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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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WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Leghorn
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
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
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The 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
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
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