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