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April 4, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • China Merchants' global box volume up 6pc to 110m TEU in 2018
  • CMA CGM unites Containerships and MacAndrews under single brand
  • Hamburg Sud finalises sale of bulk shipping operations to China Navigation
  • OOCL cancels Asia-Europe sailings after May Labour Day holiday
  • British PM seeks help from Labour leader to break Brexit deadlock
  • Brexit problems fuel more direct cargo shipping from Ireland to Europe
  • Rapiscan's baggage screening system gets European approval
  • Cathay and Lufthansa joint venture on cargo fully expanded
  • Signs of China-US air freight rates on the rise: FIS
  • AirAsia sets up Red Cargo Logistics to deal directly with customers

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 3, 2019
  • Allcargo Logistics certified as a Great Place to Work by GPTW®2019
  • Best practices guide on container shipping & quality of containers published
  • BIFA Young Forwarder Network goes on tour
  • Management change at A.P. Moller-Maersk
  • OOCL receives digital transformation award
  • UK's exports to India grew at a faster rate in 2018
  • Major Ports handle more overall cargo & containers in 2018-19
  • CEVA Logistics extends highway to the west & commences regular trucking service between China & Europe
  • Railways on a cargo high in 2018-19
  • Global trade growth loses momentum as trade tensions persist

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Dreaming of the trans-Maghreb
  • 50th anniversary and sights set on 1 million teu
  • DB Schenker inks pact with Channel Advisor
  • Dynamic growth for P3
  • LNG trucks for food deliveries around Berlin
  • More barges to/from North Brabant
  • São Paulo Guarulhos airport augments market share
  • SNCF to drive modal shift forward in Belgium
  • XXL job in Rostock
  • Crowley senior leaders Roberts and Harrison changing roles
  • UAL feels the wind beneath its wings
  • Eureka! Swiss Pharma forwarder finds Brexit solution
  • Broekman Logistics concludes VLS-Group integration
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New equipment for MICT in the Philippines
  • Another China-Europe freight train takes to the rails
  • SAS Cargo flies two giant pandas to Copenhagen
  • Containerships and MacAndrews unite

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 3, 2019
  • To ease post-Brexit congestion, 'trailer traffic could be switched to containers'
  • Subsidies from China keeping ambitious Cosco in calm financial waters
  • Australian truckers furious at more 'unregulated' port surcharge hikes
  • 'Forwarders should not pay surcharges on boxes that are not clean or need repair'
  • Freighters still managing to find their niche in a bumpy air cargo market
  • Milestone for One Belt, One Road with success of China-Europe overland service
  • New roles for Michael Roberts and Parker Harrison at Crowley Maritime
  • APMM's Claus Hemmingsen steps down as energy division closes
  • View from the forklift: Did DSV just strike its first ever really bad deal with Panalpina?
  • Market Insight: DHL GFF, Wisetech & the IT supremacy obsession - is Saas the sassy option for forwarders?

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 3, 2019
  • Furetank sells LNG fueled tanker to Desgagnés
    Sweden's Furetank Rederi AB is selling its 17,999 dwt LNG dual fueled product tanker Fure Vinga, delivered just over a year ago to Canada's Groupe Desgagnés Inc. Neither privately held company has
  • Chinese owner to install Alfa Laval scrubbers on 31 ships
    Alfa Laval says that a leading Chinese shipping company has chosen PureSOx scrubber systems for exhaust gas cleaning on 31 vessels in its fleet and has also signed a far-ranging service agreement,
  • American Cruise Lines accelerates newbuild program
    Guilford, Conn., headquartered American Cruise Lines is continuing to accelerate its newbuild program. The company introduced a new ship in 2017 and two new ships in 2018. It latest new ship will
  • Vigor wins $14.7 million T-AO drydocking contract
    Vigor Marine LLC, Portland, Ore., has been awarded a $14,731,225 contract for an 81-calendar day shipyard availability for the regular overhaul drydocking of USNS Yukon (T-AO 202). The contract includes options that,
  • New standard covers lithium-ion battery use in vessels
    A new ASTM International standard provides guidelines for using lithium-ion batteries on ships. The standard (F3353) was developed by the organization's ships and marine technology committee primarily to support large lithium-ion battery
  • Rederij Doeksen inks long term LNG fuel contract with Titan
    Harlingen, Netherlands, headquartered ferry operator Rederij Doeksen has signed a long term contract with Titan LNG for the supply of LNG as a shipping fuel to the newbuild ferries, Willem de Vlamingh

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 3, 2019
  • Noatum completes acquisition of MIQ Logistics
    Noatum Logistics to maintain its current network of agent partners
  • Hutchison Ports in joint venture to develop world's biggest STS transfer hub near Singapore
    The facility will have a storage capacity of more than 9m metric tonnes of petroleum products, located on 2,800 acres...
  • DSV chief executive 'super excited' about Panalpina merger
    The merger of two logistics players presents a solid business case that includes synergies and raising Panalpina margins, says Andersen
  • Crew arson does not invalidate Hague-Visby fire defence, Court of Appeal holds
    Case follows 2015 engine room fire on Freeport Holdings-owned tanker Lady M, probably started by chief engineer suffering from extreme...
  • Cosco Shipping expands logistics reach with e-commerce joint venture
    Deal follows a strategic co-operation agreement between Cosco Shipping and JD in 2017, when they aimed to collaborate on cross-border...
  • US has to pick the right LNG battle
    Renewed calls for US Shipping to benefit from LNG deals will likely set back new export projects. The US may...
  • PSA-backed trade platform takes off on desire to cut red tape
    The digital platform dubbed Calista will cross the 22m-transaction mark very soon
  • Los Angeles works to become the port of the future
    Long-term goal is to improve data flow among cargo owners, shipping lines, and other stakeholders so that port and terminal...
  • Chinese ports rush to upgrade to the smart age
    Ports have not quite figured out the rewards or the price of sharing their data with other industry stakeholders
  • Get smart: The new technology of port communities
    Ports need to bring value-added services to their customers in order to turn ports into communities that are more than...
  • Gil Ofer launches MaritimeTech Accelerator programme
    Gil Ofer believes 2019 will be a milestone year in which commitment from private enterprise will reach breakthrough levels and...
  • Maritime Singapore invests in a digital future
    The programme has two specific aims of growing the sector's value-add by S$4.5bn ($3.3bn) and creating over 5,000 good-quality jobs...
  • Wärtsilä's Singapore cyber centre gathers pace
    The platform has also drawn interest from non-traditional shipping players who have invested heavily in the sector, says the vice-president...
  • Fresh thinking at the helm of the MPA
    Quah Ley Hoon was chief editor at Singapore broadcaster MediaCorp before she took over from Andrew Tan, as chief executive...
  • Singapore seeks to consolidate its prime port position
    The competition in the region is fierce and the onset of new mega alliances and continued growth in vessel size...
  • No-deal Brexit could boost shortsea box trade
    Spare capacity in both feederships and UK box ports could be utilised to relieve ro-ro congestion in face of customs...
  • Star Bulk and ER Capital shelve four-cape deal
    Greek buyer and German seller mutually waive options after market slide
  • Vopak boosts Singapore fuel capacity with Sebarok expansion
    Singapore is one of the world's most important maritime nations and fuel supplier Vopak wants its Sebarok terminal to be...
  • Claus Hemmingsen to step down from Maersk
    As Maersk removes itself from the energy sector, vice-chief executive Claus Hemmingsen stands down
  • Daily Briefing
    Venezuela relies on Greek fleet to move crude | Panama mulls de-flagging Venezuela tankers | Singapore unfazed by China's bunker...
  • Tide turns for South Korean yards in the first quarter
    New DSME chief executive stresses the major shipyard has to prepare for sudden changes in the business environment while emphasising...
  • China set to build world's biggest LNG carrier
    Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding and DNV GL team up to develop the world's first 270,000 cu m LNG carrier supported by bullish...
  • Three countries granted Iran oil waivers have cut imports to zero
    There are now around six ships loaded with Iranian crude and destined for China, while three are bound for India...
  • IGU hails 2018 as record year for global LNG trade
    New liquefaction facilities coming onstream bolstered global supply while demand increased, supported by strong import growth demand in Asia, especially...
  • The US will not delay sulphur cap implementation
    The US has no interest in stalling the imposition of the IMO 2020 red tape, said Admiral Nadeau who also...
  • AP Moller-Maersk urged to work out differences with Los Angeles dockworkers
    The invitation to dialogue came as a delegation of representatives from the ITF and affiliated unions addressed the Maersk annual...
  • Novatek signs LNG supply deal with Repsol
    The Arctic LNG 2 project will supply 1m tonnes per annum of LNG to markets along the Iberian Peninsula

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 3, 2019
  • Mexico's new HOS rule driving up truck rates
  • Terminal 5 lease approval triggers Sea-Tac expansion
  • PE firm reacquires GlobalTranz nine months after selling
  • Private equity to fuel Truckstop.com expansion
  • EU bolsters freight rail as roadway reform stalls
  • Chinese tariffs won't stop US resin export wave
  • Global union joins fight against LA terminal automation

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 3, 2019
  • Top executive bonus payments at Clarksons cut following dip in 2018 profit
    Top Clarksons executives have booked smaller bonuses in 2018 thanks to a combination of lower profitability and higher thresholds. Both chief executive Andi Case and finance and operating chief Jeff Woyda saw their pay packets shrink, according to Clarksons' annual report. Clarksons covers key bases with new chairman Thomas Clarksons calls in Miller to chair pay committee Clarksons meets highe
  • Wisdom Marine to raise $71m for retrofits and fleet expansion
    Taiwanese bulker owner will return to Japanese yards for a 38,000-dwt vessel and a 63,300-dwt ship.
  • Vitol and NIDAS sign COA for shipping gasoline to Nigeria
    Vitol has signed a contract of affreightment with NIDAS Shipping Services to ship gasoline to Nigeria during the second quarter as part of its crude-for-product swap deal with Nigerian National Petroleum Corp (NNPC). NIDAS, a London-based subsidiary of NNPC, said the contract would run from April to June in parallel with the swap deal. NIDAS secures six-month freight contract from BP Nigeria's
  • Commodore-to-be John Hadjipateras has no regrets after baulking at BW LPG takeover bid
    John Hadjipateras and his Dorian LPG notched what was arguably their landmark achievement for 2018 in a way that can only be considered defensive, fighting off a hostile takeover bid from BW LPG. But if Hadjipateras is to be known as more than the 'sector's version of Dr No, there has to be more to the plan. Where does Dorian go from here, and how does it show shareholders that its rejection of
  • Navigator Holdings denies wrongdoing in alleged sanctions-busting
    Navigator Holdings is denying any wrongdoing after three of its ships appeared on a list of vessels that worked to deliver petroleum to Syria's ruling government in violation of various international sanctions. In a statement to TradeWinds Wednesday morning, the London-based LPG carrier owner said they were "unaware of any allegation or charges" from the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign
  • HSBC: IMO 2020 will be less disruptive than expected
    By making early preparations for compliance, shipping seems to have done something right for once, bank says.
  • Shipowners need to care about flying flag for a cleaner industry
    Shipping won't turn any greener than it has to - at least not without incentives, so we need more schemes to reward owners and operators for going over and above regulatory minimums
  • Avin renews fleet with twin tanker transaction
    Greece's Avin International has made two moves in the secondhand market within a few weeks to replace an ageing product tanker with a much younger vessel. Athens-based brokers have identified the Vardinoyiannis-controlled company as buyers of the 47,200-dwt Ariake Maru (built 2009) for about $13.6m. This comes just after other brokers reported last month that Avin sold the 47,200-dwt Vera Cruz
  • Paolo d'Amico 'extremely worried' about fuel compatibility under IMO 2020
    Intertanko remains very concerned about fuel compatibility issues connected to the implementation of the IMO 2020 sulphur cap, chairman Paolo d'Amico told TradeWinds. Speaking in a video interview, the d'Amico International Shipping chief executive said "dark areas" remain in the marine fuel market ahead of the 1 January deadline. Embed: D'Amico He said the tanker industry trade group is not su
  • Norden rides on heated MR period market with Clearlake charters
    Danish shipowner fixes out two vessels as the one-year rate for MRs rises to the highest since July 2016
  • Cargill hit by Vale dam bulker fall-out
    Trading and chartering giant Cargill has revealed a drag on its earnings from the tragic Vale dam disaster in Brazil in January. Earnings in the industrial and financial services segment for the third quarter ending 28 February were negatively affected by the industry-wide impact of the incident that killed at least 206 people, it said. Vale's iron ore supply disrupted until 2024 This required
  • Two dead after fire on cargoship
    Chinese authorities have said two seafarers were killed in a cargoship fire in Zhejiang Province. The blaze began in the accommodation block of the 5,200-dwt Sheng Tai (built 1997) on Monday, the Shanghai Maritime Rescue Centre said, according to the Eastday website. Four rescue boats including a tug were sent to the area to help the 17 crew. Two seafarers lost consciousness while the rest were
  • Genting buying controversial $250m superyacht
    Malaysia has finally found a buyer for a $250m luxury yacht linked to a state fraud probe. Attorney General Tommy Thomas said the 3,000-gt Equanimity (built 2014) is being snapped up by the Genting Malaysia cruiseship and gaming group for $126m, slightly less than the $130m guide price, Kyodo News reported. "This will rank as the highest recovery to date for the government of Malaysia from the 1
  • Short sea lines could ride to Brexit rescue
    Short sea container lines could bail out the UK if congestion is experienced after it leaves the European Union. This is according to a study by shipping consultancy Drewry, which said spare capacity could be used to ease problems at Dover. UK Club wins Dutch clearance for Brexit bolthole DFDS: Brexit delay 'really good news' A previous Drewry study had concluded that Dover had the capacity to
  • Seaspan eyes LNG shipping move with Cosco deal
    New York-listed boxship owner Seaspan is stepping up diversification efforts through a new LNG cooperation deal with China's Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation (CSET). It has signed a framework agreement for a strategic alliance with the state-owned company, which has the largest LNG carrier fleet in China. Seaspan puts $200m down on Swiber Holdings Fairfax becomes Seaspan's largest sharehold
  • Allseas drains North Sea PSV tonnage pool with Baltic Sea work
    North Sea platform supply vessel (PSV) owners are enjoying a spike in rates following a major shift of tonnage into the Baltic Sea. Swiss contractor Allseas has been ramping up activity at its Nord Stream 2 project off Sweden and has snapped up 10 ships. Bondholders forcing sale of Boa duo Clarksons: offshore dominoes falling into place? Seabrokers identifies Allseas as the charterer behind SD
  • Arriva Shipping goes green as it books first ever newbuilding
    Arriva Shipping of Norway is ordering a newbuilding for the first time. The 8,500-dwt bulker will be built in China and outfitted in Norway. The Olen-based company also has an option to book additional ships at the undisclosed yard. The firm ship is likely to cost $13m to $15m, depending on specifications. "We take the new emission rules seriously and want to be ahead of the game in our f
  • DNV GL says 'carbon neutral' fuels need to replace oil to facilitate IMO goals
    Alternative fuels from methanol and other sources need to take the largest share in marine energy mix for the IMO to meet emissions targets for 2050
  • Windward raises questions over migrant 'hijacking' of ship
    Ownership and flag changes made to bunkering tanker before it picked 108 people from the sea off Libya
  • Patched-up Viking Sky due to leave Norway
    The patched-up cruiseship Viking Sky is due to leave Norway on Wednesday following its headline-making encounter with a storm a week and a half ago. The 48,000-gt Viking Ocean Cruises vessel (built 2017) will head to Copenhagen in Denmark from Kristiansund, according to the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. Viking Sky incident raises concerns over Solas failings Low lube pressure blamed for Vikin
  • Jinhui Shipping chairman raises shareholding for second time this year
    Siu Fai Ng, chairman of Jinhui Shipping and Transportation, has added to his holding in the Hong Kong-based bulker owner. He has purchased 21,943 shares at a price of NOK 7.81 each or NOK 171,375 ($20,053) in total. Following the acquisition, the direct stake held by Ng and his wife stands at 4,810,563 shares, equivalent to 4.4% of the company's outstanding share capital. Shares in the shipown
  • UK Club issues warning over malaria deaths on vessels
    The UK P&I Club has highlighted the importance of having the correct malaria medicine on board vessels following recent fatal incidents. Sophia Bullard, its crew health programme director, said: "Recently, UK P&I Club members reported two cases of death and two cases of serious illness due to malaria. These cases arose despite the crew member being on medication to prevent the disease." She ad
  • CMA CGM lifts CEVA stake to 98%
    French container line CMA CGM has built its stake in Swiss group CEVA Logistics to 97.89% after its takeover offer. The Cash website said it now owned 54m of the 55.2m issued shares. The previous total was 89.5%. The shipowner paid CHF 30 ($30.25) per share to raise its holding from 33% in a deal valuing the logistics player at $1.66bn.
  • Furetank orders tanker as it ships one out "with mixed feelings"
    Sweden's Furetank has returned to China for new tankers as it sells a modern vessel. It has signed a contract for one 18,000-dwt dual-fuel product tanker at Avic Dingheng Shipbuilding, with an option for one more attached. The ships will be the same as a series of six built for Furetank and its partners Alvtank and Erik Thun in 2018 and 2019. Furetank takes on DSD and OH Meling tankers Skangas
  • Monjasa boosts bunker volumes but profit dips
    Danish bunker and tanker group Monjasa has seen profit dip in 2018 despite a big rise in fuel volumes. It said there had been a 17% increase in the amount of bunkers sold last year at 4.1m tonnes. Net earnings were $5m, down from $7m last year, however. "The positive developments of more customers buying more bunkers are not completely evident on the bottom line due to some non-recurring costs
  • New-look Premuda team paves way for stock listing
    Italian hires team that tilts to the tanker sector ahead of plans to return to the capital markets 'down the road'
  • Kongsberg chases leadership role with Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine merger
    With takeover completed this week, Norwegian tech company can start integrating the two groups
  • Key figure Claus Hemmingsen to leave AP Moller-Maersk
    Claus Hemmingsen, a key figure in the strategic overhaul of AP Moller-Maersk, is leaving the group after nearly 40 years. Ane Maersk Mc-Kinney Uggla backs progress on turning around AP Moller-Maersk 'supertanker' AP Moller-Maersk aborts plans to sell final energy arm Maersk Supply Service Hemmingsen is vice chief executive and CEO of the energy division, which has largely been sold off in the p
  • Snapped lashing line kills bulker crewman in New Zealand
    A seafarer has died after being hit by a snapped lashing rope on a bulker in New Zealand. The 34,000-dwt Coresky OL (built 2015) was docked in Eastland Port in Gisborne when the wire line parted on Wednesday morning, local media said. The man was tying logs to the deck when the incident occurred. He died in hospital. Maritime New Zealand went to the scene to conduct an investigation. The Sh
  • BW Group offer wins just 0.07% of Epic Gas shares
    Singapore's BW Group has convinced holders of just 0.07% of Epic Gas shares to sell out after its takeover offer two weeks ago. A total of 51,972 shares have been tendered at $1.60 each. The stock is worth $1.66 currently. Sohmen-Pao steps on M&A gas with Epic takeover in his sights Andreas Sohmen-Pao strikes again as BW Group takes control of Epic Gas When adding previously received acceptanc
  • Visser Shipping retrofitting fleet with hybrid scrubbers
    Dutch owner Visser Shipping has signed up to retrofit hybrid scrubbers to part of its fleet of boxships. Compatriot Value Maritime said it will supply the 9MW exhaust gas cleaners to three vessels, with an option for a fourth. Scorpio Bulkers secures more cash to fit scrubbers Visser, owned by Aleida and Douwe Visser, has five modern vessels, according to Value. The Visser website lists four o
  • Fred Olsen Windcarrier seals jack-up vessel charter
    Oslo-based company will deploy American vessel in Europe in the offshore wind sector.
  • Tacoma and Seattle greenlight container terminal upgrade
    Project designed to accommodate ever expanding ship sizes and growing Asia-Pacific trade.
  • Robbers target second tanker off Venezuela in a week
    Watch keeper tied-up in latest incident comes just days after another boarding off major terminal.
  • Hudong-Zhonghua floats giant LNG carrier design plan
    Chinese shipbuilder teams with DNV GL on project to develop world's largest LNG ship

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 3, 2019
  • Trump takes aim at counterfeit goods trafficking
    White House official Peter Navarro said online marketplaces, together with payment processors and customs brokers, believe they have "no liability and that simply has to stop."
  • A cargo wrangler expands to China
    Subsidiary of CBX Global has opened four offices in China to provide solutions to customers' varied problems.
  • Border shutdown seen as 'destructive' to U.S. economy
    The large volume of shared exports and imports between the U.S. and Mexico reflects the "highly integrated" manufacturing supply chain, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce official said.
  • U.S. pork producers fear Mexican market loss from tariffs
    A state pork producers association board member told a House subcommittee that Mexican and Chinese retaliatory tariffs have had a huge negative impact on U.S. pork exports.
  • Port of Seattle Terminal 5 improvement project approved
  • FHWA awards $53.2 million in technology grants

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 3, 2019
  • Q1 US refining earnings likely to focus on finishing touches ahead of IMO 2020
    As US refiners complete plant upgrades to meet increased demand for cleaner bunker fuel next year, some are tempering earlier expectations regarding market impact as the deadline looms, anticipating questions from analysts during their results calls.
  • Washington rail bill could put 150,000 b/d of Bakken oil shipments at risk
    Washington state lawmakers may soon approve a bill which could put an estimated 150,000 b/d of Bakken crude at risk of being moved through the state, potentially causing a major adjustment in domestic crude flows.
  • International Chamber of Shipping warns of continuing overcapacity threat
    The global shipping industry has yet to fully come to terms with fleet overcapacity and unsustainably low freight rates, 10 years after the massive downturn of 2008, Simon Bennett, deputy secretary general at the International Chamber of Shipping, said Wednesday at an industry event in Istanbul.
  • Distillates from newbuild VLCCs arrive into Europe, Latin America
    Most of the newbuild VLCCs which brought distillates from the East towards Europe in the last month have stayed in West Africa, but some of the volume on board has made its way to Europe regardless, according to trade sources and cFlow, S&P Global Platts trade flow software.
  • US committed to zeroing out Iranian crude exports
    With US sanctions waivers set to expire early next month, a State Department official said Tuesday that the US remained committed to zeroing out Iranian crude oil exports, claiming that global oil market conditions this year better allow for a maximum pressure campaign on Iran.
  • Crude stocks post larger-than-expected build amid refinery slowdown
    Rising production and weak refinery demand contributed to a larger-than-expected build in US crude stocks last week, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • Rotterdam bunker availability tightens on blendstock limitations
    Availability of high sulfur fuel oil for bunkering at Rotterdam has been facing constraints because of limited access to blending materials, sources said.
  • Bunker supplier Monjasa sees sales growth amid declining margins
    Sales climb by 17% to 4.1 million mt/year
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stockpiles drop for first time in 4 weeks
  • Singapore Apr/May 380 CST HSFO flips to contango first time in a year on supply glut
  • FUTURES: Brent closes in on $70/b on supply tightness

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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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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
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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
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London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
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
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
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
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
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
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
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
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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