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December 5, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Crude price falls as Trump signals long wait for US-China trade deal
  • Ningbo port little affected by trade war as it mostly deals with EU
  • Europe's luxury exporters to be hit by new proposed US tariffs
  • China's GDP may fall below 6pc in 2020: UBS Wealth Management
  • South Africa will still provide LNG despite environmental opposition
  • Dredging increases Hamburg container volumes 7pc over 9 months
  • Canadian National Railway announces post-strike recovery plan
  • Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port and KIZAD men stage road show in Brazil
  • London shipbrokers buy stake in Swedish green analytics data firm
  • World's biggest dual fuel use engine to power world's biggest ships
  • Wartsila & Silverstream to jointly offer ship air lubrication technology
  • Kanway Shipping: Always in pursuit of excellence to serve customersv
  • Globally airports report mixed air cargo results as volumes slide
  • Uganda Air urges government to pay US$10 million to repair planes
  • India's forwarders blast poor airport cargo turnaround times

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2019
  • Maersk's OceanPro continues accelerating innovation in the shipping & logistics industry through India-based technology start-ups
  • PIL enhances Redsea Gulf Service
  • Rodolphe Saadé calls for international coalition for the energy of tomorrow
  • Unifeeder's acquisition of Feedertech Group to facilitate better feedering & regional shortsea connectivity in Europe, Mediterranean, North Africa, Asia, Middle East & Indian Subcontinent
  • IPPTA reconstitutes its management committee
  • Indian economy will remain stable & continue to outperform its peers: S&P

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fresh premiere
  • Going east to expand
  • Two railways to transport bitumen across North America
  • More GDP certificates for Gefco
  • Tarros Portugal celebrates ten years
  • Total to deliver the LNG for CMA CGM's newbuilds
  • New joint cargo plans at Abu Dhabi airport
  • Infrarail: RIA showcases small companies
  • Pfenning Logistics expands services for automotive industry
  • Hong Kong's airport authority picks executive director
  • DFDS strengthens ro-ro link between Belgium and Sweden
  • Conversion of military airport raises questions
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • More cranes for Liverpool
  • New member expands pallet network in UK
  • Pema joins TIP group
  • New president for Germany's railway industry
  • Four more airports to tackle wildlife trafficking

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2019
  • CMA CGM secures LNG bunkering at Marseilles, signing 10-year deal with Total
  • EC urged to listen to TAPA as cargo theft from trucks hits record levels
  • UPS major healthcare offensive aims to exploit current FedEx weakness
  • Shipowners and carriers count the cost of scrubber retrofit snarl-up
  • Shippers must think products not shipments, says FreightHub as it expands into China
  • Shipping line carbon calculators are 'useless' - there are 'no winners here'
  • Here's what happens to markets if US tariffs on China kick in next week
  • E-truck pioneer Rob Fowler takes the helm as CEO as Volta nears prototype
  • M&A radar: Private equity sniffing around Toll Global Express
  • Supply chain radar: DSV's Andersen steals limelight from DHL's Scharwath in air cargo gongs - fair?
  • On the wires: John Menzies needs more to close the credibility gap

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2019
  • Total's second LNG bunkering vessel will be based in Marseille
    Marseille, France, is set to emerge as a major LNG bunkering center. Yesterday, Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Marseille-headquartered CMA CGM Group, said that it had chosen the
  • Second Hurtigruten battery hybrid cruise ship will be delivered early
    Hurtigruten reports that its second hybrid battery powered expedition cruise ship MS Fridtjof Nansen will be completed earlier than expected. As a result, Hurtigruten is offering a series of shorter pre-inaugural voyages.
  • Cox Powertrain appoints new U.S.-based sales and customer support team
    U.K. headquartered Cox Powertrain Ltd. is about to start full production of its CXO300, claimed to be the the highest power density diesel outboard engine ever developed. Cox Powertrain is backed by
  • Jennifer Carpenter promoted to AWO President & CEO
    The American Waterways Operators reports that Jennifer Carpenter, its Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to the position of President & Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2020,
  • Pirates seize 19 crew members from tanker south of Nigeria
    According to the International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Reporting Center, at 1810 UTC yesterday, armed pirates attacked and boarded an oil tanker underway, around 76 nm south of Bonny, Nigeria. Nineteen crew were
  • New Inmarsat service is aimed primarily at OSV operators
    Inmarsat will extend its service portfolio for customers with the launch of Fleet LTE, following an agreement with subsea fiber and offshore LTE network operator, Tampnet. The new service which is primarily
  • SCA names new Partners Committee officers
    The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) reports that Rob Stuardi of American Equity Underwriters, Mobile, Ala., and Mark A. Haller of Tri-Tec Manufacturing in Kent, Wash., have been appointed as the new
  • BV grants AiP for Quadelprop LNG bunkering vessel
    Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore has granted approval in principle to the innovative design for a highly-maneuverable 19,000 cu.m LNG bunkering vessel with a GTT membrane type tank - the Quadelprop. The

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2019
  • Salvage industry said to be in 'decline phase'
    'On the basis of the research I have done, I can definitely say the salvage industry is definitely in the...
  • Box shipping outlook remains challenging
    After an 'extremely dull' year, container carriers have little to look forward to in the new year, BIMCO says
  • The Interview: Hugo De Stoop
    Mr De Stoop leads one of the largest crude oil tanker companies in the world. Over the past couple of...
  • Unifeeder buys majority stake in Feedertech Group
    Unifeeder steps out of European base for Singapore acquisition
  • Vale expects to restore full iron ore production by 2022
    Vale sees iron ore ramping up to 340m to 355m tonnes next year
  • Pirates abduct seafarers from tanker off Nigeria
    Pirates boarded the Hong Kong-flagged Nave Constellation on Tuesday after it had departed Bonny Offshore Terminal, Lloyd's List Intelligence reports
  • Lloyd's List Gothenburg summit will map a volatile 2020
    Programme will include geopolitics, sanctions implications, the impact on trade patterns of shifting political balance, energy realignment, technological advances and...
  • American Club says marine insurance outlook uncertain
    Premium erosion continues to affect operating results. There is an urgent need to calibrate risk pricing to exposure
  • Kitack Lim reappointed IMO chief for second term
    Lim will serve as IMO secretary-general until the end of 2023
  • Bunker tool seeks to standardise low-sulphur charges
    Confusion and concern remain about the timing and transparency of carriers' low-sulphur cost recovery mechanisms
  • Ethane to feed China's gas shipbuilding ambition
    Chinese shipbuilding content is an expected feature of bilateral ethanol and LNG trade talks
  • Port of Virginia dredging project starts
    'This project, combined with the $750m we are investing to increase container capacity by 1m units per year, sets up...
  • US sanctions six tankers linked to PDVSA
    Washington has said that it recognises opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela's legitimate president. It is using sanctions to force...
  • ISU accepts realities of salvage sector
    Salvors need to improve their reputation for cost and trustworthiness as they diversify into other sectors
  • CMA CGM and Total sign LNG supply deal
    French companies take lead in Mediterranean LNG supply as CMA CGM pushes for global environmental collaboration
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: National Bank of Greece in talks to unload more shipping loans to Cross Ocean | Chinese ownership...
  • Top 10 flag states 2019
    Although Panama leads our Top 10 flag states list for 2019 by about 53m gross tonnes, the difference between the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2019
  • Infrastructure bank commits financing for new Montreal terminal
  • Recouped interim low-sulfur surcharges bode well for carriers
  • As ELD tightens, tech tries to squeeze truck hours
  • Special report: The art of breakbulk chartering
  • ODFL sees US LTL volumes 'stabilizing'
  • New Syracuse inland port serving NY-NJ yields early dividends
  • Air cargo slowdown enters peak season
  • DP World extends shortsea reach from Europe to Asia
  • CMA CGM extracts presidential support for green fuel drive
  • Antwerp to host 2020 JOC Container Trade Europe conference

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2019
  • Pacific Gas enters VLEC sector with order for two newbuildings
    Pacific Gas order contract helps Jiangnan Shipyard break into the ethane sector
  • Tanker owners enter 'bliss period' with rosy outlook for 2020
    Major listed owners say IMO 2020, small orderbooks and longhaul shipping demand would support earnings in the coming quarters
  • JMU-Imabari alliance takes third place in yards' new world order
    Japanese partnership hopes to have technical edge on rivals - and match them on cost
  • Blount Boats to build two crew ships for offshore wind farms
    Rhode Island's Blount Boats has cut a deal to build two crew transfer vessels to support US offshore wind farm projects. The shipyard will build the ships for Atlantic Wind Transfers based on UK-based Chartwell Marine's Chartwell 24 ship design, modified for operation in the US northeast. They will be delivered in 2020. "As the offshore market grows, so too does the demand for American-made [cre
  • Dutch sign on to French-led Strait of Hormuz mission
    A frigate and its onboard helicopter will join a French-initiated mission in the Middle East Gulf region
  • Ice in his veins: Paul Pathy on Fednav's next chapter
    Paul Pathy inherited the family firm, Canada's biggest dry bulk shipowner. Now it's time to make his mark on the company
  • Morocco leans towards Mediterranean base for its FSRU
    Ministerial advisor said project will move forward next year with a floating terminal scheduled for operation by 2021
  • Bull case emerging for tankers and bulkers in 2020
    Deutsche Bank analysts backing their convictions as scrubber economics and ramped up production provide reasons to be cheerful
  • American Club shares optimistic view despite 'elephant in the room' cash call
    P&I mutual says move has put it in a position where it can 'control our own destiny and our own financials'
  • 2020 Bulkers beats the Baltic on November charters
    Tor Olav Troim-backed owner says index-linked vessels performed above the industry average
  • HHI 'trying to allay Singapore concerns' over merger with DSME
    World's largest shipbuilder said Lion Republic is taking a cautious approach over tie-up
  • Solstad Offshore seeks more time from bondholders
    Restructuring OSV owner calls meeting to extend payment suspensions to the end of March
  • Trafigura charters support aframax tanker period rates
    Shipowners continue to fetch strong rates for aframaxes while LR2 charter shows more room for growth
  • Crew members kidnapped from Navios Maritime tanker 185 km off Nigeria
    Security consultancy Dryad Global says attackers left seven crew onboard the Nave Constellation
  • Zodiac Maritime expands presence in capesize sector
    Zodiac Maritime is expanding its large bulker fleet with its fourth purchase in the segment this year. The UK-based company is renewing its fleet and has bought a 14-year-old VLOC controlled by Japan's Kotobuki Shipping. European brokers said the Eyal Ofer-controlled company has purchased the 203,000-dwt Azul Fortuna (built 2005) for $15.8m. That price is seen as attractive for the buyer, as
  • NYK to capture emissions as dry ice for sea-bed storage
    Japanese owner joins DecarbonICE project to study feasibility of technology
  • UN and Opec meetings to define prospects for tanker markets
    Critics claim conferences are just talking shops, but tanker operators know better
  • Gibson Shipbrokers shows off Movember whiskers for men's health
    Aframax broker Ben Crowder leads the brokerage's efforts to raise awareness after testicular cancer diagnosis
  • Drewry aims to end IMO 2020 confusion with new bunker index
    Shipping consultancy shining a light on complex low-sulphur surcharges
  • Now is not the time to leave slow steaming out of the IMO's toolkit
    Speed limits are not a panacea, but we must ensure that they are available as an option for regulators to help cut shipping's carbon footprint
  • LNG carrier rates stabilise as charterers hold fire for 2020 deals
    Owners are still 'making money' at current levels but further softening and volatility expected
  • Avenir in talks to deploy bunkers to cruiseships in the Arctic
    Avenir LNG is exploring a long-term Arctic bunkering deployment, while its newbuilding programme has found a new home
  • Carriers chase door-to-door riches but rewards could prove illusory
    Digital tracking of cargo is luring container lines to look again at freight forwarding. However, they may be underestimating the challenge of integrating their operations
  • Poseidon Principles undermined by a lack of Asian banks
    Green ship lending project could remain a minority venture if Chinese, Japanese and South Koreans do not join European financiers in the decarbonisation initiative
  • Avenir LNG fast-tracks COO into chief executive hot seat
    Outgoing CEO Andrew Pickering is 'retiring' after almost 40 years with founding partner Stolt-Nielsen
  • Golden Union adds to panamax fleet with another secondhand buy
    Golden Union has quietly acquired a panamax bulk carrier from Shoei Kisen of Japan in what is the Greek owner's third bulker purchase this year. Veniamis in play to buy Noble Group post-panamaxes The 76,600-dwt Gu Imabari (ex-KM Imabari, built 2009) was acquired in an off-market transaction that was completed in mid-October. No price has been disclosed. VesselsValue estimates the bulker's curr
  • A day in the life: Ships agent Joe Melvin
    Ships agent Joe Melvin loves his job, but it is not one he expected to be doing. Finishing a sports studies degree nearly four years ago, Melvin started work in his father's building company while he hunted around for a career with prospects - something he says can take up to a year in north-eastern England, where he lives. A day in the life: The coolest job in shipping A nudge from his ships a
  • Ten crew rescued after cargoship sinks off Indonesia
    Citra Hasil goes down off Tembelan but fishing boat saves the day
  • Total inks second LNGBV with MOL for CMA CGM boxships
    French energy major's fuel solutions arm signs another large supply deal with compartriot liner giant CMA CGM
  • Mining newbuilding in limbo as Nautilus Minerals goes bankrupt
    Sea-floor extraction vessel was ordered at Fujian Mawei in 2014 but has been beset by financing problems
  • Eastern Pacific inks $560m deals for LNG-fuelled newbuildings at CSSC
    Latest orders bring shipowner's total investments in dual-fuel newbuildings close to $3bn
  • Louis-Dreyfus' other mission: making business work for everyone
    French ship owner says current business environment does not work for the benefit of all stakeholders
  • Louis-Dreyfus optimistic on speed limits
    Shipowner says mandatory slow steaming was not rejected by the IMO, but rather 'put aside'
  • AqualisBraemar plots expansion of international adjusting business
    Recruitment drive to capitalise on opportunities in the US, Mexico and UAE
  • Repairs start on first of SK Shipping's KC-1 LNG duo
    Second small-scale cousin with pioneering South Korean containment system prepares for gas trials
  • Macron backs Saade's call for 'energy of tomorrow' coalition
    French president supporting boxship line's CEO in push for international cooperation on eco-fuels
  • Yasa Shipping sells second supramax bulker
    Jakarta-based Gurita Lintas reported as the buyer of Turkish owner's Yasa Ozcan
  • The shipowner who has become Xi's bridge builder
    Ye Cheng is one of a select set of businessmen who have Xi Jinping's mandate to plant the five-star red flag round the world and stake out his Belt and Road project. But the flagbearer model is meeting resistance in some key destinations
  • DSIC showcases ammonia-fuelled ULCS concept at Marintec
    Design for 23,000-teu containership said to be the first in China to offer alternative fuel
  • 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

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2019
  • Project44 brings visibility to supply chains, even when they break
    The Chicago firm secures No. 2 spot on FreightTech 25 list with a platform that seamlessly tracks freight through the turbulence of strikes, hurricanes and...
  • New York grants cargo bikes commercial parking access
    New York City pilot program gives cargo bikes commercial curbside access
  • Midwest farmers hit hard by weather-delayed harvests
    "The weather has not been kind to farmers this year. It's been blow after blow after blow." Downward pressure on prices hurting growers.
  • Could Europe unilaterally regulate shipping carbon emissions?
    The EU is pushing to bring carbon pricing to shipping, but there are a lot more questions than answers.
  • North American railroads chart the course for 2020
    Several management teams from North America's largest Class I railroads were on hand to discuss current demand, their networks and the future at the Credit...
  • Descartes grows profits, revenue on logistics software solutions
    Canadian firm reports a largely expected 27% jump in net income in the third quarter as revenue increases 19%; CEO lauds "predictable results in an...
  • 'Freight Broker Live' host Stephen Oatley brings show to FreightWaves
    Former carrier and freight broker brings unique perspective to No. 1 news source.
  • Trailer costs could rise without action on emissions standards
    Manufacturers warn clock's running out on needed clarity for 2021 models.
  • FourKites announces continued education and certification opportunity for logistics professionals
    On Dec 4, FourKites announced a new learning platform and certification program aimed to allow customers to maximize the value of supply chain visibility. This...
  • Project44 opens Paris office, second in Europe
    project44 opens office in Paris, its second on the continent
  • STG adds to New Jersey footprint with deal for logistics firm
    Private equity-backed 3PL said deal comes as demand exceeds capacity in Northeast market.
  • Canadian National wins coal contract from Canadian Pacific
    Teck Resources opts not to renew 10-year deal for the transport of metallurgical coal.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/4
    Trucking Freight Futures in the South were feeling down on Tuesday as the East showed tepid strength.
  • Qatar Air Cargo expands South American service
    Four cities in Brazil, Chile, Peru and Colombia are added to carrier's freighter network.
  • Heavy snow to slam Mountain West for two days
    Up to a foot of snowfall coming to the Sierra Nevada, Rockies the next two days. Delays in freight movement possible.
  • Surface Transportation Board seeks to modify waybill sample reporting
    The rail regulatory agency says the changes would help make the rate review process more accessible and transparent.
  • Today's Pickup: Trans Mountain pipeline expansion finally underway
    Construction begins for the long-delayed project to triple the capacity of the Canadian oil pipeline to nearly 900,000 barrels per day.
  • Virginia's port upgrade aims for quickest truck trips possible
    Expanding truck appointment system and new lanes credited for fast moves as port readies for dredging
  • Norfolk Southern wants track changes, residents don't
    Railway Age reports NS wants to double-stack its trains as they move through Pittsburgh, but residents in the north side of the city are stacking...
  • A catalyst to change: using commercial map intelligence for business innovation
    "We need to arrive on-time, every time!" "We need better visibility!" "We need more technology!"
  • Tesla's all-electric Cybertruck to join Mexican city's police force
    The mayor of Ciudad Valles, Mexico, recently ordered 15 of the new all-electric Cybertrucks manufactured by Tesla Inc. Mayor Adrián Esper C'rdenas said the Cybertrucks...
  • United Airlines to buy 50 Airbus planes for European routes
    United Airlines continues to build more of its fleet around Airbus aircraft with an order for 50 narrow-body A321s.
  • Emission-free trucks will lower driver turnover rates, claims Nikola CEO
    Trevor Milton believes replacing diesel trucks with cleaner alternatives will improve the image of trucking and enable legislators to slash emissions.
  • French national strikes will wreak havoc on its air, rail and road networks
    French workers are demonstrating for reforms in their pension plan, leading to a protest that will see most employees of transport companies strike beginning on...
  • Struggling flag carriers on three continents are running out of options
    Air India, Alitalia and South African Airways may be facing a bleak future.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2019
  • VLCC hijacked off Nigerian coast
    A VLCC was hijacked Tuesday evening close to the Egina FPSO, off the coast of Nigeria, with 19 members of the crew kidnapped, the vessel's owner Navios Tankers confirmed Wednesday.
  • China bonded bunker fuel oil consumption to fall in 2019 on limited supply
    State-owned refiners heard to have suspended their VLSFO production as they await tax rebates.
  • Mexico private fuel imports likely to grow in 2020
    Growing infrastructure investments and a domestic supply shortfall have led to a significant increase for private fuel imports to Mexico in 2019, a trend that will likely continue into 2020.
  • Crude settles higher on OPEC+ cut talk, US stock draw
    Crude futures climbed Wednesday on news that Iraq is pushing for deeper OPEC+ production cuts, and on a larger-than-expected draw in US crude inventories.
  • MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: V-Marine Fuels supplies 0.5% S FO at Rotterdam
    It supplies low sulfur products to Hamburg and Bremerhaven, and all bunker grades to Singapore and Malaysia.
  • MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Peninsula Petroleum supplies 0.5% sulfur FO
    In Europe, the new fuel is available at Gibraltar, Algeciras, Las Palmas, Malta and in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region, the official said.
  • MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Eni launches sales of 0.5% FO at Genoa
    Eni's 190,000 b/d Sannazzaro de Burgondi refinery in northern Italy will supply 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel.

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HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
Companies inform
Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
Shanghai
Sharp decline in economic performance in the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe markets
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
Genoa
Falteri: it can become the artery of an economic and social body that has been underdeveloped to date
SBB CFF FFS Cargo's half-year performance was negative.
Bern
The Swiss company announced a drop in volumes in both domestic and transit traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
In the April-June period, net profit was 122.4 million dollars (+32.4%)
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Beijing
Foreign traffic amounted to 427.6 million tonnes (+6.1%)
South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and HD Hyundai Mipo Co. to merge
Seoul
The completion of the operation is expected for next December 1st.
Filt Cgil, priority should be given to valorizing AdSP workers rather than assigning positions
Rome
The union denounces the failure to comply with the National Collective Labour Agreement
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +4.1%
Venice
There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)
COSCO Shipping International's revenues increased by 10.3% in the first half of the year.
Hong Kong
Net profit was HK$494.6 million (+26.0%)
G20 nations' merchandise trade showed modest growth in the second quarter
Geneva
The increase in trade in services was more pronounced
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
Seongnam
Agreements with the US investment firm Cerberus Capital and the Korea Development Bank
MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza
Rome
The Coast Guard reports that the situation on board, where there are 8,585 people, is calm and under control.
MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing
Rome
Electrical problem solved, the cruise ship is headed for the port of Naples
PostEurop warns that from August 29, shipments of goods to the USA could be limited or suspended
Brussels
Last month, Trump eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods.
Chinese oil company OOIL sees growth in its half-year financial results.
Hong Kong
In the first six months of this year, revenues increased by +5.0%
Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras
Schiphol
The two terminal companies manage a total of nine Spanish port terminals
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
Haifa
In the period April-June the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%
Interferry's Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations at European ports.
Victoria
The system will come into force on October 12th
DFDS closes second quarter with a loss
Copenhagen
In the period April-June 2025 the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)
Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonize shipping, but some obstacles to their use must be removed.
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
Los Angeles
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 439.2 million dollars (+182.2%)
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 1.8% last month.
Barcelona
202,321 TEUs handled at loading and unloading (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
Hamburg
Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)
Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea
Oslo
Both companies provide data and information for the optimization of containerized maritime transport
In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%
La Goulette
In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tonnes were handled (-3.2%)
Port of Koper sets new quarterly records for containers and rolling stock
Ljubljana
In the period April-June, 5.6 million tons of goods were moved (-4.1%)
Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic
Los Angeles
Over one million TEUs were handled in July (+8.5%)
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hamburg
Net profit fell by -39.4%
Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues
Taipei
The April-June period closed with a net profit decrease of -62.9%
South Korean company HMM's revenues fell by 1.5% in the second quarter.
Seoul
Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program
Washington
The proposed framework - it is denounced - is in effect a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible United Nations organization.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively
Cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals grew by 6.0% in the second quarter
Istanbul
In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded
In the period April-June, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%
Zagreb
Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%
Container traffic at US ports is expected to plummet in the second half of this year.
Washington/Long Beach
In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944,000 TEUs (+7.0%)
ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Eat
The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
Geneva
Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 0.9% this year
Hupac will increase the number of weekly rotations between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight
Noise
Increase in attendance from September 1st
From January 1st, new bunkering regulations will apply in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Rotterdam
The barges must be equipped with flow meters
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Copenhagen
Terminals and logistics have made a positive contribution. Container shipping benefits from demurrage revenues.
The CIPESS has approved the final project for the bridge over the Strait of Messina.
Rome
Construction will begin this year and the project will be completed in 2032.
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
Bonn
Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to Trump's abolition of the de minimis regime
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
Milan
The remaining 30% will remain with Fingiro, owned by Michele Giromini, the company's CEO.
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo
In the second quarter, sales of dry containers produced by CIMC fell by -33%.
Hong Kong
Reefer boats increase by 57%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai
Naples
It will be used for the transport of vehicles between East Asia and Northern Europe
The ART urges to verify that the investment plan and the related amortization period are consistent with the duration of the port concessions.
Turin
Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train
Changchun
Transit time reduced to 18 days compared to 45 days for maritime transport
The assets and fleet of the Spanish Armas Trasmediterránea will be sold to Baleària and DFDS
Las Palmas/Dénia/Copenhagen
Two agreements worth €215 million and €40 million respectively have been signed.
Italian State Railways (FS), investing €70 million to install the ERTMS system.
Rome
Work has been completed on 382 Trenitalia trains, while the retrofitting of 60 locomotives from Mercitalia Rail, an FS Logistix company, is underway.
MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenue returns to growth
The second quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit of 78.1 million dollars (+20.5%)
Plans to build two container customs areas north and south of the Suez Canal
Cairo
Fourteen of the 48 abandoned shipwrecks in Catania port have been removed.
Catania
The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has confirmed the validity of the tender for the new Ravano Terminal in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic
Dubai
Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025
In the quarter April-June the volume of rolling stock transported by Höegh Autoliners increased by +9.0%
Oslo
Sharp increase (+46.6%) of vehicles from Asia
South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering acquires Vietnam's Doosan Enerbility
Seongnam
It manages an industrial area with its own port facility
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 6.6% in July
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded
In July, the port of Valencia handled 488,000 containers (+6.7%)
Valencia
Increase driven by growth in empty containers
Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino as extraordinary commissioner of the Western Sicilian Sea Port Authority.
Rome/Palermo
The President of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal against the provision
The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa.
Genoa/La Spezia
Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities
X-Press Feeders denounces authorities' failure to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident
Singapore
According to the company, the Supreme Court ruling ignores international maritime law
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5% in July
Hong Kong
A decline of -3.7% was recorded in the first seven months of 2025
Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July
St. Petersburg
In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%
In July, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic with 3.9 million TEUs.
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized cargo decreased by -3.6%
Compensation to be paid by the Civitavecchia Port Authority in the Fincosit case has been set at €1.5 million.
Civitavecchia
Latrofa: The ruling allows the release of set-aside sums that have frozen the budget for years.
Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Hamburg
In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)
In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)
Hong Kong
In the quarter April-June the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic meters of rolling stock (-0.5%)
Lysaker
Revenues down by -0.7%
In the second quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)
Podgorica
Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)
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
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operational procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins.
The Hague
The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th
A proposal to bring the port of Taranto back onto global container routes? Start a discussion table.
Taranto
Meeting on the status of freight traffic
Port of Ancona: Tender for demolition of fire-damaged Tubimar warehouses
Ancona
The expected duration of the works is four and a half months
Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP vessel segment
Hamburg/Rostock
Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%
Tirana
There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)
A.SPE.DO, operationalizing the Smart Terminal to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars
Milan
Funds for the management buyout and the purchase of two product tankers
Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six Ocean-class dual-fuel PCTCs
Rotterdam
The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule
First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Genoa
Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff
Euroports to operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It is expected to become operational in 2026
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%
Ravenna
Growth of 0.6% was recorded in June. An increase of 4.8% is expected in July.
OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy
Rome
They focus on a specific sector supply chain or aspect of it
Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume
Naples
Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations
ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results
Manila
Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Athens
In the April-June period, net profit was 95.4 million dollars (+8.4%)
Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs
Trieste
Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros
The Panama Shipping Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old.
Panama
Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue
Athens
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 130.9 million (-7.3%)
New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova
Padua
It adds to the other three already active on the same route
ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal
Manila
It is located on Batam Island
Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company.
Naples
He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro
In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.
Luxembourg
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Ten-year agreement
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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