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May 15, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Vancouver dockers hold strike vote, but allow talks to continue
  • Best ever April for San Pedro ports, but only empties made real gains
  • Singapore April container throughput up 2.4pc to 2.99 million TEU
  • Port of Oakland reports busiest April in its 92-year history
  • China's April exports fall dramatically while imports rise slightly
  • China backtracks on US trade deal commitments, American tariffs hit back
  • Rotterdam throughput up 7pc to 3.7 million TEU in first quarter
  • Hamburg volumes dip as other HHLA box terminals enjoy strong Q1
  • DHL quarterly profit soars 28.1pc to US$1.34 billion as sales rise 4.1pc
  • Panalpina elects Thomas Kern chairman ahead of expected DSV merger
  • Hong Kong's Hutchison, Maersk's APMT stuff Barcelona with new cranes
  • Hutchison Ports hits 1.3 billion TEU milestone on its 50th anniversary
  • Vancouver Vanterm invests US$119 million to reach 1 million TEU
  • Emirates' cargo revenue up 5.6pc to US$3.6 billion as volume rise 1.4pc
  • IAG Cargo Q1 revenue falls to US$308.9 million, blames weak market
  • Etihad adds Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City to B777F run

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 14, 2019
  • CMA CGM launches ADRINAF, first direct service between Adriatic Sea & Algeria
  • Dry Bulk market trends
  • HMM to join Digital Container Shipping Association
  • International project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping launched
  • Schulte Group launches dedicated venture capital unit for maritime startups
  • TT Club presenting a way forward in search for a safer supply chain
  • Yang Ming's volume & revenue up in Q1
  • Sugar export surges to 21.29 lakh tonnes this year, says AISTA
  • India's 1st export shipment for Afghanistan through Iran arrives at Chabahar Port
  • GST & e-way bill helping trucks to cover 10-15 pc more distance in a day
  • Schenker India set to double its warehousing capacity by 2022
  • India's thermal coal purchases expected to rise to a record this year
  • Manufacturing sector looking up as capacity utilisation rose to 80 pc in Q4: FICCI
  • US agrees to extend GSP benefits till new govt is formed

International Transport Journalweb site
  • LNG sees itself at the top of the class
  • Belarus and Georgia forge closer ties with China
  • Take-over expands logistics services in Australia
  • DP DHL Group grows revenue and earnings in Q1
  • Dualog appoints new sales manager for Greek market
  • Arkas Line/Hapag-Lloyd VSA starts operations
  • Boeing's big cargo drone makes first outdoor flight
  • Descartes acquires Core transport technologies
  • Laude Smart Intermodal buys four dragon locomotives
  • Nunner Logistics takes over 4PL provider Caroz
  • New mega ro-ro vessels to run on LNG
  • Fresh news for flying fish from Norway to China
  • Agility achieves targets
  • LDZ privatisation promoted by false valuation?
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Brockmann moves from Coli to AAL Shipping
  • Strong April for the port of Long Beach
  • European airports lose cargo volumes in Q1

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 14, 2019
  • Drought forces Panama Canal draught restrictions and pushes up rates
  • IMO 2020 angst for carriers, and it's not just about the cost
  • Five more major container carriers join DCSA push for standardised digitisation
  • The implications of data protection regulations for logistics operators
  • Oslo Airport operator backs out of plan to build new seafood centre
  • How logistics is proving that Amazon needs to be regulated
  • Four new appointments across MSC commercial and customer service units
  • Market Insight: Why nervous Kuehne + Nagel is in the midst of an existential crisis
  • Software specialist E2open acquires Amber Road for $425m
  • Supply chain radar: DSV's bumpy road to glory - the emperor has no clothes

Marine Logweb site
MAY 14, 2019
  • Gulf Island delivers third Z-Tech tug in series
    Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. reports that its Shipyard Division has successfully delivered the M/V Connolly M, a Z-Tech 30-80 Terminal/Escort Tug to Bay Houston Towing Company. The M/V Connelly M was designed
  • Houston Ship Channel reopens as spill response continues
    The Houston Ship Channel has been reopened following the closure that followed the May 10 collision between the 755-foot tanker Genesis River and barges pushed by the Kirby tug Voyager that resulted
  • Sea Machines partners with Hike Metal on autonomous SAR
    Boston, Mass, based Sea Machines Robotics is partnering with Canadian workboat manufacturer Hike Metal to integrate Sea Machines' SM300 autonomous vessel control system aboard commercial vessels tasked with search-and-rescue (SAR) missions. Once
  • Hurtigruten introduces electric explorer catamarans
    Expedition cruise specialist Hurtigruten has partnered with Norwegian startup Brim Explorer to introduce battery powered catamarans custom built for Polar water exploration. Beginning in the spring of 2020, a 24 m x

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 14, 2019
  • Minerva orders fifth LNG carrier
    Industry sources say Greek owner added a ship at Samsung recently while MOL is touted as the owner behind this...
  • Shipping security tightens as investigations probe Iran links to tanker attacks
    Photographs emerge confirming initial reports that little damage was done to the four vessels
  • Production begins at Cameron LNG
    Louisiana export facility will begin loading cargoes in the coming weeks
  • IMO baulks at mandatory bunker licensing schemes
    Governments shun mandatory national bunker licensing schemes as lobbyists fail to persuade them to impose mandatory rules
  • US sanctions paralyse Iran oil exports
    The dramatic slide in shipments seen leaving Iran this month is unprecedented and underscores that steps are being taken to...
  • UK maritime sector commits to recruiting more women
    Maritime UK chairman Harry Theochari acknowledged the challenges of attaining the gender balance that many companies aspire to achieve in...
  • Are coal trades facing the blues?
    Shipments from the US also expected to decline, especially of thermal coal, according to Doyle Trading Consultants
  • COSL to build 12 dual-fuel PSVs at China yard
    COSL sees that an increasing number of ships will be built for use with LNG fuel, and its initial order...
  • Time to put 'scrapping' on the scrap heap?
    New regulations are forcing facilities to act and standards are slowly improving, says Elin Beate Saltkjel, head of QA at Grieg...
  • China's trade conditions seen as worsening in the second half
    Container lines have been seen making some adjustments in their networks in recent months
  • Dry bulk shipping safe from Chinese tariffs for now
    Following the most recent trade talks between China's apparatchiks and the White House trade team, China's decision to increase tariffs on...
  • Poor liner reliability opens a window of opportunity for those who get it right
    There is huge opportunity for an alliance that can try to be the top performer among the global top 15...
  • Quality carrier services require customer commitment
    Lines look to differentiate on service quality rather than costs to improve schedule reliability
  • Schulte Group launches start-up unit focused on Europe and Asia
    Schulte Group unit founded to support early-stage ventures, typically pre-revenue companies at the idea or prototype stage
  • Torm commits to 13 more scrubber retrofits
    The company agreed the sale of two ageing medium range tankers in the first quarter, leaving it with 69 vessels...
  • Container shipping faces wave of disruption
    The impact on container shipping from digitalisation will hinge on the the extent to which digital disruptors will be able...
  • Dynamic pricing could save box shipping from a 'Ryanair' future
    Customer segmentation offers opportunities to lift earnings from customers willing to pay more
  • Daily Briefing
    Tanker 'sabotage' off UAE puts shipping on alert | Shippers call for bunker bill clarity | Low-sulphur quality concerns still...
  • Canada's LNG project developer buying out gas producer
    Pacific Oil & Gas, which is developing the 2.1m tonnes per annum Woodfibre LNG export project, has signed definitive agreements to...
  • LNG-related stocks take a hit from China's latest tariff rises
    Chinese LNG buyers have already started diverting US-origin cargoes since last September

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 14, 2019
  • NY-NJ port handling larger ships with bigger payloads
  • US moves closer to teenage trucker pilot
  • Forwarders hold defense to digital upstarts
  • EU regulator raises concerns over state shipping subsidies
  • EU: Common low-sulfur BAF would be collusion
  • India progresses on port portal after rocky rollout
  • Trucker bankruptcies reveal perils for carriers, shippers
  • Container data standards effort builds with new carriers joining
  • Amber Road expands E2open global trade reach amid tensions

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 14, 2019
  • Nordic American Tankers posts best results in years
    Nordic American Tankers is trumpeting its best quarterly performance in nearly three years, with even better days in store. The Herbjorn Hansson-led company posted a $5.6m profit for the first three months of 2019 a $25.3m improvement over the same period last year and its best, the company said, since the second quarter of 2016. New loan's 'cash sweep' could limit dividends for Nordic American
  • Diana Shipping gets boost from improved tender offer
    New York-listed bulker player raises share price to $3.40.
  • Product tanker Babylon back under the hammer in Asia
    One of two Coastal Oil handysize product tankers that failed to sell at auction in April will be back on the auction block at the end of this month. The Sheriff of Singapore's office will conduct another auction for the 24,200-dwt Babylon (built 2017) on 27 May via a sealed tender process, with offers on the ship due in at 3pm on the day. The Babylon, together with identical sistership Atalanta
  • Taylor Maritime stays true to secondhand bulk carriers
    Buttery says it is possible to earn good returns with older bulkers provided you have the know-how
  • AVIC International Leasing emerges as financier for five Navios product tankers
    Chinese state lessor continues expansion pace as its business is not affected by the planned sale of group shipbuilding
  • Navigator Holdings hypes 2020 with projects coming on line
    Navigator Holdings is already looking ahead to next year. A number of one-off incidents worldwide pushed the New York-listed company into the red for the first quarter, but chief executive David Butters said other projects identified on the company's "road to 2020" are humming along. "We believe in the milestones we identified on that road to 2020 remain achievable and essentially on our origina
  • Latest scrubber play gives Torm full hand for IMO 2020
    Torm now has the hand it wanted to play in the IMO 2020 tanker upcycle after doubling its investment in scrubber technology today, according to executive director Jacob Meldgaard. The Danish product tanker owner this morning revealed it would now fit the equipment on 34 of its tankers, with all bar two having the kit on board by the start of next year. "We are now where we would like to be ahead
  • Diamond S could expand scrubber total
    Craig Stevenson fields his first public conference call in 12 years with IMO 2020 questions and explanation of repositioning costs on MR fleet.
  • UK Club reports $32m loss
    P&I mutual's balance sheet hit by expensive claims
  • Diana Shipping extends tender offer at higher price
    Simeon Palios-led bulker owner in April offered to buy back 3.13 million shares.
  • Cosco International boosted by bulker charter
    Cosco Shipping International's marine revenue grew in the first quarter thanks to an additional bulker in operation. The Singapore-listed owner chartered in an extra ship in the period, pushing revenue up 14% from SGD 3.6m ($2.59m) to SGD 4.1m. Group net profit was SGD 2.94m, up from SGD 2.87bn in 2018, but overall revenue declined to SGD 39.01m from SGD 40.64m. However, charter rates were lowe
  • Germany's 'bad bank' turns a corner with first positive result
    Portfoliomanagement releases in-the-black results but warns that winding down of non-performing shipping loans will continue for years to come
  • Roose & Partners calls for quick release of Yantian Express cargo
    Law firm wants all parties to work together to deliver salvaged cargo from fire-ravaged containership
  • Libya's NOC opens office in US for $60bn push
    Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) has opened its first international headquarters in Houston. The office is planning to lead a $60bn procurement drive to upgrade Libya's oil and gas sector and increase production capacity to 2.1m barrels per day by 2023. NOC chairman Mustafa Sanalla said: "This is NOC's first international office - a major milestone in our journey as an NOC responsible for
  • Yang Ming cuts back loss to $22m
    Taiwanese container line Yang Ming Marine Transport has slashed its first quarter loss as revenue rose. It said the net deficit to 31 March was TWD 0.68bn ($22.06m), down from TWD 1.95bn in 2018. Yang Ming seals deal for boxship quartet with Shoei Kisen The owner's ships carried 1.29m teu in the period, up 5% year-on-year. Revenue increased 13% to TWD 35.08bn. The improvement came despite the
  • Maxim Group second US bank in six weeks to cut shipping coverage
    A second investment bank has parted ways with its shipping analyst and apparently dropped coverage of the sector in a climate of scarce deals and struggling shares. The Maxim Group has let go analyst James Jang just weeks after Seaport Global Securities split with Houston-based analyst Magnus Fyhr, sources told TradeWinds. Jang had been writing research notes on companies including DHT Holdings,
  • Solomon Trader refloated after three months
    Salvage workers have managed to refloat an ageing bulker that has been aground close to a Unesco World Heritage site for more than two months. The 74,000-dwt Solomon Trader (built 1994), partially loaded with 11,000 tonnes of bauxite, got stuck in the Solomon Islands' Rennell Bay in February this year after being caught up in a storm. Authorities draw up plans to refloat sorry Solomon Trader Th
  • Ship Finance International eyes new bonds
    John Fredriksen shipowning company Ship Finance International is going on the road to test support for a new bond issue. It has brought in DNB Markets, Nordea, SEB and Arctic Securities to arrange a series of fixed-income investor meetings in the Nordic countries from 22 May. A five-year Norwegian unsecured bond may follow, subject to market conditions, it said. Last August, the company secured
  • VSM boss Luken slams Chinese state support for yards
    Chinese state aid to shipyards has come under fire in Germany for "distorting" the market. Speaking at its annual meeting, German Shipbuilding and Ocean Industries Association (VSM) general manager Reinhard Luken said Asian competitors are aiming to penetrate the high-tech shipbuilding market. "It is a sign of realism that the discussion has shifted from focusing only on the opportunities offere
  • Fiba Group exits shipping as it sells final MR tanker
    Hong Kong-based owner Island Navigation pays $26m-plus to Turkish billionaire for 50,000-dwt vessel
  • How New Shore aims to revive Germany's retail space
    An online crowdfunding venture is targeting a new generation of investors with a 'warts and all' pitch
  • 28 people to remain on quarantined Scientology ship
    A group of passengers and crew have been ordered to stay on a Church of Scientology cruiseship on which a case of measles was discovered. Scientology cruiseship quarantined after measles case The 9,800-gt Freewinds (built 1968) was originally quarantined in St Lucia at the start of May. It was later released to head to its home port of Curacao and arrived there a week ago. Authorities there sa
  • Eidesvik vessel to spend summer in the North Sea
    Eidesvik Offshore has won a letter of award to supply a source vessel to ocean-bottom seismic technology firm Magseis Fairfield this summer. The 93-metre survey vessel Veritas Viking (built 1998) will be employed for two to three months on an upcoming ocean-bottom survey at an undisclosed location in the North Sea . Eidesvik continues cooperation with Seabed Geosolutions The contract commences
  • Gulf Navigation slips into the red
    Dubai tanker owner Gulf Navigation has fallen to a loss as costs rose faster than revenue in the first quarter. The company said the net deficit was AED 11m ($2.99m) to 31 March, compared to a profit of AED 4.9m in 2018. Revenue increased to AED 45m from AED 37.6m, but operating expenses jumped to AED 41.8m against AED 27.5m. In early December, UAE-based Goldilocks Investment Company acquired
  • Danish shipowner Torm doubles scrubber investment to span half of its tanker fleet
    Danish product tanker owner Torm has doubled its investment in scrubbers having ridden a recovering market to record its best quarterly results in three years. Torm says tanker market is set for 'multi-year' upward cycle Product tanker capital of the world shows clockwork growth Torm extends scrubber plan as it inks new joint venture Torm shows 2020 hand with scrubbers set for all newbuildings
  • Q-Flex LNG carrier makes historic transit of Panama Canal
    Largest LNG carrier to date uses the expanded waterway, opening trade potential for all but the largest vessels in Q-ship fleet
  • Eidesvik continues cooperation with Seabed Geosolutions
    Eidesvik Offshore has signed a deal to supply Seabed Geosolutions with seismic source and node-handling vessels over a "long-term" period. The two have agreed a master timecharter agreement, under which individual contracts will be called off, the shipowner said on Monday. Eidesvik details two-tier PSV market Eidesvik: no subsea recovery until 2020 Under the first call-off agreement, Eidesvik
  • Marinakis aframax tanker newbuildings set for ExxonMobil time charters
    Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis is set to secure long-term time charters for two aframax tanker newbuildings on order in South Korea. The deal, which is believed to remain on subjects, is the latest evidence of charterers paying a premium for scrubber-fitted tankers with IMO 2020 rules set to arrive. Price of Marinakis' aframax duo emerges Evangelos Marinakis marks S&P scorecard with profit
  • Dramatic turnaround for Namura Shipbuilding
    Japan's Namura Shipbuilding is expecting a much better annual result than previously forecast. It said net earnings for the year ended 31 March will now be around JPY 621m ($5.65m), against a forecast loss of JPY 500m before. Namura posted a loss of JPY 20.55bn in the previous 12 months. Revenue is expected to be JPY 124.58bn, down from an actual income of JPY 134.88bn a year earlier
  • Splosna Plovba fleet shrinks with sale of bulker pair
    Greek dry debutant strikes second deal in as many months to snap up sistership from shipowning arm of Shin Kurushima Dockyard
  • KN Maritime sells second ultramax to Neptune Dry
    Greek dry debutant strikes second deal in as many months to snap up sistership from shipowning arm of Shin Kurushima Dockyard
  • UK Supreme Court's shipping shortfall angers its legal sector
    Country seen at risk of losing its edge with lack of commercial experience on the bench

American Shipperweb site
MAY 14, 2019
  • USTR releases notice for $300 billion in additional China tariffs
    Sen. Chuck Grassley said Americans "need to know" the Trump administration understands the economic pain they would feel in a prolonged trade war.
  • WCI lays out ways to update inland waterways
    Waterways Council Inc. President and CEO Mike Toohey says "the Corps of Engineers-maintained lock system would qualify for Social Security if there were such eligibility."
  • Port of Oakland will continue talks on waterfront ballpark
    Commissioners voted 7-0 in favor of continuing negotiations with the Oakland Athletics for the lease of Howard Terminal as the site for a new baseball stadium.
  • More carriers join Digital Container Shipping Association
  • First Q-Flex LNG tanker transits Panama Canal
  • Register for Thursday's trade compliance webinar
  • Yang Ming reports higher revenue, smaller loss in Q1
  • Executive Moves: Glander, Gibbs & Cox, Boxzooka
  • FMCSA seeks public input on younger CMV drivers
  • Walmart dives into next-day delivery
  • E2open to buy Amber Road for $425 million
  • APL adds second Hawaii service

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 14, 2019
  • Istanbul bunker market short of marine gasoil
    Marine gasoil is in short supply at the port of Istanbul in Turkey due to the delayed arrival of replenishment cargoes.
  • Singapore's defense minister flags concerns on maritime security threats
    Global maritime threats are persisting Singapore's defense minister Ng Eng Hen said Tuesday.
  • Japan sees no immediate impact on Mideast crude imports after 'sabotage attack': METI minister
    Japan does not see immediate impact on its crude imports from the Middle East.
  • Attacks on Mideast infrastructure lift oil prices
    Crude futures settled higher Tuesday.
  • Ship sabotage in UAE has muted impact on Fujairah bunker operations: sources
    "There is no concern about availability so far," a bunker trader in the region said.
  • TRADER NOTE: Glander appoints David Chiang as bunker risk manager
    "More clients consider hedging as a bunker requirement to mitigate risks from an expected volatile market," Carsten Ladekjaer, company CEO, said.
  • Shell conducts 19 successful VLSFO trials with shipowners as IMO 2020 looms
    Shell Shipping & Maritime has also carried out a successful trial of the new fuel on one of its own vessels, Henderson said.
  • Germany's Uniper aims to boost LSFO spot sales as traders eye storage play
    "We see demand increasing significantly, both in the 0.1% market, and now we are having active conversations on the 0.5% market for delivery through the end of the year," Wood said.
  • Ship operator Thome confirms 'sustained hull damage' to oil tanker off Fujairah Sun
    "The master of MT Andrea Victory reported the crew were unharmed but there was a hole in the hull area of the aft peak tank," Thome said.
  • UK War Risks Club says investigating Fujairah ship sabotage incident
    "If a change to the current designated Additional Premium areas is to be made then this would be made with seven days' notice to shipowners," Whitear said.
  • Ship sabotage in UAE adds to Gulf oil supply risks
    "The precise means of attack or sabotage is unknown," the US Maritime Administration alerted.

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