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November 7, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Xi Jinping commits to global trading order as US trade accord nears
  • Danaos quarterly profit falls 73pc to US$33.9 million as sales slip 5pc
  • Westports Q3 profit up 11.9pc to US$38 million as revenues rise 10.3pc
  • Risk management factors make La Spezia the Med port to watch
  • Hong Kong holds Asian Logistics Maritime Conference on Nov 19-20
  • Uber Freight in Canada facilitates cross-border trade after EU growth
  • DHL launches fastest rail freight service between China and Germany
  • Macao's September land container cargo soars 36.7pc to 2,213 tonnes
  • UPS is ready for holiday volumes, already making deliveries by drone
  • NY-NJ port upgrades to surpass Long Beach in throughput rankings
  • North America's Q3 intermodal volumes fall 3.7pc, but upturn expected
  • Hong Kong air cargo slows, but e-commerce to come to rescue: DHL
  • India's IndiGo orders 300 planes, Airbus' biggest order from one airline
  • Airbus scoops orders as Boeing flounders after fatal 737 Max crashes

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
  • Boxco Logistics handles heaviest single consignment at New Mangalore Port
  • CPO Tankers becomes ZEABORN Tankers
  • First BIMSTEC Ports' Conclave to focus on furthering coastal shipping & ex-im trade
  • India has gained in exports due to US-China trade war, says study
  • Steel consumption in India set for quantum jump: Dharmendra Pradhan
  • Trade agreements with US & European Union being explored

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Irma's first flight connected to Iran
  • Schweizerzug links Niederglatt with Antwerp
  • Wels to become a key hub for West-South traffic
  • Industrial zone in Port Trois-Rivieres takes off
  • Raben Group to take over Fenthol & Sandtmann
  • GAC becomes Aberdeen FC's official logistics partner
  • Transpacific connection - part I
  • Better rail transport interoperability in Dutch network
  • More electric cars in bremenports
  • Geis sells Central European parcel business to DPD Group
  • Dnata's DWC pharma ops now Iata CEIV certified
  • Collett wins FTA award
  • More capacity for Norwegian beverage supplier
  • Michelle Ho to head the China branch at UPS
  • Transpacific connection - part II
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New tool improves risk assessment and cost analysis
  • Rotterdam tightens its international links

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
  • Decision not to install scrubbers could prove expensive for ONE
  • Its 'winning strategy' delivers as Expeditors weathers 'challenging' market
  • Australian box terminal operators offset falling volumes by hiking fees
  • 'Ship agents must reinvent themselves, or they won't survive'
  • Comment: The Brexit message to logistics providers is 'be prepared'
  • Sharon Page becomes director freight forwarding Europe for Tigers
  • Jury awards $93.6m to former terminal operator at Portland
  • Horrific ways people-smugglers traffic migrants
  • Beverage logistics veteran Chris Porter to develop business for Kukla
  • Globaltruck brings in logistics specialist Ilya Sattarov as new CEO
  • Supply chain radar: Keep the faith in 'best of breed' Expeditors at your own risk
  • M&A radar: Hapag-Lloyd - something's brewing in Hamburg's secret rooms...
  • Supply chain radar: From bad to worse at Atlas Air
  • On the wires: Gefco hunting for value-drivers...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
  • VIDEO: AI pilot project saves fuel on Stena Line ferry
    Leading European ferry operator Stena Lines says that a pilot project has shown that fuel consumption can be cut using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to predict the most fuel-efficient way to operate
  • Terntank orders hybrid tanker duo
    Swedish based Terntank, a pioneer of LNG as a marine fuel, is taking the next step towards carbon-neutral shipping. It has ordered two new 15,000 dwt chemical/product/biofuels tankers at China's AVIC Dingheng
  • Osage Marine Services takes delivery of first of two newbuild towboats
    Master Marine, Inc, Bayou La Batre, Ala., has delivered the M/V Charlie T, the first of two vessels ordered at the shipyard by Osage Marine Services, Inc., St. Louis, Mo. Both are

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
  • Greek shipping minister urges 'practical solutions' to 2020 implementation issues
    'We need to ensure global availability of compliant fuels and resolve all issues related to compliance, quality and safety requirements...
  • Shipping's future relies on industry chain unity, says Cosco Shipping chairman
    The Global Shipping Industry Chain Co-operation Initiative has been launched at the 2019 Word Shipping Summit, with the initial enrolment...
  • Karamanlis urges graduates to find new solutions
    Former Greek Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis tells the next generation of shipping leaders that 'shipping, trade, and finance do not...
  • Owner of targeted vessel may quit Gulf of Guinea over crime risk
    Nine crew members from one of Norway-based JJ Ugland's bulkers were abducted off the coast of Benin in West Africa...
  • US says Cosco is not untouchable
    US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State warns the industry still has some way to go, despite progress in ensuring sanctions...
  • More carriers add transitional fuel charges
    Maersk, CMA CGM and Hamburg Süd introduce emergency bunker charges
  • Norden eyes 'positive' end to year after losses narrow
    The company expects to benefit from its scrubber programme, which is well under way. By the end of the year...
  • Zeaborn rebrands CPO Tankers after takeover
    'Zeaborn Tankers will operate as a legally independent company under the brand name Zeaborn Ship Management ... thus expanding the...
  • IMO to discuss new carbon-cutting regulations
    Pressure is on regulators to make progress on new decarbonisation measures during negotiations at IMO next week
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: 'Shipping cannot meet 2050 emissions goal' | Opec forecasts 'less severe' IMO 2020 implementation | Xi pledges...
  • Tanker owners delay scrubber retrofits to cash in on rate rises
    Tankers are being lured to the market by high spot rates not seen in more than a decade
  • Maersk to trial auxiliary battery power system
    Containerised battery system will help reduce generator loads and lower fuel consumption
  • Cargill, Maersk Tankers, and Mitsui & Co start work on fuel-saving technologies
    The three companies, which bring together ship types and expertise from two key shipping sectors, hope their Njord project will...
  • Hong Kong pushes forward with blockchain project for trade finance
    The network's member banks will be able to leverage trusted data to streamline their trade finance approval operations, improve risk...
  • Trafigura unveils blockchain trade platform in Singapore
    Trafigura has come together with DBS Bank, Infocomm Media Development Authority, the International Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Singapore and tradetech...
  • Hafnia raises $230m in private placement
    The product tanker company's shares are expected to start trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange this week
  • Seafarers face risk of mental health issues
    The research, funded by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, urges shipping companies to provide greater support for workers...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
  • G2 Ocean banks on wind to double project cargo revenues
  • US truck drivers racking up speeding violations
  • Carriers unveil spot low-sulfur surcharges
  • India inks Bangladesh coastal pact to deepen inland waterway reach
  • Scrubber benefits emerge as bunker fuel spread widens
  • MPV/HL sector nearing a recovery?
  • CargoSmart links shipment data, trade finance blockchains

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
  • Analysts lower GasLog expectations despite positive outlook
    Two analysts have lowered expectations for GasLog after the company fell short of expectations on its third quarter earnings. The New York-listed gas carrier owner posted $25.5m in adjusted profit for the three months ending 30 September, good for $0.01 in adjusted earnings per share - much lower than the $0.07 consensus. GasLog profits fall as revenues rise in strengthening market GasLog also
  • Eagle Bulk misses Wall Street consensus amid 'volatile' quarter
    Eagle Bulk Shipping landed on the red side of the ledger amid an unpredictable market, falling short of analysts' estimates. The Gary Vogel-led owner of supramaxes and ultramaxes posted a $4.56m deficit for the third quarter versus a $2.58m profit for the same period in 2018. Loss per share came in at $0.06, missing analysts' expectations by $0.04. Revenue gained $5.1m to $74.1m, but that was of
  • Genco Shipping to issue its first dividend in several years
    Company institutes regular quarterly dividend policy
  • BC Ferries orders four more vessels from Damen Shipyard
    British Columbia Ferry Services has awarded a contract for four battery electric-hybrid ferries from Damen Shipyards after ordering two such vessels from the Dutch yard in 2017. The Quebec owner of 35 ferries announced the latest order Wednesday and expects the "island-class" ships to enter service in 2022. The company, also known as BC Ferries, in June 2017 awarded a contract to Damen to build
  • US says Cosco sanctions prove no one is "too big to fail"
    Washington hopes the sanctions on two offshoot of Chinese state conglomerate set an example to the shipping industry, according to the State Department
  • Shell forecasts LNG supply gap amid demand growth
    Producer Cheniere is optimistic new capacity will continue to be absorbed but others like BP see oversupply looming
  • MOL and Gazocean set for new Total LNGBV charter
    Duo that supplied original pioneering unit is expected to win second contract as energy major gears up for next CMA CGM ships
  • GasLog profits fall as revenues rise in strengthening market
    The Paul Wogan-led company predicts a "structurally tighter" market in 2020 and 2021
  • ExxonMobil charter shows willingness to pick up older tankers
    In spite of increased focus on new and modern tonnage, oil majors are still showing a willing to take on some older vessels on time charters, albeit at a somewhat lower rate. European brokers reported this week that ExxonMobil has fixed a 16-year-old aframax from Sea World Management & Trading of Greece for a year. The Texas energy major has reportedly taken the 106,000-dwt Sea Beech (built 20
  • Hermes Marine fights back against Phoenix VLCC deal cancellation
    Ghassan Ghandour's Hermes Marine Management said it will seek compensation from Phoenix Tankers for cancelling a planned VLCC transaction between the two companies last month. As TradeWinds reported at the time, Phoenix went back on a deal to sell the 302,000-dwt VLCC Phoenix Vanguard (built 2007). Phoenix Tankers renews effort to sell VLCC in buoyant market An executive of Singapore-based
  • Tax rolls reveal substantial bills for Norway's shipowners - except for the richest
    The official lists of how much individuals are paying in taxes in Norway was made publicly available this week. But attention has focused on the 2018 tax bills, or lack thereof, for the country's two richest shipping moguls. John Fredriksen and Torstein Hagen are not paying income tax in Norway. Fredriksen, with a calculated wealth of NOK 114bn ($13.3bn) is a Cypriot citizen. Hagen, a Switzerla
  • Does Diana Shipping's family plan work in public markets?
    Governance watchdog takes aim at daughter, in-law appointments for two companies led by Simeon Palios.
  • Hafnia takes $230m from scaled-back Oslo deal
    Original targets pulled back across the board, but Mikael Skov-led product giant puts positive face on its impending Axess listing.
  • Global Ship Lease beats estimates with stronger ledger
    GSL exits the third quarter with a stronger capital structure that is ripe for growth and includes two used vessel buys, according to its chief executive.
  • Norden aiming to return cash to shareholders
    Norden aims to return more cash to shareholders in the future and is tweaking its capital structure ahead of what it expects to be a strong fourth, according to its chief executive. Norden narrows its loss and plans share buyback This year to date has seen the Copenhagen-listed firm sell nine vessels, reduce its capital expenditure and announce a share buyback scheme, which commenced today. Ja
  • Niriis Shipping expands managed fleet amid Greek hunt for panamax bulkers
    Greek outfit renews and expands fleet amid rising number of deals for ageing panamaxes
  • Battery in a box to boost Maersk's emissions fight
    Containerised 600 kWh power system will be trialled next month
  • Greek start-up Eco Carriers Maritime snaps up Neda Maritime supramax
    Dry bulk outfit picks up one of several ships bigger Greek companies are looking to shed
  • Hanjin Heavy wins $60m oil spill ship order
    South Korean shipbuilder to build first large OSRV for country's government
  • Discount on high-sulphur fuel deepens as IMO 2020 approaches
    Despite a slower-than-expected switchover, the price spreads between high-sulphur fuel oil and IMO 2020-'compliant bunkers are gradually widening
  • Ammonia and hydrogen jockey to overtake LNG as future fuels
    Efforts are ramping up to move straight to greener alternatives for marine bunkers
  • Gas-busters: How Cargill, Mitsui & Co and Maersk Tankers aim to help you cut carbon
    Cargill, Mitsui & Co and Maersk Tankers to trial eco techniques and technologies and ultimately aim to share them for a cut of the fuel savings
  • FSL Trust eyes expansion as it turns around loss
    Chairman Stathis Topouzoglou says tanker and boxship owner will continue to explore strategic alternatives
  • CPO Tankers starts trading as Zeaborn Tankers
    Zeaborn's move into the tanker sector gets a new look
  • Hyundai Glovis car carrier hit by English Channel storm
    Another unwelcome cargo loss for the South Korean car carrier operator
  • Companies linked to Fincantieri raided in corruption probe
    Italian financial police investigating alleged fraud and worker exploitation at 19 companies working for yard giant
  • Race to cut carbon from shipping gathers leaders in Singapore
    Day-to-day challenges and rivalries were put aside for a couple of days last week when around 230 maritime industry leaders gathered in Singapore to help mould the future shape of shipping in a fast-changing world. The second annual Global Maritime Forum was dominated by the question of how to push ahead with the decarbonisation of an industry built on fossil fuels. Sohmen-Pao champions $70bn ca
  • Sinokor floats two ageing steam-turbine LNG carriers for sale
    South Korean owner to sell 1980s-built ships after recently reactivating them
  • Panamax rates slide as trade war bites into US soybean exports to China
    Chinese coal imports will be 'the swing factor' in helping lift rates for final months of the year
  • Captain among hostages as JJ Ugland considers route change
    Norwegian owner says "relentless" efforts continue to free nine Filipinos seized off Benin
  • Guangdong Dapeng charters LNG pair to cover for ships hit by US-Cosco sanctions
    Chinese importer Guangdong Dapeng LNG (GD LNG) has chartered in two LNG carriers to lift cargoes from Australia in place of six ships hit by US sanctions imposed on Cosco entities. Data intelligence analyst Kpler has identified a Sinokor Merchant Marine ship - the 140,708-cbm HongKong Energy (ex-Northwest Swan, built 2004) - and said GD LNG has also fixed NYK Line's 149,700-cbm Grace Barleria (bu
  • Oxygen tanker case heads to trial despite banks' bid for judgement
    UK court refuses bid for summary judgment despite lenders being prepared to temporarily accept their actions caused loan breach by Greek owner
  • Norden narrows its loss and plans share buyback
    Scrubber installations onboard Norden's tankers have impacted the Danish owner's third-quarter results, although it was a different story for its dry segments. Norden lowers full-year forecast on accounting error Meanwhile, Norden said its board has decided to initiate a share buy-back programme of up to $10m in total. Norden recorded an adjusted net loss of $4.0m for the three-month period, w
  • Stena AI trial cuts fuel use by 3%
    Ferry used artificial intelligence system to predict most efficient way to use bunkers
  • Lukoil adds to fleet with GEFO tanker buys
    Russian oil producer adds veteran vessels from German owner
  • EU to tackle ro-ro fires
    Brussels seeks technical solution to worrying safety problem
  • S'Hail Shipping buying more bulkers and eyeing OSVs
    Expanding Qatar owner targets more ships to meet demand
  • Odfjell adds world's biggest stainless steel chemical tanker
    Norwegian owner redelivers chartered vessel but gets hands on Hudong newbuilding
  • Seafarers' mental health at risk, says UK university
    Companies urged to offer more support to crew
  • K Line orders Newcastlemax at Japan Marine United
    Scrubber-fitted newbuilding to be employed by steel maker JFE on consecutive voyage charters
  • Trafigura and DBS start Singapore blockchain trade platform
    First trade will involve iron ore cargo worth $20m to be shipped from Africa to China
  • Thenamaris ups LPG bet with third order at HMD
    Greek owner Thenamaris has exercised an option for a further LPG carrier newbuilding at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD), market sources said. Managers at the Martinos family company did not immediately comment on the information. However, several online ship directories already list the shipowner with the newbuilding, which would be the third in a series of LPG vessels due for delivery in 2021. Th
  • Libya struggles to boost crude exports amid continued security concerns
    Libya's hopes of maintaining crude oil exports of 1 million barrels per day (bpd) look to have suffered a further setback, latest analysis shows. Libya said to be targeting return of VLCC loadings "Loadings of crude oil seem to have moved lower so far in October, with volumes not surpassing 900,000 bpd during the first three weeks of this month," said Fotios Katsoulas, liquid bulk analyst for ma

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
  • NFI executive addresses change and challenges in the trucking industry
    With experience in both freight brokering and non-asset-based logistics, David Broering addresses the challenges facing the ever-changing trucking industry.
  • Snowstorm to slam northern New England
    First snowstorm of the season for interior Northeast is "right on schedule." Up to eight inches for some mountain spots.
  • FLEETCOR reports increases in fuel and toll revenue
    Fuel card and business payments provider, FLEETCOR, reports increases in fuel and toll revenue. Management said that they are seeing general softness across all trucking...
  • Amazon to build second robotics development facility in Massachusetts
  • Canadian National sees record western grain volumes in October
    Railway rebounds after slow start in August and September.
  • Lufthansa cabin crew strike forces flight cancellations
    Air cargo shipments may be delayed
  • US voters approve state, local transportation funding
    Ballot initiatives included a tax on ride-sharing companies in San Francisco.
  • For Global Ship Lease, small is beautiful - and so is IMO 2020
    Global Ship Lease says it focuses on trade lanes responsible for 70% of global container trade and not the big East-West trades.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 11/6
    Trucking Freight Futures mostly unchanged on Tuesday in quiet trading session.
  • Railroad groups seek changes to hours of service mandate
    U.S. rail trade associations say changes will help employees responding to unplanned events.
  • CBP investigates $31 million cocaine seizure at Port of Savannah
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found the drugs stuffed in duffel bags inside a container load of scrap aluminum and copper en route to...
  • GE aviation leasing arm changes CEO
    GE [NYSE: GE] on Wednesday promoted Greg Conlon to president and CEO of its aviation finance and leasing arm to replace Alec Burger, who will...
  • Today's Pickup: India gains $755 million in additional exports to the U.S. due to U.S.-China trade war
    India gains $755 million in U.S. exports in H1 2019; OPEC braces for drastic drop in oil demand; Tesla is charging ahead in the electric...
  • Efstathiou buys German freight-tech mainstay Burmester & Vogel
    Evan Efstathiou has just bought his way into the maritime tech landscape.
  • Snow, severe storms to give truckers trouble
    Severe storms, flash flooding, several inches of snow in store across the lower 48 states through rest of the week.
  • Jury delivers victory to LTL carrier in pricing dispute with Amazon
    One of the biggest U.S. shippers put increasingly tough terms on carrier, leading to lawsuit.
  • Customs broker exam takers give testing conditions poor grade
    The NCBFAA, which represents the customs brokerage industry, has become increasingly upset with the management at the Customs and Border Protection-contracted test sites and the...
  • Roadrunner incurs heavy losses amid restructuring
    Roadrunner's third quarter earnings report resembled a triage list indicating that the company's restructuring path will be a bumpy one.
  • Convoy employee earned his chops managing real convoys - in Iraq
    Lorin Seeks, Convoy's director of quality and compliance, spent nine years leading logistics as a captain in the U.S. Army Transportation Corps.
  • Platform facilitates reverse bidding to streamline shipper-carrier spot market collaboration
    Rates can quickly become dated and the lack of real-time transparency in these movements can result in lost opportunities for both shippers and carriers.
  • Mother Nature turns Midwestern spuds to duds
    "We've only harvested 40% of our acres and still have about 60% in the ground." Tens of millions of dollars of potato crops damaged.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
  • Sinopec's Shanghai Petrochemical starts commercial LSFO production
    "The first commercial cargo of LSFO has been shipped to Gaoqiao port in Shanghai for bonded bunkering ... "
  • Tankers may begin switch to VLSFO bunkers in November: Ardmore Shipping
    During the call Tuesday, the company included an outlook on the switch from high sulfur bunker fuel.
  • GCC Bunkers ceases offering IMO 380 in USGC ports ahead of IMO 2020: source
    GCC Bunkers is no longer offering IFO 380 in its US Gulf Coast markets as it switches exclusively to 0.5%S bunkers.
  • Crude rebound stalls as US stocks build, China doubts
    Crude futures followed equities lower Wednesday on news that a meeting between the US and China on trade may be delayed.

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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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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
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
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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