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April 26, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Kuehne + Nagel Q1 profit off 1.6pc to US$177 million, sales rise 7.7pc
  • Dredgers give 12,000-TEUers place to dock in North Carolina
  • American and Chinese officials resume trade talks April 30 in Beijing
  • China Cosco's third 21,000-TEU vessel to join company fleet in May
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine's boss hopes to get on with 2M partners
  • CSA scrubber lobby finds friendly welcome in South African waters
  • CP quarterly profit up 0.5pc to US$403.7 million as sales rise 6pc
  • Economists assess four major threats to San Pedro Bay fortunes
  • Zencargo raises US$20 million to start supply chain analytics group
  • Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard awards LNG tank order for 15,000-TEUer
  • Nautical Institute holds Singapore Conference May 15 to gauge future
  • US cargo airlines challenge legacy carriers over 'threat to Open Skies'
  • Digitisation does not mean a race to the bottom, says analyst
  • Bangkok wins approval from government to build third runway

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • 'CMA CGM eSolutions' digital ecosystem launched
  • ABS teams with industry leaders to improve container vessel safety
  • Bahri's Q1 2019 net profit surges 46 pc
  • FFFAI's 10th EC meeting focuses on the future of Customs broking
  • GAC named Breakbulk Operator of the Year
  • No room for complacency in preventing bulk carrier casualties, says report
  • UK govt decision to extend deadline for Customs training funding applications welcomed
  • COSCO Shipping Ports posts higher revenue & throughput in Q1
  • Mandatory requirements for imports into Iraq

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Super lorry saves up to 40% of CO2
  • BLG Logistics grows faster than expected
  • Kick-off for new CSX-served intermodal facility
  • Ralpin appoints Ludwig Naef as managing director
  • History of Hamburg Süd on display
  • Nordisk pallets fitted with Unilode's digital ULD solution
  • Michaël Koundri named CEO of Gefco Lorry & Transport
  • Flash Europe takes over Speed Pack
  • Middle Eastern carrier takes another digital step
  • Australian hydroxide plant needs new equipment
  • Train to shift up to 70 lorries off the road
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New representative at Hamburg's Chinese liaison office
  • New grain storage at the Port of Liverpool
  • Georgia Central Railway to serve new plastic facility
  • SOL and Wallenius create special fleet
  • Moscow pushes Chinese connections forward

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • Carriers hit by rising charter rates as shipowners cash in on demand for tonnage
  • Digitisation finally taking off as air cargo carriers develop online distribution
  • Panalpina expands perishables footprint in Latin America with CargoMaster buy
  • Ocean freight the star performer in Q1 as K+N starts 2019 in bullish mood
  • US rail freight operators capitalise on truck driver shortage to win new business
  • Opportunity knocks for UK maritime sector
  • The macro view: Brexit, Lexit and how different scenarios will affect the British supply chain
  • Supply chain radar: Now Kuehne + Nagel has a tiny little problem that M&A can solve
  • Under the radar: Panalpina staff on the move? And the winner is a minnow...
  • Supply chain radar: UPS disappoints - is the integrated logistics model broken?

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • Five Somali pirates detained after attacks on fishing vessels
    If you thought that Somali pirates were a thing of the past, think again. Early Tuesday April 23, EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta successfully responded to a piracy incident that had developed
  • Wallem puts ops on the cloud with off-the-shelf solution
    The Wallem Group has chosen a commercial, off the shelf, cloud based solution from Norway's BASS Software to manage its entire fleet. Wallem will use the BASSnet fleet management solution for maintenance,
  • DFDS invests in biofuel start-up
    One of the world's largest freight and passenger ferry operators, DFDS, has invested in biofuel developer start-up company MASH Energy ApS. MASH Energy ApS produces bio-oil from agricultural waste. The CO2 neutral
  • Maersk Supply wins major FPSO mooring contract
    Maersk Supply Service has been contracted to deliver an integrated FPSO mooring installation and replacement solution for an American oil major in the Gulf of Guinea. Its responsibilities will include engineering, procurement
  • INTERCARGO slams flag state delays on accident investigation reports
    INTERCARGO (the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners) is warning that there is no room for complacency, even though there has been no reported loss of a bulk carrier in 2018. It
  • Pilot project uses artificial intelligence to detect corrosion levels
    ABS, Google Cloud and software development specialist SoftServe have completed a pilot project applying artificial intelligence (AI) models to detect levels of corrosion and coating breakdown on ships and offshore structures. The

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • Concordia Maritime chief convinced of tanker market strength
    Concordia Maritime expects that the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, which next meets in June, will announce an increase...
  • Trump said to be considering Jones Act waiver
    Reported talks signal a decision soon on allowing foreign-flagged vessels to ship US LNG domestically
  • Ferry capsizes off West Africa
    The ferry, which was carrying 60 people, capsized while travelling between the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe off the coast...
  • Wärtsilä orders increase, although profits are still under pressure
    Strong growth in equipment orders saw Wärtsilä's Marine Business post improved results for the first quarter of 2019 and slowly...
  • GasLog Partners eyes strengthening of LNG market
    Longer-term outlook for LNG shipping 'continued to strengthen' in the first quarter, says gas carrier owner
  • US shippers still suffering intermodal blockages
    Rising fuel costs, driver shortages and rising demand have prompted carriers to warn of premium prices for inland US haulage
  • K+N boosted by sea freight business
    Double-digit volume increase of Asian exports to North America and Europe boost sea freight revenues
  • Dalian Port scraps $490m expansion projects to pay debt
    Move comes as the port has been experiencing an industry slowdown in recent years as China's economy decelerates
  • Pirates target Singapore Strait traffic
    Two barges had their cargoes of scrap metal pilfered while the other two escaped unscathed
  • ABS leads joint venture to tackle dangerous cargo
    Class society and safety group join forces in effort to reduce incidence of fires from dangerous goods stored on container...
  • CMA CGM launches digital ecosystem for container bookings
    Priority boarding and secure slots on offer to encourage customers towards online services
  • Cosco Shipping Ports names Zhang as chairman
    Move appears to be part of the management restructuring being carried out within China's shipping conglomerates
  • MPC secures funding for expansion
    Fast-growing feedership owner lines up $40m, three-year revolving credit agreement
  • LNG capacity expecting approval hits new high
    The US is leading the pack with the largest new LNG capacity due to be sanctioned this year, while Qatar...
  • Daily Briefing
    Idle boxship fleet falls as scrubber installations increase | Container freight rates tracking 10% ahead of last year | Who...
  • Wallem Ship Management appoints managing director
    Mr Aune brings a wide range of technical, compliance, regulatory and operational experience to the new role
  • Port of Tacoma welcomes new executive director
    John Wolfe remains chief executive of the Northwest Seaport Alliance, while Eric Johnson assumes control of business exclusive to the...
  • Russia starts new plant to supply LNG bunker
    Novatek plant is looking to supply LNG as bunker and motor fuel as well as small-scale wholesale LNG sales to...
  • Indonesia to receive first US crude import in June
    Once an Opec member, the Southeast Asian nation has become a net importer of crude as its domestic output has...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • Big US truckload operators drive profits despite slowing volume
  • New plants put Savannah on track to double resin exports
  • CMA CGM enters instant quoting fray
  • Global container growth forecast to rebound
  • K+N throws down guaranteed transit gauntlet
  • Trucker strike threat stokes Brazil shipper fears

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • Exmar in the red for first quarter
    Exmar ended the first quarter in the red thanks to dips in its LNG business and slightly lower LPG carrier rates. The Belgian gas player reported an $11.4m loss for the first three months of 2019, a considerable decline from the $21.4m profit made over the same period last year. Exmar set to finalise VLGC newbuilding order at China's Jiangnan Shipyard In LNG, the Ebit earned by the segment drop
  • Barron named CEO of Minerva Bunkering
    Tyler Baron will take the reins at Minerva Bunkering, rising to chief executive three weeks after the former Aegean Marine Petroleum Network emerged from bankruptcy. "Given Tyler's history with and dedication to the company, as well as his breadth of experience in financial markets and capital allocation, he is the ideal candidate to lead Minerva Bunkering," said Magid Shenouda, global head of tr
  • GasLog Partners refinances ships as it posts first quarter profit
    GasLog Partners has cut a deal to refinance a third of its ships at the same time as ringing up a first quarter profit. The New York-traded company has entered into a $450m credit agreement with Credit Suisse, Nordea Bank, filial i Norge and the Singaporean branch of Iyo Bank to refinance five of its ships. The deal saw the 155,000-cbm GasLog Shanghai, GasLog Santiago and GasLog Sydney (all bui
  • Matson stock takes biggest drop of 2019
    US boxship player's shares fall almost 5% at open before trending upwards.
  • Chile hands out final ruling in car carrier collusion case
    Six car carrier companies who had faced fines of $75m over anti-competitive business practices in Chile have seen the final figure come in at a much lower level, with some escaping any sanction. The Chilean competition court has fined two of the companies a total of $9.1m and has exempted or acquitted others. The operators had been accused of taking part in a customer allocation scheme in which
  • Epic Gas eyes $60m share issue with backing from BW Group
    The share issue will bring BW Group's long-targeted takeover of Epic ever nearer.
  • Oman Shipping moves ahead with big box-sector ambitions
    Group aims to become a major regional liner force
  • Lessors worry over Bunge deal on ICBC kamsarmaxes
    Chinese leasing houses are feeling pressure on time charter rates after US dry bulk charterer strikes favourable index-linked terms on newbuild quartet
  • Sun Enterprises ends 16-year hiatus in MR newbuildings
    Sun's move for two MR tankers - its first order since 2003 - at HMD is seen as an attempt to renew its fleet
  • Thoresen Shipping linked to purchase of modern bulker
    Thoresen Shipping, the subsidiary of Bangkok-listed Thoresen Thai Agencies, is said to be purchasing its newest vessel to date. Brokers in the US and in Europe said the company has paid $18.5m for the 63,000-dwt bulker Western Santos (built 2014). The Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry-built vessel, which has been controlled by Japan's Nisshin Shipping since 2014, passed special survey as lat
  • Chief executive Jens Ismar exits Western Bulk Carriers
    Jens Ismar is departing as chief executive of Western Bulk Carriers after more than a decade with the Christen Sveaas-led company. Talk of Ismar's potential exit began circulating in the market earlier today and was confirmed by the Oslo over the counter quoted company this afternoon. Ismar will be replaced by Umoe Group executive Hans Aasnaes on 1 July. Speaking to TradeWinds this evening Isma
  • Korea Line Corp sells capesize bulker for scrap
    Korea Line Corp has reportedly sold a capesize vessel for scrap at a time South Korean owners are play a leading role in selling large bulkers for demolition. Market sources said the Seoul-based shipowner has sold the 149,000-dwt Bluebell (built 1996) as is in South Korea for $432 per ldt or $7.7m. Braemar ACM: Capesize and VLOC scrapping surge takes 2019 tally past last year's total Berge Bul
  • Trade groups give Trump's Jones Act waiver idea thumbs down
    News that President Donald Trump was considering a Jones Act waiver for LNG carriers headed to certain US ports was not met with enthusiasm from shipping industry lobbying groups. "We're concerned that it's wasting the White House's time," said Fair Kim, policy director at the Washington DC-based American Maritime Congress. "We in the industry, we read this and we kind of roll our eyes. We know
  • Drugs smuggled on to MSC Carlotta again
    Drugs have been smuggled on to an MSC boxship for the second time in two months. La Republica reported that more than 2 tonnes of cocaine were seized from the 11,568-teu MSC Carlotta (built 2017) in Callao, Peru, this week. More than 50 suitcases full of "bricks" of the drug were found, the report said. They were destined for Panama. The captain of the ship, a citizen of Montenegro, is acting a
  • EU Navfor arrests five Somali pirates after capturing mothership
    An EU Navfor warship has seized five Somali pirates after tracking down a mothership. The raid took place on 23 April after its flagship ESPS Navarra had responded to a piracy incident that unfolded over the previous four days. It began on 19 April, when five suspected pirates captured a Yemeni dhow off the coast of Somalia. Six seafarers kidnapped from anchored tanker They navigated along the
  • Seanergy Maritime eyes equity raise
    Stamatis Tsantanis-led bulker player hopes to sell almost 3.7 million shares to pay off some debt.
  • JP Morgan welcomes VLCC order slowdown after 'scary' start to 2019
    JP Morgan has welcomed a slowdown in VLCC orders after a scary start to the year - but analyst Noah Parquette warns price dynamics could tempt further contracting. Hyundai Heavy beefs up 2019 VLCC order tally Oman Shipping confirms VLCC order Form and identity of new South Korean shipbuilding giant taking shape A surge in January saw 10 new VLCCs added to the orderbook, just one shy of the tot
  • CroisiEurope sets sights on expedition cruise sector
    French river cruise specialist CroisiEurope is planning a move into the deepsea expedition cruise market, possibly using a vessel from the fleet of Miami-based SunStone Ships. According to French travel media this week, the company wants to take on the 5,200-gt Silver Discoverer (built 1989) after the ship completes its long-term charter to Silversea Cruises later this year. Silversea Cruises ch
  • Gabon launches ship register in UAE
    The West African nation of Gabon has launched a ship register in the UAE. It has teamed up with Ajman-based Intershipping Services to set up the International Ship Registry of Gabon. A deal was signed last September to set up the register. Gulf Today cited Justin Ndoundangoye, Gabon's transport minister, as saying: "It is no doubt that this opportunity allows Intershipping Services to manage an
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers sets out spot and dividend goals as market tipping point approaches
    Okeanis Eco Tankers remains confident of a tanker market upturn, setting out guidance for its spot exposure in 2020 and potential dividend payments. Alafouzos family hands Okeanis Eco Tankers options for fresh suezmaxes at Hyundai Heavy Industries Kyklades Maritime orders suezmax tankers worth up to $260m at Hyundai Heavy Industries Okeanis Eco Tankers shows confidence with 2019 VLCC supply gro
  • Marshall Islands urged to act on Stellar Daisy loophole
    Accident report suggests flag state should make recommendations to the IMO as structural weakness of VLOC conversions is revealed
  • JJ Ugland Group prepares to offload its oldest bulker
    Norway's JJ Ugland group is in the process of selling its oldest ship, an 18-year-old supramax bulker. Brokers in the US said the 52,000-dwt Fermita (built 2001) has been sold for $6m to $6.5m. Ugland moves to arrest Petrakis ship after Gulf of Mexico crash Equinor extends charter of JJ Ugland shuttle tanker Oystein Beisland, CEO of privately owned JJ Ugland, declined to confirm a sales deal
  • DFDS buys into biofuel start-up MASH Energy
    Danish ro-ro giant DFDS has become co-owner of biofuel start-up MASH Energy. It has invested DKK 10m ($1.5m) in the Danish company, which uses agricultural waste to produce the fuel. Hurtigruten picks Hoglund for biofuel systems Vitol, GoodFuels step up biofuel drive "The plan is to work towards testing the fuel on a DFDS vessel," the shipowner said. "DFDS will hopefully in due time be using
  • Concordia Maritime clocks up profit as tanker market positions for cyclical takeoff
    Concordia Maritime slipped back into the black in the first quarter at what chief executive Kim Ullman believes is the start of the "next major upturn in tanker shipping". Concordia Maritime: tanker market upswing 'structural' not 'seasonal' Concordia Maritime sells suezmax stake Stena-backed Concordia booked a profit of SEK 1.7m ($177,650) in the opening three months of 2019, flipping from a l
  • Lloyd & Partners sees hardening marine insurance market
    Lloyd's profit drive and capacity cuts should begin to have an effect on underwriting discipline, says broker
  • Greek authorities deregister trio of Zolotas companies
    Licences withdrawn from NewLead subsidiaries for failing to provide filings on their activities
  • Chinese buy into Novatek's new Arctic LNG 2 project
    Russian producer Novatek has announced two new Chinese investors for its Arctic LNG 2 project. CNOOC has bought a 10% stake in the big new programme, while China National Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Company (CNODC) will also acquire 10%. CNODC is a unit of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). Novatek starts shipping from new small-scale LNG plant Rosneft confirms deal for p
  • Maersk Supply Service makes good on diversification push with Gulf of Guinea contract
    New contract will comprise integrated marine services, as well as offshore support vessel work.
  • Roger Holm: new scrubber orders will miss 2020 deadline
    Wartsila has warned that new retrofitting orders for scrubbers will now miss the IMO's 2020 deadline. Roger Holm, the Finnish technology company's marine solutions president, said: "We are still seeing good activity, but if you haven't ordered now you are not going to get them for 1 January, so new orders will be delivered into the new regulations. Wartsila, Samsung team up on LNG carrier, shutt
  • Two injured in Indonesian tanker blast
    Two shipyard workers have been injured in a tanker explosion in Indonesia. The blast occurred on the 7,900-dwt Success Energy XXXII (built 1996) in Sungai Raya on Wednesday, the Kumparan website said. Welding work was taking place at the time, the report said. The two men suffered serious burns. Police are investigating the incident. The ship is listed as operated by Sukses Osean Khatulistiwa
  • Pan Ocean fails to kick out Chinese tanker fraud case
    South Korean owner Pan Ocean has failed in a bid to halt legal proceedings in Singapore in a protracted wrangle over alleged oil smuggling. Christopher Hancock QC, sitting as a UK high court judge, ruled there was no exclusive jurisdiction clause (ECJ) in favour of the English courts in the tanker case. And he rejected an anti-suit injunction (ASI) application by Pan Ocean to prevent the multi-m
  • Boxship buyers show interest in 'zombie' panamax sector
    German buyers acquiring containerships in a segment that refuses to die
  • MPCC adds $40m for more boxship buys
    Oslo-listed MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has added more firepower in its continuing quest for boxship tonnage. A $40m three-year revolving credit facility is being provided by CIT Group at "attractive terms", it said. The money may be used towards investments, vessel upgrades or general corporate purposes, it added. CEO Constantin Baack said: "We are very satisfied with the cooperation demonstrat
  • Exmar set to finalise VLGC newbuilding order at China's Jiangnan Shipyard
    Company's newbuilds at Chinese yard will be bigger than the ships it initially ordered at cash-strapped HHIC-Phil
  • CJC director Ian Short heads back to London
    Shipping law firm CJC's director Ian Short has moved back to London after founding its Singapore office five years ago. The company said his role remains unchanged and he will continue to work closely with the Singapore team on Asia-related cases. But he will also be "well-placed to develop working relationships with clients throughout Europe and elsewhere," it added. Short said CJC's commitmen
  • Korea providing more cash for domestic shipyards
    South Korea is to provide more cash to support its shipbuilding sector. The industry ministry said on Wednesday it would spend KRW 70bn ($61m) to support shipyards, according to the Yonhap news agency. The new money will be earmarked for developing eco-vessels like those powered by LNG. It follows measures announced in November to create a KRW 1.7 trillion fund to support yards and to invest KR
  • GTT faces growing threat from Korean LNG containment systems
    Recent LR approval for DSME's Solidus system may prompt owners to go Korean, says analyst.
  • PUM products tanker heads for the beach
    Indonesian-owned Kartika Segara is now confirmed as being sold for scrap.
  • Seacor Holdings boosts first-quarter profit
    Charles Fabrikant-led diversified owner posts higher revenue compared to a year earlier.
  • Wallem picks John-Kaare Aune as ship management MD
    Norwegian set to take up role from 1 July 2019 following departure of David Price earlier this year.
  • Slumping secondhand prices bring Fuzhou back to life
    Bargain-hunting shipowners based in Chinese city are returning to the dry bulk market after a long quiet spell
  • Hyundai LNG Shipping's VLGC order backed by E1 charter
    Major LPG importer emerges as charterer of newly ordered ship

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • Valero hits record Q1 light, sweet crude throughput; increases heavy Canadian crude intake to replace lost Venezuelan barrels
    Valero ran a record amount of light sweet crude through its system in the first quarter of 2019
  • TRADER NOTE: Marine fuel supplier Minerva Bunkering appoints Tyler Baron as CEO
    Marine fuels supplier Minerva Bunkeringhas appointed Tyler Baron as its CEO
  • Brent settles lower as rally runs out of steam
    Oil futures settled lower Thursday after swinging into the red in the final minutes
  • Adoption of ship implementation plans rising ahead of IMO 2020
    "Compliance is achievable, but the right measures need to be put in place in a timely fashion," Kerr said.
  • US hopeful Asian importers can make smooth transition away from Iranian oil
    "We have been working very closely with countries like India to ensure that there is no interruption in their supplies," Hook said.
  • Iran sanctions to have limited impact on forward crude prices: Analysts
    The decision to end the waivers could remove 1.33 million b/d of Iranian exports, according to Platts' estimates.
  • External: Global Risk Management

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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
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Leghorn
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
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