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December 20, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong exports expected to slide 2pc in 2020: HKTDC forecast
  • CMA CGM, Shell team up to power box ships with marine biofuel
  • Maersk names Vincent Clerc as new CEO of ocean, logistics division
  • OOCL wins accolade in 2019 Lloyd's List Europe Awards
  • S Carolina ports is recognised for productivity of Wando Welch Terminal
  • Johor port's throughput swells to one million TEU
  • BIFA appoints David Stroud as adviser for airfreight security, sustainable logistics
  • IATA forecast 2020 air cargo growth of 2pc on profit of US$29 billion
  • Stiffer penalties to tackle mis-labelling of lithium ion batteries
  • Celebi appoints Christopher Licht as COO at Frankfurt branch

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2019
  • H. K. Joshi assumes charge as C&MD, SCI First woman to be at the helm of affairs
  • Indian Register of Shipping among top 10 classification societies
  • SAL adds three heavy lift vessels to fleet
  • Vessels advised to be vigilant while transiting Gulf of Guinea region
  • Anti-dumping duty on cheap plastic imports sought
  • Palm oil imports drop in Nov.
  • Restrictions imposed on import of gold
  • Navigation service charge hike at Australia's Port of Newcastle postponed
  • Port of Antwerp targeting break-bulk
  • Railways aims at 45 pc of total freight movement in country
  • Road users' difficulties after FASTag implementation will be sorted out soon, says Minister
  • GST Council's decisions regarding law- & procedure-related changes
  • Piyush Goyal asks industry to reduce dependence on imported goods
  • Tripura gets its first SEZ

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2019
  • Hutchison to acquire APMT's Maasvlakte box terminal, and promises no redundancies
  • IATA's 'ONE Record' rushing through development, but is it worth it?
  • Mixed fortunes for box ship owners as the year ends and a greener era looms
  • Titan Aviation and Bain Capital aircraft leasing joint-venture ready for take-off
  • Cosco preparing for a $1.8bn boxship spending spree?

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2019
  • Davie to become Canada's third National Shipbuilding Strategy strategic partner
    The Government of Canada today announced that Quebec shipbuilder Davie has pre-qualified to become the third strategic partner under the country's National Shipbuilding Strategy. The NSS's third yard will build six program
  • VIDEO: Hull coating inspired by tuna skin wins global warming prevention award
    Nippon Paint Marine Coatings reports that its low-friction hull coating system LF-Sea has won a 2020 Japanese Government Award for Global Warming Prevention Activity. LF-Sea incorporates a specially formulated hydrogel that mimics
  • LR certification validates Wärtsilä cyber security measures
    Lloyd's Register (LR) has awarded Wärtsilä system-level cyber certification for network architecture relating to Wärtsilä's integrated main and auxiliary machinery. The LR ShipRight SAFE AL2 certification, which has been awarded to Wärtsilä's
  • VIDEO: Metal Shark set for full-rate production of Navy's next-gen patrol boats
    Jeanerette, La., headquartered shipbuilder Metal Shark and the U.S. Navy are nearing the end of the operational test and evaluation (OT&E) trial period for the Navy's incoming standardized 40 PB patrol boat
  • Marine Highways and COB will be in focus at TTB
    Speakers at Marine Log's upcoming TTB (Tugs, Towboats, Barges) event will include Tim Pickering of MARAD's Office of Ports & Waterways and Rich Teubner, Vice President of SEACOR AMH, who will look
  • NTSB reports on costly barge contact with grain terminal
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on an October 2018 incident in which a barge pushed by an ARTCO towboat slammed into a grain terminal causing extensive damage, According

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2019
  • Pressure on dry bulk rates in 2020?
    Despite the larger ship sizes facing pressures, Danish Ship Finance lead analyst Christopher Rex believes the smaller ship sizes will...
  • Cargill and Trafigura offer mixed reaction to $5bn clean fuel research fund
    Leading charterers have acknowledged the shipping industry is making an effort, but there are doubts about the impact of the...
  • IMO transition charges boost ocean freight spot rates
    Too early to tell if price rises based on fuel surcharges will stick, says Drewry
  • The Erika heavy fuel oil spill - 20 years on
    The Clean Arctic Alliance's Lead Adviser argues that on the 20th anniversary of the Erika tanker oil spill, governments need...
  • Cosco denies order rumours
    Chinese liner giant denies claims it is to return to the yards for boxship order
  • Greek owners back R&D fund with call for 'paradigm shift'
    Union of Greek Shipowners president Theodore Veniamis says that true decarbonisation impossible without fuel innovation and calls for technology challenge...
  • Lights dim on alternative sourcing
    Do carriers know it's Christmas time at all?
  • Rightship extends ratings profile to reward good business practice
    Martin Crawford-Brunt has started to reposition Rightship away from its focus on GHG rating on bulk carriers to a more...
  • Viewpoint: Is trade bad for shipping?
    The shrieking voices of impatient climate activism need to pipe down and become better educated on maritime matters. The industry...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: LNG seaborne trade soars as crude tonne miles set to plunge 30% by 2050 | South Korea...
  • Hyundai Heavy bags more than $1bn in LNG carrier orders
    The latest shipbuilding contracts have pushed HHI's total new orders this year to $11.3bn, hitting 71% of its annual target
  • Maersk offices in Brazil searched over Petrobras bribe inquiry
    Maersk confirmed in a note that its offices in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo have been searched by the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2019
  • Forwarders embracing digital quotes: Freightos survey
  • Special report: The shipper's view of breakbulk chartering
  • Truck data gives carriers glimmer of hope
  • Smaller truck fleets ramp up hiring: ATA
  • Asia-US carriers to blank record post-CNY sailings
  • Union protections at forefront of Hutchison deal to buy Rotterdam terminal
  • CEO Birkeland wraps up tenure at G2 Ocean

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2019
  • Growing confidence as shipping's prospects brighten up
    Shipowners and managers are particularly bullish on the industry outlook
  • Alphatanker sees $400 fuel price spread in IMO 2020 switch
    Slow pace of scrubber fitting and low production of 0.5%-sulphur fuel will lead to wider fuel price spread in January
  • Shell ups LNG ship charter tally to eight with JP Morgan duo
    Energy major confirms deals with Knutsen OAS Shipping and Korea Line on earlier reported sextet
  • Navigator Europa to lift first cargo from new US ethylene terminal
    Navigator's 50:50 JV terminal with Enterprise Products Partners is being commissioned on schedule
  • Evercore drops Capital Product, Diana Shipping and Safe Bulkers
    Eight banks in total have either cut or reduced their coverage of shipping stocks during 2019.
  • Euronav's IMO 2020 fuel storage bet pays off with $52m profit
    Value of compliant fuel on Belgian owner's ULCC growing while off Malaysia
  • Shipping Corp of India appoints first ever female boss
    Harjeet Kaur Joshi steps up from finance director role to replace Anoop Sharma on a permanent basis
  • Former Golden Ocean CEO Ringstad Vartdal breezes in at renewables group
    Former John Fredriksen bulker lieutenant becomes EVP of Statkraft in Oslo
  • Letter: Industry bunker proposal a sincere, well thought out measure on carbon
    The proposal from all of the major international shipowner associations for a mandatory research-and-development contribution that will generate around $5bn of funding, might appear at first glance to be 'bureaucratic' or 'too little, too late' - as suggested by Tradewinds (in a 18 December comment entitled Bunker fund must not act as a smokescreen from a carbon tax). Bunker fund must not act as
  • Anger in Scotland as ropax price doubles to $260m
    Government accused of mismanagement of contract at Ferguson Marine Engineering
  • Pirate mothership spotted off Nigeria near d'Amico tanker
    Suspicious activity reported 194 km south-west of Agbami oil terminal in piracy hot spot
  • Flex LNG locks in fresh year-plus charter deal for trading vessel
    Spanish company will take on ship in direct continuation as existing deal with parent concludes
  • Niels Stolberg loses appeal against jail term
    End of road for former Beluga boss as Germany's highest criminal court upholds three-and-a-half-year prison sentence
  • V.Group takes full control of Dania Ship Management from MOL
    Directors leaving as Japanese owner sells 60% stake to UK group
  • Glencore adds to LNG volumes by buying Orsted's loss-making arm
    Deal includes regas capacity in Rotterdam and five supply contracts for charterer of LNG tonnage
  • Hyundai Heavy nets order for six Shell-chartered LNG carriers in year-end order sprint
    Two surprise owner names linked to newbuildings backed by time charters with another pair of orders expected
  • Green group claims bunker levy would raise 'peanuts' compared with ETS scheme
    The European Union claims funds raised by industry's global fuel levy will fall short of its own proposal
  • Capital Liberty makes $700,000 profit from sale of box feedership
    Greek-German joint venture sells first ship for healthy return
  • AlixPartners says action needed as rising OSV tide will see some owners sink
    Analysts at AlixPartners call for action on debt and vessel oversupply if the sector is to make money again
  • Russia to build dry bulk port in Tartus, Syria
    New port will serve as gateway for Russian grain heading to the Middle East
  • Cross Ocean Partners behind Greek shipping loan swoop
    London-based fund picks up $292m of National Bank of Greece's non-performing maritime loan portfolio
  • Foroohari grows fleet with second sub-panamax boxship
    German owner splashes less than $8m to buy the Johannes-S
  • Global Energy Ventures to extend deadline for $1.2bn CNG order
    Australian group needs to secure Brazilian business before committing to CNG newbuildings in China
  • Tanker master jailed over 'unprecedented' Shell fuel theft
    Vietnamese captain is second to be charged in sweeping case over scam in Singapore
  • Chinese reefer burns in the Northern Pacific
    Sea Mark crew safe after abandoning ship when blaze broke out off Iwo Jima
  • Tristar plunges into LNG with BP deal
    Dubai-based shipowner buys first LNG carrier in sale and charter-back deal

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2019
  • California to approve autonomous delivery vehicles - with or without a safety driver
    The rules are expected to trigger a rush on new commercial delivery pilot projects.
  • APM Terminals selling Rotterdam terminal to Hutchison Ports
    APM Terminals is selling one of its two large terminals in Rotterdam, but will retain ownership of Maasvlakte II.
  • US House passes new North American trade pact
    The Senate is not expected to vote on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement until early 2020.
  • Canada's Groupe Morneau grows reefer division with Beacon acquisition
    Quebec-based Morneau Eskimo nearly doubles fleet with purchase of long-standing Toronto partner Beacon Transit Lines, strengthening coverage of food industry customers.
  • Knight-Swift cuts earnings outlook again
    The biggest truckload carrier in the U.S. Knight-Swift cuts its fourth quarter 2019 earnings outlook again. The company plans to "revise" its first quarter 2020...
  • TIACA opens its doors to more air cargo players
    The International Air Cargo Association is trying to unify the air cargo industry on common issues and practices through a new membership approach.
  • Canadian National back to normal following strike
    Canadian National reports operations have returned to "normalized" levels after an eight-day work stoppage.
  • Kingsgate Logistics capitalizes on Cincinnati's 'Silicon Valley' freight scene
    The 33-year-old company continues its charge at the technological forefront.
  • Trump to sign off on 2020 transportation spending bill
    Action averts government shutdown, funds key infrastructure programs.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/19
    Trucking Freight Futures were higher Wednesday on a broad market rally.
  • Trucks carried 72% of all US-Mexico freight in October
    Trucks continue to carry the majority of cross-border imports and exports during the month of October, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of...
  • Vigorous storm slamming Pacific Northwest less than a week before Christmas (with forecast video)
    Up to three feet of mountain snowfall in Cascades next two to three days. Ice, flooding rains below.
  • Lufthansa Cargo offers dynamic spot pricing
    Upgrade expands carrier's fast-pricing ability beyond contract rates
  • Constructive disruption: Brokers focus on carrier experience in digital age
    The face of the freight brokerage industry has evolved over the past several years, and veteran brokerages have been forced to rethink their technology strategies...
  • Forwarders make huge leap in online freight procurement sales
    But an undercover survey finds that traditional forwarders face increased pressure from container lines and digital forwarders.
  • US rail volumes maintain downward trend
    The continued dip in rail volumes comes as North American freight rail groups press for trade pact.
  • Today's Pickup: Stricter USMCA regulations might increase auto prices in the U.S.
    USMCA will cost automakers $3 billion in added tariffs; Chinese EV sales plunge; U.S. holiday season will see over $1 trillion in sales.
  • Ring the carrier bells: Four straight weeks of pricing power gains (with video)
    Tender rejections above 10 for the first time in 2019, volumes are holding and holiday rates are cheery.
  • US drops sanctions against Latvian port authority
    Aivars Lembergs resigned as chairman of Vetspils Freeport Authority on Dec. 10, the day after the U.S. sanctioned the port authority for its connection to...
  • Fleet management tips for the holidays: 5 best practices
    Kayla Matthews writes about best practices to manage fleets during the holidays.
  • Carriers running old telematics devices risk fines on the highway
    Any carrier still running AOBRDs is running the risk of hefty fines and being placed out of service during highway inspections.
  • Understanding cyberattacks and fireproofing operations can save logistics stakeholders from needless ruin
    The transport and logistics sector witnesses thousands of cyberattacks every year, and it is essential for stakeholders to be wary of opportunistic threats and impersonation...
  • Commentary: Is intermodal over as a growth story?
    Market Expert Michael Baudendistel writes about rail intermodal volume is lower for the long-term, or can it be more competitive with trucking.
  • Falling global trade-to-GDP ratio worries shipping industry
    A falling trade-to-GDP ratio is a worrying trend for the shipping industry.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2019
  • Storm limits bunkering at Russian port of Novorossiisk: sources
    A storm has curtailed bunkering operations at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk, sources said Thursday.
  • Americas tanker rates rising as IMO 2020 deadline nears
    Americas clean and dirty freight rates have risen so far in December and are expected to climb into the first quarter of 2020, reflecting the costs of new low-sulfur bunker fuel regulations due to take effect January 1
  • Sinopec's Shanghai Petrochemical doubles VLSFO output in Dec amid record high margins
    Sinopec's Shanghai Petrochemical has doubled output of very low sulfur bunker fuel oil output to 20,000 mt in December from the month before as production margins for clean marine fuel hit record highs against gasoil and gasoline, a company source with close knowledge of the matter said Thursday.
  • FUTURES 4: Crude resumes rise on US-China trade deal optimism
    The oil complex edged higher in Thursday morning trading as the market evaluated supply and demand outlooks amid positive developments on the US-China trade dispute and a US crude inventory draw.
  • External: Global Risk Management

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
Warsaw
Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts
TRANSPORTATION
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
PORTS
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
SHIPYARDS
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
ASSOCIATIONS
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
ENVIRONMENT
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
SHIPYARDS
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
PORTS
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
PORTS
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
SEAFARERS
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
TRADE
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
PORTS
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
PORTS
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
SHIPYARDS
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
PORTS
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.
SAFETY & SECURITY
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
PORTS
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
SEAFARERS
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
TRUCKING
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
PORTS
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
SHIPPING
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
SHIPPING
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
INSURANCE
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
PORTS
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
LOGISTICS
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
SHIPPING
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
SHIPPING
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
TRADE
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
SHIPPING
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
PORTS
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
SHIPPING
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
COMPANIES
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
CRUISES
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
TRUCKING
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
TRUCKING
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
PORTS
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
LOGISTICS
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
SHIPPING
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
SHIPPING
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
SHIPPING
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
INDUSTRY
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
PORTS
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
PORTS
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
ASSOCIATIONS
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
CHARITY
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
SHIPYARDS
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
ASSOCIATIONS
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
PORTS
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
INDUSTRY
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
COMPANIES
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
SHIPYARDS
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
PORTS
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
PORTS
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
PORTS
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
PORTS
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
ASSOCIATIONS
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
COMPANIES
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
EDUCATION
ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
INSTITUTIONS
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
LOGISTICS
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
AVIATION
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
PORTS
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
SHIPYARDS
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
PORTS
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
INDUSTRY
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
SHIPPING
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
LOGISTICS
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
PORTS
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
SAFETY & SECURITY
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
SAFETY & SECURITY
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
PORTS
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
COMPANIES
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
LOGISTICS
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
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
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ANPAN
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
PORTS
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
PORTS
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
PORTS
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
PORTS
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
PORTS
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
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