up 5pc to US$780/TEU, USWC soar 13.7pc to 1,471/FEU
  • HK rejects US warning on ship violating Iran sanctions
  • CMA CGM to double down on cost-cutting to adapt to a changing market
  • CMA CGM opts for London Gateway as it re-jigs reefer services
  • New accounting rules expose container shipping's debt dilemma
  • Ukrainian seaports handle more cargo and containers in Jan-April
  • Philippines Iloilo port development gets vital backing from Senator Drilon
  • Land, air and sea search for faster delivery of China-European containers
  • Hong Kong targets high value cargo, e-commerce in 'Airport City' vision
  • Shenzhen's SF Express thinking and acting globally with DHL, FedEx, UPS
  • JAL, MAB sign joint business agreement to extend air cargo cooperation

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 2, 2019
  • Baltic Dry Index down to 1,097 points
  • Britannia first P&I Club to join Maritime Anti-Corruption Network
  • Mansukh Mandaviya is the new Minister of Shipping
  • New cyber security clause now available
  • ZIM reaffirms commitment to highest standards of sustainability & business ethics in report
  • Castor oil export down by 8.8 pc in April 2019 due to US-China trade battle
  • Coconut product exports to cross INR 2,000 cr. in FY19
  • Port of Hamburg builds on its success as it looks to the future
  • Global freight & transport demand to surge by 2050 but will see significant disruptions, says report
  • Exporting fraternity welcomes new govt & looks forward to economic growth, sustainable & inclusive development, says FIEO
  • Final report on cryptocurrency ready to be submitted
  • Govt statement on withdrawal of India's GSP benefits by US
  • SEA submits representation to DGFT for bulk export of rapeseed oil, mustard oil
  • South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2019 to congregate the fraternity in Chennai on July 3
  • The new Council of Ministers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Digital drive for inland barges
  • Combined transport growing in Europe
  • Investing in warehousing in Australia
  • US shortline railroad purchased
  • Port of Esbjerg enhancing crane capacities
  • Mieloo & Alexander expanding into Germany
  • Peruvian customs changes reporting requirements
  • Rhenus and E-Dentic develop new loading solution
  • Dongguan-Vorsino rail service
  • Erik Peuschel leaving Engel & Völkers executive
  • Investment at London Medway
  • IAG Cargo returning to Pakistan
  • K+N issues inaugural bonds for CHF 400 million
  • New train linking Baltic and Ukraine
  • Rebirth of KNSL a game-changer
  • New technical director for port of Turku
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Utair planning Ufa-Vienna service

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 31, 2019
  • 'Trump card' played in US-China trade war could mean a winning hand for carriers
  • Etihad Cargo acquires specialist forwarder Armaguard Valuables Management
  • Successful blockchain trial shows paper bills of lading are now 'historic artefacts'
  • Port of Melbourne $300m 'rail solution' would restrict competition, claim shippers
  • Forwarders dragging their heels over digitisation - and it could cost them, claims report
  • The Morrow Roberson road test: myDHLi - why is it so limited?
  • Uber's earnings are confusing, by design
  • Market Insight: Did the reciprocal TradeLens & Traxens investments this week hide another story?
  • Eight ways to improve air cargo in 2019
  • On the wires: Why CMA CGM delivered a shockingly good (and bad) interim update

Marine Logweb site
MAY 31, 2019
  • Chicago scrap recycler launches river transport subsidiary
    Chicago headquartered scrap metal recycler B.L. Duke has launched a new wholly owned subsidiary, B.L. Duke River Transport. The new division will focus on stevedoring services with both indoor and outdoor storage.
  • VIDEO: Newport News lands 588-ton JFK island
    Digital technology marked the exact location where Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) landed the 588-ton island onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) during a ceremony held
  • Fast cat is test bed for new MTU and ZF monitoring system
    Rolls-Royce and ZF are developing a new electronic monitoring system for ships. The aim is to achieve maximum vessel availability, while keeping fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to a minimum. Called the
  • Chouest gets $11.7 million Navy contract mod
    Edison Chouest group member Alpha Marine Services LLC, Galliano, La., has been awarded an $11,710,536 contract modification to fund the first one-year option period for the charter hire of U.S.-flagged Maritime Support
  • Norled picks Westcon to build hydrogen powered car ferry
    Green ferry pioneer Norled has commissioned the Westcon shipyard in Ølen, Norway, to build two new ferries - one of which will be the world's first hydrogen fuel cell powered car ferry,

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 31, 2019
  • Hormuz blockade would mean $554bn hit to seaborne trade
    'Loss of oil as an input will hurt the ability of companies in Asia to produce the goods that are...
  • International investors must weigh political risk
    A relatively predictable conclusion to election season in Asia was finished off by by a surprise change of prime minister...
  • Transpacific ocean freight rates fall to 48-week low
    China-US west coast rates have dipped under May 2018 levels once more and have slumped more than 20% since April
  • Ince brand name to live on
    The new brand represents the culmination of the business's strategy of acquisition and integration that will have grown revenues to...
  • Flex LNG lists in the US as first-quarter loss widens
    The Norway-based company is more bullish about prospects for the second half of the year
  • From 2020 to 2050: The immediate issues of future fuels
    2020 is only the beginning of a long and difficult transition that will define shipping's future
  • ECA on the fjords
    The maritime industry that operates in the fjords will need to raise its game if it is to meet the...
  • Digital forwarders gaining traction
    Tech-enabled forwarders are a catalyst for change in the global forwarding market but questions remain over how much they will...
  • Eurogate Intermodal launches new Rotterdam-Germany rail links
    Eurogate Intermodal said the new services are in response to 'increasing cargo flows via the western ports and the associated...
  • Daily Briefing
    China open to scrubber exclusion zone extension | CSSC Shipping IPO overvalued? | Exclusive interview: Saskia Groen-in't-Woud
  • Third officer blamed for China bulker deaths
    Two of the 19 injured have left the hospital, while the remainder are in 'stable condition' as investigations continue
  • The Interview: Saskia Groen-in't-Woud
    Firmly fitting the Maersk mould, Damco Freight Forwarding chief executive Saskia Groen-in't-Woud explains how the newly formed company will fit...
  • Rizhao Port Jurong seeking $66m in Hong Kong IPO
    The joint venture between Rizhao Port Co Ltd and Jurong Port Group will offer 400m shares at a price between...
  • Vancouver port strike averted after last-minute talks
    Negotiations between the British Columbia Maritime Employers' Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada began 18 months ago...
  • Floating regas projects face pushback in Australia
    Not everyone buys the idea that importing liquefied natural gas is a panacea to the woes brought about by high...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 31, 2019
  • Appeals court backs subpoenas in ILA wildcat strike probe
  • CP's Yang Ming contract to help Vancouver fluidity
  • New Landstar CCO takes reins amid falling revenue
  • US scrap export decline worsens in 2018
  • Grant secures Oakland port truck fluidity project
  • India, Japan help revive Colombo terminal project
  • Tariff tremors test top 100 US importers, exporters

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 31, 2019
  • Global Ship Lease discloses loan deal for boxship buy
    Global Ship Lease is taking out a $37m loan to finance the acquisition of three Zeaborn boxships. The New York-listed Ian Webber-led owner disclosed the deal with Hellenic Bank after the close Friday, according to Securities and Exchange Commission filings. It will pay for a good chunk of the $48.5m swoop for a trio of 7,849-teu ships built 2004 announced 23 May. Then, the company said the new s
  • Judge asked to delay decision in Carnival pollution case
    Small group wants to be heard on proposed settlement to dismiss cruise major's probation for environmental wrongdoing.
  • D'Amico joint venture moves MR tanker
    A D'Amico International Shipping has announced a joint venture sold its sole tanker for $28.7m. Eco Tankers - in which d'Amico has a 33% stake split with Venice Shipping - disclosed the deal for the 49,990-dwt High Sun (built 2014) Friday. Paolo d'Amico watching product tanker period market as rates get 'interesting' The buyer was not disclosed. The transaction is expected to net Eco Tankers $1
  • Samos Steamship secures healthy rate for LR1 in Trafigura charter
    Greek owner Samos Steamship is fetching a strong rate for one of its LR1 tankers. European brokers said trader Trafigura has fixed its 79,000-dwt Epicurus (built 2017) for a year at $18,750 per day. The rate is well above Fearnleys $15,000-per-day assessment of a one-year LR1 charter. However, a market source told TradeWinds that figure was low compared to his outfit's one-year charter assessm
  • American Club fights back after North raid on key staff
    The American Club has quickly 'replaced key staff members who left its fixed premium business to join the rival North P&I Club. North P&I, which is based in Newcastle, north-east England, has taken on three personnel who have played an important part in the growth of the American Club's successful fixed premium venture Eagle Ocean Marine (EOM). American Club reports growth as renewal season clos
  • Wisdom Marine cashes in on early kamsarmax redelivery
    Taiwan's largest owner intends to pick up the pace of ship disposals after a steady series of newbuilding orders
  • Golden Ocean kick-starts share buybacks
    Golden Ocean has repurchased its third tranche of shares this week and the company's chief commercial officer has also added to his shareholding. Golden Ocean buys back as DNB Asset Management trims stake in bulker owner Golden Ocean strikes refinancing deal as dividend stays in place in first quarter The Oslo-listed bulker owner today purchased 50,000 shares at an average price of NOK 39.95 p
  • Koncar in talks to revive Kuwaiti order at Uljanik
    Croatian yard tycoon Danko Koncar is in talks to resurrect a cancelled Kuwaiti newbuilding at troubled Uljanik Group. The businessman is discussing a plan with Livestock Transport & Trading to revive a deal for a 13,700-dwt livestock carrier at the yard. Uljanik down to one client but talks continue Koncar, who owns compatriot shipbuilder Brodotrogir, would commit to building the ship with Ulja
  • Sempra Energy's Cameron LNG ships first cargo
    A first cargo has left Sempra Energy's Cameron LNG plant as the new US producer starts export operations. Sempra Energy prepares to fire up Cameron LNG plant The Mitsui & Co-controlled, 177,000-cbm LNG carrier newbuilding Marvel Crane came alongside at the plant this week with officials posting online that operations to load the vessel had got underway. This first cargo from the Louisiana-based
  • Cyprus stepping up efforts to overturn Turkish ban
    Cyprus is to step up efforts to remove "illegal" restrictions on its ships calling at Turkish ports. That was the message of Cypriot president Nicos Anastasiades at the thirtieth annual general meeting of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber. He said: "Our efforts to remove these anachronistic and illegal restrictions will be further intensified as they are a clear violation of international law," he add
  • VLCCs to receive windfalls from Trump's tariff on Mexico
    The tariff war may also boost tonne-miles for product, LPG and LNG carriers if Mexico retaliates.
  • East Timor signs Damen newbuilding deal
    The government of East Timor has agreed a newbuilding contract with Dutch group Damen for a new passenger/cargo vessel. The ship will cost EUR 18.6m ($20.75m) and will be delivered in 19 months to operate on the country's north coast. East Timor is paying about EUR 12.6m, with the German state contributing the rest. Construction will be carried out in Yichang, China, the Noticias Financieras da
  • Boskalis bags $126m of North Sea OSV deals
    Dutch owner Boskalis Subsea Services has revealed new North Sea OSV contracts worth more than £100m ($126m). The company said the deals "cement" its position in the sector and affirm its commitment to Aberdeen with more people and bigger premises. Boskalis loses appeal in OSV charter time-limit battle Contracts awarded over the last six months include work on the Total Tyra redevelopment projec
  • EMGS makes interim chief executive a permanent fixture
    Bjorn Petter Lindhom has been named as the permanent chief executive of Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS). Electromagnetic Geoservices wins another Barents Sea survey contract Equinor and EMGS sign lucrative North Sea data deal Lindhom stepped in as the offshore survey company's interim head on 1 December, after former boss Christiaan Vermeijden resigned for personal reasons. "The board of di
  • Urals woes create aframax tanker floating storage
    Glencore, Total and Vitol are said to be forced into using at least five aframax tankers as floating storage for contaminated Russian crude.
  • Olympic Subsea narrows its loss in first quarter
    Olympic Subsea has halved its net loss for the first quarter, compared to the same period last year, according to its latest financial report. Olympic Subsea fixes six-month deal with Siemens Olympic Subsea wins more time before it has to list The offshore support vessel owner posted a loss of NOK 27.4m ($3.1m) for the first three months, compared to a loss of NOK 52.7m during the same quarter
  • Reederei Harmstorf adds second managing director
    German manager Reederei Harmstorf has appointed Alexander Riecke as its second managing director. The Hamburg company said he will run the firm and sister operation Thomas Meier-Hedde & Co KG together with Thomas Meier-Hedde. Riecke has been with Harmstorf since 2010. Harmstorf sells last ship to MPCC MPCC adds Harmstorf trio for $32m He was given power of attorney at the company in February
  • K Line exits midsize LPG segment with sale to Navitranso
    K Line is about to exit the midsize segment for LPG carriers. The Japanese shipping giant is has sold 38,000-cbm Nordic River (built 2007) for $20.5m, TradeWinds is told. The move comes after TradeWinds reported last week that the company had sold the DSME-built sistership Viking River (built 2007) to Nikolaos Vafias for the same price. The Nordic River has reportedly gone to Naviera Transocea
  • Long-term boxship rates jump 11%
    Oslo-based rate benchmarking company Xeneta's XSI index has shown its biggest ever monthly rise in May. The jump in long-term contracted rates shows the effect of 2018 deals expiring and new contracts lifting levels, it said. Boxship capacity cuts likely after Trump tweets Transpacific freight rates battered by US-China tussle According to the crowd-sourced index, which started in 2017, global
  • S&P shipbroking veteran Roy Rudd dies
    Roy Rudd, a familiar shipping industry face from the 1960s and 1970s, has died at 90. Shipbroker son Mike Rudd, who founded Vortex Shipbroking in 2018, said his father died on 25 May having had "a fantastic life". He spent over 50 years in the shipping industry. Former SSY chairman Peter Kitching dies aged 80 Roy Rudd joined what was then shipbroker Simpson Spence & Young, after cutting his te
  • Norled inks world's first hydrogen car ferry
    Norway's Norled has ordered two pioneering new ferries the week after its sale was agreed by owner DSD. Domestic shipbuilder Westcon said it had been commissioned to construct the world's first car ferry to run on hydrogen, plus another ship that will use batteries. The vessels will carry 299 passengers and 80 cars. DSD gets healthy price for sale of ferry subsidiary Norled They will sail betw
  • Livestock carrier hit by fire in Greece
    Firefighters in Greece have been tackling a fire on a livestock carrier. The blaze broke out on the 4,700-dwt Boi Branco (built 1976) in Piraeus in Thursday, the 902 website reported. Tugs and 25 firefighters from eight vehicles were in attendance. No animals were reported on board. The vessel is operated by Rami Shipping Management of Beirut.
  • Hunter Group bangs tanker drum as $196m double VLCC sale talks continue
    Arne Fredly's Hunter Group struck an upbeat note on both the tanker market and its financial progress as it closes in on the sale of two of its eight VLCC newbuildings. Arne Fredly's Hunter Group poised to pocket highest VLCC resale price in half a decade Hunter Group set to spear profit on double VLCC sale at eye-catching price Lemos company Enesel closing in on blockbuster VLCC time charter
  • Ince name survives Gordon Dadds takeover
    The Ince name is to continue in shipping legal circles following its £27m ($34m) takeover by Gordon Dadds last December. The merged company has been known as Ince Gordon Dadds, part of Gordon Dadds Group, but will now be just Ince after a strategic review of the legal businesses. Most of the affiliated entities, including the international offices, will also be known as Ince. Ince Gordon Dadds
  • Maersk Broker executive trio chart next moves after profitable and expansive 2018
    Maersk Broker is keeping an eye out for further growth opportunities after recording what its top executives called satisfactory results in 2018. A continuation of its developments in the dry cargo market and its greater involvement and prominence in finance and research remain on the agenda, its executive board of Anders Hald, Claes Devantier and Henrik Franck told TradeWinds. "Every baby
  • Shareholders okay Hyundai Heavy split despite protests
    Shareholders have approved a plan to split up Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) ahead of its merger with DSME despite big protests in Seoul on Friday. Hyundai Heavy to partially shut Ulsan yards due to strike The vote marks the first step of the process to combine the shipbuilders in the teeth of fierce opposition from HHI's union. The $1.6bn takeover of DSME was agreed in March. HHI will now be
  • EMAS Offshore to be booted off Oslo exchange
    The Oslo Bors is trying once more to kick restructuring Singapore OSV owner EMAS Offshore off its exchange. It said it considered the company unsuitable for listing and believes it is not in a position to comply with its obligations. "Failure to pay fees in accordance with the general business terms and conditions of Oslo Bors is a breach of the continuing obligations, and the company does no lo
  • John Fredriksen's Flex LNG to list in New York in June
    John Fredriksen's Flex LNG will list in New York in June after the US SEC declared its registration statement effective. No new securities will be issued in connection with the move, which will see the company quoted on both the New York Stock Exchange and in Oslo. John Fredriksen's Flex LNG set to sail onto New York Stock Exchange Spotify-style Fredriksen's Flex LNG inches towards US listing
  • Expedition cruise orders keep rolling in
    Three more polar-classed cruiseship have been ordered this week including a seventh vessel for SunStone in China
  • Aussie LNG FSRU facility signs up first customer
    AIE's backers says they are also in "deep negotiations" with other potential buyers.
  • Jinhui Shipping's profit down 20% on market weakness
    But the Oslo-listed shipowner said the bulker sector still offers "more encouraging signs".
  • OOIL set to continue to outperform its peers
    Hong Kong owner's industry-leading return ratios set to improve even with change of ownership, says analyst.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 31, 2019
  • Canadian port employers, ILWU reach tentative accord
    Dockworkers return to work Thursday afternoon after all-night negotiations.
  • Key USMCA step taken as Trump announces tariffs on Mexico
    The Trump administration on Thursday sent to Congress the draft statement of administrative action for approval of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement implementing legislation, but the president tweeted on the same day that he plans to impose tariffs on Mexico starting this month, about two weeks after the U.S. removed metal tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
  • 'Too soon to tell' autonomous trucks' workforce impact
    Daimler Trucks announced it is establishing the Autonomous Technology Group as part of its effort to put highly automated trucks onto roadways within the next decade.
  • New Jersey exit from Waterfront Commission blocked
    Judge says New York must concur with New Jersey's desire to leave the bi-state law enforcement agency.
  • Commentary: Advice on unrestricted Huawei affiliates
    Consultant warns exporters still need to exercise common sense to ensure there's no suggestion that the integrity of an export transaction is suspect.
  • Concerns raised about NVOCC renewals in China
    Attorney reports difficulties for U.S. firms as China moves from national to provincial registration of non-vessel operating common carriers.
  • Trade remedy to Central American exodus sought
    COAC's Northern Triangle Working Group gains momentum with 50 members and involvement from nongovernmental organizations and the United Nations.
  • AMO president receives Golden Compass Award
  • Talks underway to link Savannah, St. Louis via rail
  • Universities offer logistics and supply chain masters
  • Executive Moves: Landstar and VARGO

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 31, 2019
  • FUTURES 5: Crude complex ends week lower as Mexican tariffs add to demand concerns
    Crude oil futures settled lower Friday on concerns that new US tariffs on imports of Mexican goods could slow demand growth.
  • MARINE FUEL 0.5%: Stockpiling for components, paper trading ramps up in May
    As testing and stockpiling demands increased throughout the year, liquidity in the derivatives markets, which S&P Global Platts began assessing May 2, increased.
  • Southernpec's exit to have muted impact on Singapore bunker market: sources
    "There is no significant impact on the market, [more recently] they were just leasing out their barges," a bunker supplier said.
  • Singapore Jun ex-wharf 380 CST term done at plus $3-$4/mt; higher from May
    "Delivered bunker demand is still poor ... though ex-wharf has seen some uptick compared with last month," a bunker trader said.
  • Middle distillate stocks at 11-week high as imports rebound: Enterprise Singapore
    Traders were in no rush to buy, however sources said there was emerging demand from Singapore for H2 June loading cargoes which may be used for blending into gasoil.
  • IMO 2020 may lift needle coke prices, hit steel: Wood Mac
    Prices for the low-sulfur crude oil types required to produce needle coke are expected to rise as more of these are diverted towards marine fuels, Wood Mac said.
  • East-West fuel oil spread at six-week low on closed arbitrage to Singapore
    One fuel oil trader said the East-West spread was falling on the back of the China-US trade war.

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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
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
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
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
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
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
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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