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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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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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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