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July 15, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • President Trump hits China for reneging on agricultural purchases
  • BIMCO backs US plan to patrol Mideast waters to safeguard shipping
  • Shipping sector shows mixed performance in first half: Clarksons
  • Capital boxships get new MSC charters after fitting scrubbers
  • Alphaliner: Box ship fleet will be dominated by mega ship orders
  • Kalmar sells 8 empty lifters to Shantou China Merchants Port Group
  • Customs office to be developed as customs museum reflecting spirit of Goa
  • Bank of Canada maps out potential impact of global trade wars
  • Towards autonomous shipping - Japanese test auto berthing/un-berthing
  • Swissport develops pharma centre at its Brussels air cargo facility
  • FedEx adds its first B767F to its London-Paris-Dublin network
  • Menzies Aviation follows IATA's ULD code of conduct for safe handling

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 14, 2019
  • Baltic index rises to 11-month high
  • Freight Forwarder B/L (FBL) impersonated as "original" Bill of Lading
  • Indian waterway used as transit for the first time to transport cargo between two countries
  • Seas off West Africa seen as world's worst for pirate attacks
  • Singapore retains top spot as international shipping centre
  • India probes alleged dumping of flat-rolled stainless steel products
  • 'The Netherlands - Your Gateway to Europe' showcases opportunities for investors
  • PCS 1x highlighted at Paradip Port
  • Trauma Care Centre inaugurated at JNPT Hospital
  • TN CM inaugurates Kerry Indev Logistics' new state-of-art warehousing facility
  • More than three-quarters of companies missing growth opportunities in the supply chain, says report
  • Priority sector lending norms for export credit, enabling guidelines being examined

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 12, 2019
  • Peak season, what peak season? ask worried Asia-Europe ocean carriers
  • Schiphol Airport could gain 40,000 more slots, but must keep it quiet
  • GSBN launched to 'accelerate the digital transformation of the shipping industry'
  • No-deal Brexit would be 'catastrophic' for Northern Ireland's logistics sector
  • MSC emphasises its zero tolerance for cruel shark fin trade
  • Skou: going all the way in the transformation of AP Møller-Maersk
  • Kari-Pekka Laaksonen appointed new group CEO at Samskip
  • For perishables, China more a necessary evil than the land of opportunity it was
  • 'boom!' - new global community will boost the role of women in the supply chain
  • On the wires: Maersk shrinks the share count - worth it or just a waste for the 'old guard revamp'?
  • Market Insight: DSV + PAN - early closing or not, 'Cheap Charlie' wins it in the modern Viking Ironclad Age (Part III)

Marine Logweb site
JULY 12, 2019
  • Gulf Coast braces for Barry
    As Tropical Storm Barry churned through the Gulf of Mexico, offshore oil and gas operators in the Gulf of Mexico evacuated platforms and rigs in response - and ion shore worries mounted
  • VIDEO: Coast Guard in dramatic narco sub take down
    The Coast Guard has released dramatic video of a June 18 incident in which crew members of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) boarded a narco sub while operating in
  • Armstrong Marine delivers landing craft to Chenega community
    Port Angeles, Wash., based Armstrong Marine USA has delivered the 46' x 15' high-tunnel catamaran OMC was recently delivered to the native Chenega community in Chinega Bay, Alaska, after successful launch and
  • Schottel and Ulstein make automation and digitalization move
    Schottel and Ulstein are cooperating on maritime automation and digitalization. Spay/Rhine, Germany, based propulsion and steering specialist is taking a 50% stake in former Ulstein subsidiary, Ulstein Blue CTRL, which will continue
  • Frequent bridge warnings are causing "alarm fatigue"
    Frequently sounding bridge warnings, especially false ones, can create "alarm fatigue" and hinder watch keepers in carrying out their vital role. That is a key finding of a new survey supported by
  • VIDEO: Belle Chasse opts for Volvo Penta for launch repowers
    Harahan, La., headquartered Belle Chasse Marine Transportation, the largest launch service on the Lower Mississippi, puts a lot of hours on its fleet of crew and supply boats, which run day and

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 12, 2019
  • Threat from digital forwarders exaggerated
    Freight forwarding sector is ready and willing to adapt to the challenges of a digitalised industry
  • Industry leaders required. Apply here
    The deadlines for Lloyd's List Awards are closing soon - get your entries in and prove that your company is leading...
  • Ruling could give time charter owners wriggle room on maintenance of class
    'What has been clarified is that if you fail to fulfil the obligation and there is no serious damage caused...
  • Capesize gains spread to other segments
    The capesize segment, which has the highest weighting in the BDI at 40%, has soared to the most since December...
  • Tanger Med volumes to grow by 1m teu a year
    With the first phase of its new berth open for business, Tanger Med is setting its eyes on becoming one...
  • Warning over end-to-end integration
    Drewry's managing director Tim Power argues that port and terminal operators should avoid the risky path towards turning themselves into...
  • CargoSmart's GSBN settles on service agreements with industry leaders
    The GSBN is being billed as a not-for-profit joint venture to accelerate the digital transformation of the shipping industry, but...
  • Samskip names Kari-Pekka Laaksonen as chief executive
    Former Containerships chief executive moves to Netherlands-based multimodal operator
  • UK shipping emissions plan is an era-defining moment
    The Clean Maritime Plan will be the UK's route map to clean growth for the maritime sector and pathway to...
  • Maritime safety in focus amid Iran threats
    The UK is sending a second warship to the Gulf amid rising tensions with Iran. HMS Duncan is heading to the...
  • The more focused a collaboration, the more it is likely to succeed
    An admission by the President of Oshima Shipbuilding that his company could not have come up with an innovative ultramax...
  • Daily Briefing
    Gulf tensions rise over threat to shipping | UK targets post-2025 newbuilds to be zero-emissions capable | Viewpoint: Reducing risk...
  • Höegh FSRU wins Cheniere charter
    With this latest contract secured for H'egh Galleon, Höegh LNG's fleet will be fully employed from this September, says chief executive officer...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The industry's growing 'to do' list
    Guy Platten, secretary-general of the International Chamber of Shipping, joins the Lloyd's List Podcast this week to talk us through...
  • The Interview: Jan Rindbo
    Rindbo, who has been in shipping for 25 years, has been leading the Danish dry bulk and tanker company Norden...
  • Keeping marine pilots safe
    The close of Seafarers Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness around the dangers pilots face every day of...
  • Total firms up investment and seals LNG offtake from Driftwood LNG
    Driftwood LNG developer Tellurian expects its portfolio to attract $907m of investments from Total
  • US warns China to abide by Iran sanctions
    If secondary sanctions are imposed, they would place blocking sanctions on anyone that deals with Iran as well as foreign financial...
  • LA commissioners reaffirm approval of APMT automation plan
    The council majority was unmoved by the pleas for consideration of the adverse economic impacts of the planned automation
  • BHP seeks LNG-fuelled transport for iron ore cargoes
    'While LNG may not be the sustainable homogenous fuel of choice for a zero-carbon future, we are not prepared to...
  • DSME signs tie-up deal on engine digitalisation with MAN and HSD Engine
    The partnership will cover all aspects of marine engine digitalisation
  • Hyundai Samho picks up twin LNG-fuelled capesize bulker orders from H-Line
    The latest order brings the number of LNG-fuelled vessels in South Korea to seven as owners eye solutions to meet...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 12, 2019
  • LA-LB rail service suffers ahead of peak season
  • Soaring US truck registrations add to excess capacity
  • LME closure puts US LTL shippers on alert
  • US railroad earnings to reveal domestic intermodal pressure
  • Panama Canal suspends draft limitation indefinitely
  • Modane mudslide exposes lack of Europe rail alternatives
  • New strategies of CMA CGM, Maersk familiar, but bolder
  • Dual blockchains for shipping tests interoperability

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 12, 2019
  • Royal Navy expected to escort another MOL-owned VLCC
    Kpler predicts the Isle of Man-flagged Atlantic Pioneer will be escorted by HMS Montrose through the Strait of Hormuz
  • Baltic Dry Index at highest level in over half a decade
    The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) is at the highest level seen in over five and a half years. The Baltic Exchange today assessed the index at 1,865 points, a 49-point increase on Thursday's level and its highest point since January 2014. Capesize spot market corrects itself after huge growth The index has rallied by 785 points over the past 30 days. Its progress has been almost non-stop since since
  • Kjell Inge Rokke's Ocean Yield faces dividend dilemma around idle FPSO
    Kjell Inge Rokke's Ocean Yield could be forced to cut back its dividend if it is unable to find employment or a buyer for its only FPSO. Uncertainty has surrounded the unit since Reliance released the 214,266-cbm Dhirubhai-1 (built 1979) last year and fresh firm work from within Rokke's empire or outside has yet to materialize. Ocean Yield in market for deals despite FPSO woes Ocean Yield FPSO
  • Cargill profit falls 67% in fourth quarter
    Trading and chartering giant hit by "very challenging" global environment.
  • Tanker officer jailed for Shell oil theft
    Dang Van Hanh receives two and a half year term for crimes in Singapore.
  • Navios Maritime Containers names new finance chief after Christopoulos quits
    Erifili Tsironi has joined Navios Maritime Containers as its chief financial officer, replacing Chris Christopoulos, who has left the company. Navios Containers refinances as profit dwindles Tsironi joins from sister company Navios Maritime Acquisition, where she has been co-chief financial officer since December 2018. Before that, she was chief financial officer of Navios Maritime Midstream P
  • Valles Steamship sells aframax a month after boosting tanker orderbook
    Koo family shipowning company Valles Steamship has sold one of its older tankers, brokers believe. Valles Steamship takes up aframax newbuilding option Japanese VLCC sale promises latest positive asset price point It comes with the Chinese owner having just added to its aframax orderbook in Japan and suggests prices in the sector are failing to keep pace with escalating VLCC values. Sales spec
  • Two officers found dead on Greek LPG carrier
    Gas Aegean called in Sri Lanka after deaths of Russian and Ukrainian discovered.
  • Piraeus Bank mulls Asian financing partnership
    Greece's Piraeus Bank, a commercial lender that also has shipping loans, said on Friday it is exploring a partnership with an unnamed financing house in the Far East to jointly provide maritime credit to Hellenic clients. "Piraeus Bank announces that it is exploring a potential strategic partnership opportunity with a major Asian Pacific financial conglomerate operating globally, to provide finan
  • Petredec revealed as seller of four LPG carriers to Epic Gas
    Petredec has emerged as the seller of four LPG vessels to BW-backed Epic Gas. Epic Gas plots purchase of larger vessels backed by BW Group 'halo' effect The acquisition of the 11,000-cbm pressurised vessels Kahyasi and Kris Kin (both built 2015) has now been completed, Epic said on Friday. Completion of the deals for the other two ships, the 11,000-cbm Kingcraft and Kisber (both built 2015),
  • Union Maritime grows crude tanker fleet with Cosco order
    Laurent Cadji's Union Maritime has boosted its crude tanker fleet with an aframax order in China. Marinakis and Union Maritime splitting BP Shipping aframaxes Play on supramax to reap $13.3m for Union Maritime It has placed two firm vessels at 113,000-dwt tankers Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Zhoushan with options for two more. The move continues Union's expansion in the aframax market, which
  • Second Grace 1 officer arrested as probe continues
    Gibraltar's chief minister says captain and first mate being questioned at police HQ.
  • Richard Fulford-Smith's Affinity sees profit spike helped by 'quite a few' LNG orders
    Shipbroker's top executive head has seen his wages double
  • Zuyderzee adds former DVB shipping head Michiel Steeman
    Dutch shipping investment advisor also recruits ABN Amro's Caspar van Overklift.
  • Iran renews call for Grace 1 release
    Foreign ministry also warns overseas powers to leave Gulf region.
  • Kari-Pekka Laaksonen returns as CEO of Samskip
    Former Containerships supremo to head rival boxship operation.
  • MOL reveals terms of $186m green bonds
    Japanese owner paying interest of up to 0.49% for "sustainability" notes.
  • Hoegh LNG inks debut Cheniere deal for latest newbuilding
    Hoegh LNG has inked a contract for its latest FSRU newbuilding which will keep the unit employed until it starts a long-term deal off Australia. Avenir LNG confident of newbuild charter despite being a reluctant shipowner LNG shipowners highlight long-term prospects amid spot volatility Cheniere has fixed the 170,000-cbm Hoegh Galleon in what marks the first firm contract between the two compan
  • Nippon Maru to undergo major makeover
    Mitsui OSK plans to turn veteran cruiseship into eco-friendly vessel
  • GEV hunts Brazilian business for newbuildings
    Australia's Global Energy Ventures is looking to tap into the Brazilian market for its compressed natural gas (CNG) newbuildings. The company has lined up an order for up to eight new CNG vessels worth $1.12bn at China's CIMC raffles yard. Big CNG carrier deal just the start for GEV Jensen and Clarksons team up on $1.2bn order for pioneering gas ships It is now working with Brazilian consultan
  • 2020 Bulkers seals Koch charters for newbuilds
    Norwegian shipowner's newbuildings secure work for up to 36 months
  • Triton Marine sends Panamax bulker to the beach
    Scrap sale ends Dubai-based shipowner's brief foray into dry-bulk
  • US gets tough on China over Iranian crude imports
    Sanctions threatened as Trump administration vows to use maximum pressure to end all Iranian crude exports

American Shipperweb site
JULY 12, 2019
  • Merit of US pushback against China debated
    Trade experts tackled the bilateral trade war, which has lasted for more than a year, during a panel discussion Wednesday.
  • APMT again wins LA automation project OK
    Largest marine terminal in North America gets another vote of approval for new cargo-handling equipment at Pier 400.
  • Inside Caribbean 'transshipment triangle'
    Ocean shipping lines and terminal operators are fighting for customers among shifting alliances and razor-thin profit margins.
  • Long Beach falls short of all-time record
    June 2018 was the busiest month in the port's 108-year history.
  • Commentary: Vessel forfeiture
    Issues for carriers involved in U.S. drug trafficking or other criminal investigations outlined.
  • CBP seizes counterfeit speakers in Philadelphia
    The fake Edison Professional speakers, with a manufacturer's suggested retail value of $253,572, originated in China and will be destroyed.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 12, 2019
  • Tropical Storm Barry halts bunkering operations in New Orleans: sources
    Marine fuel bunkering operations in the port of New Orleans were heard coming to a halt Friday.
  • European fuel oil stocks drop in June on supply constraints: IEA
    Fuel oil stocks in European members of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development dropped by 1.8 million barrels year on year in June.
  • Fujairah bunker demand recovers on widening price discount to Singapore
    July bunker demand is seeing a slight recovery in Fujairah, owing to more competitive prices compared to other key ports such as Singapore.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks fall 14% to 1.04 mil mt on tight availability
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub dropped 14% to 1.038 million mt in the week to Wednesday.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • CRUDE MOC RESEND: Middle East complex rallies amidst renewed demand for cargoes
    "Not sure why [Oman rallied] -- I didn't see any bid," said a buyer for a Chinese refinery on Thursday.
  • FACTBOX: Persian Gulf tensions raise stakes for oil, shipping markets
    On Thursday, UK's Ministry of Defence said three Iranian vessels 'attempted to impede the passage' of the British Heritage as it exited the Gulf.
  • TANKERS: Americas tanker markets see halt to operations, delays as Tropical Storm Barry nears USGC
    "I think there will be some delays. It's part of the reason we're a bit quiet I think," a shipowner said.
  • Austria's OMV to sell new 0.5% marine fuel from Q4
    "Our new VLSFO will be produced in our Schwechat and Petrobrazi refineries," OMV said.
  • Phillips 66 shutting in Alliance refinery ahead of Tropical Storm Barry: company
    "The Phillips 66 Alliance Refinery is preparing a safe and orderly shutdown of the facility," said Phillips 66 spokesman Dennis Nuss.
  • Shipper Scorpio Bulkers orders nine new scrubbers
    The purchase comes on top of the 28 scrubbers already on order by Scorpio Bulkers, as announced December 2018.

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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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
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
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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