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November 12, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • ONE back in the black but misses out on revenue and profit forecasts
  • Brexit uncertainties result in cargo traffic increase through UK's Peel Ports
  • Swine flu pushes China's meat imports up to record levels
  • Sunken ship clogs up cargo flow at major Vietnamese seaport
  • Palo Alto Networks helps Kerry Logistics to boost supply chain security
  • First phase of Kenya's new mega port in Lamu to open in December
  • Taiwan's China Airlines Cargo launches Mumbai freighter service
  • Boeing's 737 MAX could remain grounded after official audit finds problems
  • Lawmakers blast Boeing CEO for unanswered 737 Max questions

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
  • Maersk to pilot battery system to improve power production
  • MOL collaborates in developing LNG fuel supply terminal & promoting use of natural gas
  • New cyber security guide published
  • Shipbuilding industry to get a boost with ship design & model testing centre coming up, says Shipping Minister
  • DGTR recommends imposition of anti-subsidy duty on imports of copper wire rods from 4 nations
  • BIMSTEC ports conclave sees MoUs inked to boost India's Act East Policy
  • LPG terminal to come up at Krishnapatnam Port
  • Mechanised coal handling berth operational at New Mangalore Port
  • Minister inaugurates commencement of 4th season of Costa Cruises' homeporting in India at Mumbai Port
  • PSA Kolkata achieves record monthly throughput & commissions 11 new reach stackers
  • Revised berthing policy & tariff structure at Dhamra Port
  • Portall Infosystems & 21CC Education partner to provide quality e-learning solutions in Indian logistics sector
  • Rich Graviss signs on DHL SmarTrucking as logistics partner
  • Forex reserves again at new high
  • Govt examining possibility of setting up regulatory authority for e-commerce
  • India continues to be among the fastest growing major economies with robust fundamentals, says Finance Ministry in response to Moody's change in outlook
  • Steel Scrap Recycling Policy issued
  • Shaping a smarter future for Customs

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Raben expands to Bulgaria
  • Röhlig Logistics expands its global network
  • Sigrid Nikutta to lead DB Cargo
  • Russian-made freight cars for Zimbabwe Railways
  • Grimaldi's first new PCTC sets sail
  • AN-22 returns to commercial market
  • Cargo-partner uses Spot's time slot management
  • New appointment for Celebi Aviation Holding
  • Red Sea Terminal focuses on ULCS
  • Modernised rail stretch to increase speed and axle load
  • More software, less hardware
  • B+S opens hub in Bremen
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Ecuador: Contecon wins ISO certification
  • Bremenports extends lobbying activities
  • Electric trucks for urban traffic
  • Turkish Cargo gains security status

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
  • Surprise as Soren Toft leaves Maersk "with immediate effect"
  • Ocean freight rates stay on a roll, but are they high enough for carriers?
  • US forwarders want clarity on new CBP electronic air cargo manifest rules
  • Reducing ship speeds 'a silver bullet' to reduce pollution and save whales
  • Anchorage Airport sees opportunity blooming as it expands cargo facilities
  • DP-DHL launches first digital platform for road freight in Africa
  • Climate change: IAG reviews 'fuel-tankering'
  • Jury shocker: 93 million reasons why the ILWU may soon cease to exist
  • Namir Khanbabi to lead Zeamarine business in Asia and Oceania
  • Supply chain radar: There's a bad moon rising, it's in the numbers
  • aM&A radar exclusive: Stretched PIL looking to sell the 'good' assets - US buyer in the frame

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
  • Bourbon signs up 100 OSVs for Inmarsat Fleet Xpress
    Marseille, France, headquartered offshore services giant Bourbon has signed a contract committing more than 100 offshore support vessels to Inmarsat's Fleet Xpress maritime broadband service. The deal is a breakthrough offshore services
  • BC Ferries back at Damen for four more battery-hybrids
    Canada's BC Ferries has awarded Damen Shipyards Group contracts to build four more battery electric-hybrid Island Class vessels, scheduled to go into service in 2022. The agreement with Damen is a design-build,
  • Maersk COO steps down
    Maersk Line parent company A.P. Møller - M'rsk A/S reports that Chief Operating Officer Søren Toft has decided to pursue an opportunity outside of the company and will leave effective today. The
  • IMO 2020: Could bugs in biofuel eat into your engine?
    Shipowners looking to comply with the IMO 2020 sulfur cap by using fuels with biofuel blended in may face an unexpected problem: increased risk of microbial influenced corrosion (MIC) Fredericton, New Brunswick,
  • Bisso Towboat takes delivery of first Tier 4 ASD tractor tug on the Mississippi
    Bisso Towboat Co., Inc., Luling, La., has taken delivery of its newest ship-assist tug, the 6,008 BHP ASD tractor tug Andrew S. The Andrew S. is the first Tier 4 ASD tractor
  • Paducah gets DOT funding for riverfront improvements
    The City of Paducah, Ky., says it is to get $10.4 million in funding under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant program. Though the grant

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
  • Greek owners call for industry discipline on green agenda
    Union of Greek Shipowners president Theodore Veniamis warns against misleading headline conclusions from industry forums and urges unity around the...
  • Are charterers and consumers to foot the bill for shipping's carbon tax?
    Supporters suggest a carbon tax will accelerate the development and uptake of alternative fuels and carbon-neutral propulsion technologies
  • Braemar 'modestly more bullish' for 2020 crude earnings
    After 2021, a falling demand for crude and weaker growth in long-haul trades will weigh on freight rates and earnings
  • Maersk's Søren Toft steps down
    Søren Skou to pick up COO role until replacement is found
  • Multi-fuel future calls for team work in advocacy
    Shipowners will want to safeguard against fuel price movements going forward, justifying the adoption of two or more marine fuels...
  • Answer five questions to make better greenhouse gas policies at the IMO
    Dan Rutherford, from ICCT - an independent nonprofit organisation providing technical and scientific analysis to environmental regulators - lays out his case...
  • Slow steaming seen as fast-track solution to curb emissions
    Green coalition is attending the intersessional working group from the IMO Marine Environmental Protection Committee that began today and is...
  • Capesize market hit by negative sentiment
    While sentiment has turned negative, there is hope vessel supply tightness will help to sustain levels through to the end...
  • Between the lines: Information blackout
    Carriers' point-to-point online tools still leave much to be desired
  • Box shipping's mini-recovery must be seen in context
    Void sailings and the removal of tonnage for scrubber installations are reducing available slots for shippers
  • Decarbonisation and digitalisation: Where we're at and what's coming next
    Opportunity is as much as about disruption as it is about regulatory and technological uncertainties
  • The competitive risks of digitalisation
    Gaining control of the supply chain by tying customers to bespoke software systems and industry-owned standards poses a 'serious threat'...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Livanos calls on LNG owners to cut back on newbuilds | Gard turns losses around | Exclusive...
  • China Merchants to order VLCC quartet
    Newbuilding plan wins China Merchants Energy Shipping board approval, with the contract to be signed 'in due course'
  • Matson projects $30m-$40m boost in post-2019 annual earnings
    Matson's logistics revenue was 11% lower in the third quarter of 2019 than in the same period last year, but...
  • Seaspan positive on charter market in 2020
    Executives expect the current tailwinds to remain into 2020 because of low levels of tonnage, IMO 2020 and the scrubber...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
  • South Asia infrastructure to slow production shift from China
  • Rails, trucking hauling light this US peak season
  • Forwarder pushback forces India to rework regulatory reform
  • COO Toft leaves Maersk
  • Trucker shortage delaying cargo at Japanese ports
  • Cyclone delays 12,000 TEU of cargo at Chittagong

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
  • Maersk hunts new operating chief as Soren Toft quits
    Danish boxship giant's CEO Soren Skou to take on operational role until new executive is recruited
  • Jadrolinija targets newbuildings under state plan
    Government is working on fleet renewal for Croatian owner
  • Grupo CBO fixes two PSVs on term deals in Brazil
    Brazilian owner adds combined two years of work for offshore pair
  • Empire Navigation tied to sale of 10-year-old MR tanker
    Greek tanker owner Empire Navigation has reportedly sold a 10-year-old MR product carrier as the company works to renew its fleet through an extensive newbuilding programme. Brokers in the US and in Europe said the Stamatis Molaris-controlled company has sold the 50,000-dwt tanker MR Orestes (built 2009) for $19.1m. The deal is still on subjects. Reports point to Atlantica Shipping of Norway a
  • Pavimar sells 12-year-old supramax bulker
    Greek owner Pavimar has sold a 12-year-old supramax bulker in a deal that appears to be in line with its efforts to renew and expand its fleet. Brokers in the US and Europe said the Ismini Panayiotides-led bulker owner has sold the 52,000-dwt Mary Lina (built 2007)to a Vietnamese buyer for $10.3m. Pavimar bought the Tsuneishi Shipbuilding-constructed ship from Kambara Kisen for $9.6m in March 20
  • Skuld warns members about future premium rates
    Olso-based mutual says it made a 'small surplus' in first six months of this policy year
  • Avance Gas holds on to 16-year-old VLGC after two-month sale effort
    Oslo-listed shipowner sticking to price expectation as VLGC market shows signs of strength.
  • MPC Capital builds tanker influence by buying into broker Albis
    German asset manager takes 50% stake in shop that also has sale and purchase and bulker desks
  • New digital developments for shipmanagers may mean less optionality for shipowners
    Some shipowners are pushing back as digitalisation takes away their freedom to choose
  • Decarbonisation needs to be profitable to work, says Alexander Saverys
    Fourth-generation boss of Belgian family's shipping interests tells IMO 'we're no charity'
  • Pangaea Logistics 'not at all a fan' of exhaust gas scrubbers
    Shipping is 'getting dragged kicking and screaming' into complying with environmental regulations, chief executive Ed Coll says
  • German boxship auctioned off in Gibraltar
    Spica finds buyer following Admiralty sale in UK territory
  • Laid-up MISC FSO sold for scrap
    India is the final destination for veteran storage vessel
  • IMO revs up carbon campaign as regulators meet
    Week-long meeting on measures to achieve greenhouse gas reduction targets starts today
  • Commerzbank's long goodbye to shipping continues
    German lender's maritime exposure little changed as it cuts provisions
  • Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement buoyed by surge of Greek owners entering LNG sector
    Head of BSM's Greek office speaks about inroads into the Greek LNG market and the challenges ahead
  • Shipmanagers predict surge in fatalities in run-up to IMO 2020
    InterManager survey reveals fears over fatalities, and recent smuggling incidents that have criminalised crew
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping to splash $340m on VLCC newbuildings
    China Merchants Group has approves four-ship order by subsidiary of four VLCCs
  • Boxship rates surge as idle fleet 'skyrockets'
    Drewry says there is now more than 1m teu of vessels not operational
  • Tsakos tanker captain named as fourth suspect in frigate sinking
    Investigation to examine whether deck lighting on Sola TS confused warship's crew
  • Shipping ministry will not oppose SCI sale
    Department was against privatisation in 2017 but is now in favour
  • Shipmanagers take fragmented paths in march to digitalisation
    Critics claim shipping's approach to digitalisation is too fragmented and more collaboration is needed for its benefits to be fully realised
  • MSC's Isabella becomes largest boxship to call at Singapore
    Gulsun-class vessel makes maiden call in Asia after completing first round trip to Europe
  • MPA: LNG only current viable solution for greener shipping
    Green initiative has been extended for five more years with focus on decarbonisation
  • Asian feeder operators unveil IMO 2020 bunker surcharge
    Different destination ports will attract surcharges of between $21 and $75 per teu

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
  • Dry bulk extends slide as Vale shaves iron-ore forecast
    Reduced estimate for Brazilian iron-ore exports compounds headwinds for dry bulk.
  • FedEx unit more than doubles early-a.m. transpacific air network
    FedEx Express doubles originating network for Asia-Pacific early-AM flights to U.S.
  • Unions criticize practice of furloughing in the rail industry
    The Class I railroads furlough workers in times of lower volumes but unions think the cuts have been too deep as a result of precision...
  • Toyota fuel-cell power plant in limbo after California utility withholds support
    The plant, one of the world's largest, is designed to support the automaker's hydrogen truck and passenger vehicle fleets.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 11/11
    Ten of eleven Trucking Freight Futures markets finish week of November 8th lower.
  • Rail shippers seek transload sites even as volumes still weak
    As truck-plus-rail becomes increasingly popular, shippers need to find sites where the modes meet.
  • UPS ships U.S. beef to Japan, traces movement via blockchain
    UPS has partnered with agri-tech company HerdX to ship beef from the U.S. to Japan, while recording its provenance over a blockchain network.
  • Saloodo! launches digital trucking platform in Africa
    The Deutsche Post DHL Group subsidiary claims its new digital road freight platform is the continent's first.
  • Today's pickup: API, EDI platforms can play nice; I've got 50 more feet to go now!
    API, EDI platforms can work together. Singles Day parcel tsunami; Oh, those last 50 feet!
  • This Week's Forecast
    This week's forecast has arrived! Want more? SONAR users get exclusive access to the detailed breakdown and insights.
  • Shipwell's entire API for shippers to integrate features within existing workflows
    Online freight logistics startup Shipwell has made all of its functionalities available through the REST API, which allows companies to integrate all or some parts...
  • White Paper - The Best of Both Worlds: The Asset-Based 3PL
    This white paper explores the complexities in the supply chain and how shippers can establish partnerships that reflect their values to the end consumer.
  • Shippers should brace for more container rate hikes, warns Drewry
    Capacity cuts by lines and higher bunker surcharges as IMO 2020 low sulfur fuels are phased in are fueling box freight rate inflation.
  • Mutts4Trucks seeks to pair truckers with dogs looking for homes
    Truck drivers spend most of their day alone in their cabs. Mobil Delvac and Pedigree believe that dogs could provide companionship, and potentially improve driver...
  • Air France-KLM announces five-year restructuring plan
    Initiative includes boosting air cargo revenue

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
  • MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Vilma oil supplies first VLSFO delivery at Ceuta
    Vilma Oil has supplied its first delivery of 0.5% bunker fuel at the port of Ceuta, the port authority said Monday.
  • FUTURES 4: Crude settles lower as demand growth concerns in focus
    Crude futures settled lower Monday, although remained within a well-worn range, pressured by continued global demand growth concerns.
  • China to remain a battle ground for Saudi Aramco, Russian crude suppliers in 2020
    "Arab Extra Light suits our units ... Arab Heavy is similar to [Iraq's] Basrah Light," a source said.

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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
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Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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