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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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Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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