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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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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
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Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
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Augusta
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In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
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London
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Hanover
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ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
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Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
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Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
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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
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Rome
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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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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 public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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