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September 18, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Moody's downgrades Hong Kong outlook to 'negative' as protests go on
  • Poor communication about blank sailings has shippers and forwarders up in arms
  • IMO confident maritime industry will meet new low sulphur fuel regulations
  • Port of Savannah's box handling capacity to be doubled to 11m TEU per annum
  • Long Beach port's Clean Air Action Plan lowers diesel emissions by 87pc
  • Westports expected to lift record 10m TEU this year
  • Singapore, Japan, ReCAAP hold event to discuss ways to combat piracy
  • Avianca Cargo flies perishable to Dallas Fort Worth twice weekly
  • Richard Smith back at helm of FedEx Express' US, global operations
  • LATAM Cargo transports two bears across Brazil

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
  • Clarification of Sea Cargo Manifest Regulations
  • Hamburg Süd expands e-commerce services
  • Hapag-Lloyd offering online marine insurance
  • Incoterms® 2020 launched
  • Keeping customer convenience at the centre of container shipping
  • Ship operating costs decline for seventh year in succession
  • Vegetable oil imports up by 5 pc in Aug.
  • H-Energy signs Port Service Agreement with Kakinada Seaports
  • IMF sees India's GDP growth 'much weaker' due to corporate & environmental regulatory uncertainty
  • Ministry of Commerce & Industry launches new export credit insurance scheme
  • Steel Import Monitoring System launched

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Special transport for vintage cars
  • Rail company pushes ahead with hybrid technology
  • DHL Supply Chain picks a new CEO for major markets
  • Iumi has mixed expectations for maritime insurance
  • AO and Aldi sign three-year home delivery deal in UK
  • Second B747F for first service to Europe
  • Gefco moves from Getafe to Pinto
  • IRU demands to safeguard the role of road transport
  • The West of England P&I Club celebrates 50 years in Greece
  • Ship operating costs continue to fall
  • Files concerning Geneva airport open to public consultation
  • Carlisle Companies appoints Mark C. Smith VP of supply chain
  • U-Freight certified to screen air cargo in Hong Kong
  • Joining forces against dangerous distractions
  • ACI calls for an end to trade disputes
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Imports drive throughput in the port of Virginia

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
  • Failure to recoup increased low sulphur fuel costs could see lines blanking more sailings
  • M&A radar: DSV & Panalpina combined - here is the 'air & sea regional management team'
  • M&A radar exclusive: DSV Panalpina - ex-PAN board member Karl Weyeneth named as EVP global accounts
  • OECD calls for reform of 'ineffective' maritime subsidies
  • Air Canada Cargo's drone arm takes off with first commercial customer
  • P&O launches Tilbury-Calais service to beat Dover congestion
  • Forwarders save time and effort as AirBridgeCargo and Cargologicair join booking platform
  • DHL Express to cut vans from roads as it develops Cubicyle for New York streets
  • Seven key steps in building a logistics crisis communications plan
  • WFS appoints Paul Carmody to head UK cargo operations
  • M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - fear the boomerang effect on key accounts from top staff negotiations

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
  • Wärtsilä 31SG pure gas engine makes marine market debut
    Wärtsilä has launched the Wärtsilä 31SG pure gas engine for marine market applications. It is based on its successful Wärtsilä 31 platform, the diesel version of which has been recognized by Guinness
  • VIDEO: Keppel O&M and ABS integrate Smart Functions into rigs
    Classification society ABS has partnered with Keppel Offshore & Marine in developing the first two newbuild offshore drilling rigs with Smart notations. One, delivered earlier this year for work in offshore Mexico,
  • American Queen in new Mississippi River water quality monitoring project
    A data-gathering nutrient sensor attached to the American Queen steamboat will, for the first time, allow scientists and cities to better understand the water quality along the entire length of the Mississippi
  • U.S. Great Lakes ports busy despite falling grain exports
    U.S. Great Lakes ports had a busy August, shipping construction materials, road salt, aluminum and wind energy components. Despite these areas of strength, cargo volumes via the bi-national St. Lawrence Seaway (from
  • VIDEO: Building the world's biggest Otto cycle engine
    WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel) has released a time-lapse video of the build of a 12X92DF engine by CSSC-MES Diesel Co., Ltd. (CMD) in Lingang, Shanghai. Rated 63,840 kW at 80 rpm,
  • Vigor kicks off construction of next-gen Army landing craft
    Vigor's recently acquired state-of-the-art aluminum fabrication facility in Vancouver, Wash., was the scene of a keel laying ceremony yesterday that marked the start of construction of the U.S. Army's next generation landing

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
  • Government reluctance to attribute terror blame makes war risk clauses harder to interpret, IUMI told
    'People in positions of authority don't want to commit to saying what happened, because that has diplomatic ramifications... No one...
  • New European Commission must enable decarbonisation, but sustain shipping's competitiveness
    Ecsa's Martin Dorsman expects an even 'greener' commission and hopes for policies to enable the use of alternative fuels
  • MPC Capital and Zeaborn combine boxship chartering outfits
    Two German owners announce merger of Harper Petersen and Contship to create a platform commercially managing a fleet of more...
  • Tanker boost from IMO 2020 undone by fleet growth, says BIMCO
    Many new deliveries and a low number of demolitions add to crude fleet growth, which BIMCO expects will reach 5.3%...
  • FONAR: The expensive tool shipowners should avoid
    'If you are not prepared in advance, and using a FONAR without evidence, you will find yourself in a very...
  • Hamburg Süd launches airline-style 'smart' box booking capability
    Maersk subsidiary trials instant booking service on selected trades
  • Falling Rhine water levels trigger freight surcharges
    River connections between central Europe and Rotterdam under threat from falling water levels
  • Maritime subsidies failing to achieve goals
    Tonnage tax and other flag incentives often contradict wider policy goals and should be reconsidered, says the International Transport Federation
  • Vessel operating costs shrink for seventh year in a row
    The largest drop came from insurance, the report from the shipping accountant BDO finds
  • Shanghai tops liner connectivity index
    World's largest port is also the best connected by container line services
  • MPCC charters out two more scrubber-fitted feeders
    The feedership owner announced charters for six scrubber-fitted ships in 2018
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping shakes off short-term Saudi disruption but awaits detail on energy trade outlook | Between Abqaiq and...
  • Singapore bunker prices spike over Saudi supply jitters
    Brent prices moving up again on Tuesday has stoked expectations of advances in bunker prices for the second day in...
  • Low LNG prices to stay until 2021, says study
    The liquefied natural gas market is only expected to rebalance after 2022, after which new export capacity is expected to...
  • Tanker markets await word about time for repairs to Abqaiq
    Additional storage facilities in Egypt, Rotterdam and Okinawa may ease a short-term supply gap, but are not geared for any long-term...
  • Anglo-Eastern joins with Exmar in LNG shipmanagement venture
    Exmar brings its niche expertise in the liquefied natural gas sector to create synergies that it claims will be a...
  • Driving digital change
    Digital transformation projects should not be standalone efforts but should be an integral part of the whole business, says Hapag-Lloyd's...
  • World trade growth will support rate rises in hull and cargo, IUMI is told
    'A three-line tweet now can change all of the business plans you have put in place for five or ten...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
  • Trucking execs temper IMO 2020 diesel concerns
  • Truckers bemoan AB 5 effect on California drayage
  • Confidence in low-sulfur supply, shipper acceptance builds
  • India's southeast terminals boost efficiency to grab share
  • EC shipping block exemption critic expects renewal
  • project44 ties digital tendering to TMS
  • Forwarders urged to move beyond just freight selling

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
  • Seaspan Shipyards brings on new chief financial officer
    Seaspan Shipyards has appointed a new top bean counter. The Mark Lamarre-led yard has brought on James Clarke, a senior finance professional with 15 years of accounting experience, as its new chief financial officer. He joins Seaspan from the Houston, Texas, office of SNC Lavalin, where he was the chief financial officer and senior vice president of finance for the oil and gas division with oper
  • DryShips returns to red on dry-docking costs
    DryShips has revisited the loss side of the ledger, thanks primarily to millions of dollars in dry-docking costs for seven ships. The George Economou-led diversified owner posted a $12.7m loss for the second quarter versus a $3.25m profit for the same period last year. The bottom line was mostly impacted by a $26.1m spend on putting exhaust gas scrubbers and ballast water treatment systems on se
  • VLCCs hold gains with IEA, China strategic reserves on watch
    Owners retain the upper hand but the fortune can quickly turn if China and the IEA tap into strategic reserves
  • Pacific Basin Shipping buys two supras and two handys for $74m
    Three of the bulkers are vessels that Pacific Basin already has on long-term charter.
  • Eagle amends possible share resale tied to $750m shelf listing
    Eagle Bulk has changed the number of shareholder units registered for possible resale as part of recording $750m in equity to fund fleet expansion and general business costs. The Gary Vogel-led bulker owner logged the multimillion-dollar shelf filing with the SEC in early August after acquiring six ultramaxes. As part of last month's filing, Eagle also recorded up to 50.7 million common shares f
  • HFW partner warns owners against armed guards in the Middle East Gulf
    Richard Neylon said extra crew onboard vessels could be a better approach to vessel security.
  • Shipping adapts to a rapidly evolving LNG market
    TradeWinds business focus explores how the modern face of the business is throwing up some burning questions.
  • Product tankers diverted from Saudi Arabia amid new demand patterns
    Less demand for product tankers in Middle East, but potentially more in India and East Asia
  • House committee looks into Elaine Chao and Foremost
    Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is also accused of deprioritising programmes designed to aid the US-flag fleet
  • UK government slammed for 'tone-deaf' slave ship tweet
    Historians queue up to have a pop at government campaign containing controversial images
  • MPC Capital and Zeaborn form 160-plus boxship fleet
    German owners merging Harper Petersen and Contchart to unify commercial operations.
  • IPO King James Christodoulou: Blink and you'll see him
    Peter G's right-hand man during the glory years at Genmar is getting a charge out of his new life in Miami
  • Cargill and Maersk Tankers joint MR pool eyes further growth
    Partners' next move will be to grow the pool's 60-vessel fleet with other owners
  • War of words: Shipbroker brings grandfather's diaries to life
    Shipbroker Charles Barne has turned his grandfather's diaries into a book. And what a book: meetings with Churchill, climbing the Pyramids, gin with Worcester sauce, all against the background of global conflict
  • Master and owners charged over North Korea fuel transfers
    Group of six suspects facing criminal action in Taiwan
  • Wilbur Ross yet to divest shipping fund stake
    US commerce secretary discloses remaining holding in Starboard Recovery Associates.
  • Tankers International talks to owners as it plots dual pool growth
    New scrubber entity and US office ignite fresh discussion in a changing market
  • Khamenei rules out talks with US after turbulent day in shipping
    The break-up of 2015's nuclear deal is purportedly the reason behind the recent strife in the region
  • MPCC fixes first scrubber-fitted boxships
    German owner says eight vessels have secured contracts with a savings-sharing mechanism
  • Saudi Aramco to delay Chinese crude loadings
    Saudi oil giant reportedly says October cargoes will be pushed back by 10 days following drone attacks.
  • Bengal Tiger Line tees off on renewed growth under new private fund owner
    Feeder operator celebrates a year under new ownership with 30th annual golf tournament
  • ADNOC buys into Vitol oil storage operation
    Abu Dhabi group takes 10% stake in trader's VTTI.
  • TT Club reshapes business to keep pace with change
    Having celebrated its golden anniversary in June, the logistics insurer is looking ahead to an era of data-driven cover for integrated operators
  • Fredriksen's best-kept secret
    Ship Finance International, now renamed SFL Corp, is the low-profile outpost of the tycoon's shipping empire that has always done things differently
  • Poten sees LNG market oversupplied into 2020 and beyond
    LNG is transitioning from a Rolls Royce to Frankenstein's monster as it shift to more commoditised trading
  • A matter of Principles: Poseidon rules the seas of change
    Carbon pollution has suddenly moved from being a problem to worry about tomorrow, to one shipowners are forced to tackle now. TW+ reports on how finance and politics have helped catalyse action
  • Ernst Russ adds handymax and container duo
    German owner building fleet portfolio and takes over Elbfeeder joint venture.
  • TSM deal gives Chinese owner half of all LPG-fuelled VLGCs on order
    Guangzhou owner adds three more vessels at Jiangnan Shipyard
  • BDO: Shipping operating costs continue to decline
    Ironically, study found that the segment with the largest overall drop in 2018 was insurance
  • Ta-Ho Maritime books bulker trio in Japan
    Taiwanese shipowner has until the end of September to decide if it wants optional vessel
  • PSA plans to acquire 200 LNG-powered trucks
    Singapore terminal operator says switch to vehicles using alternative fuel part of decarbonisation plan
  • LNG is 'best option' today for marine fuelling, says new study
    DNV GL reviews bunkering alternatives for industry coalition SEA\LNG as 2020 emissions deadline nears

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
  • At FedEx, the pain continues, and the gain isn't in sight
    FedEx posts lousy fiscal q1 results but insists that the long-term outlook remains bright
  • FMCSA to consider addressing driver coercion in HOS regulations
    Topic once again dominates floor at FMCSA listening session.
  • Small carriers expanding fleets as large carriers reduce tractor counts
    Smaller carriers are snatching up the big carrier's excess truck supply, even in a softer year. The reason is not obvious.
  • Consolidation within European freight forwarding business continues
    The recent acquisition of freight forwarder and logistics specialist Panalpina by DSV marks one of the few M&A deals that have occurred in the market...
  • Proposed Georgia, SC terminal operator agreement withdrawn
    Three marine terminal operators had approached the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission about forming a joint terminal services and stevedoring operation in the ports of Savannah...
  • Innovation in global supply chains will be driven by consumer attitudes towards climate change
    For a long time supply chains have been regulated to the very distant background. That is changing, and I think it is faster than we...
  • 'Moving forward, we will be building vehicles on top of computers'
    OEMs discuss the seemingly endless benefits that accrue from connected truck platforms.
  • New tropical depression pumping up Texas flood risk
    More than 10 inches of rainfall could flood parts of Houston, Galveston through Wednesday, possibly Thursday.
  • Short lines group celebrates Congressional support of tax credit
    The trade group has been lobbying Congress to make permanent a tax credit for infrastructure investments.
  • Uber Freight, leveraging network density, introduces Bundles and expands Powerloop
    The drop trailer pool expands to Los Angeles while Bundles will be nationwide.
  • Onfleet and Mi9 partner to optimize grocery e-commerce delivery software
    The U.S. grocery e-commerce market will be worth nearly $20 billion in 2019 and is the fastest-growing online purchasing category.
  • Saudis say production 50% back, oil prices slide on possible quick end to crisis
    Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman at Tuesday press conference discussing status of country's oil industry. And just like that, the great Saudi oil...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/17
    Trucking Freight Futures began the week Monday with mixed results.
  • Understanding tactile data: the fulcrum of self-driving technology
    Autonomous vehicles would need to process both visual and non-visual data derived from their driving environment to be in control. Understanding data streams that flow...
  • Kansas City Southern eyes energy opportunities in Mexico
    The railroad, which has dedicated operations in Mexico, has invested in capital infrastructure related to energy.
  • Flood threat for Houston, Humberto eyeing Bermuda (forecast update)
    Several inches of rain could flood streets in Houston metro area through Wednesday. Coastal areas included.
  • DOT chief target of ethics probe into maritime connections
    Chao's influence over budget cuts could also affect national security, lawmakers allege.
  • Imaginnovate joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance
    The latest company to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) is Imaginnovate, which is headquartered in Visakhapatnam, India. The company has strong roots in...
  • Why you should care about the Logistics Managers' Index
    What is the Logistics Managers Index and why should you care? Anthony Smith explains:
  • FedEx will not apply peak season parcel surcharges, saves the pain for the outsized stuff
    FedEx passes on peak season surcharges but will hit the outsized stiff hard. Rates also to rise for 2020 services.
  • GM strike could hurt unionized auto haulers first
    The halt in vehicle production at General Motors [NYSE: GM] plants on Sept. 16 over a labor dispute is expected to have ripple effects throughout...
  • Shopify launches U.S. CBD sales platform
    Canadian e-commerce firm allows merchants to sell CBD and other hemp products online and in brick-and-mortar stores.
  • Mike Meier joins BlueGrace Logistics as SVP of Strategy
    Meier will work with Bobby Harris on developing and executing a long-term vision for BlueGrace.
  • DSV expects buoyant consumer demand to keep global trading crisis at bay
    Danish logistics conglomerate DSV is now one of the world's leading forwarders after completing the acquisition of Panalpina in August.
  • Today's Pickup: Technology deployment specialist Velociti enters construction market
    Technology deployment specialists Velociti have expanded into the construction markets, giving participants the same support and expertise over-the-road trucking companies have benefitted from since its...
  • PORT REPORT: Port-rail connections needed to cope with freight volume growth
    Australia is linking its interior to its coasts and its export markets by building a giant railway to the main seaports. But someone forgot to...
  • For TuSimple, the money spigot continues to flow
    The autonomous trucking company announces an additional $120 million in Series D investment.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
  • Saudi crude outages pose quandary ahead of IMO 2020
  • IMO 2020 Tracker: Final US refinery work push begins ahead of January 1 deadline
    A heavy schedule of planned refinery maintenance is beginning in the United States as refiners look to ensure their plants are ready to make cleaner bunker fuel to meet the January 1 deadline set by the IMO, an analysis from S&P Global Platts showed.
  • Saudi Arabia to restore 11 million b/d oil production capacity within two weeks: minister
  • Saudi energy minister to update on oil attacks Tuesday
  • Cargill to put up to 20 Medium Range tankers in Maersk pool
    In January, Japan's Asahi Tanker Co. and Mitsui OSK Lines formed an MR pool to cater to the demand in the East of Suez region, sources said.
  • Middle East tension pushes Asian gasoil EFS to 42-week low, opens arbitrage window
    "The concern now is whether Saudi Arabia would be able to continue to export middle distillate to Europe this winter," a Singapore-based trader said.
  • S Korea 380 CST bunker hits 4-year high on Saudi oil facility attacks
    One of the refiners has been selling more bunker fuel in the spot market, a South Korean trader said.
  • OPEC calls for calm as impact of Saudi oil attack unfolds
    "There is no cause for alarm at the moment," OPEC Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo said.
  • Iran seizes new tanker in Strait of Hormuz over alleged smuggling
    In a similar case in July, Iran detained the 1,899 dwt vessel MT Riah and its crew of 12 on suspicion of smuggling.
  • Saudi oil attacks seen having muted impact on global LNG market
    The situation for Qatar, the major LNG player in the region, looks relatively unchanged, Mosis said.

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