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November 6, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Various CMA CGM rates increase from November 18 and December 1
  • Big shipping seeks high carbon taxes that drive up compliance costs
  • Wind energy to power Heerema's crane vessels at Port of Rotterdam
  • GDP in US increases 1.9pc in Q3 as consumer spending rises 2.9pc
  • Maersk and Lingang Group team up to develop shipping services
  • Duisburg and Cosco to build Europe's biggest inland box terminal
  • Pirates kidnap 9 from Norwegian-owned Liberian bulker off Cotonou
  • Factory hubs in Asia stuck in doldrums as China-US trade stalls
  • US moves to make changes to free trade deal with Canada and Mexico
  • Cracks near wings leads to Qantas to ground its three Boeing 737s
  • Atlas Air posts flat quarterly profit of US$60 million on flat revenues
  • ANC turns to private sector to save debt-heavy South African Airways
  • DHL to quadruple size of sorting facility at Canada's Hamilton airport

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • IRClass opens office in the Netherlands
  • Landmark container movement flagged off through IWT on Indo-Bangladesh Protocol route
  • Milaha participates in Qatar Silk Road Exhibition
  • MOL takes delivery of environment-friendly wood chip carrier
  • Moving towards zero carbon emissions in maritime shipping
  • SCI vessel undertakes rescue operation in Arabian Sea
  • Aditya Mishra is the new Chairman of LPAI
  • Govt mulling setting up mega parks near ports to attract FDI, says Textile Secretary
  • CEVA Logistics strengthens presence in Sri Lanka with a new operation
  • SAFE Working Group consolidates its futuristic agenda
  • TCI Express registers impressive Q2 performance
  • India did not join RCEP as it was against its economic interests & national priorities, says Piyush Goyal
  • Industry supports decision
  • Uptrend seen in soyaoil & soyabean

International Transport Journalweb site
  • US short line can handle heavier freight cars
  • Bidvest in new clothes
  • Martijn Van Heumen appointed director of Heppner Hacas
  • Increased capacity to ship manufactured buildings
  • Kuwaitis attend Champ Academy
  • Gothenburg tops Swedish container market
  • Further progress in implementing PTC
  • Britons still interested in Europe
  • 10,000th Flexi truck leaves the factory
  • New heads for Swissport's Emea region
  • ULCVs take the lead, says Vessels Value
  • ESR Australia expands its presence around Sydney
  • Christian U. Haas to chair the board at PTV Group
  • Eight maindeck destinations with RAM Cargo
  • New vehicles to distribute food and drinks
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Cargo streams follow when waters flow on the Rhine

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Box trade demand will finally surpass supply growth in 2020, says Danaos
  • Industry gets first glimpse of Uber Freight performance in Q3 results
  • No satisfaction at Antonov as rival heavylift carrier Volga-Dnepr loses height
  • More air and sea carriers take the digital plunge to offer online freight booking
  • Bidvest breaks ties with Panalpina for 'fresh new look' and new logistics partner
  • Flexport opens container freight station in Vietnam as supply chains shift
  • China promises new global trading strategy as US deal nears fruition
  • On the wires: CMA CGM IPO - is the 'right time' approaching at last?
  • Supply chain radar: Uber Freight - do we dare to think 'spin-off'?

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Havyard says more about its 3.2 MW maritime fuel cell solution
    Norway's Havyard Group has released more details of the 3.2 MW maritime fuel cell solution it has under development for large ships If large vessels are to sail zero emission at high
  • Vard Marine to complete design package for NYC Gowanus power barges
    Vancouver, B.C. headquartered Vard Marine Inc. has been contracted to complete the basic class design package of a new generation of Siemens powered SeaFloat power barges to support New York's Gowanus Repowering
  • Harvey Gulf reports increased earnings
    New Orleans headquartered Harvey Gulf International Marine said today that it increased EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization) by 33% in the third quarter. The privately-owned company attributed the increase
  • MAN wins order for engines for French Logistic Support Ships
    Four refueling tankers being built for the French Navy are to have MAN main engines. As part of the deal, MAN Energy Solutions will supply the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard with a
  • Disney Cruises in three-ship agreement with Meyer Werft
    Celebration, Fla., based Disney Cruise Line has entered into a memorandum of agreement with the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. It covers the construction of three new LNG-fueled cruise ships. Plans for
  • Danfoss Drives appoints new Head of Sales for Americas
    Danfoss Drives has named Ian Barrie as its new Head of Sales for the Americas. In this position, he will continue to build and develop strong regional sales channels and verticals for
  • Great Lakes Dredge CEO says third quarter results "in line with expectations"
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Nasdaq:GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the U.S., reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, that saw third quarter revenue of

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Seanergy expects elevated charter rates
    The company, which reported a profit in the third quarter of the year, has completed three out of a total...
  • Product tanker owners see improving market
    Solid fundamentals are supporting product tankers, including a record low orderbook and rising seaborne demand for refined products because of...
  • Commercial Court upholds 'actionable fault' defence in general average cases
    'Nothing is payable under the GA guarantees issued by [insurers] if the loss was caused by the owner's actionable default...
  • Shipping cannot meet 2050 emissions goal, says Opec
    It is clear that further measures are required, and these need to start soon, says Opec's report
  • Asia to Europe box spot rates rise 30%
    Good news for carriers as November general rate increases hold
  • Tanker owners' group elects Erik Hanell to top role
    The Stena Bulk chief succeeds former Euronav chief executive Paddy Rodgers at the top of tanker oil spill fund
  • Opec forecasts 'less severe' IMO 2020 implementation
    Opec's assumption that global refineries can meet demand is a significant message for shipowners and charterers. Its projections were revised...
  • Samskip open to further M&A activity
    Samskip has played a major role in the concentration of the European shortsea box market with several high-profile acquisitions, including...
  • Taking advantage of China trade uncertainties
    Cargo owners need to look closely at the potential pitfalls of shifting production to other Asian nations
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Scrubbers are tried, tested and still getting better | BW Group reverses position on Hafnia | World...
  • Westports retains growth momentum with more mega boxship calls
    More than half the volume was transhipment boxes and Westports said it is supporting the trend towards bigger containerships with...
  • US port union's lawyer warns of bankruptcy after court ruling
    Jurors found the International Longshore and Warehouse Union International was 55% liable and Chapter 8 was 45% liable, although a...
  • Xi pledges to expand China's import market
    China's leader said the global value chain and supply chains are now highly intertwined, while the economic integration between nations...
  • Malaysia's richest man bids to privatise POSH
    POSH is one offshore support vessel ripe for privatisation given it is anchored by the Kuok Group, the business empire...
  • Danaos upbeat for container trade demand growth
    For the third quarter of 2019, Danaos showed an adjusted net income of $37.9m compared to $37.5m for the same...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • JOC white paper: Shippers will feel effects of US-China trade war for years
  • US ag export decline belies deeper damage
  • CargoSphere develops standard ocean freight API
  • IRH, Dixie Cullen team up on massive transformer move
  • Challenge to ELD rule resurfaces at FMCSA
  • DHL launches 12-day China-Europe rail service
  • JOC Research Note: Spot intermodal savings rising; contract tightening
  • Slowing demand puts brakes on Indian container growth
  • CMA CGM joins Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd in low-sulfur surcharge for short-term contracts

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Greece probes five vessels in connection with Brazil oil spill
    Delta Tankers apart, Maran, Euronav and Minerva have been asked to provide information into the incident
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen improves profit while shunning revenue
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen has enhanced its bottom line despite turning down certain sources of income. The Craig Jasienski-led car carrier operator reported $31m in comprehensive income for the third quarter, up from a $20m profit during the same period last year. Revenue for the Oslo-listed company's ocean operations, which controls 126 car carriers, declined 6% to $773m, mostly because Wallenius ch
  • Al Ghurair cancels Diana Shipping fixture
    Al Ghuarair Resources International has cancelled a fixture for one of Diana Shipping's post-panamaxes. Al Ghurair, a UAE-based agricultural commodities trader, Tuesday did away with a timecharter contract for 98,704-dwt Polymnia (built 2012) due to "unforeseen events", the Simeon Palios-led owner said. The fixture was announced 10 October. Diana Shipping fixes panamax to Al Ghurair "Charterers
  • GoodBulk posts profit for tenth consecutive quarter
    GoodBulk has had its tenth consecutive profitable quarter, recording a net result that is a considerable improvement on the $280,000 posted last quarter. GoodBulk takes dividend pot to $44m after profitable supramax sale The Monaco-based company posted net profit of $19.9m for the third quarter, up from $14.5m at the same point in 2018. This equates to earnings per share of $0.66 this year, co
  • Seanergy expects continued profit amid better market
    Brazilian iron ore exports should keep cargo supply firm while scrubber retrofits keep ships off the water, Seanergy said.
  • Refiners and shipowners are ready for IMO 2020, says Opec
    The oil and shipping industries are exceeding the oil cartel's expectation in terms of preparation for the new bunker rules
  • Dividends, refinancings and carbon report for Ardmore
    Busy quarter sees Anthony-Gurnee led owner first to report emissions while bolstering debt facilities and guiding to stronger earnings heading to IMO 2020.
  • Marine Insurer Canopius gets boost from Samsung investment
    Partners to explore fresh opportunities in specialty business lines
  • James Fisher hit by cyber attack on computer systems
    UK shipping group took affected networks offline and called in security experts
  • Hamburg Sud slaps IMO 2020 eco-fuel fee on boxes
    Maersk-owned container line says price difference between low and high sulphur bunkers is $193 per ton
  • NRP plotting new funds to capitalise on ship financing gap
    Norwegian maritime asset manager brings onboard former Pareto man Wilhelm Magelssen as it aims to launch credit fund directed at smaller owners
  • Momentum with Concordia as tanker market 'finally' turns
    Swedish tanker owner says surge in crude rates filtered down to product ships after usual time lag
  • Pricing helps Polarcus profit pack a punch
    Polarcus has been raking in higher revenue, which has led to massive improvements to its bottom line. Polarcus returns to profit as seismic sector turns up The Dubai-based seismic shipowner recorded net profit of $13.7m for the third quarter of 2019, compared to a $8.4m loss in the same period last year. This result equates to earnings per share of $0.027 for the past three months, a significa
  • Ex-Eimskip boss wins battle in war to stop competition probe
    Gylfi Sigfusson to get his day in court as he claims antitrust authority violated his human rights
  • Shuttle tankers vital for keeping Equinor's offshore oil flowing
    Shuttle tankers are a key part of Equinor's infrastructure. They form a flexible pipeline to keep the oil flowing from its offshore production facilities. "If we don't have the operational reliability of the shuttle tankers, we may need to shut down the oil well production. We should never do that," said Ann-Elisabeth Serck-Hanssen, the company's senior vice-president of asset management. The fa
  • Equinor's Brazil growth offers promise for shipping needs
    The expansion of Equinor's Brazilian activities has brought a palpable sense of excitement to those tasked with handling the Norwegian energy giant's shipping activities. Equinor is the second-largest oil producer in the South American nation, which the Norwegian energy giant regards as a core area of future growth. Brazilian offshore resurrection in the making "With our expansion in our activi
  • Equinor strives for a more sustainable future in shipping
    Norwegian energy giant wants to transport hydrocarbons in the greenest possible way
  • Three protesters killed as Iraq tries to re-open port
    Deaths reportedly occurred in clashes with security forces in Umm Qasr
  • Cosco Leasing snaps up eight Dasin Shipping bulkers
    Chinese giant strikes leaseback deal with Singapore owner
  • Frontline Management's Lars Pedersen ticks off his to do list
    Boss with six hats says keep it lean, efficient, simple and focused
  • Flex LNG takes shipmanagement in-house in first for Fredriksen
    Company makes pioneering move to build a dedicated manager in Oslo
  • Michael Pak is back for new role with Poten Capital in the US
    Ex-Clarksons and Axia man to focus on private capital raising in Poten platform boosted by BGC Partners acquisition
  • Agents losing out due to client bankruptcies, ITIC warns
    UK club says invoices should be submitted to principals as soon as possible
  • Terntank strikes again for dual-fuel tankers able to run on LNG and biogas
    Sweden's Terntank has ordered two dual-fuel handysize tankers in China that will be able to run on liquefied biogas (LBG) and LNG. Swedish owner advocates green vessels at United Nations The 15,000-dwt chemical/product/biofuels tankers will also be fitted with a hybrid battery system, onshore power connection and hybrid bow thruster drive. The pair will be built at AVIC Dingheng Shipbuilding t
  • Bolsonaro: 'worst still to come' from tanker spill
    Brazilian president warns of more oil coming ashore as he sticks to accusation against Greek owner
  • SeaOwl snaps up Viking and Solstad anchor-handlers
    French owner acquires Nordic duo to replace older vessels
  • BW Offshore sells $300m of convertible bonds
    Oslo-listed FPSO company refinancing with notes sale
  • BW LPG confirms $9m profit from sale of last two LGCs
    Singapore owner says 2003-built ships will generate $31m in liquidity
  • Howe Robinson moves into US dry market with BBT Tradeships takeover
    UK shipbroker expanding again over the Atlantic
  • Impairments from failed venture hurt privatisation candidate POSH
    Soon to be de-listed Kuok-backed OSV player hurt by financial exposure to POSH Terasea
  • Affinity: Big ship prices set to rise on China yard merger
    Owners can no longer look forward to competition between Chinese yards on pricing, says broker
  • BTIG's Lewis raises expectations for crude tanker quartet
    BTIG's Greg Lewis has bumped up his price target for four crude tanker owners as rates appear to be settling well above breakeven rates. Only owners' greed will stop VLCC rates hitting $300,000 In a note published after the close Monday, he upped International Seaways target to $40 from $30, Nordic American Tankers (NAT) to $8 from $4 and Frontline and Euronav to $18 from $12, while reiterating

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Cosco Energy Shipping shrugs off U.S. sanctions to report increased revenues and profit
    COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation (HKEX: 01138; SSE: 600026) has shrugged off U.S. sanctions on subsidiary companies to report a huge jump in revenues and a...
  • Titanium Transportation has weaker third-quarter results, remains profitable
    Titanium Transportation Group sees weaker trends in the quarter, but manages to post a modest profit.
  • Ardmore: 2020 marine gasoil demand to top expectations
    Ardmore Shipping execs predict the initial IMO 2020 phase will favor more expensive 0.1% MGO.
  • Panjiva CEO highlights company's evolution around big data
    Throughout the Digital Age, this data-focused global trade company has found new ways to make data useful.
  • In change to flat-rate shipping program, FedEx revises packaging rules
    FedEx looks to allow flat-rate shipping customers to use their own packaging when they tender boxes.
  • Logistics Managers' Index sees record low, no inventory build ahead of peak season
    The October Logistics Managers' Index hits record low, suggesting peak shipping season may disappoint.
  • Trucking operational costs soared 7.7% in 2018
    The costs of operating a for-hire Class 8 truck rose 7.7% in 2018, the biggest jump since 2010. It is the highest per-mile cost since...
  • Cooper Tire & Rubber acquiring sole ownership of Mexican tire plant
    Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE:CTB) recently announced a plan to increase ownership in its joint venture tire plant in Guadalajara, Mexico, from 58% to...
  • Jury awards $93.6 million to former operator of Port of Portland container terminal
    A federal jury has awarded $93.6 million to ICTSI Oregon, the former operator of the Port of Portland's Terminal 6, after finding dockworkers engaged in...
  • Hamburg Airport adopts Fair@Link air cargo platform
    Hamburg Airport has joined a roster of European airports adopting digitalization of cargo handling
  • Starship Technologies to deploy 30 delivery robots on UW-Madison campus
    The UW is Starship's biggest campus client to date.
  • UPS drone unit makes first revenue deliveries for CVS
    UPS operates first revenue drone flight for CVS, carrying drugs to customers
  • Commentary: Taking "forever" to assess safety impacts of liquified natural gas by rail?
    Shipping liquified natural gas by rail is a controversial topic. Read what Jim Blaze thinks about the idea in his latest commentary.
  • Roadrunner continues to restructure, sells intermodal unit to Universal Logistics
    Roadrunner continues to restructure its operations by shuttering another unit. The company announced that it was selling its intermodal operations to Universal Logistics.
  • Travel Centers of America reports strong Q3 from higher fuel volumes and in-store sales
    Travel Centers of America reported stronger profits and sales for the third quarter as it added locations and sold more fuel at higher prices. Watch...
  • Snowfall to cover High Plains, Midwest
    Several inches of messy snow coming to northern Rockies, Dakotas, upper Midwest. Short-term delays in freight movement.
  • Turmoil with IMO 2020 implementation in oil markets? OPEC is a lot less worried
    The impact of IMO 2020 on oil markets is going to be less than projected, at least according to a newly published forecast by OPEC....
  • Expeditors posts earnings beat as customs brokerage offsets weak air volumes
    North America has surpassed North Asia (China) as EXPD's highest revenue region.
  • Commentary: Why are digital freight brokers struggling to solve their Uber-scale problems?
    On October 29, Bloomberg published an article by Dina Bass, "The 'Uber for Trucking' Tries to Navigate Some Uber-Scale Problems." That was followed by Craig...
  • FreightWaves LIVE [podcast] Agendas With An Impact and Transparency19's Great Debate
    On this episode FreightWaves EVP - Events Arlen Stark joins Dooner to discuss how scheduling makes an impact on event attendee experience. Listen in to...
  • Today's Pickup: Reliance Partners teams with TruckPark to explore impact of truck parking reservations
    Truck parking is not only a safety issue, but also an issue of driver rest. Reliance Partners, along with TruckPark, is exploring how truck parking...
  • Commentary: Is the Alaska Railroad on track to the "Lower 48?"
    Connecting the Alaska Railroad with rail service in Canada and the U.S. is a bold, expensive plan. But it would generate tremendous benefits. Read more...
  • Teknowlogi automates trucking processes by a mix of tribal knowledge and AI algorithms
    Teknowlogi uses artificial intelligence models to analyze data in real-time and also advises executives on ways to improve efficiency and maximize process automation.
  • Bookkeeper pleads guilty to orchestrating elaborate $1.7 million bank fraud scheme
    A former New Jersey bookkeeper recently pleaded guilty to bank fraud in federal court, admitting she orchestrated an elaborate $1.7 million check-writing scheme using fraudulent...
  • Are box shipping rate spikes sustainable?
    Asia-Europe and Asia-U.S. spot freight rates jumped 12-30% last week, but can carriers hold on to the gains?
  • Gildan closes two textile plants in Mexico, lays off 1,700 workers
    Gildan Activewear is closing its operations in Mexico and laying off 1,700 employees at two plants in Sonora, the state across the U.S.-Mexico border from...
  • Electrifying the Bull: Meritor plots its future in electrification
    Meritor is expanding its Blue Horizon brand of electrified products as it positions itself to be a leading supplier for electric and hybrid vehicle powertrain...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Urals crude loadings from Novorossiisk suspended by bad weather: Transneft
    Stormy weather has forced a suspension of Urals crude loadings from the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk.
  • Crude settles higher as market awaits US-China trade deal
    Crude futures settled higher Tuesday, bolstered by US-China trade deal optimism.
  • Bunkering operations back to normal at Fujairah after cyclone Kyarr passes
    Temporary delays were caused by cyclone Kyarr last week.
  • Neste sells 0.5% S fuel oil in Germany
    Finnish refinery Neste and German BMT Bunker and Mineraloeltransport have partnered to sell Neste's new 0.5% sulfur fuel oil.
  • Shipping facing delays in Bosporus on bad weather
    Shipping was facing limitations in the Bosporus, amid stormy weather.
  • ANALYSIS: Saudi Aramco raises light crude prices in anticipation of IMO 2020
    Saudi Aramco on Monday hiked official selling price differentials for a majority of its crude grades globally.

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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
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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
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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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