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October 9, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Wan Hai to start new service linking Korea-China-Indonesia-Vietnam
  • IMO 2020 and void sailings to influence container shipping markets in Q4
  • China to curb further damage from trade war prior to resumption of negotiations
  • Japan and EU sign partnership deal to outdo China's Belt and Road
  • Greek port officials face charges linked to cartel operations
  • Work begins on world's largest automated terminal in Singapore
  • Government plans to privatise Shipping Corporation of India
  • Adidas CEO fears US-China trade row will impact consumer spending in US
  • Shanghai-Europe air freight rates are up 10pc in September on back of HK protests
  • Five killed in Ukraine cargo plane crash
  • CargoLogic Germany receives air operator certificate

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • First SOx scrubber-equipped VLCC delivered
  • Free digital course for freight forwarders on prevention of wildlife trafficking launched
  • MSC launches two new intra-Asia services
  • NYK joins 'Getting to Zero Coalition' for accelerating maritime shipping's decarbonisation
  • Softlink adjudged the best IT & Software company at MALA 2019
  • India's coffee exports seen declining for second successive year
  • Cargo volume at Major Ports marginally up in April-Sept.
  • Development of Singapore's new-generation Tuas Port commences
  • Huge investment opportunities seen in Bangladesh manufacturing & infrastructure for Indian businesses
  • Many more structural reforms in the offing to push the economy to a high growth trajectory, says Niti Aayog CEO
  • GMH 2019 in Ahmedabad on Oct. 11 to be a significant gathering of the trade

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Tracking down thieves
  • Poland re-discovers the railways
  • Hupac expands its intermodal network in Europe
  • Evgeniya Khokhlova wins Fiata award
  • Bansard founds B.Aero
  • Portugal accedes to e-CMR
  • Reducing emissions by hard sail
  • Milestone for Osprey, millions for air transport providers
  • Raft of IT improvements for Continental Cargo Carriers
  • New head of marketing & communication
  • China - Slovakia - China pilot train on track
  • HL opting out of the Arctic route too
  • Mistral Air becomes Poste Air Cargo
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Production plant for lithium-ion batteries
  • West of England appoints a new senior claims handler
  • Finnair seeks even more freight in Asia
  • Liverpool region to benefit from Brexit?
  • Financial injection for Poland's rail infrastructure

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • 2M and Zim blank more Asia-USEC sailings - 'slow volume pickup' blamed
  • No-deal Brexit will also show problems of not enough vets for exports
  • New platform the 'first step towards true blockchain interoperability'
  • Vancouver Airport needs to invest more in cargo to hit its potential
  • Seven cybersecurity threats that can sneak up on you
  • More pharma supply chain players opt for CEIV to increase traffic
  • Market Insight: Enter bold CMA CGM - if the bulls are right, prepare for more deals
  • Market Insight: Surprisingly, CMA CGM is investing in Ceva, plans no 'full fledged' cuts - CFO
  • New MD Richard Hogg will lead Unsworth into the digital age
  • Supply chain radar: Ceva reshuffles, names new global head of ocean freight

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • Evergreen orders six giant box ships at Samsung Heavy
    South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) reports that it has won orders worth a total of $920 million from Taiwan's Evergreen Marine Corporation for six large containerships with a capacity of
  • St. Louis region ports make major infrastructure investments
    The four public ports in the St. Louis region are making an infrastructure investments of more than $20 million to attract site selectors looking for property with access to the inland waterways,
  • International Seaways sells 49% stake in Q-Flex quartet to Nakilat
    Nakilat (Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd.) has paid $123 million in cash to take full ownership of four Q-Flex LNG carriers from joint-venture partner New York City headquartered International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE:
  • Seaspan Shipyards makes VP appointment
    Seaspan Shipyards, North Vancouver, B.C., has appointed Amy MacLeod as its new Vice President, Corporate Affairs & External Communications. Based in Ottawa, MacLeod will be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining strategic
  • Wärtsilä wins order for LNG bunkering simulator
    As the use of LNG as a marine fuel grows, demand for training for LNG bunkering vessel operators has been rising. Malaysia's Kasi Group has responded by placing an order for an
  • Marcon brokers sale of two U.S.-flag tugs
    Marcon International, Inc. of Coupeville, Wash., has recently brokered the sale of two U.S-flag tugs as the sellers,Crowley Maritime Services and Kirby Offshore Marine, continue to upgrade their fleets. Crowley Marine Services

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • China-built jack-ups find work in a recovering market
    'Stranded' China-built jack-ups, which some previously expected to be scrapped, have beaten expectations by finding work through bareboat charters with...
  • UK government reveals updated plans to contend with WTO Brexit
    The UK has confirmed that under the terms of a WTO Brexit, it would not impose border checks on goods...
  • Shipping confidence dips further as trade tensions intensify
    Broking saw the biggest slump in confidence in the three months to the end of August, according to the BDO...
  • Fuel DNA tracking finds favour ahead of 2020
    A number of large shipowners and at least five ports are interested in a new fuel product that utilises blockchain
  • Weak box peak season laid bare
    Global box volumes grew by a measly 0.7% in August, according to CTS
  • The Interview: Vincent Power
    The newly-elected chairman of the European Maritime Law Organisation hopes to broaden the scope of interest beyond competition law to...
  • New container index shows equipment availability
    CAx container availability service allows users to plan for box availability
  • Ulsan ban on dangerous goods cargo continues at several terminals
    The measure is effective for several terminals located under the Ulsan bridge, including Terminal 9, where the Stolt-Nielsen chemical tanker...
  • Gasoil demand linked to IMO 2020 to push oil prices higher
    Rystad Energy says refineries are being motivated to increase crude runs to satisfy higher marine gasoil demand. Any shortfall in...
  • Boxship order slowdown offers opportunity for new technologies
    Industry discipline and reduced ordering could provide a golden opportunity to meet IMO 2050 demands
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Eastern Pacific supersized its dual-fuel LNG boxship order to 22 ships | Tanker rates soar as two-tier...
  • Panama Canal expansion drives continuing growth at US east coast ports
    The volume of containers passing through east coast ports has increased by 46.8% since 2008, while growth along the west...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • Cosco's Wang: US demand still strong but tariffs threaten
  • Logistics veteran Leshin takes helm of new 3PL
  • US exports to SE Asia can't replace China loss
  • US intermodal rail regains pricing edge against trucking
  • Manitoulin Global Forwarding buys Demark Global Logistics
  • Trans-Atlantic carriers boosting capacity ahead of tariffs

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • International Seaways prepaying $100m in debt
    International Seaways is prepaying some of its debt. The New York-listed tanker owner announced that it would prepay $100m of its 2017 term loan facility with cash from vessel sales and the sale of its LNG joint venture announced yesterday. International Seaways sells stake in Nakilat LNG joint venture Nakilat eyes savings after buying out International Seaways quartet The company will incur a
  • Philly Shipyard nabs government contracts after lying idle
    Beleaguered Philly Shipyard has inked its second government contract in three months. The Oslo-listed, US-focused shipbuilder announced 3 October that it was taking the 49,000-gt fast supply ship Pollux (built 1973) on drydock after it finishes work on sister ship Antares. Philly Shipyard remains idle as cash burn goes on Union rallies in Washington to save Philly Shipyard The contract for the
  • Nordic American Tankers shares still flying high, get upgrade
    Since 25 September, shares of the suezmax tanker owner have jumped from $1.97 to $3.71
  • Iranian oil minister: 'We use any methods' to export oil
    Meanwhile, more Cosco-connected ships are implicated in transporting Iranian oil
  • 'Greta Thunberg may come after open-loop scrubbers' warns Arntzen
    Ship finance veteran Morten Arntzen says 'nobody puts open loop scrubbers on their ships to clean the environment'
  • BC Ferries to raise $188m with 30-year bond issue
    British Columbia Ferry Services is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in debt for major spending and day-to-day operations. The Canadian owner of 36 ferries is working with several banks to issue CAN 250m ($188m) in senior secured bonds by 15 October at 2.794% interest per year. The banks backing the bonds, which will mature in 30 years, include RBC Dominion Securities, BMO Nesbitt Burns,
  • Trio sue, look to collect from shutdown Medmar
    Three companies are chasing Medmar for more than $3.7m after the Greek charterer abruptly closed its doors in late September. Dan-Bunkering, Cockett Marine Oil and Moran Towing are looking to garnish property and funds held by Medmar, according to court papers filed in Maryland federal court last week. Medmar shutters, leaving chartered fleet in the lurch Medmar debt chase lifts veil on collaps
  • Tanker rate surge unstoppable as VLCCs hit $120,000 per day
    Suezmax tonnage close behind in one the strongest daily gains in the past decade
  • Star analyst Webber tries on one for the thumb
    Shipping analyst takes home fifth consecutive Institutional Investor award for work at former employer Wells Fargo.
  • GasLog floats nine-year-old LNG carrier for sale in hot market
    Sale could put down a marker for tri-fuel diesel-electric vessels of this vintage
  • TradeWinds survey: IMO 2020 and decarbonisation are good for bottom line
    The number of respondents in a TradeWinds Knowledge survey who feel positive business impact from environmental regulations is more than double those who are negative
  • Nakilat eyes savings after buying out International Seaways quartet
    Qatar owner says move to take over joint venture is part of strategy to control its own tonnage
  • Dof eyes $22m in new equity to help rescue Dof Subsea
    The proposed equity raise is being supported by a major Dof shareholder affiliated with the group's chairman
  • Excelerate Energy boosts business with FSRU and new project
    Steven Kobos says nothing is off the table in expansion strategy
  • Excelerate's Steven Kobos pleased with Bangladesh, Boston and a visionary backer
    Excelerate Energy has just celebrated its first year in Bangladesh, where it provided a complete package, including an FSRU, to Petrobangla for the country's first LNG import terminal. Steven Kobos said the gas has had a huge impact on Chittagong, Bangladesh's second-largest city, bringing 550MW of power stations, two fertiliser plants and steel production back online and increasing residential s
  • CMA CGM says logistics company left cargo in Hong Kong
    CMA CGM is suing a state-linked Chinese logistics firm, alleging the company lied about the contents of more than 100 containers it left in Hong Kong. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles federal court last week, names CTS International Logistics as the defendant and seeks $1.8m. Lawsuit: ship too slow to carry bananas leads to six-figure losses Royal Caribbean sues agent for failing to pay subcon
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen expresses confidence in case against Humpuss
    Norwegian shipowner has pursued $32m claim for 10 years
  • Cosco-linked ships suspected to have carried Iranian crude and LPG
    A Windward analysis finds some Cosco arms may have worked closely with Kunlun Shipping in sanctioned trades
  • Hapag-Lloyd follows CMA CGM in Arctic shipping pledge
    German container line will not run vessels through northern passages on environmental grounds.
  • Rules that govern International Group Agreement to be revised
    Revisions to the regulations that govern competition between protection and indemnity mutuals are imminent, according to broker Gallagher. The International Group of P&I Clubs' International Group Agreement (IGA) rules do not allow members to discount on premiums to win business from fellow members. This has led to accusations the International Group operates as a cartel. International P&I carte
  • UK to lead Stolt tanker blast probe
    Leading accident investigation organisation entrusted to uncover why Stolt Groenland exploded
  • Monjasa and Geogas carry out first LSFO deal in Colombia
    Danish group provides IMO 2020-compliant fuel to LPG carrier in Cartagena.
  • Eastern Pacific inks $1.5bn Hyundai dual-fuel boxship deal
    Eleven-ship order ups outfit's total spend on 15,000-teu vessels at yard group to nearly $3bn
  • Vitol converts Quantafuel debt to equity
    Trader and shipowner takes stake in Norwegian producer of sustainable ship fuel from recycled plastic
  • Huge Cosco boxship runs aground while bunkering
    Cosco England manages to refloat after dragging anchor near Skrypleva Island in Russia.
  • Fredriksen's Northern Drilling cancels DSME drillship
    Tycoon tears up contract for resale at South Korean shipbuilder
  • 'Low instinct and nationalistic bias' - Thomas Rehder slams US sanctions policy
    German shipowner Thomas Rehder found harsh words to criticise US-inspired trade wars on Monday, highlighting growing anxiety Washington policies cause amid maritime players, especially in Europe. Olympic locks second VLCC in multi-year deal at bumper rate EU wants open-loop scrubbers discussed, and quickly "The leading economy in the world has been resorting to schoolyard bullying measures,"
  • Olympic locks second VLCC in multi-year deal at bumper rate
    Onassis company Olympic Shipping and Management has concluded yet another juicy chartering deal for a scrubber-fitted VLCC, extending a rally that sees time charter rates climbing to their highest level in years. Bonanza $100,000 VLCC rates as Cosco sanctions bite deeper Company's chief executive George Karageorgiou confirmed broker reports, according to which Mercuria fixed the 319,000-dwt Ol
  • Samsung puts pen to paper on Evergreen mega boxship deal
    Taiwanese owner's newbuildings to be world's largest containerships by a mere eight-teu
  • OSM Maritime's Larsen to step away from management
    Norwegian ship manager appoints new chairman and new chief executive in board shake-up
  • Belships offloads oldest bulker with bareboat-sale deal
    Norwegian bulker owner does S&P deal with Turkish owner 23 years after the last deal

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • Exposé of immigration scheme in Canadian trucking prompts warning from feds
    The Canadian government says employers who abuse the foreign worker program face "serious consequences" after a newspaper investigation reveals how some carriers with bad safety...
  • ATA cuts deal with UrbanVolt to sustainably remake member warehouses
    The American Trucking Associations is working with UrbanVolt to sustainably makeover member facilities in a cash-free affinity deal in which companies would pay UrbanVolt about...
  • CSX and Union Pacific make changes to sales and marketing teams
    Excerpt: The companies promote and assign new roles to longstanding employees.
  • Most new US crude now sold overseas - and share is growing
    For a window on future demand for U.S. crude oil, look to international markets, as ever-more U.S. volumes head to sea.
  • FedEx, Walgreens add returns to their joint portfolio
    FedEx, Walgreens add returns services to portfolio
  • Investors acquire a majority stake in Australia's Hobart Airport
    A rare stake in an Australian airport has hit the market.
  • YRC reorganizes U.S. operating structure into four divisions, 17 operational areas
    YRC Worldwide morphs into four U.S. divisions, 17 operating areas in effort to streamline operating structure
  • Neither rain nor sleet nor snow...
    Plus.ai partners with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to see how its self-driving trucks perform in cold weather.
  • CBP releases new AD/CVD module in ACE
    "This new module will make it easier for Commerce and CBP to monitor and uphold our trade laws," Executive Assistant Commissioner Brenda Smith of CBP's...
  • Over 300,000 auto sector jobs gone in India; government is in denial
    The Indian economy is crumbling on the back of an engineered crisis brought on by current government through measures like demonetization, a botched attempt at...
  • Matt Silver looks to simplify cross-border shipping
    Matt Silver wants to automate cross-border freight; an industry that many find difficult to manage.
  • Transplace announces payment processing enhancements
    Transplace announced continued improvements in its payment processing platform. Through its ongoing collaboration with TriumphPay and Bank of America, the company said that continued progress...
  • SMC3 expands into truckload market with carrier costing, shipper procurement programs
    SMC3 has set its sights on providing data services to truckload after decades of serving LTL exclusively
  • Family files $10 million lawsuit in fatal crash despite truck driver being cleared of any wrongdoing
    The parents of two children killed in a fatal crash during a snowstorm in March 2018 have filed a $10 million lawsuit, alleging negligence against...
  • Carriers in Washington State look to block meal/rest break rules
    Chances considered strong for federal hours-of-service preempting state law.
  • Federal Railroad Administration offering grants for passenger rail repairs
    Awarded projects could benefit freight rail indirectly.
  • Boeing deliveries plummet in Q3
    Commercial airplane deliveries at The Boeing Co. [NYSE: BA] nose-dived by two-thirds in the third quarter compared to the same period in 2018 and by...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 10/8
    Atlanta market freight futures strengthen on Monday as a result of trade flows.
  • Commentary: CSX beta test trip plans score card introduced
    Jim Blaze writes about the competitiveness of railroads vs. trucks and the railroads' lack of interoperability.
  • Commerce adds 28 Chinese firms to Entity List
    The Commerce Department said the Chinese government and commercial entities added to the export control list participated in human rights violations against China's Muslim ethnic...
  • Major snowstorm still on track to slam northern Plains (forecast video)
    Abundant snowfall, 40-mph winds in Montana, Wyoming the next two days. Significant disruptions to regional supply chains.
  • FMC's 2020 vision
    U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Michael Khouri talks with American Shipper about priority container shipping regulatory issues for fiscal year 2020.
  • Merging or acquiring? Make sure the trucks are legally yours
    "I can license a 26,000-pound vehicle at 80,000 pounds, it doesn't mean it's legal. It's understanding the local regulations to license it properly to match...
  • Some like it cold
    SeaCube Container Leasing has rapidly expanded its refrigerated container fleet and is now the third largest lessor of reefers and largest lessor of gensets.
  • St Louis Lambert Airport moves closer to privatization
    St Louis Lambert Airport is seeking an investor
  • NCBFAA wants CBP follow-up from weekly trade calls
    The association, which represents the country's customs brokers and freight forwarders, seeks better engagement between Customs and Border Protection and industry software vendors.
  • Today's Pickup: J.B. Hunt, Schneider lead SmartWay Excellence Award winners
    The EPA named its annual SmartWay Excellence Award winners on Oct. 7, 2019. J.B. Hunt is one of 72 companies to be honored this year,...
  • DSV Panalpina to pause acquisitions
    The chairman of DSV Panalpina says the company will concentrate on bringing Panalpina into the fold for 12-18 months, before its next acquisition, which may...
  • Avianca financing is in documentation
    Colombia-based passenger and cargo operator raising cash
  • From banker to Amazon transportation director
    Elena Bernardo strayed from a "super safe" career to one that put her on the front lines of technological innovation.
  • Truck driver sues BNSF over collision with alleged "uncontrolled" railcars (with video)
    A Kansas truck driver has filed a lawsuit against BNSF, alleging negligence, after his tractor-trailer collided with railcars after leaving a grain elevator near Greenfield,...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2019
  • Around 34 VLGCs fitted with scrubbers pre-IMO 2020, 11 next year: Fearnleys
    "We then see more than 80% of the trading fleet will need to run on marine gasoil, or ultra low sulfur fuel oil, from the very start of 2020," it said.
  • Shanghai 380 CST bunker premium hits record high as replenishments dry up
    Regional HSFO supply is expected to remain tight as suppliers transition to LSFO production.
  • TANKERS: Asian dirty rates see biggest one-day gain of 2019 as Cosco sanctions bite
    The US sanctions on Cosco Dalian company, imposed on September 25 for violations of sanctions against Iran, have reduced global VLCC supply by 5%.

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Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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