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April 29, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • HPH Trust net profit falls 33pc to US$6.1 million, sales up 029pc
  • Cosco's OOCL first quarter revenue up 2.3pc to US$1.46 billion.
  • Cosco Shipping Ports Q1 profit fell 27.9pc but sales rose 4.1pc
  • ONE reports US$586 million net loss in first year of operation
  • ONE takes delivery of 14,052-TEU ship for Asia US east coast trade
  • Drewry says win-win shipping alliance terminal operations hard to find
  • ICS says shipping will enjoy improvement if overcapacity ends
  • Europe-Asia/North America box shipping capacity rises slightly
  • Six seamen kidnapped off Nigeria's Bonny Outer Anchorage
  • Planned East Coast Rail Link should help Malaysia's Westports
  • Russia to team up with China to develop an Arctic shipping route
  • Old Dominion Q1 profit up 21.9pc to US$133,323, sales rise 7.1pc
  • Cargotec suffers 8pc profit decline to US$33.7 million as sales rise 2pc
  • Hong Kong Airlines tells pilots to go to other Hainan carriers
  • Forward Air Q1 profit up 3.9pc to US$18.4 million, sales rise 6.2pc
  • Kenyan tax men crack down on non-compliant import/export firms
  • Flydubai Cargo is named Air Cargo Operator of the Year 2019

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A key regional hub
  • Network lauds international partners
  • Bogotá receives laurels from American Airlines
  • Senator International now in Karlsruhe
  • Own petrol station network reduces fuel costs
  • Hapag Lloyd sustainability reports includes SDG
  • 40 years of Transland
  • Eco locomotive replaces old switcher in California
  • Panalpina expands perishables network
  • CMA CGM enlarges digital portfolio
  • Julie Black of Hunt & Palmer becomes deputy chair of Baca
  • Vienna calling - Air Canada coming
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Fedex Express opens logistics centre in Panama
  • New man for Weserport
  • Russian forwarder continues to invest heavily in fleet
  • Container throughput solid in February says Drewry
  • First Taiwanese airline is Iata CEIV Pharma certified

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • $586m loss hits ONE's parent carriers, only MOL manages to stay in the black
  • Cargolux chief: 'I won't drop prices to get tonnage' in a challenging 2019
  • US-Mexico border congestion eases, but 'we are weeks from normal service'
  • UPS chief determined to stay positive, despite declining profits in Q1
  • P&O cries 'ferry foul' and demands £33m payout to match Eurotunnel's
  • Rebound Returns appoints Colin Griffin as executive vice president
  • Supply chain radar: Amazon Logistics isn't picking a fight - rather, it needs your help

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • AIDAnova notches up two more LNG fueling firsts
    Carnival Corporation's AIDAnova, operated by its Germany-based AIDA Cruises brand, today became the first LNG fueled cruise to visit Barcelona, Spain -and the first to be fueled with LNG in the Mediterranean.
  • Total to hold New York Global Sulfur Cap Forum
    On May 9, New York's Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum will be the site of one of a series of Global Sulfur Cap Forums being presented by Total at shipping centers
  • Is this how to make almost any tug an icebreaker?
    A new Finnish initiative would enable any ice strengthened vessel to be used for icebreaking, using a motorized removable bow powered by Danfoss Editron. The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency has launched a
  • Newly-merged EnscoRowan takes delivery of jack-up
    Offshore driller EnscoRowan has taken delivery of its first newbuilding rig since its formation by the merger of Ensco plc and Rowan Companies plc, which completed April 11, The rig, the harsh

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • Digitalisation survey identifies owners' enthusiasm for new tech - along with the common need for a solid business case to justify investment
    A survey of attitudes towards digitalisation reveals that most shipping professionals are keen to explore new technology as a solution...
  • From the News Desk: Businesses are also a cyber risk
    Forum in Athens to ponder the massive danger of cyber criminals using ships as weapons
  • Will Stellar Daisy lessons be learned too late?
    An industry participant has said that by the time any amendments are made for improved safety, the converted very large...
  • Iran-China crude flow is moving via ship-to-ship transfer network
    Lloyd's List vessel tracking data reveals how a network of Chinese-controlled tankers are moving Iranian crude and switching off AIS...
  • Marine rates hardening in US, Middle East and Singapore
    'Ultimately from a broker's standpoint, the market would seem to be - from a geographic standpoint - equalising and calming...
  • OOCL revenue and volumes rise in first quarter
    Slow growth in transpacific and intra-Asia trades constrains growth at Hong Kong-based carrier
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Here's how we decarbonise shipping
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Shipping's 'Paris Agreement' needs its regulators
    At one year old, shipping's 'Paris Agreement' requires regulators taking bold steps if it is to grow into something meaningful
  • Yard Talk | Chance for a Japanese renaissance
    South Korea and China have eaten away at the Japanese share of the shipbuilding market in recent years
  • Tanker trends: Certainty of uncertainty
    Tanker demolition is not expected to accelerate until the end of the year, when owners will gain clarity about how...
  • Hutchison Port Holdings lowers container throughput growth forecast
    HPH chief executive Gerry Yim has warned of 'a slowdown' at Yantian terminals this year, though qualifying that there has been no sign of...
  • MOL back in the black as domestic rivals struggle
    All three lines expressed optimism that their investments in the ONE container shipping joint venture would finally bear fruit and...
  • P&O sues UK over no-deal Brexit ferry contracts
    P&O claims that the award of £33m of public money to Eurotunnel put its business at a 'competitive disadvantage'
  • Container freight rates set to remain subdued
    Efforts to maintain capacity discipline have failed to raise the outlook for rates
  • Bunker Holding Group secures $1bn credit facility
    The new money will help refinance and increase a $650m revolving credit facility
  • Western Bulk appoints new chief executive as Ismar exits
    The new head Hans Aasn's, who was appointed by the board, assumes his role in July
  • The Interview: Richard Turner
    Son of an Anglican priest from Essex, Richard Turner now heads both the International Union of Marine Insurance and RSA's...
  • Daily Briefing
    LNG capacity expecting approval hits new high | Russia starts new plant to supply LNG bunker | Exclusive interview with...
  • Petronas takes 50% stake in Brazilian offshore fields
    Move marks an important milestone for Petronas as the company diversifies and expands its oil business portfolio in South America
  • Novatek sells stake in Arctic LNG 2 project to China
    China is seen as one of the key consuming markets for Novatek's LNG sales and the Russian company has previously...
  • ONE expects profits in fiscal year 2019
    ONE posted a net loss of $96m in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2019
  • Port of Los Angeles moves to counter maritime cyber crime
    The proposed centre will be a collaborative effort to share cyber threat information across a range of companies within the...
  • NYK replaces president after huge losses
    Nagasawa currently oversees the company's automotive transport, dry bulk and energy shipping businesses
  • Pengerang completes first LNGC gas up-cool down
    Petronas-owned LNG carrier Puteri Zamrud Satu has already departed from Pengerang on completing the gassing up and cooling down operation and...
  • Okeanis sees tanker market uplift from third quarter
    Chairman and chief executive Ioannis Alafouzos says new company is primed to seize a generational opportunity
  • Tyler Baron becomes Minerva Bunkering CEO
    Mr Baron was one of three board appointments made last May to end litigation from a group of activist investors
  • US west coast container imports dip year on year
    By comparison, this February the nine US east coast ports monitored by the PMSA posted a combined increase of 3.3%...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • Railroads work to speed US, Canada truck gates
  • Rhine container surcharges return due to draft drop
  • Oakland port's truck mitigation plan advances
  • LTL carrier Estes Express bids on NEMF flatbed assets
  • ONE expects 2019 profit after last year's loss
  • Port of LA enlists industry to fend off cyber threats
  • HMM's new CEO drives service changes
  • MPV/HL rates buck gloomy outlook

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • Knud E Hansen goes back to China for ro-ros
    Knud E Hansen is going back to Nanjing Jinling Shipyard to develop three more ro-ros for the Grimaldi Group. Knud E Hansen unveils Grimaldi ro-ros This time, the Danish ship designer is working on ships for the Italian shipower's subsidiary Finnlines. The trio of ships are expected to be delivered starting in 2021 and will have more than 5,000 square metres of vehcile decks while carrying the h
  • Bahamas to investigate 2017 Carnival sewage dumping
    US judge releases report showing 13 incidents in which Carnival illegally dumped treated sewage in Bahamian waters while on probation.
  • Cosco's container unit boosted by higher freight rates and OOIL deal
    Cosco Shipping Holdings says its dual-brand strategy is working as shipping revenues increase.
  • VLGC market remains on upward curve despite bull-run taking a breather
    VLGC owners have seen the second longest bull-run in history come to an end but analysts believe there is plenty more to come from the recovering market. Rates for the largest LPG carriers have been climbing consistently for the past month but lost a little ground yesterday to snap the winning sequence. Exmar set to finalise VLGC newbuilding order at China's Jiangnan Shipyard Promise of six-fig
  • Product tanker upturn the real deal, says Concordia Maritime chief Kim Ullman
    Product tanker owners are experiencing the early stages of a multi-year upturn, according to Concordia Maritime chief executive Kim Ullman. A first taste of the good times came in the final three months of 2018 and now volatility has arrived with rates at higher levels. Concordia Maritime clocks up profit as tanker market positions for cyclical takeoff Concordia Maritime: tanker market upswing
  • Chinese LNG investment crucial due to Russian sanctions
    Chinese investment in Russia's new Arctic LNG 2 project is viewed as vital by Deutsche Bank (DB) due to potential financing problems caused by western sanctions. China's CNOOC and CNPC each agreed to take a 10% stake in the Novatek-led scheme on Thursday, with France's Total already having bought 10%. Novatek to end LNG transhipment in Norway Chinese buy into Novatek's new Arctic LNG 2 project
  • P&O sues UK over Eurotunnel Brexit pay-out
    The fall-out from the UK's awarding of post-Brexit ferry contracts has continued with news that P&O Ferries is suing the government. The UK operator is objecting to a pay-out of £33m ($44m) to rival Eurotunnel to settle a court case against the UK state. UK faces paying out millions more in Brexit ferry fiasco UK government cancels Seaborne Brexit ferry contract This legal battle was prompted
  • Flagship China Shipbuilding Industry Corp unit sees costs chew into bottom line
    First-quarter results at China Shipbuilding Industry Co Ltd (CSICL) were hit by high steel costs and rising expenses in research and development, even as the Shanghai-listed shipbuilder managed to stay in the black on one-off accounting gains. Excluding all one-off items, CSICL posted net loss of CNY 535m ($79.4m) for January-March, compared with a net profit of CNY 255m during the same period of
  • Hong Kong shipowner TCC Group sells oldest capesize bulker for scrap
    TCC Group of Hong Kong is believed to have sold its oldest capesize bulker for demolition. Its move comes at a time shipowners are showing an appetite for scrapping bulkers at a relatively young age given a weak market this year. Korea Line Corp sells capesize bulker for scrap Seanergy Maritime eyes equity raise Vale mine reopening delivers 'very good news' for battered capesize market Source
  • Marshall Islands plans safety talks to prevent repeat of Stellar Daisy tragedy
    The Marshall Islands is set to open up talks at the IMO for a revision of the Safety of Life at Sea (Solas) convention to ensure bulk carrier conversions like the Stellar Daisy are built to a safe standard. The move comes following recommendations made in its report into the loss of the VLOC Stellar Daisy and 22 seafarers' lives in March 2017. The Stellar Daisy's technical dimensions, with its h
  • LSC takes on new Vitol VLGCs
    Latvia's LSC has taken over management of the first of Vitol's new VLGCs. The Vitol-controlled company already manages some of the group's tankers, but has now added the 84,000-cbm Vivit Dubhe to its fleet. Vitol boosts tanker fleet with Sargeant deal Vitol, Union Maritime move more MRs to LSC The ship was handed over last month from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). LSC said the vessel is the
  • Box volumes and revenue rise at OOCL
    Hong Kong container line OOCL has posted an increase in container volumes and revenue for the first quarter. The owner, now controlled by China's Cosco, said it carried 1.6% more boxes at 1.6m teu year-on-year, up from 1.57m teu in 2018. Revenues jumped by 5.9% to $1.46bn, as loadable capacity increased by 2.3%. The overall load factor was 0.5% lower than the same period in 2018, but overall av
  • Johs Thode exits shipowning after selling last boxship
    Germany's Johs Thode has finally exited the shipowning business. The Hamburg-based shipowner is understood to have sold its last vessel, the 1,118-teu Hanse Fortune (built 2006). The container feeder vessel was the last of four vessels to be sold in the past few weeks. Details of the transaction remain unclear, but German financial sources said the companies that owned the Thode ships were decl
  • Tanker newbuilding deliveries reach record levels in first quarter of 2019, says Clarksons
    Tanker newbuilding deliveries reached record levels in the first quarter of 2019 bringing a sharp upturn in fleet growth after a stable 2018, according to data from Clarksons. Clarksons: markets 'recalibrating' ahead of IMO 2020 Case highlights 'massive misvaluation' of shipping companies in capital markets JP Morgan welcomes VLCC order slowdown after 'scary' start to 2019 With a front-loaded
  • Glencore faces second US trading probe
    Trading and chartering giant Glencore is facing another US probe. It said it had been informed that the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is investigating whether the company may have violated certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and/or CFTC regulations through corrupt practices in connection with commodities. "Glencore understands that the CFTC's investigations are at a
  • Novatek to end LNG transhipment in Norway
    Russian producer Novatek is set to end Yamal LNG cargo transhipment in Norway. It is planning to move the operation to the Murmansk region of Russia by the end of the year, the Interfax news agency reported. "We have agreed on a location with the defense ministry, it's close to Kildin Island, but we need a decision to expand the Murmansk port's territory, on checkpoints," said Novatek chairman L
  • NS United merging VLCC, gas and bulker operations
    Japanese owner NS United is combining its tanker and gas carriers operations with some of its bulker business. The idea is to "strengthen its energy services", it said. NS United boosted by rising capesize market Two coal carrier/bulker teams handling domestic and general services will be merged with its oil and gas team carrying out services and fuel procurement. The new energy group will be
  • Cosco Shipping Bulk turns to Beihai to extend newcastlemax newbuilding drive
    Cosco Shipping Bulk has swooped for three more newcastlemax newbuildings to add a second tranche of ships to a major project. Cosco Shipping Bulk inks first round of newbuildings in newcastlemax project Polaris Shipping appoints bookrunners for IPO in Oslo Fresh from inking up to 10 vessels at Cosco HI Yangzhou earlier this week it has now placed a trio of 210,000 dwt bulkers at CSIC Qingdao Be
  • Credit impairment rises at Swedbank
    Credit impairment is on the rise at Sweden's Swedbank. The lender said the figure for the first quarter was SEK 218m ($22.9m), up from SEK 127m in the same period of 2017. Swedbank slashes impairments in 2018 Net interest income was up at SEK 11.36bn versus SEK 10.68bn Net profit rose to SEK 5.27bn, against SEK 5.03bn in 2018. It highlighted increased loan volumes and said its credit quality
  • Dr Peters down to two tankers after sale of suezmax duo to Moundreas family
    German shipping player Dr Peters Group is left with just two tankers after selling an 18-year old suezmax duo to NGM Energy, a Moundreas family company. European market sources said the 150,000-dwt sisterships DS Symphony and DS Melody (both built 2001) changed hands at close to $12m each. The vessels, built at Sasebo Heavy Industries, were among a group of tankers redelivered to Dr Peters abou
  • Bunker Holding seals $1bn finance deal
    Danish fuel supplier Bunker Holding has secured new financing worth $1bn. The unsecured revolving credit facility involves a syndicate of 12 banks. PPG boosts financing to more than $700m The family-owned company said this is one of the largest corporate credit facilities to date in the industry and supports its continued growth and the need for further financial flexibility in the light of IMO
  • Containerships clobber K Line as result turns red
    Japanese giant K Line has slipped to a loss in the year to 31 March as its new containership venture with NYK and MOL hit the bottom line. The company said the net deficit was JPY 111bn ($99m), against a JPY 10bn profit in the previous 12 months. Revenue declined to JPY 837bn from JPY 1.62 trillion. New K Line CEO launches business review Bulkers saw profit grow to JPY 4.4bn from a loss of JPY
  • Trio vie for Hanjin's Subic yard
    Three foreign groups are battling to take over the Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction shipyard in the Philippines. Hanjin's Philippines claims total $1.71bn The country's trade undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo was cited by Business Mirror as saying that the trio had pledged to devise business plans for the company, which sought court rehabilitation in January after defaulting on debt. The th
  • Reborn owner Shanghai Junzheng Logistics plots fleet renewal after Sinochem deal
    Successor of Sinochem International Logistics is planning a gradual fleet renewal
  • Mitsui OSK Lines outperforms rivals as it returns to profit
    Wet and dry segments help offset poor performance and containership arm at Japanese giant.
  • LNG man set to take over the reins at NYK
    Forty-year company veteran set to be next president as Tadaaki Naito is named as next chairman.
  • Teekay LNG Partners confirms Petrobras charter extension
    US-listed LNG carrier owner also confirms that promised dividend increase has kicked in.
  • Impairments drag NYK to $400m full-year loss
    Continued problems at Ocean Network Express (ONE) continue to haunt Japanese liner giant.
  • Ultra Deep Solutions joins hunt for top secret jet fighter
    Singapore subsea owner's vessel has been chartered to help carry out underwater search.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • Houston trying to balance shipping, energy industry interests
    The port also is looking to speed up a project to widen its main shipping channel.
  • Manufacturers need tools to adapt to USMCA
    Manufacturers should prepare for increased regional value content for the automobile sector, speakers said during an American Shipper webinar.
  • ONE reports $586 million loss in 2018-19 fiscal year
    Ocean Network Express, the container shipping company owned by NYK, MOL and "K" Line, forecasts a profit in the current fiscal year.
  • Japanese shipping companies expect better year ahead
    Results of NYK, MOL and "K" Line suffer from loss by their joint venture, Ocean Network Express.
  • USTR adds Saudi Arabia to high-priority IP concerns list
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released its annual "Special 301" report on Thursday.
  • DHS steps up targeting of illicit opioids at source
    The Department of Homeland Security and Justice and State departments are working with counterparts in China, Mexico and Central and South America.
  • Executive Moves: Avianca, New Orleans Public Belt Railroad
  • Yantian Express set for repairs in China in August
  • Estes bids to acquire equipment from bankrupt trucker
  • APHIS keeps inspection reserve fund in place
  • CMA CGM adding Vietnam call during cashew nut season
  • Awards: Albwardy Damen to Transplace

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 26, 2019
  • Trump asks OPEC to boost oil supply, blames state taxes for gasoline prices
    US President Donald Trump showed Friday he remains focused on domestic gasoline prices
  • China, US face off on Iranian crude flows, with risks to global economy
    China and the US are in an intense standoff over Iranian crude oil
  • Crude settles lower amid profit-taking, Trump comments
    Oil futures ended the week sharply lower as traders booked profits
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise 11% following closed arbitrage east
    Fuel oil stocks in the ARA hub rose week on week
  • TRADER NOTE: Bunker trader Davide Anghinoni moves to Saras
    Bunker trader Davide Anghinoni has moved to Saras Trading SA from Toyota Tusho UK
  • Singapore HSFO sentiment firms on hopes of lower Western inflow; stocks at 15-month high
    The Singapore high sulfur fuel oil market is expected to rebound in the near term
  • Hoegh Autoliners launches IMO 2020 preparations
    Hoegh Autoliners said it has started preparing for the lower sulfur cap for marine fuel from 2020
  • Singapore's MPA suspends Southernpec's bunker craft operator license
    MPA has also suspended the bunker tanker, Southernpec 7, from conducting bunkering operations at the port.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Commodity trader Trafigura ships Venezuelan crude from Europe to China
    The 157,271 dwt tanker Marlin Savanah arrived in the outer limits of Qingdao port on April 11, carrying a cargo of Merey 16 crude owned by Trafigura.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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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