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BRIEFS
June 28, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Transpacific carriers void more sailings and hike rates with peak season GRIs
  • Mega boxship orders may be on the horizon for Hapag-Lloyd and Evergreen
  • Hutchison Ports Thailand hits 25m TEU milestone
  • First female to take the helm at Singapore Shipping Association
  • US seeks allies' help to enhance maritime security in Persian Gulf
  • Novorossiysk port's Q1 cargo volumes are up 0.3pc to 47.63 million tonnes
  • Militants free fishermen in 1st abduction of crew incident reported this year
  • Hactl signs up to new ULD Code
  • Emirates SkyCargo opens new purpose-built Chicago pharma cargo unit
  • Turkey-China cherry exports to surge with scrapping of 16-day waiting period

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 27, 2019
  • DB Schenker launches new entity in Bangladesh
  • FFFAI holds EC Meeting in Guwahati to explore opportunities in North-East India
  • Transworld Group takes an initiative to ease water crisis in Chennai
  • Deendayal Port Trust wins coveted award
  • Introduction of facility of examination of DPD containers at port terminal
  • Commerce & Industry Ministry to give highest priority to logistics sector
  • Amended SEZ Bill passed in Lok Sabha
  • Maharashtra govt to set up venture capital fund for export-oriented units, says Minister Rawal

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 100 years after the first east-west transatlantic crossing
  • Broad alliance for more rail links
  • "Too many certificates, too little authority"
  • MacGregor's TTS acquisition to be completed in Q3/2019
  • Austrian Post takes over DP DHL hubs
  • More incentives for climate protection
  • Pilatus banned from supplying services on Arabian Peninsula
  • Inland seaport at Rotterdam enhanced
  • C.H. Powell Company celebrates 100th anniversary
  • New Indianapolis "super sub" now supercharged
  • APM presents its plans for Barcelona
  • New home delivery rail service in Italy
  • Aigle Azur with ASL Airlines France to Algeria
  • Emirates Skycargo appoints first female cargo managers
  • Geodis meets its targets
  • Haropa commits to port development abroad
  • Express service provider relies on Swiss railways
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • SAS to launch new route into Lebanon

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 27, 2019
  • Whitehall unveils new express emergency freight plan for 'no-deal' Brexit
  • Air cargo players need to find new markets as traditional business softens
  • MSC continues box ship upgrades to compensate for slots lost to scrubbers
  • Trade disputes create no winners: DHL barometer reveals impact of US-China clash
  • Every port can do something to boost sustainability, cheaply, says IAPH chief
  • Maersk CEO wants half its earnings to come from inland logistics
  • Supply chain radar: Misplaced Amazon mania? - just nationalise it

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 27, 2019
  • Okeanus names Phil Clements lead engineer
    Houston headquartered Okeanus Science & Technology, LLC (Okeanus) has hired Phil Clements as lead engineer. Okeanus is a rental, sales and services organization, with in-house equipment manufacturing and engineering capabilities for the
  • Pittsburgh picks Lake Assault to build advanced river rescue vessel
    Lake Assault Boats (a subsidiary of Fraser Shipyards, Inc, Superior, Wis.) is to construct a 30-foot EMS river rescue vessel for the City of Pittsburgh River Rescue Unit,. The craft's primary mission
  • Ferry major adds a tug to its fleet
    Spanish ferry major Baleària has taken delivery of a Damen Shipyards Stan Tug 1606 E3. It will be the first IMO Tier III compliant tug to operate in the Mediterranean and the
  • Maritime HR guru to speak at FERRIES 2019
    Veteran maritime industry human resources professional Tom Montgomery is among the industry leaders who will be speaking at Marine Log's upcoming FERRIES 2019 conference, which this year is being held November 5
  • Wight Shipyard completes two cats for Mexican customer
    Britain's Wight Shipyard Co. has completed its second export order. Placed by Ultramar, the largest ferry operator in Mexico, it consists of two 37 meter catamaran fast ferries which will be transported
  • New Saudi shipyard's first VLCC will be built in South Korea
    Saudi Arabian tanker giant Bahri has committed to ordering a VLCC from a giant new shipyard being developed in the King Salman Complex for International Maritime Industries and Services at Ras Al-Khair.
  • Evac Evolution BWMS gains USCG Type Approval
    The Evac Evolution ballast water management system (BWMS) has received Type Approval from the U.S. Coast Guard. The system is manufactured by Evac's Cathelco subsidiary which attained USCG Alternate Management Systems (AMS)

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 27, 2019
  • Viewpoint: What are the maritime priorities?
    It was not governments, but agencies from the shipping community that met at the International Maritime Organization earlier this month...
  • Bahri set for first VLCC order from IMI yard
    South Korea's HHI will build the VLCC on behalf of IMI
  • War risk clauses do not apply in the Middle East Gulf, but they soon might
    'As for pulling out of a charter altogether, an owner could not justify this unless the charterer can be shown...
  • Clarkson research chief keeps faith with trade growth
    Speaking at the Greek-British Shipping Forum, in Athens, Mr Gordon said the need for investment in ships will recover
  • Okeanis Tankers agrees scrubber financing with BNP
    The Ioannis Alafouzos-led firm secures $11m for scrubber installations on six vessels
  • Morocco's Tangier port set to become Mediterranean's largest
    New terminal will help the Moroccan port join the big league as additional capacity is brought online to support Maersk's...
  • New maritime fund on investment trail
    Private equity outfit Dee4 Capital Partners has set itself the target of creating a relatively small fund size, not exceeding...
  • Environment may be at risk after 'naive' casualty ruling
    'Salvors may come under increasing pressure not to invoke Special Compensation P&I Clause payments, or to move on to commercial...
  • UK unveils new freight capacity planning for no-deal Brexit
    After the UK government wasted millions of pounds on cancelled ferry contracts earlier this year, the same plan is back...
  • Maersk plans to switch focus to boost revenue, chief says
    Maersk aims to focus more on inland logistics, with plans to buy warehouses, container terminals and customs brokerage firms
  • Straits Inter Logistics signs bunkering services deal with Bintulu
    Bintulu is a growing industrial centre in Sarawak where the Samalaju Industrial Park hosts aluminium and steel plants
  • Navigator names Deans to replace Butters as chief executive
  • Daily Briefing
    China's Kunlun Shipping linked to imports of sanctioned Iranian LPG | India expands tanker escort operations in Hormuz Strait |...
  • PSA explores 5G port connectivity with Singtel and M1
    PSA addresses its connectivity needs, supporting remote tele-operations of port equipment, crane automation and enhancements to autonomous guided vehicles operations
  • Saudi Aramco and HHI agree co-operation deal
    Other deals signed, as part of the Saudi Crown Prince's visit to South Korea, include oil supply and storage agreements...
  • APM Terminals edges closer to LA automation project
    The battle in Los Angeles continues as concerns over job losses and adverse economic impacts weigh in on the local...
  • UAE reiterates lack of incriminating evidence in tanker blasts
    While distancing his country from US accusations against Iran, Sheikh Abdullah still reiterated his country's belief in the need to...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 27, 2019
  • Ocean carriers turning over a new (green) leaf
  • Permit denial would not block Los Angeles automation: APM
  • Houston adds $300,000 for channel widening study
  • Santos port workers call off latest strike threat
  • Carriers cut Asia-Europe sailings as confidence wanes

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 27, 2019
  • BBC chases Siemens over unpaid deadfreight
    German BBC Chartering has filed suit against Siemens Wind Energy, looking to recover $1.6m in deadfreight. In a complaint filed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court, BBC alleges it had a contract signed in late 2016 to carry 513 wind turbine generator blades from Nangang to Corpus Christi, Texas over 22 voyages. Shipping veteran Ulrich Ulrichs clocks on at heavy-lift giant BBC Chartering But BB
  • More Prelude FLNG details emerge as attention turns to second shipment
    Details have been emerging about the first LNG export from Shell's Prelude FLNG unit off north-west Australia. Shell's Prelude FLNG ships long-awaited first LNG cargo Those working with the project said the first cargo transfer to a waiting LNG carrier took around 36 hours. They said this was longer than expected but commented that the energy major, which had encountered mooring issues with its
  • Shipyards that banked on a scrubber gold rush have been disappointed
    Many shipowners are rethinking how to control emissions, calculating that the price of low-sulphur fuel will go down and an exhaust gas cleaning system might not be so economical
  • Total kicks off enquiries for LNG carrier tonnage
    Energy major is seeking five to six vessels to ship its growing volumes
  • Pyxis Tankers sees Philadelphia refinery closure bumping MRs
    The closure of the massive, troubled Philadelphia Energy Solutions oil refiner following last week's fire will be a good thing for tankers, says Pyxis Tankers' Eddie Valentis. "[Pyxis Tankers] affirms that the closure of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery will positively impact the MR product tanker segment, especially in the Atlantic basin," the Greek executive said via the company Twitt
  • Diana Shipping fixes another cape to Cargill
    Diana Shipping has fixed one of its capesizes to Cargill International at a time when charter rates are on an upswing. The Simeon Palios-led bulker owner today entered into a time charter contract with the Swiss commodity trader for its 174,261-dwt Semirio (built 2007) at $16,000 per day. Diana Shipping offers another buyback The charter period is expected to begin 1 July and last from 15 month
  • CMES claims the world's first 'smart VLCC' and hires McKinsey
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has claimed to take delivery of the world's first "smart VLCC", which theoretically only needs one crew member in the control room. Earlier this week, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corp delivered the 308,000-dwt New Journey to the Shanghai-listed company, making it the 51th VLCC in the fleet of the world's largest VLCC owner. "This is the world's fir
  • PIMCO steps in for Eurobank's bad loans
    US fund also looking to buy Greek lender's NPL servicing company.
  • Yard sues Icon Offshore over PSV newbuilding
    A Malaysian shipbuilder is suing domestic owner Icon Offshore over a newbuilding contract. Icon said its subsidiary Icon Ship Management (ISM) had received a Kuala Lumpur High Court writ and claims from Labuan Shipyard & Engineering (LSE) over a platform supply vessel (PSV) ordered in 2011. LSE wants general damages and an alleged outstanding sum of MYR 13.94m ($3.36m). These partly relate to m
  • Bahri places debut VLCC order at giant new IMI yard
    Investor Hyundai Heavy Industries will build first ship in South Korea as part of knowledge swap with Gulf facility.
  • Okeanis strikes loan with BNP Paribas for scrubbers on six tankers
    Alafouzos family backed Okeanis Eco Tankers has secured a loan from one of its existing banks to support scrubber retrofitting. Okeanis in pole position as tanker owners await payback on VLCC newbuilding orders Oslo's $1bn capital market for shipping pushing New York for global supremacy BNP Paribas is behind the new $11m facility which will fund the equipment on two aframax and four suezmax ta
  • Carnival is 'always going to build new ships' to deliver efficiencies
    Chief executive Arnold Donald shows hunger for newbuilds as cruise industry accounts for 30% of orderbook
  • Island Offshore secures Siemens OSV charter
    Norway's Island Offshore has clinched a new charter for wind farm "walk to work" services. The 4,600-dwt support ship Island Crown (built 2013) has been booked by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy on behalf of ScottishPower Renewables for its East Anglia One Offshore Windfarm. It will provide "comfortable living conditions" for 40 workers for up to two weeks at a time, adjacent to the site located
  • Oman Shipping to add 22 ships by 2023
    Middle East owner wants eights more bulkers as well as boxships following VLCC order.
  • Greek shipowner Kondinave picks up pair of FPMC tankers
    Interests aligned with Kondinave, a Greek shipmanagement outfit, have bought a medium-range 2 (MR2) tanker pair from Formosa Plastics Marine Corp (FPMC), the latest in a string of oil carriers the Taiwanese company has sold this year. An executive with Piraeus-based Kondinave confirms clients of the company have agreed to buy the 51,000-dwt FPMC 21 (built 2009) and sistership FPMC 22 (built 2010)
  • Aulong wins ferry double
    Chinese shipbuilder Aulong Shipbuilding has clinched two domestic ferry orders, according to Clarksons. The broker lists a 500-gt, 238-pax ship as having been contracted by Zhuhai Ferry for delivery in January 2020. And Shenzhen Pengxing has ordered a 300-pax ferry of the same size. No prices were revealed for the deals.
  • Sigtto eyes three ships as candidates for 600th LNG carrier
    The Society of International Gas Tanker & Terminal Operators (Sigtto) has narrowed its search to three possible vessels for what it believes will be the world fleet's 600th LNG carrier. JMU's inaugural LNG carrier prepares for key gas trials Sigtto general manager Andrew Clifton, who is keen on tracking LNG industry statistics, told TradeWinds that he believes the newbuilding to take the crown w
  • Poland's PGNiG starts to rack up LNG shipping requirements
    Gas buyer likely to need vessels in place by 2022 to lift its new volumes
  • Bahri's oldest VLCCs head for the breakers in South Asia
    Saudi tanker giant continues purge of 1990s-built tankers from its fleet
  • New-look Premuda makes its first sale and purchase move
    Italian shipowner acquires product tanker and elects new board
  • Damage to new Saga cruiseship only "superficial"
    Chief executive Robin Shaw rules out talk of police investigation into incident at Port of Emden
  • De Beers secures $393m financing for diamond mining ship
    Namibian and South African lenders come together to fund pioneering vessel.
  • Philadelphia refinery closure set to boost MR tanker tonne-mile demand
    Alphatanker predicts 19 extra MR shipments in transatlantic trade if the lost gasoline production is fully replaced by imports
  • Minesweeper crunched in cargoship collision
    A Japanese naval vessel has been damaged in a collision with a cargoship off Hiroshima. NHK cited the Maritime Self-Defence Force (MSDF) as saying its minesweeper Notojima was involved in a clash with an unnamed vessel around midnight on Wednesday. No injuries were reported among the 41 crew on the warship, nor among the five seafarers on the cargo vessel. Television pictures showed significant
  • New Harmstorf managing director Alexander Riecke eyes fleet rebuild
    Co-boss of German manager wants to increase the number of ships it operates again.
  • Saudi Aramco and Hyundai Heavy agree close trade ties
    Deals signed cover shipbuilding, engines, refining, as well as crude supply, sales, and storage
  • Ex-Hoegh Autoliners CEO indicted in US over price fixing
    Thirteen executives have now been charged in connection with conspiracy.
  • Yang becomes first woman to helm Singapore Shipping Association
    Lion Republic's shipping trade body names first female president in its 34 year history.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 27, 2019
  • Dray-off yard developers sue Port of Los Angeles
    Harbor Performance Enhancement Center says it was told the International Longshore and Warehouse Union runs the port.
  • Two Norwegian shipping execs indicted for price-fixing
    The U.S. Justice Department said Höegh Autoliners' Ingar Skiaker and Øyvind Ervik worked with other shipping companies to illegally "fix, stabilize and maintain rates."
  • Legislation would increase Congress' tariff authority
    The bill, introduced in the House Tuesday, would limit new or additional tariffs imposed by the president to 120 days unless approved by Congress.
  • Moody's forecasts more automated container terminals
    Advantages include lower operating costs, increased throughput capacity, improved service reliability and reduced emissions.
  • LA, Long Beach see Southeast Asian trade growth
    Larger container volumes with Asia partially have offset a decline in trade with China and Hong Kong.
  • Port of Baltimore seizure nets 333 pounds of cocaine
    The seizure came one day after nearly 20 tons of cocaine with an estimated street value of $1.3 billion were seized at the Port of Philadelphia.
  • AAPA calls for federal solution to 'fix' HMT
    A letter sent Wednesday to congressional leaders states the plan "must provide full use" of the Harbor Maintenance Tax revenues and "address tax fairness."
  • Commentary: Walmart should have known better
    It's important for all U.S. companies to invest the necessary resources into compliance oversight on the front end to prevent regulatory violations from occurring.
  • Chao to receive AOTOS Award
  • Purolator to invest C$1 billion over next five years
  • Executive Moves: SSA, Hamburg Süd, QuestaWeb, TeamWW
  • Schneider introduces intermodal ramp in Indianapolis
  • Senators introduce two-person freight train crew bill
  • Maersk is looking inland

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 27, 2019
  • Gasum completes ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation in Rotterdam
    Nordic gas company Gasum completed its first ship-to-ship liquefied natural gas bunkering operation in Rotterdam.
  • Singapore's Jul ex-wharf 380 CST bunker term price increases to plus $9-$10/mt
    Singapore's ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term contracts for July were inked at higher premiums.
  • Fujairah ex-wharf differentials could remain in negative territory: sources
    Fujairah ex-wharf bunker differentials have declined to negative territory amid ample supply.
  • Oil prices remain 'very fragile' amid supply and demand concerns: Vitol
    "I think the [oil] price is really fighting itself between supply concerns and demand concerns," Hardy said.
  • INTERVIEW: Indian Oil Corp eyes Saudi, US crude to replace bulk of Iranian volumes
    "If supplies through that channel are disrupted it will be a very difficult scenario," Singh said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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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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