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December 4, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk to sack 200 in face of 25pc fuel price hike result of UN edict
  • China's PMI brightens in November, but analysts see darker side
  • Trump: 'Pro-Hong Kong protest bill I signed did not help trade talks'
  • China vows retaliation after Trump ratifies pro-Hong Kong bill
  • Houston port to buy 3 new cranes, ship channel expansion works
  • US to invest record US$900 million to rebuild infrastructure
  • Dimerco's Mexican partner wins prestigious national logistics award
  • Vietnam may import LNG worth billions to cut trade deficit
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas moves to double box capacity by 2030
  • CDB Leasing buys two 9,400-TEUers from SinoOceanic Shipping
  • Russian container traffic up 4.9pc, but Arctic volume down 22.4pc
  • Experts press for measures to prevent dockside collisions
  • Global air freight indicator makes for gloomy outlook: DHL
  • Philly airport awarded top-up grant to remove cargo blocking road
  • SIA freighters fly Dallas-Atlanta-Brussels-Sharjah-S'pore

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2019
  • Hamburg Süd launches Remote Container Management for reefer transport
  • Maersk wins Customer Service Award two years in a row
  • Ministry of Shipping appraises & approves key projects/proposals
  • Vessel operating costs seen continuing to rise
  • Port of Rotterdam revises vision in keeping with the changing times
  • Govt giving importance to cold storage infrastructure, says Minister
  • Commerce Ministry taking action against firms misusing export promotion scheme
  • Government has given 'in-principle' approval for strategic disinvestment of 33 CPSEs
  • Call for regulatory work to enhance trade impact of blockchain technologies

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Service over the Trans-Siberian land bridge launched
  • ID Logistics extends its footprint to USA
  • More trains running between Doncaster and Felixstowe
  • Unifeeder buys Singapore-based operator
  • Tillmann Fuchs to head communications at Vienna airport
  • Four new maindeck destinations in South America
  • Joint platform for transport logistics
  • Digital Goodie acquires UK-based Maginus
  • Swiss opens Edelweiss bellies for Mexican exporters
  • New CFO for Interroll
  • RCM and Instant launched by Hamburg Süd
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Belarus to upgrade its key transport corridors
  • Ceva enables mission to honour fallen US veterans
  • Seeking investors for Reico Spedition
  • Krummen Kerzers wins Swiss logistics award
  • Lloyd's Register issues electronic certificates

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2019
  • Unifeeder expands global footprint with takeover of shortsea rival Feedertech
  • Battle for Eddie Stobart Logistics heats up as former CEO joins the fray
  • Low volume growth and overcapacity decimates China's air cargo sector
  • Flexport and WGA agree to take their aircraft dispute to private mediation
  • Latam and Delta announce codeshare agreements across South America
  • Capt Peter arrives to boost Maersk-Hamburg Süd perishables services
  • Punish directors who don't make climate disclosures, says hedge fund
  • Could small pipes deliver the future of logistics?
  • Market Insight: Searching for value in Maersk's 4PL Syngenta contract
  • Market Insight: The Toll Group horror show, one nasty piece at a time

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2019
  • VIDEO: Alfa Laval launches PureBallast 3 in bulker-fit configuration
    Alfa Laval is now offering an UV-based PureBallast 3 ballast water management system specifically adapted to the flow needs of bulk carriers. The bulker-fit configuration offers savings in footprint, installation and operating
  • Blount Boats to build two Chartwell designed CTVs for Atlantic Wind Transfers
    North Kingston, R.I., headquartered offshore wind farm support company Atlantic Wind Transfers has placed an order with Warren, R.I., shipyard Blount Boats for two state-of the-art Chartwell 24 Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs).
  • IMO 2020 sets stage for "perfect storm" of litigation
    Low sulfur fuel regulations, set to come into force on January1, 2020, have the potential to present "the perfect storm" for litigators dealing with disputes between owners, charterers and bunker suppliers in
  • Fairbanks Morse engines to power Navy's seventh Expeditionary Sea Base ship
    Fairbanks Morse, an EnPro Industries company (NYSE: NPO), reports that it has been awarded a contract for four main propulsion diesel engines (MPDE) for the U.S. Navy's Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) 7.
  • SeaDream and Damen cancel planned megayacht build
    Norwegian entrepreneur Atle Brynestad's SeaDream Yacht Club says that it and shipbuilder Damen have "in good faith and with mutual understanding" decided not to proceed with the building of a new 155
  • WinGD introduces new short-stroke engines
    Engine designer WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd) has launched four new short-stroke engines to meet the economic engine speed requirements and space constraints on several vessel types. The range, starting with
  • $22.2 billion Virginia Class award is Navy's largest-ever shipbuilding contract
    General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. (GDEB), Groton, Conn., has been awarded the U.S. Navy's largest ever shipbuilding contract. Worth $22,209,893,409 it covers the construction of nine Virginia-class submarines, eight with Virginia Payload

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2019
  • US tariffs on Brazilian steel - negative, muted or positive for dry bulk market?
    Brazil exported about 4m tonnes of steel products to the US this year, its biggest market, according to shipping association...
  • Diana set to continue shedding older tonnage
    Greek bulker owner is not in growth mode and will continue stock tenders until share price reaches satisfactory level
  • Forecasting the effects of world fleet decarbonisation options
    Applying the GHG Pathway Model based on long-term trends, the report projects possible pathways for the world fleet size, fuel...
  • New Year, new Lloyd's List print magazine
    The first hard copy print edition of the new monthly Lloyd's List magazine will arrive in the hands of subscribers...
  • Chinese ownership of foreign ports concerns are 'overstated'
    Slowing growth of Belt and Road Initiative and a focus on local consolidation limit Chinese terminal ambitions
  • DNV GL introduces class rules for using LPG as an alternative fuel
    The new rules cover internal combustion engines, boilers and gas turbines for both gas-only and dual-fuel operations
  • Navig8 Chemical Tankers joins Odfjell pool
    Navig8 deploys four of its 25,000 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers to Odfjell's pool
  • Shipbuilding executive cleared in US fraud case
    Jean Boustani, a salesman for Privinvest, an Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilder, was acquitted of three counts of conspiracy to commit fraud...
  • Supply chain braces for next industrial revolution
    Digitalisation is no longer a matter of choice but a matter of survival for the logistics sector
  • National Bank of Greece in talks to unload more shipping loans to Cross Ocean
    Under sub-participation rules, a loan may be transferred from one bank to another lender without the knowledge of the client...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Scrubber payback seen within a year as fuel oil spreads stay wide | Biofuels approaching commercial use...
  • CSSC and LR team up on marine decarbonisation research
    The two parties will explore the use of blockchain and digital technologies. They will evaluate various clean energy sources and...
  • Top 10 technology leaders
    As part of our annual Lloyd's List Top 100 most influential people in shipping on December 13, we look at...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2019
  • Retiring Lyons brought containers to Mobile port
  • North Carolina port CCO to retire
  • Virginia expanding port appointment system
  • Technology, process improvements foster improved LA-LB truck turn times
  • Cass upgrade to give shippers deeper price indices
  • NJ trucker opposition intensifies as classification bill advances
  • Airlines chasing greater access to e-commerce market

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2019
  • Shell's LNG traders still reaping profits despite low prices
    Oil major able to take advantage of regional price disparities to turn around loss making trades
  • Hundreds of fisherman, others blame shipping companies for Houston oil spill
    Monday, 731 commercial fisherman and seafood companies filed papers blaming Kirby, K-Line and BW
  • Refineries 'suck up' for shipping in IMO 2020 switch
    Availability of 0.5%-sulphur fuel is not a major issue as the oil industry has done good preparation for shipowners, some experts say
  • Diana Shipping expects to make $7m from two new charters
    Diana Shipping is looking to become several million dollars richer from two fixtures to two Asian shipping companies. Diana Shipping to keep rebuying 'under priced' shares The Simeon Palios-led bulker owner has fixed 82,117-dwt kamsarmax Myrsini (built 2010) to Hong Kong's Asuca Shipping for 13 months to 15 months at $11,500 per day, starting Wednesday. The New York-listed company has also c
  • US blacklists six more Venezuela-linked oil tankers
    The US continues pressuring Venezuela economically to force out President Nicolas Maduro
  • Jefferies expects Danaos dividend on 'merry and bright outlook'
    Jefferies has predicted that Danaos will issue dividend payment in 2020 on the heels of a $54m equity offering as the investment banking firm also lifted its outlook on the boxship owner. "Time to DAC the halls with Danaos!" analyst Randy Giveans said in a client note, referring to the containership owner by its ticker symbol DAC. "Upgrading to merry and bright outlook". Jefferies improved its r
  • Havyard strikes agreement with lenders for embattled shipyard
    Havyard Ship Technology (HST) has reached an agreement with clients and lenders that should help the embattled shipyard secure its future and complete its current orderbook. Havyard fires chief executive as group bleeds money Havyard unit's equity lost as covenant breaches revealed "HST has now reached agreements with the shipowners who have vessels for outfitting at the shipyard, as well as G
  • Shipbuilding pushes forward against headwinds
    TradeWinds' latest business focus explores how the shipbuilding sector is working to claw its way toward profitability after a difficult year.
  • NRP teams with Empros Lines to add ultramax
    Norwegian investor builds owned fleet in tandem with Greek owner
  • First ship for MOL-Karpowership venture heads to Senegal in the new year
    Second under-conversion LNG carrier now set to become FSRU for Mozambique LNG-to-power project
  • Privinvest exec cleared in $2bn US fraud case
    Jean Boustani not guilty of fleecing investors involved in yard group's Mozambique projects
  • Total takes close look at issues with CS1 LNG carrier membrane tanks
    Work expected to continue well into 2020 on the LNG Unity
  • Graig celebrates 100 years in shipping with Cardiff knees-up
    Graig Shipping celebrated its centenary with dinner and dancing in Cardiff. About 250 guests joined chief executive Hugh Williams and his brother Chris, Graig's commercial director, at the Exchange Hotel, on the site where Welsh coal was traded for export until the 1970s. There were once more than 200 shipping companies listed on the Coal and Shipping Exchange in Cardiff Docks, amid a boom in ex
  • Captain Morgan orders four fast ferries at Wight Shipyard
    Maltese owner heads to the UK for new catamarans
  • Quiana fails to appeal arbitration award despite charterer owing hire
    UK court rules that Greek owner had no right to withdraw bulker from charter to Pacific Gulf Shipping
  • OW Bunker: Five years on, it's still getting physical
    The collapse of the marine fuels giant is still testing maritime law, especially regarding complex transactions involving middlemen that connect physical suppliers and shipowners
  • Inmarsat $6bn private equity takeover to go ahead
    Objecting hedge fund investors back down after refusal to increase offer price
  • Rosatom buys into Delo as $7bn shipping push continues
    Russian nuclear agency takes stake in Sergey Shishkarev's ports and logistics group to aid Arctic ambitions
  • CMES seals $332m VLCC order at Dalian Shipbuilding
    China Merchants tanker company says new generation vessels will be eco-friendly
  • Havila's equity $105m negative as bank talks continue
    OSV company still in discussions with lenders as 2017 refinancing deal set for November 2020 expiry
  • Bird lovers, green groups push for Mediterranean ECA
    Calls for ultra-low sulphur cap in the Mediterranean are gaining traction
  • Tanja Gullestrup brings the science of diversity to Pacific Green
    Tanja Gullestrup is using psychometrics to increase diversity at scrubber group Pacific Green Technologies
  • Problems with global sulphur cap still linger, Greece warns
    Greece, one of the most influential voices in the IMO, has warned that shipping is not yet ready for the global 0.5% sulphur cap, which is set to take effect next month. "A month before the implementation, availability, compatibility, safety and quality issues of the new fuels have not been resolved yet," Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis said at last week's Navigator Forum, a shipping
  • Shipowners' hedging boosts FFA liquidity amid IMO 2020 volatility
    While scrubbers may complicate market dynamics, owners and charterers need to mitigate financial risks over fuel, leading to more speculative trading for funds
  • Restructuring 3 Maj shipyard reveals $105m loss
    Croatian shipbuilder saw revenue collapse in 2018
  • No kidding: Virgin Voyages goes adults only
    If you're not 18, you're not getting onboard. Sir Richard Branson is betting he has found an untapped market: cruises for grown-ups
  • Monte Nero linked to purchase of aframax from International Seaways
    Monte Nero Maritime has been linked to a purchase of an 18-year-old aframax tanker from US-listed tanker owner International Seaways. Brokers in the US and in Europe said the low-key Greek shipowner has sold the 112,000-dwt Seaways Fran (built 2001) for $13.6m. That's in-line with valuation platform VesselsValue's estimate for a vessel of the Hyundai Heavy Industries-built ship's characteristics,
  • Nigeria buying four vessels to kickstart new shipowner
    Shippers Council and Afreximbank in talks to acquire fleet for new service
  • Grindrod Shipping needs more time to complete IVS Bulk buyout
    Nasdaq-listed owner says talks continue on financing its acquisition of partner's 33.25% stake
  • Cobelfret sells third capesize in less than a year
    Cobelfret has sold a third capesize bulker in less than a year as it continues to trim its bulker fleet. US brokers said the Belgian bulker, ro-ro and ports company has sold the 176,000-dwt Lowlands Orchid (built 2005) to an undisclosed buyer for $15.9m. The Universal Shipbuilding-constructed Lowlands Orchid is due for special survey in October next year. The price is slightly lower than what
  • Jiangnan Shipyard outperforms Beijing's expectations
    Shipbuilder returns to car carriers after a three-decade absence from the sector
  • Former Teekay man John Adams to run V.Ships UK
    Experienced shipping executive tasked with implementing new fleet management model
  • Atle Brynestad ditches $180m Damen cruiseship order
    Norwegian shipowner's SeaDream Yacht Club says it is pursuing other newbuilding opportunities
  • Navig8 Chemical Tankers to enter ships in Odfjell pool
    Norwegian shipowner said tie-up represents another step in sector consolidation
  • Unifeeder acquires majority stake in Singapore's Feedertech
    Danish shipowner to expand operational footprint to Asia with latest acquisition
  • Berge Bulk early adopter of Wilhelmsen 3D printed spare parts program
    Singapore bulker giant one of six big names looking to on-demand manufacturing to "reshape maritime supply chain"
  • Sealink International slashes the red ink by over 70%
    Malaysia OSV firm said sector is more optimistic about prospects on the back of stable oil prices
  • Pollution crackdown to make Korean coal imports more volatile
    Asian nation likely to see more seasonality in volumes shipped into country, says Banchero Costa

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2019
  • Ocean shipping in crossfire again as trade war reignites
    Trade tensions look like they'll get worse before they get better, a negative for ocean shipping demand.
  • Transflo evolves to offer wide-ranging technology solutions
    From its origins in document scanning, Transflo has gone on to develop a broad spectrum of digital offerings for the trucking industry.
  • Saia gains, Old Dominion slips in fourth-quarter updates
    Saia, Old Dominion fourth quarter updates show that one may be gaining at the expense of the other
  • Halliburton among companies cutting 1,000 jobs in Oklahoma, Texas
    Halliburton Co. (NYSE: HAL) announced it is cutting 808 jobs with the closure of an office in El Reno, Oklahoma, according to the Houston Chronicle....
  • Swift confirms driver leader instructed truckers to drive in inclement weather
    Swift drivers react to driver leader's instructions to chain up and drive in inclement weather.
  • OFAC fires another sanctions salvo at Venezuelan oil tankers
    The Treasury Department agency is closely monitoring vessel name changes used by Venezuelan and Cuban authorities to sidestep U.S. trade sanctions.
  • Lightning Systems raises $41M as demand for electric trucks grows
    Electric powertrain manufacturer Lightning Systems announced a $41 million funding round to help meet growing demand for electric powertrains in U.S. commercial fleets. BP Ventures...
  • By land or sea? Massterly sees autonomous vessels competing with trucks
    Short-sea projects in Norway could lead to worldwide wave of crewless, emissions-free ships.
  • Bad oil news piles up in the Permian and for companies serving it: Dallas Fed
    Recent reports out of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas paint a gloomy picture regarding prospects in the U.S. oil industry. Even as U.S. crude...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/3
    Trucking Fright Futures open the month generally lower with volatility in the South.
  • Bad news, good news for dry bulk shipping
    Brazil's Vale has cut its iron-ore outlook for the first quarter, but revealed higher-than-expected projections for full-year 2020 and 2021.
  • Nor'easter impacts continue across New England
    Snowfall, gusty winds, transportation delays ongoing from Boston to Bangor. Troubles possible on I-95.
  • The staggering price tag associated with moving precious artwork
    Moving precious artwork is physically and mentally demanding work, requiring art logistics firms to micromanage every inch of the journey from one art house to...
  • Canadian Pacific breaks grain volume records again
    The railway attributes the record to its high efficiency train model and to collaboration with supply chain participants.
  • France's digital services tax sparks call for hefty US import tariffs
    An Office of the U.S. Trade Representative investigation concludes that a French tax on digital services discriminates against U.S. companies, such as Google, Apple, Facebook...
  • Improvements to PierPass have smoothed truck traffic
    PierPass says long late-afternoon queues at the entrance to container terminals om Los Angeles and Long Beach have been eliminated.
  • Introducing FreightWaves Passport Research
    New research products will be part of a continuing education platform for our audience.
  • Today's Pickup: EROAD, Georgia DOT earn global recognition
    EROAD and the Georgia Department of Transportation were among 12 recently honored for innovation at the International Road Federation's Global Road Achievement Awards.
  • Airforwarders Association and FreightWaves forge data and media partnership
    FreightWaves will work with AfA member companies to provide them with market intelligence, data-driven performance metrics, and unique operational insights.
  • Amazon.com's amazing rise wins it top FreightTech 25 honors
    Amazon.com's remarkable evolution has been driven by massive IT investments. Its success earned it the top spot in the FreightTech 25
  • Norfolk Southern makes changes to demurrage and accessorial charges
    The changes come as the railroad deploys precision scheduled railroading.
  • Canadian National cuts earnings outlook on strike hit
    CNl estimates eight-day disruption will trim C$0.15 per share from profits as CEO assures that recovery plan is "delivering results."
  • Freight brokers: How does your pay rank against your peers?
    We surveyed 402 freight brokers in the U.S. and Canada to learn more about base salaries, commissions and talent.
  • Back-office automation - a boon for broker growth and cash flow
    A broker's main job is to find carriers to move freight for shippers, but the reality is that brokers often spend more time than necessary...
  • New partners Nikola Motors and IVECO target Europe with alternative propulsion truck
    The partnership between IVECO and Nikola Motors announced in September will roll out its first battery electric truck to European buyers in 2021. A fuel...
  • Brexit explained: What US shippers need to know
    Expert explains why shippers based in the U.S. and beyond should prepare urgently for the worst-case scenario - a no-deal Brexit in 2020.
  • Logistics firm Vos Logistics makes strategic acquisition to expand services in the Benelux region
    Vos Logistics has acquired SNEL Shared Logistics, which operates a 65,000 m2 warehouse in close proximity to the major Dutch cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Den...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2019
  • RBOB crack spreads continue to weaken as refiners exit maintenance
    Prompt NYMEX RBOB crack spreads continued to weaken Tuesday, as the return of refineries from fall maintenance is expected to add barrels to storage.
  • Novorossiisk bunkering operations suspended by bad weather
    Bunkering operations at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk have been halted because of a storm, a bunker supplier said Tuesday.
  • Singapore-delivered 380 CST bunker falls to 3-year low amid weak demand
    The delivered 380 CST bunker price at key bunkering hub Singapore plunged to a three-year low as demand for high sulfur fuel oil continued its downtrend ahead of International Maritime Organization's lower sulfur marine fuel mandate from January 2020.
  • Open interest for Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% swap surges as IMO 2020 nears
    Open interest for the Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% swaps traded on the Intercontinental Exchange surged as markets prepared to move to using cleaner bunker fuel come January 2, 2020
  • IMO 2020: MGO versus 0.5% bunkers, a battle of low sulfur fuels
    With less than a month until the IMO 2020 mandate, which will see the sulfur cap on marine fuel drop from 3.5% to 0.5% -- discussions over the switchover to complaint fuels continue apace.
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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
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
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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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
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
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
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
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
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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