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September 12, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • US retail imports surge again ahead of more tariffs as inventories soar
  • ICTSI Ecuador launches first-ever transport banana insurance scheme
  • US Commerce data shows a strong economy just as Trump promised
  • USCG rescues remaining three crewmen from car carrier off Georgia
  • Scores of containers overboard when 2,470-TEUer lists off Zhoushan
  • Ban on exporting of hazmat waste to developing countries goes into law
  • SITC buys 1,700-TEU Stellar Windsor from Laurus for US$8 million
  • Governments need to do more to enforce regulatory compliance: Insurers
  • OOCL wins the Singapore Regional Environmental Achievement Award
  • Navtor and ScanReach connect ship and shore data in unique system
  • British Airways pilots' strike enters 2nd day as IAG labour woes spread
  • Yamaha Motors joins Astral Aerial to promote helicopter drones in Kenya
  • Korean Air Cargo expands freighter net, shifts production to SE Asia
  • Russia-connected CargoLogic Germany gains air operator licence in Europe

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
  • Chennai Custom Brokers' Association elects office-bearers for 2019-21
  • Cochin Shipyard to build hybrid vessels for Kochi Metro
  • IMO focusing on safe handling of bulk cargoes
  • India & Russia to explore connectivity between Chennai & Vladivostok
  • Schenker India launches Connect 4.0 for a streamlined global shipping experience
  • Shanghai Shipping Exchange & CargoSmart join forces to establish a new shipping index
  • Chinese Taipei initiates WTO dispute complaint against Indian tech tariffs
  • Import policy revised for 215 iron, steel products, says DGFT notification
  • Prime Minister to inaugurate India's second riverine multimodal terminal at Sahibganj on Sept. 12
  • VOC Port achieves 31 pc cargo handling growth in Aug. 2019
  • India & ADB sign $200 m loan to improve rural road connectivity in Maharashtra
  • Subhash Desai to grace MALA 2019 as Chief Guest

International Transport Journalweb site
  • An American in Europe
  • Increasing the number of freight trains within Belgium
  • Liquid gas replaces diesel for port vehicles
  • Bastiaan de Bruijne appointed general counsel at ACI Europe
  • Another Anglo-French sea service launched
  • Kerry Logistics gives two sea lions a lift to China
  • Saudia Cargo extends multi-station contract with WFS
  • Changes in Finnlines' management
  • Kontainers and Ceva sign contract
  • New intermodal hub in Texas for Watco's short line
  • New global shipping index on the agenda
  • Japanese drones to work in Kenya
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Rich Corrado is elected president of ATSG
  • Logipower takes over staff coordination for Musashi
  • The champions of Eurasian road transport are crowned
  • Yang Ming satisfied with new express service
  • Opening a new cargo facility in South Carolina

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
  • Major cuts and job losses could be on the cards at DB Cargo
  • With no slots, Kalitta Air may be forced to end 15-year residency at Schiphol
  • Business leaders upbeat on shipping's future, but 'go digital' is the message
  • US retailers continue to scramble to bring goods in to beat new tariffs
  • Analysis: CMA CGM's tightening liquidity signals rising default risk
  • Amazon's 'market power' probed by US antitrust officials
  • New appointments complete a 'strong leadership team' at Delta Cargo
  • M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - bits and pieces after 'the biggest dip on red day'
  • On the wires: Tech-driven CH Robinson gets a boost - how come?

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
  • USCG Marine Board of Investigation to probe deadly dive boat fire
    The Coast Guard assistant commandant for prevention policy, Rear Adm. Richard Timme, announced Wednesday that he has convened a formal Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) to investigate the loss of the small
  • Great Lakes Dredge books contracts work $141 million
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) reports that he has been awarded several major dredging contracts totaling $141 million. The awarded work includes: Jacksonville Deepening Contract B Option (Capital Deepening, Florida,
  • ABB solution means Corsica Linea ferries will berth emissions-free in Marseille
    Three Corsica Linea ferries will cut emissions and noise pollution when berthed in the Port of Marseille, France. The three - Paglia Orba, Jean Nicoli and Pascal Paoli - are being modified
  • Does the U.K. need a "shipping czar?"
    Though the U.K. has long claimed a global lead in the provision of professional maritime services, it faces increasing competition from Singapore, the U.S., China and Norway. A new report from trade
  • Fortescue takes delivery of Schottel equipped Rotortug sextet
    The Damen Song Cam shipyard has delivered six Robert Allan-designed ART 85-32W Rotortugs to Perth, Australia, based Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue). The advanced tugboats - FMG Dusky, FMG Tawny, FMG Spinner, "FMG

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: LISW Day 3 - The cost of zero-carbon shipping
    How do we fund zero-carbon shipping and accelerate it beyond the current IMO targets? Double freight rates and use the...
  • Carbon fund and cargo collaboration can fund zero-emission shipping
    Tovald Klaveness chief Lasse Kristoffersen believes shipping should create a $20bn carbon fund modelled on Norway's NOx fund to plough...
  • Hydrogen will not drive emissions reduction, DNV GL warns
    LNG as a fuel could take up over 40% and ammonia 25% of marine fuel market in 2050, according to...
  • Zero-carbon shipping to double freight costs
    Shipping is one of the most expensive sectors of the economy to decarbonise, says the chair of the UK's Energy...
  • Owners should watch media coverage of sanctioned countries, lawyer advises
    'One of the things you can say about Trump is that he is pretty open about everything he doesn't like...
  • IMO 2020 refining gains to give way as economies slow
    David Fyfe of Argus Media says that while IMO 2020 is supposed to fuel a bull run for refiners' yield...
  • Government says Brexit is 'opportunity' for UK maritime
    Maritime UK chairman Harry Theochari says Britain's shipping sector has survived other periods of disruption and will survive Brexit
  • US box imports surge ahead of tariffs
    Retailers are attempting to minimise the impact of the US-China trade war on consumers by boosting stocks before each new...
  • Shipping's green road is littered with regulatory hurdles
    Partners at shipping law firm fill audience in on technology, regulations and practicalities of meeting new responsibilities to the planet
  • Hapag-Lloyd adds online marine insurance
    Quick Cargo Insurance product will provide tailor-made cover that takes effect immediately upon conclusion of the contract
  • P&O to launch new cross-Channel freight service
    New ferry service is designed to bring fresh produce to the UK's southeast with shorter road haulage distances
  • CEBR says maritime sector contributes $57bn to UK economy
    New report shows that as well as direct contributions from the sector, shipping provides a multiplier effect to the wider...
  • Japanese refiner Cosmo Oil sees scrubbers as viable mid-term option
    According to general manager Mitsuyasu Kawaguchi, about 2,800-4,000 scrubber installations are expected by January 2020
  • Daily Briefing
    Owners open to fuel carbon pricing to curb emissions | Shell urged to share GHG emission savings | Former UK...
  • Piracy problem is a threat to Nigeria's maritime economy
    Nigeria would welcome a naval coalition in the Gulf of Guinea as part of efforts to stem the piracy tide...
  • Indian oil refineries to supply IMO 2020 compliant fuels by October
    IOC's Gujarat and Haldia refineries are set to produce 700,000 tonnes and 300,000 tonnes per year respectively of low sulphur...
  • Torm claims scrubber investments can help boost green credentials
    Torm has invested in installing scrubbers on board 34 tankers out of its 82-strong fleet
  • UK summons Iranian ambassador over oil sale
    The oil sale has been called out as part of a pattern of behaviour by Iran's government designed to disrupt...
  • Evergreen scraps chartering plan and orders ten 23,000 teu newbuilds
    Taiwanese carrier is said to be in talks with lenders, including the large bank-backed Chinese leasing houses, to finance the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
  • Jones Act hampers US offshore wind projects
  • UHL, Ocean7 team up amid strengthening MPV/HL market
  • US surface indices falling, but positive signs emerge
  • M&A signals a healthier heavy transport sector
  • Change resistance hindering digitization in project logistics
  • New financing terms clear way for changes at YRC
  • Carriers in no rush to make low-sulfur switch
  • Tech providers urge broader vision for 'visibility'
  • Long Beach exceeding emissions reduction goals
  • Asia-Europe ocean capacity cuts come under fire
  • US intermodal poised for a rebound?

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
  • AM Nomikos lifts fleet size with South Korean supramax pair
    Greek company resumes expansion with pair from SK Shipping
  • Chengxi plots course into gas carriers and dual-fuel vessels
    Bulker specialist Chengxi has emerged as a prospective builder of a first LPG carrier and added a pair of self-unloaders
  • Tallink sails to Singapore with plans to expand in the region
    Senior executive Taavi Tiivel to be based in the city-state to explore opportunities in Asia for the Estonian ferry company
  • Chevron time charters Sun Enterprises' aframax newbuilds
    US oil major also adds one MR product tanker newbuilding to existing order at Hyundai Mipo
  • Chinese Maritime Transport poaches OOCL fleet management boss
    Taiwanese capesize owner has new president in wake of Cosco's OOCL takeover
  • Turkey's Arkas Holding clinches Chinese financing agreement
    Deal with Minsheng Financial Leasing underlines growing Chinese financing for Turkish shipping
  • DNV GL predicts nearly 40% growth in shipping demand by 2050
    While coal and crude shipping demand is expected to fall amid energy transition, the classification society forecasts strong growth in LNG trade
  • Decision day for Worldscale looms to set 2020 bunker prices
    Tanker freight rate association has lacked real data to cost-in low-sulphur fuels amid fears of losses for owners if prices surge as forecast in next few months
  • Paschalis Diamantides linked to new outfit Velos Tankers
    Paschalis Diamantides, the son of major Greek shipowner Diamantis Diamantides, is believed to be behind Velos Tankers, a new company said to have two tanker acquisitions under its belt. Paschalis has so far been known as an executive at his father's companies Marmaras Navigation and Delta Tankers. Last November, it was Paschalis who announced the two companies' decision to order 10 scrubber syste
  • Director of Maritime swaps Westminster chaos for City calm
    UK's maritime director comes to London International Shipping Week for light relief in time of political turmoil
  • John Fredriksen makes a profit on sale of panamax bulker
    Private fleet also includes newcastlemaxes but Norwegian shipowner is undecided on future sales
  • SunStone Ship's first Infinity cruiseship comes sailing in
    China Merchants Heavy delivers first Chinese-built expedition cruiseship ahead of schedule
  • Sixth car carrier accident of 2019 prompts urgent safety questions
    Latest loss raises serious concerns over fires and capsizes after expensive run of incidents this year
  • DNV GL: LNG will be top marine fuel by 2050 as ammonia beats hydrogen
    One needs to be "nearly crazy" to predict wide adoption of hydrogen in the short run, says DNV GL's maritime chief executive Knut Orbeck-Nilssen
  • DryShips legal foes dispute weight of Top Ships ruling
    Judge's rejection of securities fraud allegations looms over parallel case against Greek owner and Kalani Investments
  • Top Ships prices $10m share offering
    Top Ships has raised $9.95m after selling 1.58 million shares at $6.30 each. The pricing reflects a 28% discount from Top's previous closing price of $8.74. The $9.95m is a gross sum before underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses. Each share will be sold with one warrant to allow the purchaser to buy the unit at $8.19 per share by 31 December. The buyer may also acquire the sh
  • Top Ships still answering queries in US SEC probe over Kalani
    As Evangelos Pistiolis' company seeks new money from US investors, it is still answering questions from securities regulators over past raises
  • US ethane exports wave nudges Ineos further into the public eye
    Privately owned Ineos has kept a low profile, but that probably will not last
  • Pacific Green Technologies hires ex-broker to sell scrubbers
    Former SSY, Skaarup Chartering and Torvald Klaveness executive joins expanding Oslo sales office
  • George Economou paying 21% discount to NAV for DryShips shares
    Investment advisor says $5.25 price to public shareholders nonetheless is 'fair' and in line with expectations on economic basis
  • GasLog sees LNG carrier newbuilding prices rising
    Company says 2050 emissions targets will shorten ships' useful life, pushing up financing costs and charter rates
  • Bulker captain dies as mooring line snaps
    Report says master killed on vessel in port of Ilo, Peru.
  • Three more Dof Subsea directors quit
    Norwegian OSV owner names two replacements as FRC appointees depart.
  • Baltic Exchange launches operating costs index
    UK organisation will cover bulkers initially, before widening scope of new tool.
  • Small LNG producer NorthStar Midstream plans raft of vessels
    Company aims to build on first order for an LNG bunker barge and become a first Jones Act mover
  • Navig8 Chemical cuts loss as revenue rises
    Norway-listed tanker owner keeps lid on operating costs but finance expenses rise.
  • ICBC finance exec seeks to strengthen post-Brexit UK ties
    Wang Zhenyong, deputy chief executive of lease financing at ICBC Leasing, said he is hoping to build on the Chinese bank's already strong relationship with the City of London post-Brexit. Speaking at the Chinese Shipping Association of London (CSAL) event during London International Shipping Week (LISW) he described the UK as a "key partner" in China's belt and road initiative. "In the shipping
  • Britannia P&I bullish as S&P reaffirms 'A' credit rating
    London-based P&I mutual buoyed by 'financial snapshot' as pressure mounts on peers
  • Shipping can go even further on emissions cuts, green groups say
    Shipping can have zero carbon emissions by 2050, as long as the IMO leads the way
  • Iran: Adrian Darya 1 sold oil at sea to private company
    Envoy to London says country has not broken assurances over Syrian discharge.
  • GasLog calls on charterers and owners to seek best-quality deals
    Peter Livanos-led company rebrands as it looks to a new era for LNG shipping
  • Nasdaq questions Performance's performance
    Greek boxship owner told to boost share price after falling below $1.
  • Kmarin adds two more VLOC newbuildings at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
    South Korean operator has taken two options at around $75m apiece to add to its two firm vessels against a contract from Vale
  • POSH forges management alliance with CIMC
    OSV owner agrees deal with partner for semi-submersible unit as first step
  • Traditional panamax boxship values predicted 'to rise 50%'
    Post-panamax boxships are the star performer but mid-sized boxship might be the ones to back
  • Heavy-lift duo UHL and Ocean7 joining forces
    German and Danish operators opening office in Bergen together, with more to come.
  • Venture unveils plans to tackle tainted fuel ahead of IMO 2020
    Insurers hear how tagging and blockchain technology can reduce fuel contamination incidents and claims costs
  • Hybrid cruiseship completes first Arctic crossing
    Hurtigruten hails voyage of Roald Amundsen through Northwest Passage.
  • New lease accounting rules boost carriers' margins
    IFRS 16 standard has improved container lines' results, but increased debt.
  • Anthony Veder beats a forward path on LNG bunkering
    Chief executive Jan Valkier tells shipowners to get onboard and look at their carbon footprint if they want to survive
  • Owners dive into Tankers International's new VLCC scrubber pool
    Hunter, Hartree and others commit vessels to pioneering venture.
  • Loaded bulker burns off Turkey
    Kiran Holding ship hit by blaze in Iskenderun.
  • Yards and owners jostle for Ineos' VLEC newbuildings
    Large vessels will be used to ship US ethane to new facility near Antwerp in Belgium
  • China-to-US box rates spike as demand for Asia-to-Europe trade falls
    Transpacific rates are surging, but Asia-Europe trade is looking wobbly again
  • Tufton Oceanic plots new share sale for ship buys
    UK owner going to the investor well again as it seeks further expansion.
  • Gibraltar: Syria discharge would render Iran's word worthless
    UK territory awaiting confirmation that Adrian Darya 1 has breached EU sanctions.
  • LNG newbuilding demand shifts towards project tenders
    Will independent owners end up competing for berth space with heavyweight charterers who are looking to secure bulk buys?
  • Teekay Offshore exercises shuttle tanker newbuild option
    DP2-rated vessel will join existing Heritage class shuttle tankers working off Canada
  • Indonesian nickel ore export ban set to hurt supramax trade
    Switch to refined nickel will mean greatly reduced export volumes for the bulker sector, says Banchero Costa
  • TS Lines reaps exchange rate windfall on Wenchong feeders
    Taiwanese liner operator is said to have saved up to $3m per ship by pushing deal into 2019
  • MISC gearing up for newbuilding order splurge
    Malaysian owner preparing for new growth phase, leading to potential multiple contract wins

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
  • Landstar guides lower due to 'tragic accident' and unfavorable market conditions
    Landstar System warns on earnings due to a "tragic vehicular accident" and weaker than anticipated market conditions.
  • Trump announces two-week delay to planned China tariff increase
    The announcement comes after Beijing announced its first round of tariff exemptions for U.S. goods earlier in the day.
  • Turbo-prop cargo plane crashes in Toledo, Ohio
    A Convair CV-440 cargo plane crashed outside Toledo Express Airport in Ohio Wednesday (Sept. 11) morning, killing the two people on board, according to the...
  • Fake NBA rings intercepted at L.A. airport cargo facility
    U.S. Customs officers at Los Angeles International Airport recently confiscated 28 counterfeit National Basketball Association championship rings with a retail value of $560,000, the agency...
  • Ships allowed to leave Port of Brunswick
    Two ships trapped in the Port of Brunswick since September 8 when the vehicle carrier Golden Ray capsized, have been allowed to leave, a prelude...
  • DHL Supply Chain becomes first 3PL to partner with Convoy
    DHL Supply Chain partners with load-matching platform Convoy, becoming the first 3PL to do so
  • 5G technology could dial back precision hurricane tracking
    "If there are 5G signals operating where we are trying to sense the atmosphere it makes it more complicated to use the good observations, the...
  • 'When rates really suck and drivers take it on the chin'
    A conversation about the future of autonomous trucking with pro-labor author and sociologist Steve Viscelli.
  • 'Fuller Speed Ahead' spotlights Colombian nearshoring benefits
    Colombian nearshoring may be beneficial to those in the transportation and logistics industries.
  • Percentage of carriers still running AOBRDs could be higher than expected
    The three-week moving average of surveyed carriers reporting ELD compliance dropped to just 89.1%.
  • U.S. rail volumes still sluggish
    U.S. rail volumes are down nearly 4% year-to-date amid a 6.6% decline for coal and a 4% drop for intermodal.
  • UBS analyst likes C.H. Robinson's new technology
    CHRW is facing the toughest competitive landscape in decades, but still has a scale advantage and is investing in tech appropriately.
  • Boeing chief sees US-China trade war as sales risk for big jets
    Boeing Chairman and CEO Dennis Muilenburg on Wednesday expressed confidence the company would quickly overcome recent troubles with its new 737 MAX and 777X airplanes,...
  • Hours of service and the Alaska exemption
    Not many people are aware of this, but Alaska received a special exemption from the HOS regulations.
  • Delta Cargo brings on new senior leadership
    Delta Cargo taps three new leaders to help oversee operations, strategy and revenue.
  • European automakers to concentrate on affordable, sustainable mobility
    The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association explained its goals towards the future, which involve the creation of a comprehensive plan to enable zero-emission mobility across Europe.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/11
    Futures prices being driven by shifting freight flows to the East
  • AB5 passage upends California's independent trucking model
    Bill approved in state senate with no carve-out for owner-operators
  • Shipping coalition takes aim at IMO 2020 fuel preparations
    BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO call on charterers, bunker suppliers and nation states to "double their efforts" to ensure a smooth transition to low-sulfur fuel.
  • Shippers press Congress to reauthorize Ex-Im Bank
    The National Association of Manufacturers wants Capitol Hill lawmakers to pass another long-term extension of the bank's charter before its Sept. 30 expiration.
  • Why digital freight brokers might fail to disrupt the freight brokerage industry
    Brian Laung Aoaeh discusses innovation, technology, and disruption in the freight brokerage market.
  • YRC's new financing is part of its latest restructuring
    YRC Worldwide announces new debt financing agreement. The latest step in it's latest restructuring.
  • Uber and Lyft hold their breath in the wake of California bill
    Barclays and Macquarie estimated that the companies will spend an extra $2,000 to $3,600 per driver annually.
  • Ocean Rate Report: Jitters for bulkers, steady for boxes
    Dry bulk spot rates have pulled back from recent highs, while trans-Pacific container rates have held their gains.
  • Flooding, severe storms, snow to hit Great Plains (forecast video)
    Heavy rain, intense thunderstorms, early-season snow could all delay truckers in several states today, tonight.
  • Sticks and carrots drive heavy-duty electric truck adoption
    Greenhouse gas regulations are the sticks and incentives are the carrots in driving the heavy-duty truck and commercial vehicle industry to embrace electrification.
  • Shipping cyber terrorism threat heightened by digitalization
    Future attacks could be far worse than the $10 billion 'NotPetya' attack in 2017 that hobbled Maersk and cost FedEx $300 million.
  • Rivals, shareholders make bids for bankrupt Aigle Azur
    France's second-largest airline suspended flights Sept. 6.
  • Cathay Pacific cargo sector takes hit from Hong Kong protests
    Cathay Pacific saw double-digit drops in both tonnes of cargo carried and cargo and mail revenue freight tonne kilometres.
  • Today's Pickup: Idaho prosecutor drops drug trafficking charges against truck driver hauling hemp
    Plus: Ride-hailing, trucking companies await likely final passage of California labor bill
  • Federal labor board ruling seen as win for LTL employers
    Decision could make it easier for employers to make unilateral work-rule changes
  • Solving the jigsaw puzzle of filling aircraft with freight
    Airlines use a lot of skills to maximize freighter and wide-body space for cargo
  • 7-minute, high-impact demos return for FreightWaves LIVE Chicago
    7-minute company demos will garner a lot of attention at the upcoming FreightWaves LIVE Chicago conference, November 12-13.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
  • Singapore HSFO backwardation, cash differential hit record high on prompt demand
    The Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil market in a display of strength hit record highs for both the cash differential and front-month backwardation spread on Tuesday, driven up by limited supply and prompt demand.
  • Rotterdam bunker market sees tight HSFO availability ahead of IMO 2020
    Dwindling production of 3.5% sulfur fuel oil is curbing supply for the Rotterdam bunker market and supporting cargo differentials as refiners prepare for the looming 0.5% sulfur fuel cap despite residual demand for 3.5% product.
  • FUTURES 5: Oil complex settles lower on talk of easing sanctions, distillate stock build
    The oil futures complex settled lower Wednesday on a larger-than-expected build in US distillate inventories, and on a news report that US President Donald Trump had talked about easing sanctions on Iran prior to firing John Bolton, who was his National Security Advisor at the time.
  • APPEC INTERVIEW: Trafigura sees oil slump to $50/b unless OPEC cuts deeper
    "I think OPEC has been pretty good but...I think they need to do more than they are currently rather than less," Luckock said.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts proposes LNG FOB Gulf Coast Marker (GCM) assessment standard terms
    These terms would form the basis of the GCM assessment, and are being proposed on the back of initial feedback provided by market participants.

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The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Coper
Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
Joy Taurus
It is not subject to the VIA procedure
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected
Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding
Fly
Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036
US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points
Beijing/Washington
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Ravenna
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo
The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
Ancona
At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Joy Taurus
Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase
Trieste
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%
In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Venice
Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Florence
Giani: work can finally start
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition
Copenhagen
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%
At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara
Olten
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
Genoa
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Panama
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
Ankara
A total of 9,351 ships passed through
Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste
Trieste
It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
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
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
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
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
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The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
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%
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 fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
››› 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
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
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