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December 18, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk opens new facility in Vietnam to handle new sourcing demand
  • China lowers 2020 growth target to 6pc, cranks up state spending
  • California ports collaborate to fight the threat posed by rising sea levels
  • Baltimore port to start upgrade of 14,000-TEU berth in early 2020
  • EMEA cargo crime hits US$88.75m with trucks being the 'weakest link'
  • DP World's Unifeeder buys major stake in Singapore's Feedertech Group
  • Switch to non-diesel trucks in Europe requires more charging, refuelling points
  • Seven HK Airlines aircraft impounded by HK airport authority
  • Boeing to stop production of 737 Max starting in January
  • Deutsche Bahn to test Skyports drones in its logistics supply chains

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk announces new Executive Board to accelerate strategy execution
  • AMTOI Cricket Tournament Season-2 breaks all records
  • MOL & e5 Lab launch study on hydrogen hybrid pure car carrier
  • NYK Group accredited by ClassNK for cyber security management
  • Shipping seen progressing full speed ahead towards full decarbonisation
  • Strong ocean imports & exports seen sustaining India's trade growth
  • US mulls doubling pear exports to India
  • Port of Antwerp in collaboration agreement for hydrogen transport
  • Global programme launched to improve efficiency of cargo handling audits
  • Govt intends selling 100 pc stake in Air India
  • KWE India launches 'Slip Sheet Handling' for airfreight shipment from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
  • Railways offering discount on empty container transport
  • Govt withdrew 14k prosecutions under Companies Act to improve ease of doing business
  • India improves ranking in ease of doing business as exports & logistics facilitation get impetus
  • New guidelines & simplified approval process for coal projects to enhance ease of doing business
  • Parliamentary panel worried over India's meagre share in global organic trade
  • Industry steps up efforts against rogue lithium battery shipments

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Lufthansa Cargo unveils sales channel offering dynamic spot rates
  • CMA CGM currently the only ocean carrier interested in LNG to power box ships
  • Nippon Cargo Airlines eyes Taipei as China traffic slows, and drops Hahn
  • David Stroud appointed BIFA's new policy and compliance adviser
  • Vincent Clerc becomes CEO of Maersk's Ocean and Logistics division
  • Port of Auckland declared 'no longer viable'
  • South African government aims to create a national shipping carrier
  • Maersk's social media position dis-liked by some
  • Supply chain radar: Kuehne + Nagel changes skin in Dubai (and elsewhere)...
  • Delay alert with feeder lines in 'radical' new year container handling shake-up

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Vigor to carry out DDG drydocking worth up to $97.9 million in Pearl Harbor
    Vigor Marine LCC, Portland, Oregon, has been awarded an $89,336,289 Navy contract for the execution of the USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) fiscal 2020 dry-docking selected restricted availability (DSRA). The contract
  • VIDEO: LCS 19 completes Acceptance Trials
    Lockheed Martin reports that Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 19, the future USS St. Louis, has completed Acceptance Trials in Lake Michigan. Now that trials are complete, the ship will undergo final outfitting
  • MOL and e5 lab ink MOU to develop hydrogen hybrid PCC
    Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and e5 Lab. Inc. have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to conduct a joint study of a hybrid pure car carrier equipped with a hydrogen
  • Two leading French ports to have Wärtsilä VTS
    Wärtsilä is to supply its Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) solution to two of France's leading ports, Calais and Boulogne. Calais is France's leading port for passenger traffic and the second largest port
  • San Francisco Bay Ferry to add another new high-speed cat
    The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) is to exercise a $14.8 million build option for a second 300-passenger high-speed ferry from La Conner, Wash., shipbuilder Mavrik Marine Inc.
  • Viega MegaPress CuNi press fitting system now available in larger sizes
    Viega LLC's MegaPress CuNi, a copper nickel press fitting system designed specifically for applications on commercial ships, private yachts and offshore rigs, is now available in sizes up to 4". MegaPress CuNi
  • $1 million criminal fine in fishing vessel pollution case
    The U.S. Department of Justice says that Sea Harvest Inc., operator of the fishing vessels Enterprise and Pacific Capes, along with Fishing Vessel Enterprises Inc., the vessels' owner, pleaded guilty yesterday to
  • Study of $246 million in injury claims yields new shipping safety insights
    More comprehensive reporting requirements for injury and near miss reporting are needed to improve safety at sea, according to ABS, the American P&I Club and Lamar University. The call follows an industry-wide

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • DryLog acquires 50% of ArcelorMittal shipping subsidiary
    The joint venture, Global Chartering Ltd, has been created through the Peter Livanos-backed DryLog taking a 50% stake in ArcelorMittal's...
  • Slips, trips and falls cost American Club $14m a year
    Sponsors call for comprehensive new standard for reporting maritime injuries and near misses after discovering lack of consistency and comprehensiveness...
  • Coal demand to be stable to 2024, IEA says
    India will be the biggest driver of growth, the IEA says, while China's demand will likely plateau in 2022
  • Cartel fears behind block exemption disquiet
    Capacity management seen as a means of controlling pricing, while lines are offered little legal certainty
  • The Outlook Forum
    We asked Lloyd's List readers and key market participants what they thought would be the key issues shaping shipping over...
  • Zeamarine co-founder exits as restructuring specialist is called in
    The company rocketed from being a start-up operation to a big league player in just six years. Speculation, though, suggests...
  • Swire Shipping to offer joint Pacific service with Matson
    The service will be run with 8,000 dwt vessels, with Swire Shipping chartering in one ship while Matson will contribute...
  • MOL teams up with e5 Lab to develop hydrogen hybrid car carrier
    The technologies are aimed at trying to meet the IMO's 2050 carbon dioxide emissions reduction targets through hybrid technology, alternate...
  • Tonnage tax extension seen as growth filip for Cyprus shipping
    Securing approval for a full decade will provide stability and certainty for shipping companies choosing the flag or operating in...
  • Maersk appointments bring board back to strength
    Reshuffle of management positions comes as Danish container giant increases pace of integration
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Block exemption extension gives carriers clarity and confidence | Have Brussels and container lines called a truce...
  • DP World integrates former Topaz Energy into P&O Maritime Logistics unit
    P&O Maritime Logistics is poised to steward one of the most historic names in the maritime industry as it enters...
  • Indian crew taken hostage off West Africa soars to 89 in a year
    As Indian mariners represent the largest proportion of crew nationalities, a total ban on Indian nationals serving as crew within...
  • CMA CGM in biofuel bunker blend deal with Shell
    Shell will supply tens of thousands of tonnes of a bunker blend comprising 20% of biofuel drawn from used cooking...
  • Avance Gas orders two dual-fuel VLGCs at DSME
    The company, which is taking the first step towards a low-carbon future, said burning liquefied petroleum gas was cheaper and...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Fate of NJ classification bill uncertain, as is potential impact
  • Rail volumes suggest bearish outlook for trucking
  • Drastic changes play out at Zeamarine amid executive departures
  • India mulls reworking Cochin terminal tariff to compete with Colombo
  • BNSF's Chicago intermodal depot regains flow after operational shift
  • Clerc moves into Maersk's key integration role

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Nordic American trio exit LSFO storage for bigger payday
    Bulk of VLCCS holding compliant fuel expected offload cargoes by first quarter, says Braemar ACM
  • DryLog tightens links with ArcelorMittal and eyes growth with joint venture
    Steel and mining giant ArcelorMittal and Peter Livanos-backed DryLog are joining forces in a shipping joint venture. The outfit will see DryLog take a 50% stake in ArcelorMittal's shipping subsidiary Global Chartering Ltd. NYK forms joint venture to provide FPSO to Petrobras Vitol completes takeover of slimmed-down Sargeant JV It will retain that name and the 28 bulkers in its employ and aims
  • Has Christmas come early with Trump playing Santa Claus?
    Proposed US-China trade deal could provide a huge boost for shipping, but questions remain over if - and how - the promises can be delivered
  • Why Deutsche Bank dropped five stocks and prioritised others
    Analyst Mehrotra says size, liquidity and focus were key factors in cuts
  • Leo Kirchner to take reins at Thomas Miller Americas
    There is a new man at the top of Thomas Miller Americas. Leo Kirchner will take over as president and chief executive of the insurance management company's US wing at the end of February. He replaces Mike Jarrett, who spent 27 years leading the unit. Thomas Miller buys Lodestar's fixed premium business Thomas Miller tickled pink as charity golf day raises $250,000 "It is an honour to succeed M
  • Carnival joins Getting to Zero Coalition on carbon
    Miami-based cruise giant looks forward to developing zero-emission ships with industry partners
  • Brussels to probe merger of DSME-Hyundai Heavy over price fears
    The European Commission is looking into the proposed $1.7bn acquisition of South Korean shipyard DSME by compatriot Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). Following HHI's application for approval by the European Union executive body last month, the commission said on Tuesday it was concerned the deal would reduce competition, raise prices and stifle innovation in the sector. Controversial Daewoo founde
  • Sanchi families challenge official account of explosion and sinking in US lawsuit
    Some of the seafarers onboard the tanker escaped after the 2018 crash and are still alive, their families say
  • Positive outlook for US crude exports buoys tanker owners
    Tankers are set to gain from world's largest oil producers' rising exports
  • Exodus of PSVs boosts North Sea owners while AHTS rates hit peak
    Winter rates proving warmer than expected as Allseas removes 11 spot vessels for Baltic work
  • A message to India on port improvements
    Private operators tell their government it is time to deliver on its national vision for shipping
  • Trafigura calls on regulators for stricter IMO 2020 enforcement
    Top tanker executive says transitional period should be monitored by port state control to ensure a level playing field
  • Hudong-Zhonghua moves forward on CSSC Leasing's LNG orders
    Shanghai yard finally gets started on some conventional tonnage as orderbook empties
  • EU agrees 10 more years for Cyprus tonnage tax
    Estonia also gets its first tonnage tax as Europe seeks to encourage region's competitiveness
  • Buys strengthen SAL's position as top three heavylift player
    Harren & Partner's project cargo subsidiary takes three heavylift ships from the Winter Group
  • Clarksons Platou starts Bonheur coverage with a buy
    Plenty of upside in Fred Olsen company with "reliable cash machine" cruiseship fleet, analyst says
  • Supreme Court declines appeal by GC Rieber ex-employees
    Legal action taken by 17 ex-employees against the offshore shipowner has come to an end.
  • Peter Townsend joins Miller to develop North American business
    Hull expert begins new role at insurance broker next month to focus on growing cover
  • Britannia P&I plots recruitment in Denmark as it upgrades office
    Copenhagen correspondent office to become full branch of UK-based P&I club
  • Veteran bulker hit by engine room fire in Detroit River
    US Coast Guard tackled blaze on Tecumseh as it drifted into Canadian waters
  • Winners emerge as big boxship charter market all but dries up
    Rush to retrofit scrubbers before IMO 2020 has caused a shortage of vessels and a rise in rates
  • Emergency response contracts see dramatic drop to 23 in 2019
    Fall in Lloyd's Open Form contracts are hitting salvors and marine salvage association questions whether it is time to move on and face the realities of the current environment
  • Maersk fills management board gap with Svitzer's Thygesen
    CEO of group salvage company promoted after high-profile departures at Danish owner
  • Jan-Hendrik Tobbe exits amid Zeaborn management overhaul
    Restructuring expert takes the reins at expanding, Kurt Zech-controlled ship operator
  • Swire and Matson team up in the South Pacific
    Veteran Pacific shippers will partner using chartered tonnage on general cargoship route
  • 'Floating bomb' FSO starts to leak oil in Red Sea
    Houthis call for help after crude seeps from Safer off Ras Isa in Yemen
  • Contact made with Union Maritime tanker after crew seized
    Togolese patrol boat tracks down the Duke while a new crew heads to the ship on a tug
  • CMA CGM's Containerships cashes in on LNG-run tonnage
    Fourth vessel giving carrier a competitive edge in Baltic-related services is delivered, with two more to come
  • MOL targets development of hydrogen-powered car carrier
    Japanese shipowner says latest initiative builds on worked to realize zero emission vessels
  • VLGCs cheaper to build than to buy second hand
    Clarksons Platou says new dual fuel ships will be the "most efficient LPG carriers to date"
  • Grindrod extends chartered-out MR, returns supramax
    Singapore-based owner seals better rate for tanker, bulker set to be handed back early in 2020
  • SSY: Aussie drought set to boost bulker tonne mile demand
    US Department of Agriculture forecasting "weakest Australian wheat harvest for twelve years"

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • Biodiesel blending credit gets budget reprieve from House
    The biodiesel blender credit reinstated by Congress Dec. 17 is a $3 billion a year boost to a less-polluting diesel fuel.
  • Matson-Swire join forces in South Pacific service
    Well-known Pacific Ocean specialists Matson and Swire have joined forces to serve the South Pacific island nations.
  • New chapter in ugly FedEx-Amazon divorce puts merchants in middle
    Amazon-FedEx divorce gets ugly and hurts merchants
  • FedEx hits 'bottom' in fiscal 2020 second quarter
    FedEx's lousy second quarter results are a cost issue first and foremost
  • Canadian manufacturing took hit during GM strike
    Plunge in vehicle and auto parts shipments drive broader softness as manufacturing sales drop 0.7% in October.
  • Powerful storm could delay Christmas deliveries in Pacific Northwest
    A few feet of snow, some ice, potential flooding coming to Washington and Oregon.
  • Load One provides lightning-fast shipping for just about everything
    This logistics company expedites movie props to rocket engines and everything in between.
  • Elroy Air aims to bypass infrastructure with unmanned hybrid electric drone (with video)
    An unmanned hybrid electric aircraft creates a new wave of transportation that does not rely on infrastructure
  • Freight All Kinds: Getting the show on the road
    Moving theatrical shows is like choreography showcasing on-time precision prowess and graceful driving skills.
  • Pennsylvania provides more than $40 million for freight rail projects
    The funding includes $14.4 million to support CSX's double-stacking efforts near the Port of Philadelphia.
  • Knight Swift: Trucking's Biggest Mega-Merger - Great Quarter, Guys EP07 [podcast]
    On this episode of Great Quarter Guys, Seth Holm, Kevin Hill, Andrew Cox and JP Hampstead break down Knight Swift's business model, discuss the Phase...
  • Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: What drivers need to know
    Drivers looking for work or changing jobs should register before Jan. 6.
  • US doubles down on sanctions against Ortega regime
    The Office of Foreign Assets Control has added the son of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/17
    Calm and quiet ruled the day on Monday in the Trucking Freight Futures markets.
  • Amazon's shot at FedEx, 737 MAX minimized, and a tribute to American Shipper - WTT?!? [podcast]
    photo credit: Amazon On today's episode - Just in time for the holidays, Amazon cans FedEx over on-time delivery, Boeing 737 MAX stops going, a...
  • South Asia stands to gain from prolonged US-China trade war
    Resilience360's report on the impact of U.S.-China trade war discusses the uncertainty it has brought to global trade.
  • Winter storm keeps trucking across Eastern US (with forecast video)
    Hazardous road conditions continue to slow down freight movement from Ohio Valley to New England.
  • Southwest Airlines pushes back schedule for 737 MAX until April
    The chill felt in Southwest Airlines' fourth quarter financial report won't be weather-related, but because of the 737 MAX.
  • Continual technological advancements land innovator in FreightTech 25
    Truckstop.com pioneered digital innovation in logistics with the first online platform for load boards.
  • FreightWaves NOW: Louisville Spot Rates are Skyrocketing
    Anthony Smith hosts Tuesday's FreightWaves NOW with John Kingston giving the Oil Update, Luke Falasca provides us with the Broker Update, and Zach Strickland gives...
  • Navistar beats Q4 earnings estimates but lays off 10% of its workforce (Update)
    Navistar will cut 10% of its worldwide workforce even as it gained market share for the third consecutive year.
  • Today's Pickup: CFI employees raise over $41,000 in Truckload of Treasures campaign
    CFI employees have raised more than $800,000 for charities over the past 26 years as part of its Truckloads of Treasures campaign. Plus, airfreight may...
  • New Jersey's owner-operator law in limbo for now, but risk remains
    Move to pass legislation has ground to halt amid wider outcry from other industries over independent contractor limits.
  • The European Green Deal and what it means for the rail freight industry
    The European Green Deal is looking to shift 75% of EU freight traffic from road to rail and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2019
  • LSFO offers in S Korea, Hong Kong above LSMGO on strong demand ahead of IMO 2020
    Spot offers for low sulfur bunker fuel have been priced above that of low sulfur marine gasoil in the ports of South Korea and Hong Kong on strong demand for the low sulfur marine fuel ahead of the International Maritime Organisation's low sulfur mandate come January 2020.
  • Expected IMO marine gasoil demand supports prompt ICE LSGO
    ICE low sulfur gasoil futures time spreads have moved into backwardation, as 0.5% sulfur fuel oil prices rose above 0.1% marine gasoil bunker prices in Singapore, dependent on delivery dates and volume, supporting MGO values, traders said.
  • Shell, CMA CGM launch marine biofuel partnership
    Oil major Shell and shipping line CMA CGM are to launch a partnership to expand the shipping line's use of biofuel in its fleet, Shell said Tuesday.
  • Urals NWE crude down $4.50/b in a month to 19-month low as IMO 2020 looms
    Urals, the Russian crude which is the Europe's largest single source of oil, has seen value for Baltic-loading cargoes fall more than $4.50/b in the past to month to a 19-month low ahead of IMO 2020 -- the lower sulfur cap on marine fuel globally from January 1.
  • FUTURES 6: Oil complex pulls back in after-market trading amid bearish US inventory forecasts
    Oil futures retreated in after market trading Tuesday but held in the black amid newly bearish US crude and product inventory forecasts.
  • Singapore 10 ppm gasoil/MF 0.5% spread hits record low on LSFO supply tightness
    "Low sulfur fuel oil supply is getting tighter. LSFO stocks draw is faster than expected," a Singapore-trader said Tuesday.

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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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