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August 13, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • 10,070-TEU APL Le Havre ablaze off India's Gujarat coast
  • Global box growth rate revised downwards to 2.5pc: Alphaliner
  • Hutchison Ports to build new box terminal at Egypt's port of Abu Qir
  • HKTDC seminar checks out ways and means of exiting China
  • Prepare fuel tanks to meet IMO 2020, says Intertek's technical chief
  • South Carolina ports cargo throughput up record-breaking 5pc in July
  • Boston's Conley container terminal hits record 307,331 TEU in FY2019
  • FedEx breaks away from Amazon partnership to serve broader range
  • CN and CSX intermodal meant to challenge to east coast trucking
  • China's producer price index falls to -0.3pc in July, hit by trade war
  • United States new heavy-duty truck orders in July lowest since 2010
  • Port of Chittagong moves up to 64th spot in world's top 100 box ports
  • Beijing tells Cathay to ban protesting staff from China flights
  • Hong Kong's status as global hub at risk as Reds increase local role
  • Cathay offers new fire-containment bag for lithium-ion batteries

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 12, 2019
  • APM Terminals Yucatan to expand & modernise Progreso terminal
  • APSEZ registers all-round growth in Q1
  • Cochin Shipyard keen on inland waterways vessels segment
  • MOL & COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation host event on future of LNG business
  • New Panama Canal tolls structure proposal
  • ZIM announces new Central America-Caribbean service
  • Countervailing duty may be imposed on certain steel products from China, Vietnam
  • Mansukh Mandaviya visits JNPT for an overview on the port; lays foundation for additional liquid cargo jetty
  • AMTOI holds 20th AGM & organises knowledge session
  • FFFAI calls for collaboration with Nepal Freight Forwarders Association to increase bilateral trade
  • Logistics leasing crossed 13 m sq. ft in H1 2019; records 31 pc growth year-on-year: CBRE
  • WCO publishes e-commerce package
  • China's imports from US fall by 19 pc in July amid trade war
  • Global cotton prices down on weak demand & higher production, says ICAC

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Two new special trucks to salvage vehicles
  • BLG handles logistics for fischerwerke
  • Eastern Europe prefers electric locomotives
  • Bruce A. Fenimore and Sara Mayes to receive CII awards
  • New entity for exchange of port information
  • Caribbean Airlines Cargo teams up with Alaska Airlines
  • International routes for new Swedish airport
  • Heaviest jumbo train completes successful trial run
  • Lothar Thoma replaces Heinz Senger-Weiss
  • K Line's new design for an LNG carrier
  • AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires US freight forwarder
  • DB Schenker tests nationwide use of exoskeletons
  • Twelve roundtrips between Luxembourg and Trieste
  • ZIM launches Americas service
  • Saudia Cargo launches express product for heavy shipments
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New contact persons at Royal Air Maroc

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 12, 2019
  • Another box ship crew scramble for their lives as containers catch fire
  • Booming commercial letter traffic heads for digital channels
  • 'White list' trade tit-for-tat spat between South Korea and Japan
  • Hong Kong Airport cancels flights as protestors lay seige to terminals
  • CargoLogicAir CEO David Kerr to quit
  • On the wires: YRC Worldwide is stressed - anybody interested?
  • Supply chain radar: Uber Freight - a 'hidden gem' worth billions... or peanuts?

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 12, 2019
  • Jotun Signs 42 Vessels HPS Contract with Wallenius Wilhelmsen
    Jotun, Sandefjord, Norway, signed an agreement August 8 with Norwegian company Wallenius Wilhelmsen to provide its Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) anti-fouling coating system across 42 vessels in the leading shipowner's advanced Ro/Ro
  • Port of Los Angeles Breaks July Record with 912,154 TEUs
    For the fourth consecutive month, the Port of Los Angeles has set a new single-month cargo record. In July, the port moved 912,154 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)-the busiest July in the port's
  • PetroLogistics Awards McDermott with FEED Contract for 500 KTA Gulf Coast PDH Project
    McDermott International Inc. announced August 12 that it has been awarded a sizeable contract by PetroLogistics ll LLC to perform the front-end engineering design (FEED) services for a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) facility
  • ABB Names Björn Rosengren as CEO
    The board of ABB has unanimously appointed Björn Rosengren as its CEO. He will join ABB on February 1, 2020, and succeed CEO Peter Voser in this role on March 1, 2020.
  • MARAD Seeks Comments on Domestic Maritime CoE Designation Policy
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently announced progress in establishing Centers of Excellence for Domestic MaritimeWorkforce Training and Education (CoE), which would recognize and support community colleges and training

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 12, 2019
  • Aframax earnings under pressure as North Sea and Baltic crude exports drop
    Refinery closures, pipeline problems, unscheduled maintenance and unplanned outages at oil fields have all lessened demand for aframaxes
  • One seafarer missing after fire on supply vessel in Bay of Bengal
    The Indian Coast Guard is dealing with the second reported fire in the region in recent days
  • Grains from Black Sea provide some support to dry bulk market
    Strong exports from the Black Sea region expected to continue over the coming months, says grains consultancy BullPositions
  • Maritime industry must open up about cyber crime
    Organisations within the maritime industry are often reluctant to report cyber attacks for fear of reputational damage
  • China's Asian rivals begin to take up the slack
    Vietnam sees the fastest growth in exports to the US in the wake of the Sino-US trade spat
  • Pyxis posts second-quarter loss despite uptick in rates
    Nasdaq-listed owner of six tankers sees net revenues decrease to $6.5m, from $7m in the same quarter a year earlier
  • Clarksons reports difficult year for its financial division
    Clarksons says it had a particularly strong performance in its broking division in the first half of the year
  • Daily Briefing
    Iran responsible for 70% of misrepresented bills of lading | Global box volume growth is braking sharply | The Lloyd's...
  • The Standard Club gains Hong Kong licence
    New branch will be led by Michael Turnbull as chief executive
  • APL containership catches fire off Indian coast
    The were no reports of injuries to the crew and initial checks showed the vessel is stable. The vessel has...
  • Kidnapped Turkish crew released
    Nearly a month after 10 Turkish crew were abducted from the Turkish-flagged 8,928 dwt Paksoy 1 general cargo vessel off...
  • Merger with CSSC won't create a monopoly, says CSIC chairman
    Chairman of China Industry Shipbuilding Corp claims the two only account for less than 50% of the country's total shipbuilding...
  • Ezion suffers from delay in rescue plan
    The group also had to dump assets in a weak market and cut rates as it struggled to keep afloat...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 12, 2019
  • Toepfer Multipurpose Index gains in August
  • Plunge in US imports from Asia signals weak peak
  • Debate over India cabotage flares again
  • M&A, larger ships ramp-up Asia transshipment competition
  • US East Coast reaps gains from rise in Mexican ro-ro
  • Hong Kong airport chaos hampers air cargo
  • US domestic intermodal weakest since Great Recession

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 12, 2019
  • Andersen takes over at Avance Gas
    Ulrik Andersen has taken the reins at Avance Gas - along with the option to buy 750,000 shares. The John Fredriksen-backed, Oslo-traded gas carrier owner disclosed Monday that Andersen had been issued the options, which vest annually over the next three years and come with a five-year term. BTIG backs Avance Gas to swing back to black as VLGC rates spring to life Avance Gas eyes Fredriksen-driv
  • Turkish seafarers kidnapped in Nigeria released
    The 10 seafarers returned home Sunday after being kidnapped 15 July
  • Carnival names new chief ethics and compliance officer
    Arnold Donald-led company is required to create such role as part of $20m fine for violating five-year probation tied to environmental wrongdoing.
  • ITF agrees Strait of Hormuz 'extended risk zone'
    Crew entitled to improved wages and benefits if vessel is attacked
  • Pioneer Marine relives 'unpleasant memories from 2016'
    Torben Janholt-led handysize specialist turns a profit in the second quarter amid challenging market.
  • Ardmore Shipping explains rare step of revealing net asset value
    Differences in methodology aside, the Irish tanker owner's self-reported valuation is generally in line with analysts' estimations
  • APL containership hit by fire off western India
    A fire broke out aboard an APL boxship off the coast of western India Friday night. According to the Indian Coast Guard and local media reports, the fire started on the 10,106-teu APL Le Havre (built 2012) while the ship was about 40 nautical miles offshore. The cause of the fire is not known, but it reportedly struck four containers. All 26 crew members are said to be safe. One seafarer killed
  • Macroeconomic fears sting shipping stocks to wipe out this year's gains
    Shipping stocks have felt the force of the latest shots fired in Donald Trump's trade war with China with market turbulence in the past week wiping out year to date climbs. Red arrows were seen in every core shipping market last week as LNG carrier and dry bulk owners joined tanker and LPG peers in seeing their market values fall as a group. "Investors are fearing demand growth and the global
  • One seafarer killed in anchor handler fire off India
    A seafarer has died and another is missing following a fire onboard an anchor handing supply tug off the coast of India, according to reports. Kastrup out as APL CEO, Courquin in The blaze broke out onboard the 3,955-hp Coastal Jaguar (built 1983) near the port of Visakhapatnam on Monday, The Times of India reported. Twenty-eight of the vessel's crew were rescued by the Indian Coastguard, acc
  • Eagle Bulk Shipping reloading shelf after $122m purchase
    Eagle Bulk Shipping is feathering its potential war chest for possible purchases with a $750m shelf filing. Nasdaq-listed Eagle has logged the fresh shelf filing following a major summer swoop for six ultramax bulkers. Thanassis Martinos back in S&P market with Norden supramax buy Eagle Bulk Shipping eyes growth options after six-ship deal While a shelf filing does not mean a further equity ra
  • Vitol deepens tanker ownership with Navios Acquisition VLCC purchase
    Trading giant Vitol is believed to have deepened its interest in VLCC ownership with the purchase of a tanker from Navios Maritime Acquisition. Multiple brokers are connecting the London headquartered company with the acquisition of the 305,100-dwt Nave Electron (built 2002). Angeliki Frangou's Navios Maritime Acquisition sells oldest VLCC Vitol shows tanker appetite with time charter of quar
  • Swedish shipowner Gotland disposes of two product tankers
    Swedish tanker and ferry owner Rederi AB Gotland is selling two of its product tankers. US brokers say the Guangzhou built 39,000-dwt Alice (built 2013) and the sistership Ami (built 2012) have been sold for $40m enbloc. Laurin Maritime buys back tanker from KS owner It is being suggested that Amoretti Armatori of Italy is the buyer. Officials at both the seller and reported buyer have yet t
  • Fearnleys chief Kristian Sorensen expects 'nice year' after 2018 revenue jump
    Operating margin remains steady but broker's chief executive says political instability could have an impact on S&P deals
  • Pyxis Tankers stays in the red during 'choppy' second quarter
    Eddie Valentis backed Pyxis Tankers chalked up a second quarter loss in a difficult freight market. The product tanker specialist booked a $1.6m loss in the three months to the end of June, a little deeper than the $1.3m red number seen a year earlier. Valentis, chief executive of Pyxis, said in a statement the company has expected the chartering environment for product tankers to be choppy in t
  • APL and Vale buck demolition trend to send boxship and bulker for scrap
    APL and Vale are sending ships to Alang despite a depressed scrap market
  • Andi Case rules out newbuild 'shock wave' and eyes capital markets 'game changer'
    Orderbook not a threat to shipping industry's rebound
  • Scotland's Ferguson yard sunk by LNG-fuelled ferry job
    Revived privately-owned Scottish shipyard to go into administration amid talk of nationalisation plan
  • Siem Offshore sells multipurpose PSV to Nigerian owner
    Siem Offshore has sold a multipurpose field and ROV support vessel (MRSV) to buyers in Nigeria. Kristian Siem steps back on to Siem Offshore board The Oslo-listed owner has signed an agreement to sell the 4,214-dwt Siem Marlin (built 2009) for an undisclosed price. The buyer is Lagos-based Marine Platforms, an oil services company that operates in Nigeria and the African continent, according
  • Reederei Krey snaps up Nord/LB MPP duo in fleet renewal bid
    Acquisition of pair is an 'opportunity', says German shipowner
  • Clarksons books 'robust' first half performance as shipbroking results shine
    Shipbroking giant Clarksons has chalked up improved first half results in the face of a weaker dry cargo market, an ongoing trade war between the US and China and a period of constrained capital markets activity. London-listed Clarksons pointed to a strong showing from its shipbroking operation for the improved numbers and remains confident of an ongoing recovery in shipping markets and a disrupt
  • Stevenson signals Diamond S Shipping set to renew its MR fleet
    Connecticut-based shipowner knows the time is right as average fleet age hits 10 years

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 12, 2019
  • Wayne State University launches new mobility center
    The Center for Advanced Mobility marks another stage in the evolution of Detroit as a hub for new transportation technologies.
  • UPS takes rare step outside four walls, names Pepsi executive new CFO
    UPS hires Pepsi executive as CFO in rare move going outside the company
  • Crew safe after container fire on APL Le Havre off India Coast
    A container fire aboard the APL LeHavre comes as many liner companies are cracking down on misdeclared cargo.
  • Temperature-controlled storage provider sees "favorable" outlook
    Americold Realty Trust sees favorable refrigerated warehouse supply and demand dynamics continuing.
  • First quarterly drop in USPS' package, shipping volumes in nine years sends warning flares
    USPS' first quarterly decline in package volumes in 9 years throws up warning flares over lost business from its biggest customers
  • Pakistani startup Airlift raises $2.2M as investors flock to transit-hailing apps
    Traffic congestion in the developing world is driving a flourishing on-demand bus market.
  • Former Delta Air Lines safety chief sworn in to lead FAA
    Dickson will take on oversight of Boeing 737 MAX grounding.
  • Service reliability issues and trade uncertainty could help push U.S. rail volumes lower
    U.S. rail carloads no longer appear to be following the lead of broader economic indicators. Why? Look to concerns about rail service reliability and trade...
  • Marine terminals look to tech to keep trucking on track at ports
    Shifting rules at marine terminals pose challenge to drayage.
  • The six most common reasons cargo gets held up in customs
    Learn about the six most common reasons cargo gets delayed during the customs process.
  • Deliveroo is leaving the German last-mile food delivery market
    U.K.-based Deliveroo is exiting Germany, citing difficulties in maintaining the level of customer service that it offers across its other markets.
  • Today's pick-up: Son of Spaghetti Junction; YRC in consolidation mode
    Atlanta is building Spaghetti Junction II. UK drug companies will take matters into their hands to get goods to market in no-deal Brexit; YRC consolidation...
  • Commentary: The logistics of a college football game
    College football season is about to start (YES!!!). This article focuses on the logistics of moving a college team's equipment from its home location to...
  • Air Canada boosts Transat bid by C$200 million
    Canada's largest airline gets backing from Transat's largest investor for C$720 deal after real estate developer attempted to block acquisition.
  • Does Hong Kong airport closure signal troubled days ahead for air cargo?
    Continued cancellations could have a marked impact on air cargo.
  • Feds fund trucking improvements at the Port of Montreal
    Canadian government to invest C$18.5 million for logistics system, bridge, signs and "intelligent" communications to boost flow of trucks as part of a broader effort...
  • U.S. Energy Projections to 2050
    EIA projects that, for the first time since the 1950s, the United States will export more energy than it imports by 2020.
  • Port Report: NY-NJ port moves container via electric truck
    Third busiest U.S. port prods carriers and owner-operators to use low- and zero-emissions trucks.
  • Redwood Games raise $130,000 for juvenile diabetes research
    The seventh annual Games were the biggest yet.
  • BREAKING NEWS: Hong Kong Airport Shutdown
    All flights into and out of Hong Kong have been shut down by the Hong Kong Airport Authority owing to the occupation of the airport...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 12, 2019
  • Argentina's populist opposition win may put energy investment hold
    Argentina's leading opposition coalition, a left-wing populist alliance that ruled the country from 2003-15, swept the national primaries on Sunday.
  • US shale oil output to climb 85,000 b/d on month in September: EIA
    US shale oil output will increase to nearly 8.77 million b/d in September, up 85,000 b/d from August.
  • Oil slightly bullish, shrugging off tumble in equities
    Crude futures held in positive territory Monday, even as equities tumbled on global growth concerns.
  • Saudi Aramco expands in India with deal for Reliance Industries' stake
  • Portuguese hauliers start indefinite strike action
  • External: Global Risk Management

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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