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January 24, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM and OOCL linked to orders of ultra large container vessels
  • New Year orderbooks get off to a flying start among shipbuilders in S Korea
  • Hamburg Sud bulk shipping business to be sold China Navigation
  • Cosco, PSA extend box terminal capacity at Hainan port to 5m TEU
  • APL to start new China-Malaysia service from Qingdao
  • DP World's box terminal at Canada's Prince Rupert hits 1 million TEU
  • US port of Oakland to install China-made ship-to-shore mega ship cranes
  • ICTSI Subic racks up 200,000 TEU milestone
  • Two killed in plane crash in northeast Ohio
  • B&H Worldwide sets up second Control Tower at Singapore's Changi
  • Drones to be banned from extended zones around UK airports

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 23, 2019
  • Amazon boosts its ocean shipping service
  • APL's refined global service network to be effective from April
  • Are chemical tankers ready to meet forthcoming IMO fuel regulations?
  • ZIM appoints Sabari Container Terminals to carry out survey, maintenance & repair activities at Mundra
  • Bangladesh's second LNG terminal to start operating in March
  • Fujairah ban on open-loop scrubbers
  • Normalcy returns to Haldia port with resumption of mooring activity
  • Ongoing infra projects at New Mangalore Port highlighted
  • Port of Rotterdam launches incentive scheme for green shipping
  • WB govt to build Tajpur port on its own
  • Cabinet approves creation of national bench of GSTAT
  • BHP-MALA 2019 to be confluence of leading stakeholders from across the break-bulk, heavylift & project cargo logistics sectors
  • Currency standby swap among SAARC countries given the go-ahead
  • Meeta Rajivlochan appointed as Additional DGFT, Mumbai

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Channel Tunnel freight traffic sets new records
  • New VP for Germany's goods transport office
  • New locomotives for phosphate haulage in Tunisia
  • Precision begins B757 conversion for Asia Pacific Airlines
  • B&H establishes second control tower in Singapore
  • Port Trois-Rivières sees volume leap in 2018
  • Circle growing rapidly
  • WFS achieves Iata CEIV Pharma certification in Amsterdam
  • Ole Ingrisch to chair Port-Safety board
  • Giant box terminal growing even bigger
  • DFDS and Felixstowe port boosting ro-ro capacities
  • Central Asia after Central America
  • Container train covers 10,294 km in 18 days
  • Ivan de Souza joins Deugro group
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • DHL Express builds new hub at Copenhagen airport
  • Haropa growing globally, but lifting lighter boxes

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 23, 2019
  • DSV-Panalpina deal could get 'messy' as the offer is considered
  • Transpacific volumes to the US hit new highs, but the future looks more uncertain
  • New innovation initiative will be 'a game-changer' for air cargo
  • Swedish docker unions clash as ports lock out striking workers
  • Germany bans Iran's Mahan Air flights
  • Ivan Liso is new EMEIA director of projects at Crane Worldwide Logistics
  • Three major freight operators and how they view 'precision railroading'
  • Supply chain radar: DSV 'will be rejected'... but Panalpina a done deal if the bid is sweetened
  • Supply chain radar: huge takeover premium for DB Schenker, and Bolloré + Geodis deal talk sparks outrage

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 23, 2019
  • World Marine acquired by scrap recycler M.A.R.S.
  • Wärtsilä books multiple orders for Aquarius UV BWMS
  • Rolls-Royce Rauma thruster plant gets a EUR 57 million makeover
  • Fincantieri Bay completes complex conversion of ATB barge
  • Eagle Bulk buys one, sells two, adds scrubbers to three more
  • Study shows strong investment case for LNG as a containership fuel
  • EBDG teams up with Australia's AMD Marine Consulting
  • Port of Fujairah bans the use of open-loop scrubbers
  • Gulf Craft delivers third Express Plus FSV to SEACOR Marine

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 23, 2019
  • Vogel and Rodgers clash on scrubbers
    Marine Money conference in London hears opposing views ahead of introduction of IMO sulphur cap in less than a year's...
  • UAE tightens grip on Middle East Gulf transhipment business
    Khalifa port expects to double its throughput levels in 2019 to about 3m teu, but provisions are in place to...
  • Seafarers UK starts hunt for Bryant's successor
    Seafarers' charity with Royal patronage distributed £2.5m to 60 maritime organisations with 73 grants to seafarers and their families in 2018
  • Faulty pumps link to Kerch Strait LPG blast
    Video footage shows vessels still burning as fire-fighting tugs battle to extinguish the LPG-fuelled blaze
  • China and Brexit dominate shipping leaders' gathering
    Meanwhile, finance panel bemoans bank preference for big names over second tier, and discusses China's aggressive attempts to break into...
  • Eagle Bulk signs bulker deals
    The vessels that have been sold had drydocking and ballast water treatment systems due to be installed, resulting in savings...
  • Commitment to quality pays off for Bahamas Maritime
    Bahamas Maritime Authority has reported the lowest number of detentions ever recorded. This is the result of a commitment to...
  • UK shortsea capacity grows ahead of Brexit
    Even short delays for customs clearances could have a major impact on shortsea shipping, forcing importers and exporters to consider...
  • CMPort boosting investment in Djibouti free trade zone
    Middle East and Africa China Merchants Group Ports and Logistics
  • Greece adopts shipping programme for schools
    Project Connect finally brings well-tried 'Adopt-a-Ship' concept to world's largest shipowning nation
  • Daily Briefing
    Kerch Strait vessels blast death toll rises to 14 | Win or lose in the bunker shake-up | Jury out...
  • IMF global growth numbers sound alarm bells for shipping
    With shipowners' fortunes linked to the health of the global economy, the shipping industry is casting a wary eye over...
  • Brexit: 80% of UK ports unprepared, survey finds
    Nearly 60% of respondents now expecting negative impact, according to Odgers Berndtson, with only one in four of the opinion...
  • NuStar loses appeal to recover OW Bunker fuel bill
    A lien would have allowed NuStar a full recovery of payment owed, rather than the 25% to 40% they will...
  • Aegean directors: company will emerge more competitive
    Sales volumes have steadily increased over the past three months, said director of global trading Sal Drago
  • Port of Fujairah bans open-loop scrubbers
    Brief notice does not give a date for the ban to take effect or say whether closed-loop scrubbers are allowed
  • Study pushes business case for LNG newbuildings
    By looking at net present value of an investment in a 14,000 teu newbuilding, research group finds LNG offers the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 23, 2019
  • Protest traps Mexican imports at West Coast ports
  • Memphis chassis shortage worsens
  • Value-added services in shipping take shape
  • New Pecem service aids northern Brazil shippers
  • Infographic: Trans-Pacific shippers' 2019 outlook
  • Index signals weak MPV/HL demand
  • Venture capital focuses on tech for big BCOs
  • India eyes spring for electronic manifest rule start

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 23, 2019
  • Honolulu crunch time looms for world's last sail-driven oil tanker
    Hawaii sets February deadline for decision on moving vessel to make way for new container terminal
  • Group cites 'fake news' in response to recent port bans
    Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 says harbours should not prohibit open-loop scrubbers given lack of scientific data
  • Costamare clocks up stronger than forecast profit
    Improved earnings come at end of a year which saw company invest $900m in extra tonnage.
  • Shipping safety takes a hit in dysfunctional government era
    US administration shutdown is hindering vital coastguard work with worrying long-term implications
  • Hats off to Hadjipateras and his CMA commodore crown
    John Hadjipateras will be the toast of the US East Coast shipping community later this spring when he is given the iconic bicorne hat to become this year's Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) commodore. Hadjipateras, who is chairman, president and chief executive of Dorian LPG, will be cheered and teased in equal measure when he is honoured at the association's dinner in Stamford, Connecticut,
  • JP Morgan downgrades Scorpio Tankers, Tsakos
    JP Morgan has trimmed expectations for 2019 tanker rates, while revising its outlook on some of the sector's players. In a Wednesday morning note, analyst Noah Parquette rolled back his VLCC rate forecast from $25,500 per day to $23,000 and MR tanker rate forecast from $14,000 per day to $12,000, downgraded Scorpio Tankers and Tsakos Energy Navigation from overweight to neutral and upgraded Euron
  • Songa deal linked to Star Bulk stock slump
    Petros Pappas-led bulker owner's share tumble related to acquiring 15 ships from Songa Bulk in July, analyst says.
  • Authorities move to block award for whistleblowers
    Engineer who documented illegal oil discharges that led to a $3.2m fine told he should have reported crimes directly to US Coast Guard
  • Wilhelmsen to manage FSRU for newcomer Pardus
    Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) has won a contract to manage Pardus Energy's new FSRU. The 170,000-cbm Turquoise, built at Hyundai Heavy Industries, will be handled by WSM in Malaysia. Wilhelmsen Ship Management targets UK market "We are extremely excited to be selected as the manager for this FSRU. This win further solidifies our position in the gas market and we expect further growth driven
  • Chinese lessors opening up in pursuit of profit
    CMB Leasing executive explains changing behaviour of Chinese leasing houses.
  • Braemar: pricing, design uncertainty to curb tanker newbuilding interest
    While bullish on overall tanker market prospects, global research head Henry Curra doesn't expect newbuilding orders to pick up significantly.
  • Thumbs up from Wall Street for Scorpio Tankers' reverse split
    Analyst who questioned New York-listed owner's move is now convinced it is a winner
  • Watchdog orders Solstad to revalue 140-ship OSV fleet
    Norwegian financial watchdog Finanstilsynet has ordered Solstad Offshore to revalue its fleet of 140 ships. The authority told the Sysla website that it believes the giant OSV owner broke accounting rules. The deadline for the company to respond is Wednesday. Ocean Yield in charter standstill deal with Solstad Solstad bondholders back company with interest freeze Christian Falkenberg Kode, se
  • ICG bags first EIB green loan of $176m
    The European Investment Bank (EIB) has awarded its first ever green shipping initiative loan to Irish owner ICG. The EUR 155m ($176m) facility will part-fund two new ro-paxes for the Dublin group, which runs Irish Ferries. This is also the EIB's first ever loan to ICG. The green initiative supports bids to to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency. ICG's 1,885-passenger newbuilding W.B.Y
  • Capesize woes push Baltic Dry Index back below 1,000
    Capesize weakness has sent the key Baltic Dry Index (BDI) back down below the 1,000 mark for the first time since last April. The Baltic Exchange bulker assessment was down 54 points to 984 on Wednesday. The capesize index dropped 117 points to 1,775, as Clarksons Platou Securities blamed Chinese coal import restrictions for continuing to drive down rates. Winter slump drags Baltic Dry Index cl
  • SEA\LNG unveils new boxship-based LNG-fuelling study
    Independent report says LNG is only scaleable marine fuel that advances shipping's greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction objectives.
  • Southern California firm trims Seacor Marine position
    A southern California investment firm has cut back its position in Seacor Marine Holdings. Private Management Group sold more than 200,000 shares in the New York-listed offshore player, lowering its stake from 6.09% to 4.25%, Securities and Exchange Commission filings from Wednesday show. UPDATE: Seacor buys $46m PSV trio from Cosco yard According to its quarterly report filed last November, th
  • Cypriot fund is only bidder for Greece's Elefsis yard
    Cypriot fund Inter-M Traders has been identified as the only bidder for Greece's Elefsis shipyard. The Kathimerini daily said KPMG is conducting a tender for an investor in the yard on behalf of creditor Alpha Bank, in cooperation with the economy ministry. The offer is said to come with conditions, including the completion of the Greek navy's shipbuilding programme and the maintenance of the fl
  • Top shipowners enjoying cheapest debt in a decade
    Loan terms best since financial crisis with Basel IV set to tip the scales further.
  • TEN charters out suezmax to Stena Bulk
    US-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has clinched a period charter deal with Stena Bulk of Sweden for its 157,000-dwt tanker Eurovision (built 2013). The agreement is for 18 months at $25,000 per day. Tsakos bought the tanker as a resale from a Korean owner in 2012 for $52m. The deal lifts the number of suezmaxes in the Stena Sonangol fleet to 24 units. TEN has also reportedly clinched thr
  • Eagle Bulk confirms ultramax buy as it offloads more veterans
    US owner buys Chinese bulker for $20m while getting rid of 2001-built ships ahead of drydockings.
  • Nigerian export halt likely to be empty threat to LPG shipping
    Some market players are not expecting LPG shipping demand to be affected much due to the West African country's track record
  • Anchor-handlers crash back down to earth
    Rates for North Sea anchor-handlers have crashed back down after spiking in a sold-out market last week. Brokers report ships returning to port from charters. Earnings have dropped 80%, with fleet utilisation down to 52%. The annual average is 55%, according to broker Westshore. Clarksons Platou: demand growing for OSVs Nine of 16 vessels are free in Norway, with four of 11 available in the UK
  • Majority of UK ports 'unprepared' for Brexit
    Bosses at only 16% of UK ports have made "significant or practical plans" for Brexit. Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson quizzed leaders at 100 terminals to assess readiness for the country leaving the European Union. The majority of respondents had either carried out "only some high level planning" or had done nothing at all. UK flag blow as P&O reflags fleet ahead of Brexit "The ports in
  • Swedish port workers walk out
    Swedish port workers have walked out in a row over union representation. About 1,000 dockers took strike action on Wednesday at 15 terminals including Malmo, Gavle and Helsingborg, with those at Stockholm and Gothenburg due to follow suit later in the day. The Local website reported that the Swedish Dockworkers' Union (SDU) had been unable to reach a deal with port companies over collective barg
  • Addleshaw Goddard begins Asian maritime legal push
    London-headquartered firm Addleshaw Goddard has gained a foothold in Singapore's maritime law scene with the recruitment of former Ince & Co lawyer Ton van den Bosch as a partner on its corporate team. Van den Bosch was previously Ince's head of global terminals and maritime infrastructure practice as well as head of its energy and projects team in South and South East Asia. He begins at Addlesha
  • Kerch explosion ships linked to illegal trade
    The explosion in the Kerch Strait that killed at least 14 crew members during a ship to ship transfer between LPG vessels happened in an area known to be used by vessels carrying out illegal fuel transfers. The 4,811-dwt Maestro (built 1990) and the 4,444-dwt Candy (built 1992) were anchored off Cape Takhil in the Crimea, where sources say transfers regularly take place to avoid trade sanctions i
  • Sebjornsen becomes CEO at Indian technology company
    Former Bahri chief executive set to strengthen JM Baxi arm with artificial intelligence and machine-learning developments.
  • Chinese icebreaker embedded in iceberg
    Embed: Xue Long in the ice A Chinese icebreaking research ship has crashed into an iceberg in Antarctica. ABC reported that the 8,800-dwt Xue Long (built 1993) broke its mast as 250 tonnes of ice fell on the vessel. Nobody was injured in the incident. The ship was travelling at three knots in the Amundsea Sea at the time, according to China's ministry of natural resources. Crew used axes and
  • Jiangnan and Gasfin cut steel on FRU for Ghana LNG project
    China's Jiangnan Shipyard and Gasfin Development have cut steel on a 28,000-cbm LNG floating regasification unit (FRU) that is being constructed to serve a $350m LNG import project under construction in Ghana. NYK LNG carrier earmarked for FSU role in Ghana project The FRU, which is identified as Hull No 2621, is being built to work in combination with an existing LNG carrier that will serve as
  • K Line VLGC brings in first Ichthys LPG cargo
    A K Line vessel has imported the first Ichthys LPG cargo into Japan. The 79,513-cbm VLGC Grace River (built 2002) discharged the Australian gas at Fukushima in a deal with Astomos Energy Corporation. The Inpex project will be exporting 70% of 8.9m tons per year of LNG to Japan. It is also producing about 1.65m tons of LPG per year, as well as condensate, which will be carried by K Line aframaxe
  • ESL Shipping adds two brokers to chartering team
    Finnish bulker owner ESL Shipping has strengthened its chartering team with two new appointments. The move was made to respond to the requirements of a growing fleet and to serve existing and new customers even better, it said. Tommi Laukka was brought in as a shipbroker from 7 January. He has "long and wide experience" in chartering, agency and port operations, the company said. Julia Pugina
  • Torsten Teichert eyes comeback at Hamburg Chamber
    Former Lloyds Fonds management board chairman Torsten Teichert is the favourite to become president of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. Die Welt reported that the former shipping finance executive is up against Buss Group boss Johann Killinger in a vote on Thursday. The majority of members spoke in Teichert's favour at a closed session on Sunday. Former Chamber head Tobias Bergmann resigned on
  • Thomas Miller cargo-loss case prompts judicial rethink
    A UK high court judge has kicked out an indemnity case involving underwriter Thomas Miller that arose from a cargo loss 10 years ago. The legal battle prompted Justice Stephen Males to propose a more streamlined procedure to ensure that such costly oral hearings do not effectively become full hearings. The judge said in most cases hearings should last no more than 30 minutes and there should be
  • Courage Marine expects to report full-year loss
    Hong Kong-listed bulker owner has been hit by the volatility in global stock markets.
  • Dampier faces potential closure in face of storm
    Authorities say tropical low currently located over the Timor Sea is expected to become category 2 cyclone.
  • Emirates National Oil sells MR2 tanker pair to China
    Emirates National Oil Co (ENOC) has ended its direct involvement in tanker shipping after selling its two product tankers to Chinese interests. The Dubai-based oil company's 46,500-dwt, IMO type 2 MR tankers Falcon Grace and Falcon Victory (both built 1999) are joining the fleet of China's Zhejiang Changchang Shipping. While Zhejiang Changchang officials confirmed the deal to TradeWinds, they de
  • Win More seeks High Court backing for release of tanker
    Hong Kong owner tells local high court of its frustration in waiting for flag state to act on releasing its tanker held in detention in South Korea

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 23, 2019
  • Detention, demurrage 'pain point' in international trade
    National Industrial Transportation League panel focuses on ways to reform charges.
  • Commentary: Don't play Russian roulette with rules
    U.S. exporters may be tempted to prematurely re-engage with three Russian industrial giants reportedly relieved from Treasury sanctions before knowing all the facts.
  • Majority of U.K. ports unprepared for Brexit
  • Great Lakes carriers move 83.7 million tons in 2018
  • Executive Moves: Transplace and LSO
  • Wilmington marks first export shipment of Ford vehicles
  • Wind turbine parts land at Port of Portland
  • NYK takes delivery of innovative coal carrier

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 23, 2019
  • US readies oil sanctions as Trump recognizes Guaido as Venezuelan president
  • Sinopec refinery starts producing IMO-compliant bunker fuel oil
  • ICE delays launch of 0.5% sulfur marine fuel futures and others on US shutdown
  • Sinopec refinery starts producing IMO-compliant bunker fuel oil
    The first batch of the LSFO, about 6,000 mt, was delivered on Wednesday morning.
  • Japan's Showa Shell, Fuji Oil to lift another 2 mil barrels Iranian crude
    The latest lifting comes days after Fuji Oil and Showa Shell loaded the first Iranian crude oil cargo to be lifted by the Japanese refiners, as well as by Japan, since the country won the 180-day sanctions waiver on November 5.
  • ANALYSIS: OPEC cuts amplify supply side imbalances in crude oil
    There is an "assumption that oil is a homogeneous market. It is not," an analyst at a European refiner, an analyst at a European refiner said.
  • Fujairah bunker demand picks up as price spread to Singapore widens: sources
    "Some of our customers have gone to Fujairah to take bunkers instead as prices are more attractive there for now," a trader said.
  • Fujairah bans use of open-loop scrubbers in port waters as IMO 2020 looms
    "Ships will have to use compliant fuel once the IMO 2020 sulfur cap comes into force," the port said.
  • Rotterdam bunkers surpass six-week high on tighter supply, export demand
    Increased demand from Singapore and Saudi Arabia supported counter-seasonal strength in the European HSFO market.
  • Ocean Tankers says bunker spill clean-up at East Anchorage Singapore completed
    A bunker fuel spill occurred was spilled when SJ was supplying 2,800 mt of 380 CST marine fuel oil to Mt Ridgebury Purpose.

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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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