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BRIEFS
May 7, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Trump escalates trade war with new China tariffs
  • US government exacts antidumping duty on Chinese ceramic tiles
  • Port of NY/NJ posts box volume gains of 4pc in March
  • FESCO and HMM reshuffle container shipping routes in East Asia
  • 'K' Line wins Panama Green Shipping Award 2019
  • Old Dominion named in Forbes' 2019 America's Best Employer List
  • Australia's 'tinnie terror' plot leader jailed for 7 years
  • Weak trade activity pulls down air cargo demand in Asia Pacific in March
  • Lufthansa logistics pre-tax profit falls 74pc to US$21m
  • Atlas Air posts 'better-than-expected' Q1 revenue and profits

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • 'India is an important market for M&S Logistics and we want to grow further here'
  • CMA CGM to update its Russian Far East/Chinaoffer by upgrading RUFEX service
  • International shipping routes to UK should be zero carbon by 2050, says Committee on Climate Change
  • Movex Cargo handles yet another critical oil & gas project from Mumbai Port
  • MSC Group joins North American Marine Environment Protection Association
  • OOCL announces new services to strengthen its North Europe service network with Indian Subcontinent & Middle East
  • Rise in demolition of boxships forecast
  • Spot rates stable
  • Stakeholders advised to adjust to latest market situation in volatile rate scenario
  • Chittagong Port plans to complete three new terminals by 2025
  • FSRU delivers first gas cargo in Bangladesh
  • JN Port handles more boxes in April 2019 y-o-y
  • Blockchain offers opportunities for cooperation in networks that lack trust

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 40th bookable parking location in Europe on stream
  • Rhenus builds hall at the Danube port in Krems
  • 24plus adds Stefan Rehmet to its management team
  • LOT Cargo embarks on Iata CEIV pharma certification
  • US forwarder buys 500 tractors and 210 trailers
  • Preparations for food hub in Rotterdam underway
  • Chinese support Erdenet to Ovoot intermodal project
  • Challenge Group acquires TRG
  • Macs changes its terminal in Antwerp
  • Stronger together in Singapore
  • From Bolloré to Haropa
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Rising road haulage costs to boost Irish railway
  • Agility signs PCCA partnership
  • Saudia Cargo strengthens Asian network
  • Freja upgrades its top management
  • Macquarie: strong footprint in Long Beach

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • Shock for container lines as contract rates start to fall again
  • Soft air freight market and volatile rates an opportunity to review capacity buying
  • Yantian Express progress delayed as some cargo owners refuse to pay general average
  • Q1 earnings at XPO Logistics flat as it looks to replace $600m Amazon dent
  • 'We need to sail greener, not slower, to cut vessel emissions'
  • Brexit sails from one storm in a port to another: want to talk about it?
  • Ineos may have to disclose secret details of £2.6bn port of Antwerp project
  • Sterling Transportation appoints Jim Flannigan as its new general manager
  • Supply chain radar: Market talk and rumours - lies, damn lies, and corporate logistics

Marine Logweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • Tidewater reports increased revenue
    Offshore services giant Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) today reported revenue for the three-months ended March 31, 2019, of $122.1 million and a net loss for the same period of $21.7 million (or $0.58
  • George Toma joins Furuno USA
    Camas, Wash., based Furuno USA has hired a new commercial business development manager. Based in Houston, Texas, George Toma will play a key role in establishing and developing business relationships with commercial
  • Danish seafarers will be able to access their certificates on their smart phones
    The Danish Maritime Authority is preparing to launch digital certificates for seafarers. Development is underway, and an initial test voyage will begin later this month. Digital certificates are expected to make things
  • DeFazio bill would unlock billions for port and harbor maintenance
    Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) has introduced H.R. 440, the "Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act," which would unlock billions in already-collected
  • Lightweight GE LM 2500 module passes shock testing
    GE Marine reports that its lightweight LM2500 composite gas turbine module and updated components are now fully certified by the U.S. Navy after receiving MIL-S-901D shock qualification. Navy approval was obtained after
  • Pollution and lying bring $4 million fine, four years probation
    Two Marousi, Greece, based companies - Avin International and Nicos I.V. Special Maritime Enterprises - will pay a $4 million fine and serve a four-year term of probation on charges relating to

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • Multi-pronged approach needed to solve hazardous cargoes problem
    From dedicated dangerous goods vessels to paying more to ensure safety, there needs to be a greater acceptance from society...
  • Singamas to sell dry box business to Cosco Shipping
    China-based box maker is to sell the majority of its assets to the state giant for about $565m, a 4.4%...
  • Chinese shipping stocks crash amid Trump tariff threat
    Analyst says shipping lines will need to be more cautious on how they handle vessel capacity going forward
  • Daily Briefing
    Is Qatar biting off more than its LNG sector can chew? | UK may extend emissions control area | Lloyd's...
  • Total aims for LNG big league with bid for Anadarko assets
    Total will rank fourth in LNG sales after Qatargas, Shell and Petronas once it completes the acquisition of Anadarko's African...
  • Mitsubishi mulls $1.4 bn lifeline for Chiyoda
    Chiyoda said in a statement that discussions are still ongoing with stakeholders on a financial strengthening plan
  • PSA International to take over Halterm Container Terminal
    The terminal has direct connections on CN Rail service and is able to serve both coasts in Canada as well...
  • Hong Kong flag to open offices in London, Shanghai, Singapore
    The London desk will also take on the important strategic role of enhancing Hong Kong's presence in the International Maritime...
  • Move to unlock billions of dollars for US harbour maintenance
    With the opening of the expanded Panama Canal, larger container ships will increasingly call on US ports, and dredging needs...
  • Plaquemines LNG moves one step closer to FID
    Plaquemines LNG is expected to receive export approval from the US Department of Energy in late 2019
  • Port of Oakland sets date for terminal stadium vote
    Commissioners are scheduled to vote on the proposal on May 13, but port officials downplayed the significance of the outcome...
  • Fire incident on board VOS Primrose at ST Engg yard
    The platform supply vessel was reportedly being modified for a contract in the Middle East

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • Transplace's rehiring of Harding beefs up 3PL data fluency
  • Trump tariff threat leaves US importers few options
  • Container lines reject mandatory speed limit proposal
  • Maersk taps Indian reefer trade with door offering
  • Shippers urged to oppose Houston mega-ship limit
  • Chittagong port grapples with post-cyclone congestion
  • North American port rankings: Mexican ports grow fastest

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • Discriminating against veteran tankers flies in the face of facts
    Oil companies are undermining progress when its comes spills and sustainability by snubbing vessels over 15-years old
  • Nissen Kaiun orders VLGC at Hyundai Heavy Industries for Eneos charter
    Deal with Japan's largest oil company backs contract for gas carrier newbuilding
  • Tidewater benefits from Gulfmark merger
    Revenue up 33% since acquiring Gulfmark Offshore in November for $1.25bn.
  • Singamas offloads equity to focus on specialised boxes
    Hong Kong-listed container manufacturer sells interests in five other box makers.
  • Avin International sentenced in $4m oil discharge case
    A US court has sentenced Greece's Avin International and a shipowning affiliate to pay a total of $4m in penalties, according to the US Department of Justice. The fines, plus a four-year probation, came after the Vardinoyiannis Group company and one-ship owner Nicos IV Special Maritime Enterprises pleaded guilty in November to obstruction of an agency proceeding, failure to report a discharge of
  • CH Offshore narrows loss
    Dr Benety Chang-led owner sees higher revenue, partly thanks to two new rigs.
  • Shipping veteran Ulrich Ulrichs clocks on at heavy-lift giant BBC Chartering
    BBC Chartering has hired German shipping veteran Ulrich Ulrichs as its new chief commercial officer. Ulrichs steps down at Zeamarine Bertram Rickmers targets 40 ships in feeder segment Ulrichs is best known for his time at Rickmers and was chief executive of Rickmers Line before it was taken over by the fast-growing Zeaborn group. He left Zeaborn last October of his own accord to seek new chal
  • Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers takes another writedown on overbudget conversion vessel
    Norwegian company reveals yet another writedown - this time of $29.1m - on the delayed shuttle tanker conversion unit Hanne Knutsen
  • US revives dormant Iran case against broker Mid-Ship Group
    New York's Mid-Ship Group says it will not 'fight City Hall' in revived Iran sanctions case
  • Global Ship Lease continues chartering streak
    Ian Webber-led boxship owner fixes five ships over past three weeks.
  • Eagle Bulk soars, Star Bulk plummets in Wells ratings
    Michael Webber's annual corporate governance scorecard sees same names at top and bottom, but some owners get smacked for how they conducted M&A activity.
  • Clipper Bulk axes 40 jobs as part of recapitalisation and strategy shift
    Clipper Bulk is cutting 40 of its 140 shore-staff and closing its Tokyo office as part of a major overhaul which sees fresh capital injected into the business. The Jensen family will retain control following the process, but the company will focus on operating rather than fully-owning tonnage. Clipper and V.Group in bulker management deal Peter Norborg, chief executive of Clipper Bulk, says the
  • Vroon PSV damaged in Singapore fire
    Fire damage to a Vroon platform supply vessel (PSV) could be substantial after a blaze in Singapore. The incident occurred in the engine room of the 3,800-dwt VOS Primrose (built 2016) at an ST Engineering yard over the weekend, the Dutch shipping company told TradeWinds. "There have been no personal injuries nor has there been any pollution (other than the smoke)," it added. "It took more than
  • Turkey widens scope of arrests for ship claims
    Turkey has broadened the scope of its ship arrest regime through adopting the International Convention on Arrest of Ships. The 1999 convention was ratified in 2017, but has now passed into law following a presidential decree this month. ForestWave ship seized after alleged default Arrested tanker left on the shelf at auction Kemal Guclu Erdogan, an associate at law firm Ersoy Bilgehan, said mo
  • Supplier to appeal ruling in OW Bunker vs Cosco lawsuit
    Russian fuel supplier Big Port Service is appealing a US court decision in what could be the final battle over China Cosco Shipping's exposure to the 2014 OW Bunker collapse. Big Port's attorney, Peter Skoufalos of law firm Brown Gavalas & Fromm, notified the federal court for the Southern District of New York of the appeal last week. He is asking the Second Circuit appeals court to overturn a
  • How a revival in Jones Act tanker spot rates may not live up to the hype
    Rates for Jones Act tankers and ATBs are on the upswing, but levels may not live up to expectations
  • Work halted at Samsung after crane death
    Samsung Heavy Industries has been ordered to stop operations at its Geoje plant in South Korea after a fatal crane accident. Samsung operations suspended again after fire Samsung ordered to halt Geoje operations The Korea Times cited the ministry of employment and labour as saying a 58-year-old worker was killed on Saturday when a 1.5 ton steel beam fell from a crane and hit him. The incident
  • Win More loses court bid over detained tanker
    Hong Kong owner Win More Shipping has failed in a court bid to enlist help to free a tanker detained in South Korea for alleged violations of North Korean sanctions. Bureau Veritas dragged into Lighthouse Winmore row The owner had asked the territory's high court to order the Hong Kong ship register to help release the 16,500-tonne carrier Lighthouse Winmore (built 1975). But the court said the
  • TNG CEO Karavanic confirmed in role for another four years
    Croatian MR tanker owner Tankerska Next Generation (TNG) has awarded CEO John Karavanic a new four-year term. TNG expects better MR rates from IMO 2020 The Tankerska Plovidba spin-off said the contract was confirmed by its supervisory board. It will run from 1 July. Last month, TNG posted a fourth-quarter net loss of $1.64m, against a profit of $1.08m in 2017. Revenue rose to $11.89m, from $1
  • Liquidator appointed for ABG Shipyard
    Sundaresh Bhat has been appointed liquidator of ABG Shipyard as its end nears. The yard announced the move six days after confirming that India's National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had ordered its liquidation. A last-minute plea to avoid winding-up by bidder Liberty House failed, the Economic Times reported. ABG's bankruptcy restructuring was approved by NCLT in 2017. Lender ICICI, which a
  • Toisa OSV quartet auctioned at lower prices
    Four OSVs from the fleet of bankrupt Greek group Toisa have been sold at lower prices than previously thought. Seabrokers said the latest court-led auctions have seen three platform supply vessels (PSVs) and an anchor-handler (AHTS) go to three separate buyers. Subsea 7 confirms Toisa DSV purchase They were previously said to be part of a six-ship acquisition from the Toisa fleet carried out by
  • Small group of nations dominate sale and purchase market, Clarksons data shows
    A core group of shipowners from just eight nations account for over 80% of tonnage sold during the past half a decade, according to data from Clarksons. Tanker spike keeps S&P at near record levels Greek newbuilding spend spikes as LNG rush helps ease pressure on yards Tanker scrapping hits highest level in over 30 years The world's largest shipbroker says over 7,000 vessels have changed han
  • Bulker sale pushes Navios Partners into the red
    Greece's Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) has slumped to a loss for the first quarter after selling an older bulker. The New York-listed bulker and boxship company said the net deficit to 31 March was $9.52m, from a profit of $5.47m a year ago. It was hit by a $7.3m impairment from disposing of the 74,000-dwt Navios Galaxy I (built 2001). TradeWinds had earlier reported the vessel was sold to a C
  • Wartsila wins US approval for second BWMS
    Finnish technology group Wartsila has become the first company to win US coast guard (USCG) approval for a second ballast water management system (BWMS). Its Aquarius UV kit has been granted approval, following earlier clearance for the Wartsila Aquarius EC system. "Wartsila's dual technology offering provides the broadest range of BWMS solutions for fleet wide regulatory compliance," said Craig
  • Two killed as wave hits ship gangway
    Two people have been killed after a wave hit a cargoship gangway in Colombia. The men were named as Aung Myo Thet and Colombian Nicolas Carbono, Blu Radio reported. The accident happened on Saturday night in the port of Santa Marta. Authorities said they were boarding the unnamed vessel docked at pier 7. They were swept from the gangway and suffered injuries as they fell.
  • Greek cargoship breaks moorings in storm
    A Greek cargoship has suffered no damage after breaking its moorings in a storm. Footage showed the 3,200-dwt Syros Wind (built 1987) being forced from the shore at Serifos island, Greece, on Sunday. The Prototherma website said the vessel had been hit by a strong gust. Crew battled for more than an hour to bring it back under control. The vessel is listed as operated by Thetis Shiphol
  • Trump tweets a "negotiating tactic", says Banchero Costa
    But Sunday's social media outburst could indicate that trade negotiations may not be going well as hoped.
  • Yantian Express to head to Halifax to discharge cargo
    Long running saga surrounding fire-hit Hapag Lloyd containership nearing its conclusion.
  • Trump threats to raise China tariffs 'negative across the board' for shipping
    Donald Trump has ratcheted up his trade war with China threatening to raise some existing tariffs and introduce additional charges on Chinese goods. The shift is a worrying development for shipowners, who had been hopeful of an easing of Trump's trade war with China, and crashed stocks in major Asian shipowners on Monday. Analysts at Clarksons Platou Securities say an escalation of the trade wa
  • Bids for Sri Lanka's maiden FSRU delayed yet again
    No reason given for latest submission postponement which has been put back several times already.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • Trump tweets plan to raise China tariffs
    Tariffs across $200 billion worth of goods in yearly import value will be raised from 10 percent to 25 percent on Friday, the president tweeted on Sunday.
  • Toll to negotiate with Port of Los Angeles for warehouse
    Toll Global Forwarding has been selected by the Port of Los Angeles to negotiate a lease for a prime warehousing location currently used by NFI's Cal Cartage unit.
  • Ways and Means letter lists USMCA pharma concerns
    The House committee on Friday sent its latest in a round of letters to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer outlining concerns with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
  • J.B. Hunt announces trailer pool, drop-and-hook service
  • Port of New York and New Jersey sets March, Q1 records
  • Executive Moves: HAROPA, Kerry, Transplace
  • YRC Worldwide's Teamster workers approve contract
  • Trump to nominate new ICE head
  • FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications
  • Greek shipping companies sentenced for pollution

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 6, 2019
  • 0.5% MARINE FUEL: Emerging market strengthens in anticipation of demand
    Premiums for 0.5% sulfur marine fuel over the respective high sulfur fuel oil market in April hit record-highs
  • Port State Control to raise onboard fuel sampling, checks for IMO 2020: Gard
    In order to prepare for PSC inspection, ship-owners need to ready both their fleets and crews.
  • Trump threatens to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 25%
    "[W]e would reiterate that US energy companies could continue to face first-order risk from escalating tariffs and countermeasures," ClearView said.
  • FUTURES: Crude oil slumps after US tariff threats on China
    Trump, in tweets Sunday afternoon, complained the trade deal talks were going "too slowly," as China attempted to negotiate.

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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
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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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