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November 26, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Port of Hamburg cargo tops all on Northern Range, says port authority
  • MSC levies US$200 bonded transfer fee on entering US December 15
  • China sets up new US$21 billion fund to boost manufacturing industry
  • Off-dock box yard blocked by union-LA Port collusion, lawsuit claims
  • Scrubber lobby CSA 2020: Malaysian ban on open loops is senseless
  • RightShip urges prompt action to prevent fatalities on board ships
  • Hyundai Heavy simplifies big ship power train, wins DNV GL approval
  • US Commerce clears backlog by approving Huawei licensing deals
  • China defies world CO2 reduction goals with big increases in coal use
  • APMT Barcelona uses wireless communication to boost crane safety
  • Zhengzhou Airport crafts aerotropolis strategy as economic zone
  • American Airlines Cargo flies brown bears from Buenos Aires to Dallas
  • High hopes of Indonesia's Kertajati airport becoming big air cargo hub

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk announces changes in Executive Board
  • CMA CGM to reorganise SIRIUS service connecting Mediterranean with East Coast of South America
  • Dangerous Goods Stowage Guidance Published
  • FSL Trust announces disposal of 2 product tankers
  • Joint project to develop cyber risk managementsystem gets Norwegian govt fund support
  • LogYcode celebrates first year of successful operations this festive season
  • Milaha awarded prestigious health & safety & environmental management awards
  • NYK starts verification of advanced condition-based maintenance for autonomous ships
  • SCFI spot rates down
  • Vietnam's maritime sector seeing all-round growth
  • Yang Ming launching more convenient & comprehensive services in South-East Asia
  • Steel import monitoring system in place
  • APM Terminals Barcelona unveils 5G crane communication systems
  • Egypt revises detention import free time for standard containers
  • Ice restrictions & precautions at Russian port for winter 2019-20
  • JSW Infrastructure commissions India's most modern iron ore terminal at Paradip Port
  • Cabinet approves amendments & modifications in Toll-Operate-Transfer model
  • Highway projects worth INR 15 lakh cr. in the offing: Minister
  • Rail connectivity projects between India & Bangladesh/Nepal seen boosting trade
  • B2B fake invoices a challenge to increasing GST collection, says Minister
  • World in the midst of a debt crisis, conference told

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Turkish Cargo broadens "pharma corridor"
  • Milestone for eco-friendly beer deliveries
  • Cargosoft launches freight handling platform
  • Singapore cargo community seeks "fresh" certificate
  • Element International opens two new offices
  • Intermodal terminal in Iowa creates new hub in Midwest USA
  • Floating terminal in Australia completed
  • Huge facility at Doncaster Sheffield Airport
  • Wings for Aid wins Tiaca sustainability award
  • Formula-E cars flying from Europe to Riyadh
  • First dual mode locomotives for Germany
  • DFDS goes up despite Brexit downturn
  • Fiata appoints new director general
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Legal immigrants from Latin America to the USA
  • New refrigerated warehouse in the Port of Dunkirk
  • BNSF named 'short line of the year'
  • PSA Marine and Wärtsilä agree on technology partnership

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
  • Wincanton ends its interest in Eddie Stobart takeover
  • Cash-strapped CMA CGM to sell terminals and ships despite Q3 profit
  • Malaysian aviation downgrade crimps US-SE Asia capacity growth prospects
  • Uber adds to its forces in grocery delivery battle and expands freight portal into Canada
  • CINS publishes first guidelines to help reduce containership fire risk
  • Rescuers race to save 14,000 sheep on capsized cargo ship
  • Fiata's new director general will be Dr Stéphane Graber
  • Alibaba's Hong Kong share sale brings it a $43bn dilemma
  • Maersk CFO Carolina Dybeck Happe in shock departure for General Electric

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
  • Pirates snatch seven crew members from Swire Pacific AHTS
    Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO) yesterday confirmed that its 2002-built, Singapore flagged AHTS Pacific Warden, was attacked offshore Equatorial Guinea on November 20, 2019 at approximately 05:00 local time. The vessel was supporting
  • Rolls-Royce inks 10-year, 17-tug service deal with Svitzer
    Rolls-Royce has signed a 10-year service agreement with global towage and marine services operator Svitzer A/S. Called a Global Frame Value Care Agreement (VCA) it covers spare parts deliveries in six countries
  • December Seaway stoppages would cost economy $193 million a week
    The Chamber of Marine Commerce warns that closing the St. Lawrence Seaway in December to accommodate higher water outflow at the Moses-Saunders dam would cost the Canadian and U.S. economies US$193 million
  • Anglo-Eastern to digitalize fleet operations
    Hong Kong based ship manager Anglo-Eastern has partnered with Wärtsilä to digitalize its fleet operations. The technology solution, which will be rolled out to the Anglo-Eastern's global fleet of more than 600
  • Ecochlor brings NanoVapor VOC gas-freeing to the maritime industry
    Maynard, Mass., headquartered Ecochlor has reached an agreement to represent Woodlands, Texas, headquartered NanoVapor, Inc., in the maritime industry. The NanoVapor technology is designed to improve crew safety while significantly reducing time
  • Metal Shark marks ferry construction milestone
    Jeanerette, La., headquartered shipbuilder Metal Shark has delivered its thirtieth passenger vessel since June of 2017. Its latest ferry delivery, a 97-foot, 350-passenger, USCG Subchapter "K," welded-aluminum, high-speed, low-wake catamaran, was handed

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
  • Global tanker tonne-mile demand falls on US energy independence
    Crude tanker tonne-mile demand reveals rising exports from the US Gulf are failing to compensate for US refiners importing less...
  • CMA CGM eyeing shortsea expansion, says finance chief
    CMA CGM has made several eye-catching acquisitions in the shortsea field in recent years, including Containerships and Mercosul Line
  • Maritime UK calls for Brexit resolution to allow focus to move on
    'We hope that the result of this UK general election provides stability and a clear way forward for the country...
  • France plans European naval mission for Strait of Hormuz
    About 10 European and non-European countries could join the new naval mission
  • Maersk finance chief quits to join General Electric
    Carolina Dybeck Happe has accepted a new opportunity outside the firm, Maersk said
  • Greek master dies in ore carrier fire
    Dry bulk operator Maran Dry Management declined to identify the 40-year-old master, but said his family had been notified and...
  • Flex LNG unveils 10-year charter deal for newbuild
    The 173,400 cu m LNG carrier, to be named Flex Artemis, is being built at South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding &...
  • Anglo-Eastern will roll out digital solution for fleet
    The digital solution integrates previously disparate processes to optimise planning, weather routing, fuel consumption and speed of a vessel
  • CMA CGM to raise $2bn in asset sales
    The carrier giant plans to sell stakes in 10 port terminals attached to its joint venture with China Merchants Port...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: International Group told to slim down | Podcast: The view from Hong Kong and Dubai | IMO...
  • Wideshine linked to $377m VLGC lease with CSSC Shipping
    Sinogas Management, the designated manager of the very large gas carrier newbuildings, is part of Guangzhou-based Wideshine Enterprise, according to...
  • Second wave of US LNG projects receive regulatory approvals
    Project owners still face the challenge of securing offtake during a time of slowing demand in Asia even after receiving...
  • Diversified portfolio keeps tariffs at bay in Florida's Port of Jacksonville
    Jaxport, already Florida's number one port, is bound to see even greater numbers as development continues
  • Livestock carrier capsizes in Romania with more than 14,000 sheep on board
    According to Lloyd's List Intelligence, Queen Hind, which is listed as a vehicle carrier, listed heavily to starboard and water...
  • Port of Jacksonville starts construction of new container terminal
    The improvements at Jacksonville come as the port's throughput numbers continue to climb. In October, the port said it moved...
  • Crew abducted from vessel off Equatorial Guinea
    Seven crew were abducted by assailants while the anchor handler was carrying out offshore field operations
  • Bumi Armada third quarter utilisation rate rises to 58% amid fleet optimisation
    Meanwhile, compatriot offshore player Dayang saw vessel utilisation at its OSV unit Perdana Petroleum hit 91% up from 79% in...
  • SocGen loses regional trade finance heads for Asia
    Société Générale told Reuters that Damien de Rosny and Timothy Siow had left the bank, without providing further details

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
  • Port of Halifax will handle two mega vessels at once by March
  • Maersk CFO exit leaves two top roles to fill
  • CN intermodal generally fluid as strike hits one week
  • CMA CGM to offload ships, terminals to ease rising debt
  • US truckers rush to get ahead of last ELD deadline
  • Indian freight stakeholders press for cost transparency

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
  • Cruise ship runs aground off Thailand's Phi Phi Island
    Vessel is part of move by French owner to expand into expedition cruise sector
  • Global Ship Lease buys two post-panamaxes on longterm fixes
    Boxship player Global Ship Lease (GSL) plans to further expand its fleet with two vessels fixed on charters for at least the next four years. Ian Webber-led GSL plans to buy two 2004-built, 6,080-teu post-panamaxes from Black Pearl Containers for $24.5m total. The seller is controlled by former shareholders of Poseidon Containers, which GSL acquired in November 2018. The ships come with charter
  • Nordic American Tankers sees strongest market in decades
    Nordic America Tankers has seen spot rates more than double so far in the fourth quarter. The Herbjorn Hansson-led shipowner reported Monday that its spot fleet of 21 suezmax tankers were earning an average of $34,000 per day with roughly 70% of trading days booked. The same ships earned just $15,900 per day in the third quarter. "We currently have the strongest tanker market that we have seen
  • Navios Holdings deepens loss amid Navios Containers listing
    Navios Maritime Holdings widened its third-quarter loss amid losing control of Navios Maritime Containers, which debuted on US markets in December 2018. The Angeliki Frangou-led boxship owner reported $39.1m in net loss attributable to common shareholders versus a $1.82m attributable net deficit during the same period in 2018. The 2019 loss included a $61.7m hit as a result of losing control of
  • Teekay Tankers shares up and down after reverse split
    Teekay Tankers shares went on a roller coaster Monday after the company enacted an eight-for-one reverse split. The New York-listed afaramax specialist completed the previously announced split before the open. During the trading day, shares went as high as $21.01, a jump of $1.09 from its Friday evening close, but finished the day $19.65, down $0.27 or 1.38%. Shipping guru Martin Stopford warns
  • GasLog chief executive Paul Wogan shifts base to Greece
    Company head has already relocated and is now working out of the owner's Piraeus office
  • Euroseas wants to grow fleet amid narrowing losses
    Euroseas expects to keep adding boxships to its fleet while the sector's vessel supply growth remains timid. The Aristides Pittas-led boxship owner has already expanded its fleet by 70% since August. The Greek company first added four used feeders to its boxship collection and then took delivery of four intermediates last week, bringing its vessel count to 19. BlackRock's Euroseas stake falls am
  • Carolina Dybeck Happe leaves AP Moller-Maersk
    Danish boxship giant reeling from the departure of second senior board member
  • NYK Line and Pertamina in talks over LNG joint venture
    Japanese shipping conglomerate and Pertamina's shipping unit sign a MOU over energy shipping
  • PL Ferrari urges action as P&I claims to rise further in 2020
    Insurance broker says clubs need to start charging more as premiums have fallen $370m since 2016/17 policy year
  • Maran Tankers sells oldest VLCC for further trading
    Greek shipowner's 20 year old ship believed to have fetched $18m
  • CMA CGM plans $2bn in asset sales to finance Ceva acquisition
    Sale and leaseback of vessels and terminal sales to help improve French liner operator's balance sheet
  • Benetech ups LR1 stakes with Gulf Energy Management ship
    Michael family-controlled venture buys its third large product tanker in three years
  • Global trade flows reveal lasting impact of US-China stand-off
    If trade talks were really progressing, US exports to China would be ticking up, not down
  • Author offers tall tale of a panamax named Max
    People in the shipping business often get all sorts of questions from their children about what they do. Such questions from his youngsters, Lucas, Alex and Gregory, inspired journalist Thrasy Petropoulos to write his first children's story. Still bitter about those sweets: 20 Questions with Concirrus' Nick Roscoe Can you really turn your ship into a convertible? Max Panamax and the Western Ke
  • Livestock carrier sector under scrutiny after ship goes down with 14,000 sheep
    Crew safe after Queen Hind capsizes off Romania
  • Inmarsat, Standard Chartered drop Prince Andrew sponsorship
    Satellite communications group and lender confirm end of support for embattled UK royal
  • Crew rescued after small containership sinks off Indonesia
    Mitra Sejahtera XI went down on Saturday morning
  • Shipbuilding struggles as uncertainties swamp markets
    Shrinking global orderbook leaves black hole for yards to fill for 2021, but brighter prospects beckon
  • Gunvor fixes Fredriksen LNG newbuilding for up to 10 years
    Flex LNG says contract with commodities giant includes a firm five year charter period
  • Hojgaard takes the helm at Hong Kong Shipowners Association
    Chief executive of Anglo-Eastern becomes only the second non-shipowner to hold post of chairman
  • Samsung to pay $75m fine over Brazil drillship bribery scandal
    South Korean yard group said to have offered Petrobras officials money to award charter to newbuilding client
  • Crew snatched from Swire anchor handler off Equatorial Guinea
    Singapore-based owner confirms seven crew missing, while remaining eight are safe

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
  • Costs blowout swings CJ Century Logistics into third consecutive loss
    Despite solid revenues, costs at CJ Century Logistics surged and the company has reported a third consecutive quarterly loss.
  • Taurus sells US logistics real estate portfolio for $614 million
    Taurus Investment Holdings sells its US logistics warehouse portfolio to Investcorp
  • Apple dinged $466,912 for US sanctions violations
    For two years the software company's sanctions screening failed to detect a Slovenian app store developer and its owner who were placed on the Specially...
  • 'Every option' on table to end CN strike, Canadian minister says
    Federal Minister of Agriculture suggests government would consider back-to-work legislation or binding arbitration for striking Teamsters members as disruption brings 37% in drop in Canadian...
  • Another autonomous trucking startup pushes back against Andrew Yang
    "The belief that technological advancements of labor-saving equipment will lead to long-term unemployment is a fallacy that can lead to great harm," Pronto CEO says.
  • Daimler Trucks recalls Western Star sleeper cabs for window issue
    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2,725 Western Star brand 4900 and 5700 sleeper cabs from the 2016-2020 model years. About 4% of the recalled...
  • Bulk booze by sea - Part 2: The present and future (with video)
    A look at today's containerized ocean transport of alcohol via bottle, can, keg, flexitank and ISO tank container - and how this mix could change...
  • Senator introduces bill penalizing sub-standard on-time performance
    The bill introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) would allow Amtrak to sue freight railroads for not giving Amtrak preference on freight rail-owned track.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 11/25
    Outbound LAX Trucking Freight Futures had a tough week on weak port data.
  • US fines shipbuilder over $75 million in bribe scheme
    Conspiracy involved sale of offshore drill ship to Houston chartering company.
  • Today's pickup: A race to the bottom in e-grocery delivery; Stylish delivery robots; Pooping while you work at UP
    Price wars in e-grocery delivery hurt everyone; Pooping while u work at Union Pacific; Getting snazzy in delivery bots
  • Butler Intermodal Terminal seeks Midwest customers
    The terminal wants to be an alternative for those needing intermodal services to the U.S. West Coast.
  • Loadsure joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance
    London-based Loadsure has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance. Learn more about Loadsure, as well as about the largest commercial blockchain alliance in the world.
  • Former nuke material transport logistics exec guilty of bribery
    Mark Lambert, who served as co-president of nuclear materials transport specialist TLI, will be sentenced by the District Court of Maryland on March 9, 2020.
  • Commentary: When transport markets fail
    Darren Prokop writes about the need for a solution to repair and improve the nation's highways and bridges. What are the options and is there...
  • Europa Worldwide gets new head of property to manage construction of its £60 million futuristic warehouse
    Logistics service provider Europa Worldwide is constructing a state-of-the-art logistics facility in Midlands Logistics Park in Corby, England.
  • Chris Easter is taking Daseke on a transformational journey
    Chris Easter took over as interim CEO of Daseke in September and is now being tasked with leading a transformation of a company known for...
  • CMA CGM aims to raise $2 billion to pay loans on CEVA purchase
    CMA CGM reported solid results for the third quarter of 2019. However, those results were weighed down by the costs of financing its purchase of...
  • Platform Science headlines freight companies named to CNBC Upstart 100 list
    Platform Science headlines a list of freight-focused companies honored in the CNBC Upstart 100 list for 2019. Upstart 100 recognizes companies poised for breakouts as...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
  • Goldman sees OPEC cuts holding Brent around $60/b in 2020
    S&P Global Platts Analytics expects Brent crude futures will briefly break through $65/b in January on support from the IMO 2020 marine fuel specification changes before falling to back to the "low $60s" by the end of 2020.
  • ICE LSGO speculative net length slumps 11,011 contracts on week
    The selloff in the paper market at the beginning of last week came on a weaker outlook rather than reflecting the physical prompt market, market participants said.
  • US maritime industry fears recent government proposals may weaken Jones Act
    The US maritime industry fears a Trump administration proposal to modify decades of ship transportation rulings could weaken Jones Act enforcement, potentially altering a century of legal precedent governing movement of crude oil, refined products and other commodities between US ports.
  • First 0.5% marine fuel trade takes place against LSGO in European paper market
    It marks the first time there has been a LS Gasoil vs 0.5% Marine FOB Rotterdam trade on ICE and shows a market trend towards the pricing of low sulfur Marine fuel against LSGO.

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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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