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June 12, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai container volumes up 3.6pc in May to 3.76 million TEU
  • US retailers still stock up to get ahead of ever-looming tariff threat
  • MSC to levy US$150/TEU Venezuelan war risk premium surcharge July 4
  • Chittagong import containers pile up because of Muslim Eid holiday
  • Questioning utility of mega ships - more trouble than they're worth?
  • Non tariff barriers? Concerns arise over NVOCC renewals in China
  • AmCham, Austcham included in China's social organisation audit
  • FedEx ends express delivery contract with Amazon as rivalry grows
  • Leipzig/Halle airport reveals US$563,373 expansion of cargo facilities
  • New air charter broker hopes to disrupt field with real-time flight data
  • Kenya Airways name airport handlers in Europe for Geneva-Rome service

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • Agreement inked for integrated development of Northern Sea Route
  • ONE to implement world's first cloud-based collaborative network for ocean carriers & terminal operators
  • Ship recycling market expected to pick up steam
  • Tectonic shifts in shipping make safety more vital than ever
  • Venezuela War Risk Premium surcharge
  • India expected to maintain current level of thermal coal imports
  • JN Port's dredging of the navigational channel to 15 m brings multiple advantages
  • NDMA conducting training programme for CBRN emergencies at Deendayal Port
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port inks MoU with Central Warehousing Corporation for facilitating Direct Port Entry
  • V. R. Akkaraju appointed Chairman of New Mangalore Port Trust
  • Caution urged on phasing out export subsidies
  • Commerce Minister emphasises reciprocal market access for Indian goods
  • Composite leading indicators continue to signal stable growth momentum in India
  • Transition plan to the new GST return

International Transport Journalweb site
  • First Central Asian country ratifies e-CMR
  • Associations bundle forces in Brussels
  • Belarus, Russia & Kazakhstan railways ink pact
  • TT Club enlarges its surplus
  • K Line spreads its wings
  • Turkish Cargo launches SVO service
  • Seth Hertel joins CSafe Global as new CCO
  • Saudia Cargo supports heavy athletes
  • New hub for vehicle distribution in North America
  • Imperial Logistics wins automotive haulage contract
  • MOL and Makarov deepen cooperation
  • Survitec appoints new heads
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Rail holds pole position in Hamburg
  • ICTSI increases capacities in Rijeka
  • Digital data corridor comes on stream

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • Leisure Cargo files for insolvency after loss of major contracts
  • Improving utilisation levels show ONE is getting back on course
  • Dance with Panalpina 'whetted our appetite' for M&A, says Agility chief
  • Tweets, tariffs and Trump tantrums - all in a day's work for American Airlines Cargo
  • Chinese exporters bid to dodge tariffs with fake Made-in-Vietnam labels
  • Supply chain radar: DP-DHL problems may be 'home-made', but the solution lies in Berlin
  • On the wires: WiseTech skyrockets - and there's more to come, on all counts
  • Champ's Steve Hill moves to e-Cargoware as head of innovation

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • Chartwell to design hybrid for U.S. East Coast operation
    Back in October last year, U.K. naval architectural consultancy Chartwell Marine unveiled a crew transfer vessel design aimed at the U.S. offshore wind market (see earlier story). Now the firm reports that
  • Turning off AIS just became an even bigger no no
    P&I insurance broker P. L. Ferrari & Co. is warning that the U.S. Treasury is strengthening its controls and surveillance to identify ships trading to sanctioned countries or areas. And that makes
  • Danfoss names John Sheff as Public and Industry Affairs Director
    Danfoss has announced the appointment of John Sheff as its new Director of Public and Industry Affairs for North America, succeeding Mark Menzer who retires in July. Sheff previously was Business Development
  • USACE awards $17 million contract for Mississippi lock improvements
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has awarded Kraemer North America, LLC, Burnsville, Minn., a $17 million contract to carry-out tow rail rehabilitation projects at six Mississippi River locks
  • ABB Tekomar XPERT upgraded for fleet-wide use
    ABB Turbocharging has upgraded its digital platform ABB Ability Tekomar XPERT, for use on a fleet-wide scale. Offering an easy-access web portal interface, Tekomar XPERT for fleet provides accurate insight into engine
  • Qatar shipyard carries out 200th LNG carrier drydocking
    Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) recently completed its 200th LNG vessel repair at Qatar's Erhama bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard. The milestone drydocking involved the 135,295 cu.m LNG carrier Al Kho, chartered
  • DTU plans replacement research vessel
    Denmark's National Institute of Aquatic Resources, DTU Aqua, urgently needs to replace its aging research vessel R/V Dana IV. The ship will face its 40 year class survey at the end of
  • Sovcomflot to roll out VSAT solution from Orange
    Russia's largest shipping company, Sovcomflot, is to equip an advanced maritime VSAT solution from Paris-headquartered Orange Business Services solution on eight vessels. The first ships to receive the solution during this initial
  • Helm Connect passes 4,000 vessel milestone
    Victoria, B.C., headquartered marine operations software company Helm Operations reports that more than 4,000 vessels are now using its asset management and operations platform, Helm Connect. Since its launch in July 2016,

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • Max Johns stands down at VDR
    The existing management team, including chief executive Ralf Nagel and managing director Martin Kröger, will take over the responsibilities of...
  • Trafigura boosted by oil and products trading unit
    But Geneva-based commodities trader noted a drop in gross profit from its metals and minerals unit
  • Performance Shipping moves into tankers with Maersk aframax brace
    Close observers of the company have been expecting moves towards diversifying ever since last year's change of corporate title
  • Baltic tanker earnings slump even as Russian exports climb
    German and Polish diesel and gasoil imports hit a 17-month high in May
  • Iran condemns attack on tankers off UAE
    Iran has raised its concerns at the International Maritime Organization after a report linked the attack to the involvement of...
  • Dry bulk market 'on brink of misery'
    Net dry bulk fleet growth is expected at 3.1% this year and another 3% next year, worsening the fundamental market...
  • Court ruling backs owners in deck cargo disputes
    The English High Court has recently confirmed the position on the carriage of deck cargo and the operation of exclusion...
  • Three killed in blast on tanker at Russian port
    The explosion took place in the engine room at 0430 hrs Moscow time, according to a company statement
  • ONE opts for Navis' cloud-based stowage platform
    Japanese carrier will also upgrade its stowage planning tool to Navis' StowMan Stowage
  • Trade war tensions paint bleak picture for box trades
    Higher import costs will dampen demand at a time of already slowing economic growth
  • Southeast Asia OSV players living off scraps
    While there are risks to going into the Middle East, this seems preferable to staying put in Southeast Asia and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Credit Suisse remains top lender to Greek shipping | DryShips takes control of Heidmar | China export tariffs will have...
  • SIPG to issue $700m bonds in Hong Kong
    The proposed bonds have won an A1 rating from Moody's, supported by SIPG's baseline credit assessment and the backing of...
  • Shell's Prelude FLNG ships first cargo
    Prelude FLNG is the last project in Australia's greenfield LNG boom to start production and will need to ramp up sooner...
  • Port of Oakland shrugs off tariff fears as agriculture exports rebound
    Still, the port said, its agricultural exports to China rose by 5%, despite the current impasse between Beijing and Washington...
  • Container group in push for reefer telematics standards
    Container Owners Association seeks to develop interoperability of device data from different solution providers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • Falling imports from China test trans-Pacific carrier discipline
  • India fluidity portal doubles users over past month
  • Asia-Europe trade weakens ahead of low-sulfur billing
  • Brief capacity crunch boosts US truckload spot rates
  • Halifax ship arrival predictor to improve cargo flow
  • Sealand launches new dedicated US-Caribbean loop
  • Specialized SaaS visibility supplanting end-to-end approach
  • Tariffs fail to dent US apparel imports from China
  • Blockchain pilots target bill of lading digitalization

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • Genco, Star Bulk tipped to ride second-half capesize recovery
    Analysts see shipowners with heavy capesize fleets seeing higher upside potential.
  • Globus narrows loss on outside investment
    Private investor in March bought $5m in debt from New York-listed owner.
  • PL Ferrari cautions shipowners over 'going dark'
    P&I broker urges owners to think twice before switching off AIS, as US says blackouts give cover to rogue traders
  • Fjord1 begins another share buyback scheme
    The ferry company will spend up to $1.2m on shares, which will be used to reward employees.
  • Performance Shipping makes tanker play with aframax pair
    Boxship owner enters oil transport arena with former Maersk Tankers duo.
  • Frendos' bond-financed venture moves into MRs
    New Maltese company emerges as destination of Team Tankers vessel
  • James Jang heads over to Aegis Capital
    Shipping analyst previously covered dry bulk and tanker sectors at Maxim Group.
  • Aqualis investors approve Braemar merger
    Shareholders give green light for broker to become biggest owner of offshore consultancy.
  • Cargill polishes eco credentials with further bulker emission cuts
    Trading giant reduces CO2 fleet footprint for the second year running.
  • Tokio Marine takes on Skuld man to head marine liability
    Tokio Marine HCC is to bolster its marine liability division with the appointment of Paul Knighton as an underwriter. Knighton is joining Tokio Marine from Norway's Skuld, where he was head of marine cargo and property. Barbican's Syndicate 1955 quits marine insurance business More than $380m wiped off P&I mutuals' free reserves He has previously been a broker and underwriter in marine liabili
  • Navig8 Group spins off its shipmanagement operation
    Former Selandia owners step in to acquire 40-ship fleet.
  • BW says LPG is an 'under-communicated possible future fuel'
    Yngvil Asheim says the commodity has similar environmental benefits as LNG, but is easier to handle
  • Companionship draws mariners to a home from home at Mission to Seafarers
    Revamped Tilbury centre opens its doors 24/7 to crew regardless of religion or nationality
  • Myklebust says US-China trade war is hitting vehicle makers' inbound logistics stream
    Hoegh Autoliners CEO also says environment was behind decision to eschew scrubbers
  • Trafigura hails 'strong' first half
    Trading and shipping giant Trafigura Group has logged what it calls a "strong" performance in its first six months, as it focused on quality not quantity. In the six months to 31 March, net earnings reached $426m, from $222m in the corresponding period last year, principally due to a strong performance in oil and petroleum products trading. Samos Steamship secures healthy rate for LR1 in Trafigu
  • Shipping must tackle diversity to tap talent pool, Bjorn Tore Larsen says
    Bjorn Tore Larsen has four daughters, none of whom have yet shown an interest in joining the family shipping business. While the next generation of Larsens are pursuing careers in teaching, healthcare, law and aviation, the ADS Crude Carriers chairman and chief executive of OSM Ship Management is focused on tackling gender equality in shipping. Bjorn Tore Larsen says female seafarers central t
  • Dirk Max Johns quits German Shipowners' Association
    Professor Dr Dirk Max Johns has resigned from the management of the German Shipowners' Association (VDR) to devote more time to lecturing. Johns will focus on his role at the Hamburg School of Business Administration, where he runs the Maritime Management bachelor programme and the Business Development master programme. The 53-year-old academic leaves the VDR on 15 August. However, he will be av
  • Larsen the lion sleeps with one eye open as he tracks his prey
    ADS Crude Carriers chairman reveals he is patient in his pursuit of investments, but poised to strike
  • Kuwait Oil Tanker Co signs up for more Lukoil lubes
    Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) has renewed its contract with Lukoil Marine Lubricants for another three years. The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation subsidiary has been using the company's marine lubricants on its tanker fleet since 2015. Shehab assumes the helm at KOTC "Lukoil has aided in our vision of pursuing commercially viable opportunities within the hydrocarbon shipping sector, and our mi
  • Marsh loses head of P&I just months after JLT merger
    Richard Adler's move to Atlantic Insurance is highest-profile departure in staff reshuffle as consolidated brokerage finds its feet
  • Large seafarers centres struggle as income streams hit
    Many seafarers' centres used to have bars and overnight facilities but shorter time in port and tighter alcohol rules mean beverages are sold in much smaller quantities and only in appropriate locations, says Mission to Seafarers' secretary general Reverend Canon Andrew Wright. "In many places, we don't offer beer at all now," he says. The downside is that declining alcohol and food sales have e
  • Agent killed by snapped mooring rope
    A shipping agent has been killed by a snapped rope as a boxship was being moored in Italy. Luca Rizzeri, 34, died as he was supervising operations near the 587-teu BF Philipp (built 1986) at Ancona on Monday, Italian media reported. The cable broke and the whiplash hit the agent. The vessel is operated by Germany's Redeerei Foroohari.
  • Ocean Yield in market for deals despite FPSO woes
    Chief executive Lars Solbakken says it is business as usual at the ship lessor, despite its sole floating production, storage and offloading vessel coming off charter
  • Two killed, one missing after Russian tanker blast
    Two crew have been killed and another was missing following an explosion on a tanker off Makhachkala in Russia. Two injured in Indonesian tanker blast The RIA news agency named the vessel as Volga Shipping's 7,000-dwt VF Tanker-16 (built 2013). Two more people were injured in the blast on Tuesday, which caused a fire during unloading. The port is functioning as normal, RIA cited the Federal Ag
  • Chelsea strikes finance deal with Kumiai Senpaku
    Philippines shipowner Dennis Uy's Chelsea Logistics is teaming up with Japan's Kumiai Senpaku to finance a newbuilding. Dennis Uy's Chelsea eyes LNG terminal in Philippines Kumiai will fund the construction of the 98-metre passenger ferry for Chelsea unit Starlite Ferries at Kegoya Dock in Japan, the Philippine Star said. It is due for delivery in April 2020 and will be bareboat chartered over
  • EMAS Offshore pays bourse bills to retain Oslo listing
    Singapore's EMAS Offshore has settled its bills with the Oslo Stock Exchange to retain its listing. EMAS Offshore to be booted off Oslo exchange At the end of May the bourse decided to delist the restructuring company because it was deemed unsuitable for listing and not in a position to comply with its obligations. But overdue invoices to the exchange have now been paid in full. "The company's
  • Paris MOU bars cargoships over crew conditions
    The Paris MOU port state control organisation has banned two cargoships detained over poor conditions for crew. The 2,600-dwt Sea Royal (built 1976) was held in Thessaloniki, Greece, for 35 days with 53 deficiencies. Paris MOU bans cargoship for a year over MLC failings This was its third detention in three years, resulting in a three-month ban. Inspectors found two missing certificates for wa
  • Twelve lawyers jump ship to Kennedys from Norton Rose Fulbright
    Global head of marine says recruitment widens firm's talent pool by increasing its strength and depth
  • Capesizes buoyed by rise in China iron ore imports
    Meanwhile, Brazil emerges from the doldrums with an increase in the number of spot fixtures.
  • MOL set to profit from Asia's rising LNG demand
    Sector will be a key growth engine as owner channels its portfolio towards more sustainable earnings, says analyst.
  • Ziton charters Vroon turbine installation vessel
    Two year deal includes an option for Danish wind farm company to purchase vessel.
  • Ansheng still paying bills amid legal turmoil
    Despite legal stress, Chinese liner operator keeps up charter hire payments

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • 'Expect additional mergers and pray for no Hanjins'
    Financial burdens from the IMO's 2020 sulfur cap, a projected slowdown in trade growth and the looming threat of overcapacity could bump out some carriers.
  • Three dead after tanker explosion in Russia
    The blast occurred Tuesday morning in the engine room of the M/V VF Tanker-16 and caused three additional crew members to go to the hospital, vessel owner Volga Shipping Company said.
  • DP World signs Northern Sea Route development deal
  • Is supersizing ports the answer?
  • South Carolina Ports Authority has record May
  • Sating Russian appetite for bananas
  • Historic sailboat sinks after colliding with containership
  • Executive Moves: CEVA Logistics, Arrows Up

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • First fuel oil VLCC from Rotterdam to Singapore booked for June
    The first VLCC to take fuel oil from Rotterdam to Singapore in June was heard on subjects late Monday afternoon, despite the arbitrage east being tightly shut.
  • Blending delays causing congestion bunker loadings at Rotterdam: sources
    Fuel oil was facing delays of three to five days and gasoil, which is usually able to load on arrival, up to two days, the supplier said.
  • FUTURES 5: Crude futures slip on US inventory build
    NYMEX crude futures fell Tuesday evening following a US crude stock build reported by the American Petroleum Institute.
  • Singapore HSFO supply likely to remain tight on lower cargo inflow in July
    "I don't see much volume [of arbitrage cargoes] for July. Probably the volume is similar to June," a fuel oil trader said.
  • ENN Energy Holdings advances LNG bunkering plans in China as IMO 2020 looms
    The new ship will be based at the newly opened ENN Zhoushan LNG receiving and bunkering terminal.
  • Over 1 million mt middle distillates set to arrive in Europe from USGC: cFlow
    Higher arrivals into the Europe balanced the market, outweighing any loss in production caused by the Druzhba pipeline contamination.
  • IN THE LOOP: Flurry of VLCC loadings help boost US crude exports over 3 mil b/d
    US crude for export has benefited over the past four weeks from macroeconomic, geopolitical factors that have helped widen the Brent/WTI spread.
  • Six crude cargoes change hands in Monday's Platts Asia MOC
    Among the six, three were declared via partials convergences and the others sold as full cargoes.

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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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