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BRIEFS
October 24, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk revises upwards 2019 earnings forecast with strong sea freight volumes
  • CMA CGM launches range of new import and export trade financing services
  • IMO 2020 presents challenges and opportunities for container shipping lines
  • Germany targets cleaner air in nation's port cities
  • Port of New Orleans is connected to the city's public belt railroad
  • Vietnamese feeder ship capsizes on river near Ho Chi Minh
  • Veteran Niels van Namen to head CEVA's healthcare business development
  • Qantas to trial additional Cairns call on Sydney to Hong Kong freighter service
  • Garuda continues expansion leasing two freighters from GECAS
  • CAL Cargo boosts services to Los Angeles

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2019
  • Indian Register of Shipping receives RO authorisation from Denmark
  • Master Marine Services inks MoU with Portall Infosystems
  • Worldgate Express Lines celebrated its 20th anniversary with a glittering function
  • KICT recognised as fastest growing terminal in 2018-19
  • Edoardo Podestá takes the helm of Dachser Air & Sea Logistics
  • Centre considering extending MEIS till end of this fiscal
  • India can achieve 175 GW renewable energy by 2022, says Minister
  • India-US trade talks on right track: Goyal

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Sustainability through cooperation

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2019
  • Volga-Dnepr confirms job losses as it grounds two aircraft
  • Live event forwarder Rock-it Cargo makes Triple M investment to bolster against Brexit
  • Thirty-nine bodies discovered in a container in the UK
  • Ocean and overland growth compensates for air volatility as K+N reports 'solid' results
  • Investments deliver for UPS, producing greater volume and profits
  • LATAM Cargo opts for Bluetooth to improve ULD visibility
  • CMA CGM ownership means we can maintain our culture, says Ceva
  • Shipper + 3PL + data sharing = more trust and a smoother supply chain
  • DP World reports growth across global container terminal network in Q3
  • On the wires: Cash-burner UPS under pressure to act boldly, and rightly so
  • Supply chain radar: What do Amazon's storm clouds mean for logistics?

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2019
  • Port Houston moves ahead on renewable energy
    Ports as well as shipping lines are making efforts to decarbonize. Among them is Port Houston. It is set to begin to purchase renewable electricity port-wide, In a move that would make
  • Damen inks ASD tug materials supply contract with Karachi Shipyard
    Speaking on the occasion of the contract signing, Haverkort said, "Damen is pleased to have been awarded this contract on the basis of the good cooperation between our two companies and of
  • Turn Services to acquire Jubilee Towing assets
    New Orleans headquartered barge fleeting and shifting specialist Turn Services has signed an agreement to purchase the assets of Jubilee Towing. Jubilee currently owns three towboats with a fourth boat under construction

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2019
  • Standard Club announces 7.5% general increases
    'The cost and frequency of high value P&I claims across the market continue at similar levels to last year. It...
  • The Interview: Michael Khouri
    Light-touch regulator wants carriers to thrive as long as they follow the rules
  • Lloyd's List Europe Awards finalists revealed
    The Europe awards will recognise 'Excellence in Shipping'
  • Scorpio Bulkers declares special stock dividend
    Chairman and chief executive Emanuele Lauro said the special dividend was the appropriate step to take at this time
  • Businesses remain unprepared for no-deal Brexit
    Guidance published to advise importers and exporters on questions to ask of freight forwarders
  • More large ships in lay-up for scrubber retrofits
    Idle fleet numbers have risen sharply in the past three weeks as lines take ships out of service to have...
  • Artificial intelligence-based service to boost Calista supply chain platform
    The service is aimed at using the power of artificial intelligence to collate and analyse real-time data to help users devise...
  • Speculation rife over possible Singapore yard merger
    Investors have grabbed shares in three listed counters affilated with Keppel O&M and SembMarine, but given Temasek's deal does not...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Activity in tanker FFA trades soars on heated spot market | Novatek claims ice-classed LNG tankers cleared...
  • India bans single use plastic on ships in domestic waters
    The ban will see certain items barred immediately and further items being banned from January 1, next year.
  • US Gulf coast crude exports remain robust despite lack of deepwater terminals
    While 21 tankers loaded oil during the week ending October 18, just three of them were VLCCs: the 300,325 dwt...
  • Chinese yard wins arbitration case against Pacific Radiance unit
    SWS and Pacific Crest in 2016 reached a settlement on two sister PSVs, with the yard returning pre-payments for both...
  • Pirates target shipping off Singapore
    In two separate incidents, individuals boarded the two large vessels and in one case tied up and threatened a crew...
  • Carriers need to develop greener supply chains to meet IMO 2020 cost
    Carriers need to work with customers to develop green container supply chains in order to cover the costs of IMO...
  • Equinor sells Johan Sverdrup field first oil to Sinopec
    The Johan Sverdrup Phase 1 production came onstream on October 5 and was expected to ramp up quickly with eight production...
  • Greek owners remain most active vessel buyers
    Allied Shipbroking data shows Greeks spending $2.4bn in the S&P market during the first three quarters of 2019, although Chinese...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2019
  • Mexican auto exports slow on falling demand
  • Collaboration key to riding out volatility: shippers, 3PLs
  • China tariff relief would challenge US ag export logistics
  • Logixboard gets VC boost to sell software to forwarders
  • Incoterms more 'user friendly' for breakbulk in 2020
  • Infographic: MPV/HL fleet capacity unaffected by carrier M&A

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2019
  • Shell reserves berths for raft of LNG carriers at Hyundai Heavy
    Energy major signs letter of intent for slots as enquiries for project business mount and yards seek to raise prices
  • MISC and AET eye $6bn projects in big bet on LNG as future fuel
    Future growth path for Malaysian energy transporter looks good as the oil, gas and offshore markets come alive
  • Phantom $300,000-per-day VLCC fixtures lasted merely hours
    Stellar deals all failed 'on subjects', leaving the highest firm fixtures done at closer to $200,000 per day
  • Graig to exit shipowning with sale of last vessels in centenary year
    Cardiff outfit looks to the future with new Diamond 2 ultramax design and Idwal Marine platform
  • Ocean Tankers in major IMO 2020 floating storage play
    The shipping arm of Hin Leong is the most aggressive shipowner in stationing VLCCs off Malaysia
  • AET to quit chemical tanker trade due to shift in priorities
    Tanker player's managers believe better returns can be made in other tanker segments
  • Japan's ONE eyes supersize containership newbuildings
    Up to 10 vessels of 23,000 teu are expected to be booked directly by ONE and not by its Japanese shareholders
  • Star Bulk Carriers pushes ahead with clear-out of old tonnage
    World's biggest scrubber player sheds supramax pair built in early 2000s
  • MISC chases international LNG and offshore projects
    MISC's announcement earlier this month that it was building two new LNG carriers at Samsung Heavy Industries against a 15-year charter contract with ExxonMobil's SeaRiver Maritime came as something of a surprise to the industry as the company has previously tended to concentrate on business for parent company Petronas. However, MISC president and group chief executive Yee Yang Chien wanted to cle
  • Costamare profit jumps on strong charter market
    Rising rates and growing fleet help Greek company nearly triple net income in the third quarter
  • DHT narrows losses in third quarter as rates soar
    DHT Holdings met expectations for the third quarter in a period punctuated by skyrocketing tanker rates. VLCC values could jump 50% over next two years as term rates rise Supply and demand factors key to VLCC earning peaks The New York-traded VLCC owner posted a $9.94m loss for the three months ending 30 September - good for a $0.07 loss per share, which was in line with Wall Street forecasts.
  • EPA anonymity 'raises significant questions' on credibility
    Environmental Protection Alliance denies any connection to shipowner Hudson Shipping Lines
  • GasLog companies keep pushing into long-term market
    CFO Alastair Maxwell said his company only wants 10% of its fleet exposed to the spot market
  • Scorpio Bulkers to 'keep everyone guessing' on Scorpio Tankers
    Scorpio Tankers stock as dividend is 'better than cash', president Robert Bugbee says
  • Great Eastern to sell two ageing suezmaxes
    Indian owner starts sale of its two oldest suezmax vessels.
  • Carras locks $110m capesize into two-year charter with Koch Logistics
    The Aquaprincess, probably the most expensive capesize ever built, was paid for in cash, so is finance-free
  • Gavel falls on Oxygen Maritime Management's Megacor Honami
    Greek buyers rumoured to have prevailed at Singapore product tanker auction
  • Scorpio Bulkers shares special dividend of STNG stock with shareholders
    Scorpio Bulkers has used shares in its tanker-owning sister company to reward investors in spite of the lacklustre performance of its own shares over the past quarter. IMO 2020 disruption will benefit scrubber 'fast lane' owners The New York-listed company declared a one-time dividend, in which 1 million shares in its affiliate Scorpio Tankers (STNG) will be distributed to shareholders. In ad
  • BASF to boost Quantafuel's recycled-plastics fuel output
    Vitol-backed producer also seeks to upgrade Oslo listing
  • Standard Club to raise P&I rates in 2020
    Members of the London-based P&I mutual will have to pay more from next year
  • Workers walk out at Hyundai Heavy Industries
    Wage negotiations with management make little progress
  • Simpson Spence Young buys out Carnegie's stake in finance business
    Simpson Spence Young (SSY) is now the sole owner of its finance business, after acquiring its partner's stake in SSY Carnegie. SSY opens up in Dubai for bulker push The shipbroking firm established SSY Carnegie as a joint venture with Nordic investment bank Carnegie in 2016 and the company commenced trading in June 2017. The bank has decided to focus on its core Nordic business, but the two co
  • Greeks outspend Chinese with $2.5bn of ship purchases this year
    Allied Shipping Research puts Greek owners on top of S&P chart so far this year
  • Two bodies found on Tallink ro-pax
    Estonian police say deaths appear to be unrelated
  • Small firms shun scrubbers as IMO 2020 option, survey finds
    A TradeWinds knowledge survey has found large companies are more confident in their preparation for the bunker regulations
  • Fuel being removed from capsized boxship
    Small oil leak collected after Vietsun Integrity went over off Vietnam
  • Hong Kong shipping should wake up and smell the tear gas
    'Don't quote me on this,' said one well-known Hong Kong shipping executive. This is what nearly all top shipping names are saying
  • China's drive for electric cars indicates the oil age is stalling
    The switch to electric vehicles may accelerate faster than many expect, raising urgent questions for the oil shipping business
  • Lord Browne appointed Windward chairman
    Former BP chief executive to head up and coming marine insurtech company
  • Teekay Shuttle Tankers denies its 'green bond' has flopped
    Finance chief says shipowner was environmentally progressive enough to take in most of the cash it sought in $125m deal, with more possibly to come
  • Glencore moves for second 2020 Bulkers newbuilding
    Trader charters fifth ship in series being built for Tor Olav Troim-backed company
  • UN shipping tribunal judge Alexander Yankov dies
    ITLOS says law professor passed away last week.
  • PTS takes over management of Lake House duo
    Private investment company Lake House has handed over management of two boxships to Hamburg-based PT-Shipmanagement (PTS). The London and Hong Kong-based fund said it picked PTS for its high level of digitalisation and improved transparency on costs. The two ships are 1,300 teu. One is the Charlie B (built 2010), which is the only vessel listed in the fleet of Inter Ocean Express of Hong Kong. T
  • 'Weird things' happening in product tanker market ahead of IMO 2020
    Scorpio Tankers' Robert Bugbee talks regulation disruption and the chance for zero fleet growth in the sphere
  • Polferries gives Nova Star a permanent home
    ST Marine's unwanted ferry is acquired by Polish charterer
  • Cargoship banned for a year over wage arrears
    Paris MoU takes action against Russian vessel for the second time
  • 'Dieselgate' funds to finance US green ferries conversion
    Vessels up for conversion use 26% of the total diesel consumption by Washington ferry system
  • Female trio bring feminine touch to Spanish tug firm
    Historically male-dominated sphere holds no fears for intrepid women linked to the sea by family ties
  • Shipping urged to go green for public perception
    Bad public image is curbing the industry's ability to attract investments and talents, according to Alexander Saverys
  • India to ban single use plastic on ships in domestic waters
    Two stage implementation sees immediate ban on some items and further items banned from 1 January 2020

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2019
  • Mullen's LTL business shines in tepid quarter
    Performance from Canadian firm's less-than-truckload business help offset sagging truckload and oil services segments in weak energy and freight markets.
  • U.S. workers ratify labor deal with Air Canada
    Union members belonging to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have ratified a new 10-year contract with Air Canada. The airline said it was notified of...
  • Catching Wall Street off guard, Tesla turns a profit, beats Q3 estimates
    Stock soars after the electric vehicle maker posts better than expected Q3 results.
  • Rush Enterprises reports solid Q3 but warns on used truck market
    Rush Enterprises Inc., the largest dealer network of commercial vehicles in North America, reported lower earnings and higher sales in the third quarter. But the...
  • Mexican government mulls legalization of 18 million "chocolate cars"
    Authorities in Mexico have proposed legislation to legalize around 18 million so-called "carros chocolates," or chocolate cars - vehicles illegally imported into the country from...
  • Landstar reports significant third quarter earnings miss
    The company warned of its upcoming poor performance in September but still missed analyst's earnings estimates.
  • Delta borrowing $1.5 billion to pay for LATAM Airlines stake
    Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] is selling $1.5 billion worth of bonds to help pay for its 20% stake in South American carrier LATAM Airlines,...
  • US Customs officials seize shipment of counterfeit batteries
    Battery Council International, which represents U.S. lead acid battery manufacturers, praised the removal of the potentially unsafe products from the supply chain.
  • Updated: Not as bad as feared: ECHO beats on earnings and revenue
    In a tough freight environment, the Chicago brokerage outpaced Wall Street's expectations.
  • Canadian Pacific reports record-low operating ratio
    The railway also earned record third-quarter revenue.
  • Workhorse Group forms joint venture to advance truck-based drone business (with video)
    Electric truck maker Workhorse Inc. is selling its Surefly flying car project to aerospace and defense contractor Moog Inc. for $4 million and forming a...
  • Self-driving startup Zoox raises $200M
    Self-driving startup Zoox has raised $200 million in new convertible note funding, according to media reports. The raise is part of a Series C round...
  • River Transport News publisher addresses issues facing river barge industry
    The network of barges that ship through the slow-moving powerhouse that is the U.S. river transportation system is critically important despite its low profile, according...
  • Intermodal drayage companies must embrace technology or die
    It is no longer enough to just provide excellent service. Now, companies must provide excellent service alongside speed, transparency and convenience.
  • Peak season for air cargo: past results, present challenges
    Market expert Jesse Cohen writes about the 2019 air cargo market to date, and industry personnel look ahead to 2020.
  • Amazon expands its in-store pickup service Counter, adds GNC, Health Mart and Stage Stores
    E-commerce giant Amazon.com, Inc. is expanding its in-store pickup service Counter, announcing on October 23 that it is partnering with GNC, Health Mart and Stage...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 10/23
    Trucking Freight Futures forward curve on Tuesday points to higher short-term National rates.
  • President Trump lifts sanctions on Turkey
    The Trump administration said the Turkish government satisfied the five-day ceasefire commitment in northern Syria.
  • Four rules of determining freight class when shipping machinery
    Determining freight class is a key to shipping freight successfully. Learn more about the processes involved in this article.
  • Knight Swift said its earnings would be weak; actual numbers back that up
    Intermodal was a particularly weak spot; OR at Swift a concern to Deutsche
  • Understanding startup investment dynamics within the logistics ecosystem
    Venture capital investment in the logistics sector has seen a steady rise in the last decade and shows no signs of abating in the near...
  • Driver arrested after 39 bodies found in truck container (With Video)
    U.K. police are investigating whether human trafficking gangs were behind the deaths after 25-year old driver is arrested on suspicion of murder.
  • Today's Pickup: Canadian cargo drone firm lands a big customer, DSV
    Drone Delivery Canada's sales agreement with Air Canada pays off as it reaches a deal to provide a drone platform at DSV Panalpina's facility near...
  • High impact snowstorm to slam Rockies tonight, Thursday
    "Travel will be quite treacherous." Significant snowstorm will be rough on truckers Wednesday night, Thursday, 10/23-10/24.
  • United Road adds heavy haul trucks to car carrier business
    United Road, which moves about 4 million new and used cars and light trucks a year, is expanding into Class 8 truck and equipment hauling...
  • Boeing's commercial airplane problems lead to sharp drop in Q3 income
    Updated 6:32 p.m. Aircraft maker Boeing [NYSE: BA] is reporting sharply lower earnings for its fiscal third quarter as the company deals with the grounding...
  • Scorpio begins slowly separating its conjoined twins
    Scorpio Bulkers plans to continue to monetize its position in related-party Scorpio Tankers.
  • China Eastern inks joint venture agreement with Virgin Atlantic, Air France and KLM
    Tie-up offers more options between Europe and China
  • Zimbabwe celebrating Anti-Sanctions Day
    The Southern African country's political leadership established the national holiday to protest longtime U.S. economic sanctions.
  • Transportation One levels up, hires Gillihan as chief revenue officer
    Gillihan plans to build a process-driven sales floor that can scale.
  • A conference on IMO 2020 impact shows how many questions remain as new rule approaches
    Diesel is a sideshow at the Argus Media conference but the impact on it is always in the background.
  • Norfolk Southern confident it can reach 2021 operating ratio target - UPDATE
    Further operational efficiencies will push the railroad to its target, the company said.
  • Tigers goes Dutch with Rotterdam mega-hub
    The need for dual-hub European logistics systems as Brexit looms is one reason the Hong Kong-based supply chain specialist is building a new hub.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2019
  • Russia's Sovcomflot completes two LNG-fuelled voyages along North Sea Route
    Russia's Sovcomflot has completed two voyages along the North Sea Route (NSR) using cleaner-burning LNG as a primary fuel, the maritime shipping company said in a press release this week.
  • Newbuilt VLCC New Journey heads west with gasoil on board: traders
    The newbuilt VLCC New Journey is bringing gasoil from the Middle East to either West Africa or Europe, although the final destination remained uncertain, traders said this week.
  • MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: IFS to supply 0.5% fuel at Malta from next week
    International Fuel Suppliers Limited will start supplying 0.5% bunker fuel at the port of Malta from next week, a company spokesperson said Wednesday.
  • Shipowners delay dry-docking, fitting scrubbers to capture high freight
    Shipowners have delayed dry-docking and retro-fitting scrubbers in order to benefit from a rising market, with freight rates reaching multi-year highs in the past few weeks.
  • PDVSA crude production in October down 55.5% from January
    Venezuela's state-owned PDVSA has seen its crude production drop to an average 672,000 b/d so far in October, down 55.5% from the 1.51 million b/d average in January, according to preliminary official figures reviewed Wednesday by S&P Global Platts.

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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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