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February 14, 2019
Sched Netweb site
FEBRUARY 14 2019
  • HPH Trust posts loss of US$1.3m in 2018 with box volumes down 1pc
  • HMM still in the red but cuts loss to US$719m in 2018 with revenue growth
  • Yilport Holding sees container volumes rise 5pc to 6.41m TEU in 2018
  • CMA CGM gets go ahead to acquire major share in CEVA
  • US retail ports set new throughput record in 2018 of 21.8m TEU
  • Port of Melbourne crosses the 3-million-TEU mark for first time
  • Port of Mombasa aims to handle 1.6m TEU by 2022 by cutting turnaround time
  • Swissport acquires control of Heathrow Cargo Handling Ltd
  • Boeing 747: The Phoenix still rises with e-commerce swelling demand
  • Air cargo volumes in Europe grow by 1.8pc in 2018, after 2.2pc fall in Dec

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • BDO/Moore Stephens merger strengthens shipping presence
  • Maersk targets logistics & services for 2019 growth
  • GMB ports show increased cargo volume in April-Jan.
  • Major Ports register over 3 pc growth in volume during 10 months of fiscal
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port attains a new high by handling vessel with 14.20-m draught & 84,502-t parcel size
  • Draft National Logistics Policy - IV
  • TCIEXPRESS sustains robust growth figures in Q3
  • Govt not contemplating banning steel exports: Minister
  • Examination under Regulation 6 of Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018 to be conducted on March 15

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Traxx DC3 locomotive authorised in Italy
  • Continental recruits new leader for CVAM division
  • Amber railfreight corridor now in operation
  • Ensuring cool chain integrity with new conveyor system
  • Airlines fly to the aid of lovers
  • Port of Rotterdam puts IoT platform into operation
  • UK haulier expands within port of Liverpool
  • Jet Aviation picks flight services head for Emea and Asia
  • Ryder launches trailblazing e-commerce solution
  • Islaship working for Dship in Italy
  • Iata grows presence in Southeast Asia
  • TT Club appoints new Senior Underwriter
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Kerry sets up Meat Lab in Hong Kong
  • Moderate surge for DP World in 2018
  • Koper integrated into Albatros Express network
  • Thai LCC continues to expand cargo business

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • Panalpina shareholder hits out over decision to reject DSV takeover bid
  • Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina a no deal? 'The E.G. foundation doesn't want to sell out under any circumstances'
  • TNT air operator ASL Aviation bought by European private equity firm
  • US developer's latest bid to buy Manston Airport just a 'sponsored land grab'
  • Maersk pushes logistics ambition, buying US customs house brokerage specialist
  • Fire-stricken APL Vancouver Singapore-bound after general average is declared
  • Globalisation 'too big to fail', and Brexit and Trump haven't dented trade either
  • Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina - stick or twist?

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • Swedish Club guide cuts through the IMO 2020 chatter
    Time is running out for shipowners who have yet to decide on how to meet the January 1, 2020 IMO sulfur cap. Whether the decision is to install exhaust gas scrubbers or
  • Farsounder FLS selected for new OceanX research yacht
    Warwick, RI, headquartered Farsounder, Inc. reports that non-profit ocean exploration and media production company OceanX has selected flagship navigation product, the FarSounder-1000 Forward Looking Sonar (FLS) for its new 85.3 m research
  • DNV GL to class passenger sailing ship
    Spanish shipbuilder Metalships & Docks has awarded DNV GL a contract for the classification of a 138 m passenger sailing ship, Sea Cloud Spirit, ordered by Hamburg-based operator Sea Cloud Cruises. The
  • ABB solutions chosen for Iceland's first electric ferry
    A 70 m long hybrid electric ferry under construction for the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration at Poland's Crist shipyard will feature a range of ABB integrated power and electric storage solutions.
  • Gulf Marine Repair to have new President
    The Board of Directors of Hendry Marine Industries, Inc, Tampa, FL, reports that John P. Gallagher has been appointed as President of Gulf Marine Repair, effective January 29, 2019. Mr. Gallagher, a

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • Low-sulphur fuel volume transparency is not possible, says ExxonMobil
    Bunker fuels and scrubber demand dominate conference discussions as scrubber lobby group Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 hits back over open-loop...
  • Greek shipowner rejects union's 'starving crew' claim
    The Greek owner of the vessel vehemently denies allegations and plans to take legal action against the ITF
  • Bremen shipyard fire could be largest hull loss ever, according to Gallagher
    Claims arising from contaminated fuel continue to raise questions of causation and liability, with the problem set to grow as...
  • Scrubbers will save Scorpio up to $125m annually
    At an assumed $200 to $250 fuel oil price spread, the company should be able to quickly recover the $1.5m...
  • Star Bulk says port scrubber bans have 'no impact' on its calculations
    Bulker owner says plans to fit scrubbers on about 110 vessels are primarily a 'hedging' move but admits concerns if...
  • Port of Antwerp hit by industrial action
    The port says 33 vessels are waiting to enter and leave the port as strike is expected to cost millions...
  • Lloyds list Container Sector Outlook 2019 webinar
  • UK's May defends Seaborne contract checks
    Theresa May tells MPs it was 'entirely right' the majority of contracts went to 'established' companies, but defends trying to...
  • The strange death of shipping England
    National resilience is not just military but civil, and Britain's inability to guarantee sufficient ro-ro capacity following departure from the...
  • Uncertainty grips charter market
    A slowdown in scrapping and an increase in newbuildings has reversed fortunes for shipowners
  • Intra-Asia trade slows as carriers vie for further growth
    Can demand in intra-Asia container trade support carriers' ambitious expansion plans in the market?
  • HMM outside 2M could destabilise container market
    HMM's strategic cooperation agreement with the 2M will end in April 2020, raising questions of how the carrier will fill...
  • Container shipping's cautious outlook
    Regulation, geopolitics and the ongoing issue of supply and demand will continue to dog container lines in the year ahead
  • Box ports braced for challenging 2019
    Uncertainty clouds the outlook for container port throughput in the year ahead
  • London Gateway looks to exploit Brexit ferry fiasco
    With DP World London Gateway a relative fledgling UK port it is heavily underused, with scope to handle more than...
  • Shortsea operators lose share on intra-Asia trade
    Carrier consolidation and a reduced number of operators push balance in favour of larger lines
  • North European container ports face recession threat
    Seasonal fall in imports dents full-year figures at Europe's main box ports
  • Hanjin Heavy's shares suspended over Philippines unit costs
    The shipyard said its losses have increased due to the impact of its Philippines unit, which received approval for a...
  • Hutchison Port Holdings hurt by impairment losses
    Slower international trade and further structural changes to container shipping lines is making forecasting cargo volumes 'challenging', says Hutchison Port...
  • Daily Briefing
    NAO: UK's post-Brexit ferry provision lacks adequate capacity | Grayling contradicted on use of public funds for Ramsgate contract |...
  • Baltic Exchange rejigs Asia personnel
    New head of Asia named to replace veteran Chris Jones, who stands down this Friday
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas upgrades administrative systems
    "Given the pace at which technological advancements are changing the world, it is imperative for PTP to remain competitive and...
  • Velesto Energy wins $38m contract extension from Hess Malaysia
    The latest extension, which has options for further extensions, is expected to help boost Velesto's fleet utilisation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • Large US truckload carriers 'rebalance' their business 13 Feb 2019
  • Montreal port restoring rail fluidity as volume surges
  • Flower shipments bloom for Miami port
  • CMA CGM: No special forwarding favors for CEVA
  • Slim MPV/HL orderbook reveals suffering industry
  • Ukraine ports eye larger share of Asia cargo

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • US sanctions slash product tanker flows to Venezuela
    Suppliers hesitant to continue sales of petroleum products after 'action against 'country's oil sector
  • Major CSC Phoenix investor files for liquidation
    Chinese entrepreneur Chen Deshun's high-profile takeover of CSC Phoenix appears to be ending on a sour note. Chen's Tianjin Shunhang Shipping - which is CSC Phoenix's controlling shareholder - has applied for liquidation under a bankruptcy procedure, according to an exchange filing from Shenzhen-listed CSC Phoenix. It says Tianjin Shunhang is insolvent and could not repay its debts in full, with
  • Noble is selling a capesize amid a graveyard-like market
    Sellers still want yesterday's prices, but buyers are steering clear, brokers say.
  • Vanguard goes for more Seacor
    US-based investment advisor approaches 10% stake in New York-listed Seacor Holdings.
  • Cargo claim lands Schulte-controlled supramax under arrest in Singapore
    A cargo dispute has led to the seizure of a supramax bulker that trades in the fleet of the Schulte Group's Hanseatic Chartering. The 56,800-dwt Universal Bremen (built 2010) was arrested by officials of the Sheriff of Singapore's office late last Friday at the request of the Dubai branch of the National Bank of Fujairah (NBF). The vessel had just arrived in the South East Asian port from Mina S
  • Cambiaso Risso sold to Siaci Saint Honore in marine broking tie-up
    Consolidation drive moves forward with Italian and French marine insurance brokers entering 'a strategic partnership'
  • V.Group and Inchcape trade agency businesses
    The marine services giant has swapped its ship agency business for Inchcape's corporate travel agency.
  • Mercator selling last VLCC for $34m to clear debt
    Indian owner Mercator has confirmed it is selling its last VLCC to pay down debt. The company said it expects to repay INR 2.42bn ($34.16m) after disposing of the 299,000-dwt Nerissa (built 2006). It has already cut borrowings by INR 1.26bn in its third quarter to 31 December. It said the sale of the "high-value" tanker is expected this quarter, with all proceeds to be used for de-leveraging.
  • Korean shipyard mega-merger "unrealistic"
    The mega-merger between Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and DSME is "unrealistic" due to competition concerns, according to a Korean analyst. Mega-merger of HHI and DSME confirmed as Samsung passes Moo-hyun Park of Hana Financial Group believes the $1.8bn deal is already "on the skids", despite it being confirmed this week after rival Samsung declined to bid for Korea Development Bank's holding i
  • Silversea founder Lefebvre takes over Abercrombie & Kent
    Silversea Cruises founder Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio has agreed a takeover deal for cruise operator Abercrombie & Kent (A&K). The shipowner's private investment company Heritage Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Geoffrey Kent, A&K founder and chief executive, to buy 100% of the company. Heritage will own 85% and Kent 15%. Silversea teams with Royal Caribbean for new orders Ke
  • ABB wins deal for Iceland's first electric ferry
    Swiss technology company ABB is to supply power and storage solutions for Iceland's first all-electric ferry. The 550-passenger Herjolfur II was ordered in 2017 by the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (ICRA) at Crist in Poland and is due this year. The ship will make 3,600 annual trips in the rough waters between Landeyjahofn on the mainland and Westman Island, covering 13km in about 45
  • OSVs drive impairment charges to $741m at ABN Amro
    Dutch lender ABN Amro has partly blamed the offshore shipping sector for higher impairment charges in 2018. The bank said provisions totalled €655m ($741m) last year, against a reversal of €63m in 2017. Eagle Bulk eyes scrubber bill with $208m loan Gunvor closes second $1bn loan facility this month "Despite the continued favourable overall credit quality trend and the positive macro-economic e
  • Niriis disposes of last big ships as former Restis panamax sold
    Greece's Niriis Shipping has sold the last two large ships that have been part of its fleet since the company was founded about five years ago. The Athens-based outfit has secured a Chinese buyer for the 73,100-dwt bulker Navalis (built 1998) at a price of between $6.1m and $6.5m, according to reports by several brokers based in Greece and the US. This is one of two panamax sisterships that Niri
  • Solbakken sights investments following FPSO contract progress at Ocean Yield
    Ocean Yield has turned an eye back to growth after securing a potential charter for a previously troublesome FPSO. Oslo-listed Ocean Yield splashed over $600m to grow its portfolio last year and last night announced Aker Energy had signed an optional bareboat deal for the Dhirubhai-1. Ocean Yield shares respond after FPSO headache eases Ocean Yield finds work for unemployed FPSO Lars Solbakken
  • Scenic cruiseship delayed again at Uljanik
    Australia's Scenic Cruises has announced another delay in the delivery of its first cruiseship being built at the troubled Uljanik yard in Croatia. The company said the 17,100-gt Scenic Eclipse has been pushed back from April to 15 August, according to Luxury Travel Advisor. It had previously revealed a delay from a scheduled handover last month, while its original delivery date was 2018 after b
  • Vitol and Scorpio forge period charters in LR2 segment
    Scorpio Tankers, the world's largest owner of product tankers, is expanding its links with Vitol, reportedly providing two LR2s on period charters. The Geneva-headquartered trader has reached an agreement to take on the LR2s on six-month charters in an effort to take a longer position in the segment, a source with knowledge of the situation said. The arrangement builds on a 15-year relationship
  • Parent Advent supports V.Ships strategy because size matters
    Although new V.Ships Germany chief executive Nils Aden does not subscribe to the view that the shipping industry has an excessive amount of third-party managers, he sees "room for consolidation". "I firmly believe size is a strong argument going forward," he says. One reason is that investing in digital tools is beyond the financial scope of many companies. "Size is a big advantage in keeping
  • Shandong working on four-ship project for Bunge
    Shandong Shipping and Bunge are working on a newbuilding project for kamsarmaxes to be financed by ICBC Leasing
  • Elderly tanker pulled off Cypriot beach
    A 1952-built tanker has been refloated after being forced ashore in a storm off Cyprus last week. The 200-dwt Salim N1 (built 1952) grounded on a beach after being anchored off Famagusta since 2 December. The vessel was pulled free and taken to anchorage after four days aground, Deniz Haber reported. The operation by the TRNC ports department lasted 45 minutes. The tanker is listed as contro
  • Ocean Yield shares respond after FPSO headache eases
    Promise of Aker Energy contract for offshore unit trumps concerns around weak fourth quarter.
  • Schulte Group buys TecHullClean in Singapore
    Hamburg's Schulte Group has acquired a majority stake in TecHullClean (THC) of Singapore. THC is an underwater inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) technology company. It also has offices in Spain, Gibraltar and Ghana. THC founder Paw Rene Jakobsen will be CEO following the transaction. Jakobsen said: "The team at THC is proud that the Schulte Group has become our partner and we look forwa
  • Dennis Uy pulls out of EMAS Offshore rescue
    It's the second time in 12 months that EMAS has seen an investor terminate a potential restructuring deal
  • Evalend: bulker crew were never starving in Australia
    Greek owner Evalend Shipping has denied there is any problem on one of its bulkers in Australia following ITF claims that its crew was starving. A seafarer on the 82,000-dwt Villa Deste (built 2018) allegedly contacted the union from BHP's Hay Point terminal in Mackay claiming they were being underpaid. BHP defends its decision to axe Aussie crew on cabotage trade BHP ends Australian iron-ore b
  • Robbers use hose to siphon fuel from bulker
    Robbers have used a hose to steal bunkers from a bulker in China. The IMB said the incident happened on 10 February at the Caofeidian anchorage. A duty officer from the unnamed ship noticed from the bridge wing that a hose had been connected from an open diesel tank manhole to a small un-lit barge alongside. The alarm was raised and a duty seafarer was instructed to investigate. The duty offic
  • Hanjin Heavy stock suspended as loss hits $1.2bn
    Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries has had trading in its shares suspended due to "capital erosion." The group's Philippines yard HHIC-Phil filed for court rehabilitation in January and Hanjin said there had been a related impairment made in its accounts. It risks delisting in Seoul if it cannot improve its financial standing. The company has until 1 April to submit a plan to achieve this. Its ne
  • Euronav in $4m buyback since Rodgers exit emerged
    Euronav has extended a share buyback effort with a $4m plus investment in its own stock during the past couple of weeks. Frontline shares fire after DNB upgrades tanker peer group No shock for Euronav stock after Rodgers' surprise exit It adds to a similar spend a month ago when it took advantage of global market turbulence to buy its own stock. New York and Brussels-listed Euronav says the la
  • Maersk Line snaps up US brokerage
    Maersk Line has bought US customs brokerage and logistics player Vandegrift. The New Jersey operation will strengthen and broaden the company's service offering to customers, it said. "Vandegrift's expertise and reputation enables us to place a trusted advisor in front of our customers to design and build individualised customs brokerage and compliance programmes that identify risk and provide s
  • RHL: 198 containers a total loss on Yantian Express
    A total of 198 containers are likely to be declared a total loss on Hapag-Lloyd's fire-hit Yantian Express. The 7,150-teu boxship (built 2002) suffered a blaze on 3 January off Canada, forcing crew to evacuate. It has now berthed in Freeport, Bahamas, for inspections and cargo discharge. Japanese container line ONE, which has boxes on board, said "significant headway" had been made on safety, l
  • Tor Investment shows its hand as second largest investor in Pacific Drilling
    Hong Kong firm is behind Whitebox but ahead of Quantum Pacific in new shareholder list.
  • Nacks lands VLCC newbuilding orders from Iino and MOL
    Transactions continue an active period for big tanker newbuilding business.
  • Marsh's drive for dynamic data raises questions for JLT deal
    Shipping's largest broker is applying analytics to protection and indemnity, but will the move fit with its acquisition of JLT?
  • A good maritime strategy flies under radar amid Brexit chaos
    While the government focuses on a schism that the UK does not need, the transport minister comes up with a blueprint for a commercially connected future
  • Another Murmansk Shipping bulker to be auctioned
    Another Murmansk Shipping bulker is to be sold at auction to pay off debts. The Ideal website said the port of Motril in Spain will sell the 23,600-dwt Zapolyarye (built 2008) to settle port and supply bills, and pay the crew, which has remained on board. The vessel has been docked there since September. It has been valued at EUR 7m ($7.9m), with its salt cargo worth EUR 600,000. Arrested Murm
  • Hong Kong bulker grounds on reef in storm
    A Hong Kong bulker has been forced ashore in a storm off the Solomon Islands. Radion New Zealand cited shipping agenct Tony Saliga as saying the 74,000-dwt Solomon Trader (built 1994) was hit by strong winds to the south of the island group on 5 February. Officials reported that bad weather was hampering efforts to salvage the vessel. It is stuck in Kangava Bay off Rennell Island. The bulker h
  • Greek and US owners move for two more Toisa PSVs
    Offshore shipping companies are continuing to snap up OSVs from the fleet of bankrupt Greek group Toisa. Brokers said Greece's Maritech International has acquired the 4,200-dwt platform supply vessel (PSV) Toisa Crest (built 1999) for an undisclosed price. The ship is worth $0.71m, according to VesselsValue (VV). Eastern Navigation snaps up bargain Toisa quartet A1 Offshore linked to Toisa PSV
  • Norwegian cruise ship sinks pier in San Juan
    Ship's crew left with red faces after vessel demolishes two sections during arrival in Puerto Rico.
  • Maltese court says mortgage overrides Jamaican auction
    Judgement says judicial sale failed to acknowledge effects of registered mortgage on vessel.
  • Ezion Holdings shares downgraded by DBS
    Singapore's largest bank concerned about lack of pace in recovery of offshore vessel operator.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • Portman says White House gave input on Trade Security Act
    The Ohio Republican's bill would realign Section 232 investigative authorities with the Defense Department and allow Congress to strike down any ordered Section 232 duties through a resolution of disapproval.
  • Maersk lays out global customs brokerage ambitions
    Customs house brokerage is a "sticky" service, and that's what makes it attractive.
  • Redwood Logistics driving to double in size
    Backed by CI Capital, the Chicago-based company already has made two acquisitions this year.
  • Commentary: Stop flying backward on U.S. air imports
    U.S. freight forwarders are frustrated by the lack of details from the airlines about their arrived imports, let alone the payment terms and conditions.
  • Keeping unwanted invaders out of Valentine's flowers
  • FTZ Board seeing more tariff-related applications
  • Halterm orders super post-Panamax crane
  • Executive Moves: L.A., CALSTART, Corcentric, TT Club

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
  • IMO 2020 set to boost refinery margins: Wood Mackenzie
    Tougher sulfur limits on marine fuel from January 2020 have been prompting large investments in the refining sector
  • Storage operator Vopak reducing HSFO exposure ahead of IMO 2020
    "We are improving our infrastructure and reducing our exposure to HSFO," Vopak CEO CEO Eelco Hoekstra said.
  • US still weighing Russian sanctions that could cut off oil flows
    The US is still deciding which sanctions to impose on Russia
  • Venezuela's Guaido appoints Luisa Palacios as his president of Citgo
    Self-declared Venezuelan interim president Juan Guaido appointed Luisa Palacios as president of state PDVSA's US refining and marketing arm, Citgo.
  • Rotterdam bunker fuel nears three-month high on rising HSFO exports
    Bunker fuel prices at the regional bunkering hub of Rotterdam reached their highest in nearly three months
  • European fuel oil crack reaches record high on tight supply, demand east
    The front-month March 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge crack reached an all-time high Tuesday
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • FUTURES: Oil remains supported on OPEC cuts, trade optimism
    "After rebounding from their December decline, Brent prices have stabilized over the past month near $62/b ... We continue to forecast further upside," Goldman Sachs said.
  • INTERVIEW: EU MRV data could aid IMO 2020 rule compliance: Verifavia CEO
    "Shipowners need to become pragmatic, efficient and compliant at a reasonable cost to them," Dufour 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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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