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BRIEFS
July 3, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • HMM aims to secure more ocean trade by joining THE Alliance
  • Los Angeles City Council blocks moves by APMT to automate pier 400 terminal
  • OOCL makes port rotation changes to Asia-Europe loops 4 and 5
  • OOCL receives top award from US Agriculture Transportation Coalition
  • CMA CGM awarded Best Ship Owner/Operator Award
  • Two Norwegian shipping executives indicted in US for price-fixing
  • MacGregor works with MSC to develop energy-efficient cargo system
  • Brexit preparations squeeze UK logistics firms' profit margins
  • Growing opposition to Dutch government's plan on 'green' tax on air freight
  • Southwest Air keeps Boeing Max aircraft grounded until October
  • Lululemon increasing air freight ahead of expected port congestion in Asia

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 2, 2019
  • APM Terminals' MedPort Tangier in Morocco inaugurated last week
  • BCBA organises seminar on Customs Post Clearance Audit & GST Return Filing
  • Creating common information technology standards to make industry more efficient for both customers & shipping lines, summit told
  • DHL Express' 'Yellow Yatra' arrives in Delhi to help SMEs succeed beyond borders through e-commerce
  • HMM to join THE Alliance
  • Maritime Cook Islands Ship Registry appoints new CEO
  • MOL to launch annual safety campaign on July 15
  • OOCL's new proforma of LL4 & LL5 on Asia-Europe trade
  • Port of Rotterdam's Wilheminahaven DordrechtInland Seaport becomes future proof
  • Sea change in shipping seen from Jan. 2020
  • APSEZ & Wilhelmshaven Freight Village Container Terminal to jointly promote trade & shipping
  • Benefits of PCS 1x highlighted at roadshow
  • E-challan system in place to check traffic violations
  • India's annual coal demand up 9.1 pc
  • PM Modi & President Trump agree to facilitate early meeting of Commerce Ministers to sort out trade issues
  • WCO launches new integrity development tool

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 2, 2019
  • Shippers hit by soaring insurance costs for cargo crossing the Persian Gulf
  • The air freight market is 'really screwed', as carriers beg for volumes
  • France's Neopolia wins contract to build first wind-powered ro-ro vessels
  • Hapag-Lloyd and ONE join Maersk/IBM blockchain platform TradeLens
  • Port of Houston could lose box traffic unless its ship channel is widened
  • DHL GF eyes expansion into 'white glove' services for US shippers
  • Supply chain radar: THE Alliance quartet - who will pull the strings?
  • Vietnam's apparel industry braces for cost surge as tech giants move in
  • Walmart to invest $1.2bn in China to upgrade logistics
  • Air cargo veteran 'Bala' joins SASI management team
  • Now Trump threatens tariffs on $4bn of EU products
  • Karina Deacon to succeed Torben Carlson as CFO at DFDS
  • On the wires: It's showdown time for DP World
  • Supply chain radar: The $8.4bn Genesee & Wyoming takeover is a one-off, opportunistic rail deal...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 2, 2019
  • VIDEO: Boskalis solution will speed Carnival Vista Azipod repairs
    In a first of its kind operation, Carnival Cruise Line has contracted Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) to lift its cruise ship Carnival Vista out of the water onto the world's largest
  • DESMI Ocean Guard BWMS hold time cut to two hours
    Aalborg, Denmark, headquartered DESMI Ocean Guard A/S reports that the U.S. Coast Guard has issued an amended type approval certificate for the CompactClean Ballast Water Management System (BWMS). As a result, the
  • Chinese state-controlled shipbuilders to merge
    In what's called a "strategic restructuring," China's two state controlled shipbuilding giants -China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) - are preparing to merge. The detailed plan for

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 2, 2019
  • Blast on LPG carrier leads to death of crew member
    Remaining 15 crew members evacuated safely
  • Greece faces national ferry strike over crew pay offer
    Dispute will include ferries operating between Greece and Italy as well as services to the islands. Towage and salvage tug crews...
  • Iranian crude nears EU after start of trading mechanism
    In a blow to the ultra-hawks in Washington, Iranian crude is headed for Gibraltar after the European Union gave the...
  • Space agency joins autonomous shipping project
    European Space Agency signs collaboration memorandum of intent with One Sea autonomous shipping initiative
  • J. Lauritzen seeks to grow in gas shipping
    Meanwhile, Lauritzen's dry bulk unit plans to scale up and double its trading activity within the next 12 months
  • Around 4,000 vessels to have scrubbers by 2020
    Association's latest estimate considerably higher than a previous prediction of around 3,000
  • Unipec in 'league of its own' to lead tanker charters
    It is the first year that Unipec has ranked in the top 10 for the suezmax and aframax classes
  • CMA CGM adds war risk surcharge for Middle East
    Rising insurance and operational costs blamed for new charges for box cargoes transiting the Strait of Hormuz
  • K Line signs long-term charter to ship bauxite to UAE
    The Cape Taweelah arrived at Port Khalifa on June 23 having loaded the cargo at Kamsar in Guinea at the...
  • Hapag-Lloyd and ONE join TradeLens
    Addition of the world's fifth and sixth largest container carriers will see TradeLens cover half the world's box cargo
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk's Skou applauds ordering discipline as boxship sizes peak | Containerships are maritime's biggest polluters | How to shine a...
  • Chinese battery maker to develop electric dry bulkers
    Few details were disclosed about the project, especially about when and where the ships will be built
  • Tianjin consolidates box terminals
    After the merger, the number of major container terminal operators in Tianjin will be reduced to four from six
  • CSSC to merge with rival Chinese shipbuilder CSIC
    Analysts say the move is inevitable as Beijing continues to push forward its state-owned enterprise reforms, while foreign shipbuilders are consolidating...
  • Skou predicts more box line consolidation
    While Maersk has no plans for more acquisitions, its chief executive warns about the future of those carriers with no...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 2, 2019
  • Rising US-Mexico trade squeezes Laredo truck capacity
  • China-Europe rail services cut transit times
  • Technology not enough to fix marine terminal pain points
  • Boston searching for new port director after CEO promotion
  • Data compartmentalization key to TradeLens carrier buy-in
  • High port costs hurt Indian hub efforts: study
  • Chittagong importers get help to speed depot delivery
  • TradeLens boosts arsenal with addition of Hapag-Lloyd, ONE

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 2, 2019
  • LNG carrier ordering slows but sentiment remains upbeat
    Tenders indicate a new wave of newbuildings is on the horizon despite a quieter second quarter
  • Shipping's 50% emissions cut is a starting point, not a destination
    Halving the industry's carbon footprint by 2050 will not be enough. Leading companies need to step up their game, or they may find that change is imposed on them
  • Wallem's Frank Coles calls for reform of 'dysfunctional' regulatory regime
    National regulatory bodies from major maritime nations can set rules together so the industry does not rely on political appointees at the IMO, says group CEO
  • Glendon Capital back to buying rounds of StealthGas
  • GasLog shares up, analysts pleased after IDR cuts
  • Capesize futures climb as physical market strengthens
    Paper contracts were assessed up to 10% higher than last week, according to Baltic Exchange assessments.
  • Canadian owner behind Havyard PSV resale
    Atlantic Towing buys offshore ship originally ordered by Fafnir in 2014.
  • Capesize futures show 10% climb with physical market improving
    Paper contracts were assessed up to 10% higher than last week, according to Baltic Exchange assessments.
  • Win More tanker released in sanctions case
    South Korea frees Hong Kong ship after UN rules there was no deliberate sanctions breach.
  • IMO 2020 the cherry on the product tanker recovery cake, says Jefferies
  • Dof trio win long-term contracts with ConocoPhillips
  • Klaveness pulls chartering staff from China
    Norwegian owner's Shanghai base to focus on operations and newbuilding supervision.
  • Maersk blockchain venture grows to cover over half of global ocean container cargo
    Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express sign up for TradeLens hot on heels of rivals
  • Fiji grounds Goundar Shipping fleet
  • Lines slap war risk surcharge on Gulf cargoes
    APL and X-Press Feeders try to recoup extra costs with new levy.
  • Commerzbank exits shipping with loan sale to US private equity firm
    German bank completes withdrawal with the sale of what are being described as mainly performing loans
  • Blow for tanker market as Opec keeps oil tap turned down
  • CMB gets firm price for capesize charter-back sale
    Belgian shipowner completes another deal in line with its fleet renewal strategy
  • Space agency ESA to work on autonomous ships
    Scientists to join work on new technology fostered by One Sea group of companies.
  • Capesize crash leads to S&P slump during first half of 2019
  • Cofco International keeps sights on LNG-fuelled bulk carriers
    Geneva-based trading arm continues to focus on LNG as a marine fuel to move grains from South America to China, says its head of freight
  • Neopolia to build Neoline's cargo sailing ships
    French shipbuilder clinches deal for pioneering transatlantic ro-ros.
  • Odfjell marks milestone with naming of world's largest stainless steel chemical tankers in China
    Vessels are part of the company's Odfjell Compass growth strategy which aims to take the fleet to the "magic number" of 100 vessels.
  • U-Ming seeks more partners after LNG deal
    Taiwanese owner says it is looking for more partnerships to secure long-term business.
  • Crewman killed as fire hits LPG carrier
    Fifteen injured seafarers taken to hospital after incident in Aliaga.
  • Globus Maritime taps EnTrust Global fund for $37m
    Nasdaq-listed shipowner latest to team up with New York-based alternative investment firm.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 2, 2019
  • FreightWaves acquires American Shipper
    "American Shipper journalists, contributors and sponsors will now have access to the world's largest audience for transportation and logistics news and content. Best of all, like all commentary and news content offered by FreightWaves, all American Shipper content will be available without a restrictive paywall," said FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller.
  • Relaxed standards of fill for wine, spirits on the table
    Treasury's Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau published separate notices of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register on Monday.
  • Second proposed tariff list released in EU aircraft case
    The imposition of any tariffs depends on whether a WTO arbitrator determines the U.S. may take countermeasures.
  • Container shippers getting hit with war risk surcharges
    CMA CGM and X-Press feeders have implemented surcharges, and other carriers are evaluating the situation.
  • Hapag-Lloyd and ONE joining TradeLens
    Shippers now will have access to container carriers in all three major east-west space-sharing alliances through the digital shipping platform.
  • Longer freight trains plague emergency responders
  • DP World to acquire Topaz for $1.1 billion
  • E2open takes control of Amber Road
  • US agents put stop to illegal atomic clock exporter
  • CBP seeks more eyes for pest detection
  • BIS pulls eight Chinese entities from Unverified List

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 2, 2019
  • Profit-taking and demand growth concerns send oil sharply lower
    Oil future settled sharply lower Tuesday as pre-holiday profit-taking exacerbated downward pressure stemming from emboldened demand growth concerns.
  • Piraeus bunker market braces for Greek strike
    Greece's Panhellenic Seafarer's Federation (PNO) will stage a 24-hour strike on Wednesday.
  • China's COSCO Shipping orders scrubbers for 10 vessels ahead of IMO 2020
    Chinese shipping company COSCO shipping has ordered emissions-cleaning scrubber equipment for 10 of its container ships ahead of next year's lower global marine fuel sulfur limits.
  • RMK 500 differentials supported by steep NWE HSFO backwardation
    Rotterdam higher viscosity RMK 500 CST differentials were propped up by the steep backwardation in Northwest European barges amid tight availability.
  • Strong Asian fuel oil raises East/West spread to 6-month high
    The recent strength in Singapore high sulfur fuel oil market raised the East/West spread for high sulfur fuel oil but cargo inflows from the West to Singapore are likely to remain low as arbitrage window has been shut.
  • US floats effort to share burden of protecting Strait of Hormuz oil flows
    Esper suggested broader maritime and air surveillance and stronger naval protections.
  • US-China trade truce seen likely to boost bilateral crude, agricultural trade flows
    "With respect to China, basically we agreed today that we will continue the negotiations which I ended a while back," US President Trump said.

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SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
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
CUSTOMS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
SHIPPING
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
LOGISTICS
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
INDUSTRY
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
SEAFARERS
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.
TRADE
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
TRANSPORTATION
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.
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
SHIPPING
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
SEAFARERS
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
LOGISTICS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
SHIPYARDS
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
TRADE
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%
NEWS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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)
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
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%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
PUBLICATIONS
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
SHIPYARDS
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
INSURANCE
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
RIVER TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
PORTS
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
OFFSHORE
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
SHIPPING
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
LOGISTICS
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
SHIPPING
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
LOGISTICS
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
AWARDS
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
LAW
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
NEWS
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
SHIPYARDS
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.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
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.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
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
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
MEETINGS
"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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
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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