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August 5, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates up 7pc to US$806/TEU, USWC surge 11pc to $1,589/FEU
  • 'K' Line fined US$23.4 million for conspiracy by Federal Court of Australia
  • Cosco moves up the 'premier league' of port operators trailing Hutchsion
  • S Korea to spend US$35b to boost cargo capacity to 1.85b tonnes
  • PSA International closes deal on acquisition of Halterm box terminal
  • ONE sets up new box depot at Rotterdam Maasvlakte with Kramer
  • Virginia's FY2019 box volume hits record 2.9m TEU with higher imports
  • Melbourne's box trade rises 4.1pc YoY in June, but down on May
  • New pellet-bagging facility at Prince Rupert port to serve CN customers
  • Cathay Pacific first to use ULD blockchain technology
  • DSV sees air freight volumes rise 1pc and profit up to US$313m in H1
  • Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport sees H1 cargo traffic rise 2pc

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 4, 2019
  • Boxships withdrawing from service for scrubber installations, says research
  • Govt keen to promote sea as the next gateway for tourism in the country
  • Trade war impacting Far East-US rates as carriers move to improve demand-supply fundamentals on European routes, says report
  • India's corn imports seen climbing to record high
  • China's busiest port sees throughput rise 5.5 pc year-on-year in H1
  • Container terminal utilisation rates seen rising
  • Largest container movement through inland water transport flagged off
  • GatewayRail starts EXIM operations at ICD Viramgam in Ahmedabad
  • How digitally enabled logistics service providers are becoming strong enablers for young entrepreneurs & start-ups
  • Nepalese Parliament set to ratify Inter-governmental Agreement on Dry Ports
  • GST revenue collection in July 2019
  • Revised framework for external commercial borrowing welcomed

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 2, 2019
  • Asia-Europe rates continue to strengthen as carriers launch IMO 2020 tariffs
  • Container terminal throughput set to hit near a billion teu in five years
  • IAG Cargo impacted by softening air freight market, but CEO stays bullish
  • Fears of 'no-deal' Brexit road and port congestion growing among hauliers
  • Atlas Air blames trade tension and disputes with pilots for poor Q2 performance
  • Revenue down, but profits up for upbeat XPO Logistics in first half
  • China pledges to hit back as more US tariffs are promised
  • Market Insight: Kuehne + Nagel rumoured to quicken its Asia restructure as trade wars bite
  • Supply chain radar: XPO Logistics - let's hope all that glisters (guidance, mainly) is gold
  • Analysis - DSV's interim results... solid, but for me, truly uninspiring

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 2, 2019
  • AAL outlines its IMO 2020 strategy
    Singapore-based multipurpose shipping specialist AAL has released details on how it plans to comply with the IMO 2020 global sulfur cap. AAL notes that it has has served the multipurpose heavy lift
  • Damen introduces new Landing Utility Vessel
    The aquaculture industry got its first look at a new Damen designed support vessel, July 26, when Coastal Workboats Scotland delivered the first Damen Landing Utility Vessel 1608 to client Loch Duart.
  • VIDEO: World's largest plug-in hybrid delivered
    Norway's Ulstein Verft shipyard has delivered the world's largest plug-in hybrid vessel, Color Hybrid, to Color Line. Measuring 160 m in length and 27.1 m in beam, the vessel can carry 2,000

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 2, 2019
  • High scrubber uptake fails to lift earnings as retrofits ramp up
    Scrubber uptake is accelerating as owners and operators focus on retrofitting the largest dry bulk vessels and tankers, where fuel...
  • UK freeports plan would have been feasible within the EU
    The EU is not set against the free zones, despite what those around UK prime minister Boris Johnson may have...
  • From the News Desk: Sailing in red ink as trade tensions escalate
    This week: More bad news for shipping as Trump's tariff tiff with China steps up a gear, earnings season reveals...
  • GoodBulk posts small profit in second quarter
    The Monaco-based owner has sold a supramax bulker, bringing it closer to being a pure capesize player
  • Fresh US tariffs unlikely to spur more frontloading and may further damp transpacific trade
    The to-be-imposed US tariffs on a further $300bn of Chinese exports comes amid an already underperforming peak season on transpacific...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Dire straits for shipping
    On this week's podcast we're taking another look at the latest developments for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and...
  • Leaving LNG spot pool was 'tough' call, says GasLog
    Liquefied natural gas carrier owner sees momentum for time chartering as it separately takes on board new flag advice for...
  • From the many to the few
    Could a merger between Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express make sense?
  • Freeports are not the silver bullet to turbocharge UK trade
    While industry has generally welcomed the government's additional focus on how ports can further support national and regional economies, the...
  • Ex-Baltic Asia head Christopher Jones joins HFW in Singapore
    Mr Jones' expertise on past and current freight rates, and ability to undertake valuation work will prove valuable, with HFW's...
  • Daily Briefing
    UK reopens controversial Brexit ferry tender | Indonesian 2020 cabotage waiver could create unfair competition and legal risk | Global...
  • Coal still finds home in China
    Chinese coal imports on panamaxes have been especially strong in the second quarter into July, benefiting in particular from cape...
  • Owners are their own worst enemies, says Precious chief
    Precious Shipping managing director Khalid Hashim claims that if recycling does not accelerate then the Baltic Dry Index will continue...
  • The Interview: Nick Shaw
    Nick Shaw got the job as chief executive of the International Group after only the second employment interview of his...
  • Navy vessel and general cargo ship collide in Taiwan Strait
    The cause of the accident is not known and shipping authorities are processing the case
  • Trump's new tariffs decried by ports and retailers across the US
    Even before the new tariffs were announced, ports across the country expressed concern over the adverse impact to their operations...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 2, 2019
  • Firming trans-Pac spot rates signal calmer peak
  • TransX helps CN win domestic intermodal business
  • Falling German river levels again threaten cargo flow
  • Delays hit Chittagong port after bad weather
  • Mexico City warehouse market unfazed by slow economy
  • Collaboration needed to stem Mexico port delays
  • "K" Line fined $23 million for ro-ro price fixing
  • Indian digital forwarder capitalizes on reefer push

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 2, 2019
  • Kirby snaps up more inland tank barges
    Kirby Corp continues to grow its fleet. According to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Houston-based, New York-traded company bought seven inland tank barges from an unnamed leasing company for $8.43m during the second three months of 2019. Kirby lowers 2019 outlook, posts higher third-quarter profit Kirby sues K Line over spill in Houston Ship Channel For the quarter, t
  • Kearns joins Jones Walker
    James Kearns has joined Jones Walker's maritime team. Kearns joins the firm after spending nearly 27 years at Bryan Cave, where he represented owners, operators and financial institutions in buying, constructing and financing vessels while counseling clients on Jones Act compliance. "Jim's extensive experience in and knowledge of the maritime industry are assets to our clients and legal team," s
  • Germans seize record-breaking cocaine stash from boxship
    German authorities seized cocaine with a street value nearing $1.1bn (€1bn) off a boxship in Hamburg in the largest drug seizure in the country's history. The drugs were, according to media reports, stuffed into 4,200 packages, bundled into 211 sports bags and loaded into a container said to be containing soybeans. Drugs ship released after MSC pays $50m The ship reportedly originated in Urugua
  • Relatives of Betelgeuse tanker disaster to bring court action
    Forty years after the explosion off Ireland that claimed 50 lives, families launch call to Ireland to review its maritime safety
  • Eleventh hour bid to rescue shipyard Harland & Wolff from administration
    Workers urge government to renationalise famous Belfast builder of ill-fated Titanic
  • GoodBulk takes dividend pot to $44m after profitable supramax sale
    John Michael Radziwill's GoodBulk has completed a profitable asset play with the sale of its only supramax bulker and surprised the market with a bumper second-quarter dividend. Oslo OTC listed Goodbulk revealed the transaction and the increased payout as it continued a profitable start to a difficult year for the dry bulk market. GoodBulk content with Oslo listing as global stocks in turmoil J
  • Emanuele Grimaldi lines up order as Finnlines plots $555m spend on new ships
    Owner plots contract for brace of 'Superstar' class vessels
  • Kirsi Tikka retires from ABS to join Pacific Basin board
    ABS executive vice president Kirsti Tikka is retiring after 19 years at the Houston based classification society. Tikka, who is 62, is to join Pacific Basin as independent non-executive director. In a statement Pacific Basin said: "Environmental regulations, sustainability and new technologies including new ship and engine designs as well as new fuels and propulsion technologies will become incr
  • Awilco LNG strikes leaseback deal to replace Teekay package
    Awilhelmsen company Awilco LNG is set to refinance its fleet with a new sale and leaseback deal. Oslo-listed Awilco LNG said a term sheet covering the 156,000-cbm WilForce and WilPride (both built 2013) was in place with "a major leasing company based in Asia". GasLog withdraws LNG carriers from Golar pool JV Tor Olav Troim's Golar LNG edges closer to spinning off shipping fleet The ships were
  • Tanker demand escapes direct impact from Trump's latest tariff rhetoric
    A top Wall Street analyst has questioned why investors were dumping tanker shipping stocks amid a wider drop in the market after Donald Trump's latest tariff spat with China. New York-listed Teekay Tankers was sold off heavily yesterday as news about Trump's latest change on $300bn worth of Chinese goods hit the headlines. Shipping stocks drop as Trump's latest $300bn tariff spreads wider shockw
  • GasLog looks to ramp up contract cover amid rising LNG rate tide
    Peter Livanos company GasLog is looking to lock more vessels into period contracts after taking the "tough decision" to quit the Cool Pool this summer. GasLog eyeing resumption of Strait of Hormuz transits GasLog posts second-quarter loss amid weak rates New York-listed GasLog quickly fixed two former pool ships to Gunvor after pulling out from the spot venture with Golar LNG and Dynagas. Paul
  • Shipping stocks drop as Trump's latest $300bn tariff spreads wider shockwave
    Investors nervous following Donald Trump's latest tariff on $300bn worth of Chinese goods were unloading shares in the world's largest shipowner AP Moller-Maersk today. The selldown of stock in a company which had been vocal about its concerns around the impact of trade tensions comes amid a broader market retreat. Other major shipping stocks were also under selling pressure today after Trump
  • Ince moves China chief to 'increasingly important' Singapore hub
    The head of Ince in Beijing is moving to lead the Singapore office's China practice, as part of efforts by the law firm to strengthen its offering in Asia. Wai Yue Loh, who is a partner at the firm, will help the growing number of Chinese businesses entering the Singapore market and vice-versa. Loh is a litigator and specialises in shipping, commodities and energy disputes. Gordon Dadds secure
  • Watershed looms for shiprecyclers after 15% fall in prices, says GMS chief Sharma
    Anil Sharma expects a pick-up in recycling activity during the fourth quarter of this year and a potentially busy two or three years ahead. Currently, the market is depressed with prices continuing to slide. Sharma, the chief executive of major demolition cash buyer GMS, says the pending sulphur emissions cap has so far had little impact on the number of ships scrapped. But longer term, cleaner
  • K Line hit by $23.4m competition fine
    Australian court rules Japanese carrier has been operating a 'criminal cartel'
  • Tor Olav Troim banks full IPO purse as underwriters back Borr Drilling float
    Tor Olav Troim has added a third US public company to his empire with the successful $52.4m listing of Borr Drilling in New York. Borr Drilling sights up to $52.4m from New York's first offshore IPO since 2014 Tor Olav Troim's Borr Drilling looks to fetch $50m from New York listing Tor Olav Troim plots New York IPO for Borr Drilling Jack-up rig specialist Borr becomes the first offshore compa
  • Westfal-Larsen dry bulk result 'does not look all that good' right now
    Norway's Westfal-Larsen has reported more financial losses, but appears now to be closer to a breakeven result. The private Bergen-based bulker and chemical tanker company's holding firm, Navigation Co, cut its pre-tax loss in 2018 to $5.9m, down from $19.1m in 2017. Anders Nome Lepsoe, chief executive of Navigation, said it is too early to say whether the results will end up in the black in 20
  • Ezion Holdings warns investors of further losses
    Challenging market conditions and reluctance of lenders is holding back firm from reactivating assets
  • Argus to launch bunker fuel derivatives contract via CME
    Product designed to manage risk of disconnection between cargo and delivered bunker markets
  • GasLog eyeing resumption of Strait of Hormuz transits
    Peter Livanos-back LNG carrier owner said it may also consider re-flagging some of its ships
  • South Korea plans $35bn investment in ports sector
    Key part of the plan is to enable Busan to handle latest generation of mega-containerships

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 2, 2019
  • "K" Line fined $23.4 million for conspiracy
    The Japanese carrier pleaded guilty in Australia to being part of a criminal cartel.
  • Deal to allow more US beef exports to EU
    The deal reached in Washington on Friday will allow the U.S. to nearly triple its beef exports to Europe.
  • Analysts: Next China tariffs will hit consumers more than prior rounds
    Goods like clothes and toys are on the proposed tariff list.
  • Trade spat dampens West Coast box flows
    "Intermodal struggled in Q2," says the Intermodal Association of North America.
  • Swift must pay in driver poaching lawsuit
    A federal jury ordered the motor carrier to pay CRST $15 million for recruiting and hiring truck drivers who were under contract to its rival.
  • Venezuela sanctions go away when Maduro goes
    Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said easing U.S. sanctions once Interim President Juan Guaidó takes office will be a first step toward restoring the South American country's shattered infrastructure.
  • Japan imposes export controls on South Korea

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 2, 2019
  • August ICE Dubai crude derivatives open interest rises 5% to 95.83 mil barrels
    Combined open interest for the August Dubai crude derivatives traded on the Intercontinental Exchange stood at 95.831 million barrels as of July 31.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks up 19% on low exports as Singapore stocks build
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub jumped 19% to 1.21 million mt in the week to Wednesday, Insights Global data showed.
  • ICE Aug Singapore HSFO open interest down 13% to 11.9 mil mt
    Open interest for front-month August Singapore high sulfur fuel oil contracts traded on ICE fell 13.1% month on month to 11.87 million mt as of July 31, ICE data showed.
  • Tight bunker availability at Dunkirk port
    Availability of bunker fuel at the French port of Dunkirk was tight Friday, sources said.
  • Limited supply of marine gasoil at Istanbul port
    There is currently limited supply of marine gasoil at the Turkish port of Istanbul, sources said Friday, owing to limited cargo deliveries in the region.
  • FUTURES 5: Oil settles higher as weakened US dollar fuels modest rebound
    Oil futures settled higher Friday as markets eyed a weakened US dollar and a still-supportive fundamental picture.
  • LSSR premium over ICE Brent hits record high
    Low sulfur straight run fuel oil reached its highest point over ICE Brent crude oil futures Thursday, amid rising interest in the refinery feedstock.
  • DUBAI FUTURES: Flat price collapses on US-China trade tension; spreads steady
    Benchmark Dubai crude futures collapsed overnight, following a plunge in the global crude complex by nearly 4% after US President Donald Trump announced the US will impose a 10% tariff on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods.
  • Shell Midstream sees higher crude pipeline flows on growing US Gulf of Mexico production
    Shell Midstream saw a 21% year-on-year increase in pipeline crude flows to 2.073 million b/d during the second quarter as two new fields came online.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks up 1% on week: Insights Global
    The Mediterranean market remained tight as a result of an EGPC tender, with both Libya and Tunisia supporting buying in the region.
  • Shell sidesteps UK-flagged tankers for Hormuz oil transport
    Shell is not currently using any UK-flagged vessels for voyages in the key oil shipping artery.
  • Doubts cast over LSVGO's prospects as IMO 2020 blendstock
    "It is not so good as a blendstock as its density would represent a penalty in the high density bunker pool," a trader said.
  • Oil races lower after Trump announces fresh tariffs, escalating US-China trade war
    The selloff "really points to [the] market's underlying concern about issues of trade, global economic growth, and demand," an analyst at Tradition Energy said.
  • PBF Energy sees light-heavy crude spreads widening as IMO 2020 approaches
    "We continue to navigate through the narrow light-heavy differentials," PBF CEO Tom Nimbley said Thursday.
  • Maersk advances PBF Logistics clean bunker fuel supply deal by two months
    Under the agreement, PBF Logistics will supply Maersk about 10% of A.P Moller-Maersk's annual fuel demand.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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