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January 31, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Vanterm crane collapses on 7,024-TEU Ever Summit in Vancouver
  • Chinese Vice Premier Liu arrives in Washington ahead of trade talks
  • TS Lines, Yang Ming, Gold Star, APL offer China-Malaysia loop Feb 23
  • US prosecutors charge Huawei with theft of secrets, bank fraud
  • ILWU blasts plan to automate in LA, but APMT says union agreed
  • CMA CGM ups Asia-Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Mideast rates mid-Feb
  • Yang Ming/APL launch Korea, Vietnam. Malaysia loop February 21
  • Hamburger Hafen und Logistik ups rail capacity to Elb's major port
  • New rail service launched from Port of Felixstowe by GB Railfreight
  • UK government's Brexit measures for logistics come too late: FTA
  • Indiana ports set records as cargo soars 25pc to 14.8 million tons
  • DHL Hong Kong air trade index shows optimism in Asia Pacific falling
  • Edmonton airport continues expansion overhaul for air cargo handling
  • Chongqing airport to roll out 10 more overseas destinations this year

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 30, 2019
  • Höegh Autoliners expands Europe to Middle East service; now calling Asia
  • Neptune Container Line & Logistics handles landmark ODC from Visakhapatnam Port to Oman
  • APM Terminals Pipavav registers impressive performance in Q3
  • Chairman lauds all-round progress of JNPT at 70th Republic Day celebration
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port successfully loads very large project cargo
  • American Airlines Cargo announces record-breaking year
  • Mauritius keen on signing CEPA with India
  • All roads lead to BHP-MALA 2019 International Conference & Awards in Mumbai today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cleared and delivered
  • More flat cars for heavy containers
  • B&H Worldwide picks business development manager for Asia
  • Green Cargo shifts 370 lorry loads from road to rail
  • DSV leases P3 logistics centre
  • Barig strengthens cargo component again
  • Mobile harbour crane acquisitions in 2018
  • Blue Dart Express names new CEO
  • Cameroon's Camrail receives new locomotives
  • Port de Guadeloupe enhances terminal
  • Gefco launches mission control centre
  • Paving the way for more P2F conversions
  • Instafreight pipes new chairman on board
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Online reference site for intermodal transport
  • Coordinadora successfully delivers oversized cargo
  • New service to London Gateway
  • Flying for Saudi Arabia's first European Tour golf event

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 30, 2019
  • Prepare for no-deal Brexit, transport sector is advised, after Commons vote
  • Carriers still aiming to add capacity on Asia-North Europe, despite softer demand
  • Leeds clean air zone charge a 'punitive tax on a sector the city relies on'
  • Profits up for CH Robinson, but cool chain business bucks growth trend
  • ECS launches cargo sales and management platform for airlines
  • Air cargo veteran Dirk Reich is new chairman of InstaFreight
  • Europa recruits customs specialists as the haulier prepares for Brexit
  • Pharma shippers call for higher and better-aligned global standards
  • Supply chain radar: Gefco - another CEVA Logistics?
  • Supply chain radar: Reaction to the third CMA CGM executive addition to CEVA
  • Supply chain radar: CH Robinson's formidable results show the extent of the problem for 3PLs

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 30, 2019
  • MAN engines picked to power heavy-lift crane installation vessel
  • Four new Metal Shark patrol boats enter service in Aruba
  • Vigor awarded USS Coronado DSRA contract worth potential $60 million
  • Alfa Laval marks tenth anniversary of first PureSOx scrubber installation
  • Marinakis-Schulz JV makes its first ship acquisition
  • National Maritime Center issues status update
  • Japanese partnership unveils concept design for zero emissions tanker

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 30, 2019
  • Navios Containers posts first results after Nasdaq listing
    Angeliki Frangou-led boxship vehicle reports adjusted profits for fourth quarter and full year 2018
  • ABP rings the changes under new chief executive
    Pedersen took over the reins at ABP from longstanding predecessor James Cooper last year
  • GasLog Partners increases dividend as results strengthen
    LNG carrier owner unveils $25m buyback authorisation, saying unit price volatility does not reflect track record or LNG shipping prospects
  • Marinakis-Schulz venture acquires first boxships
    Germany-based Capital Liberty Invest picks up two feeder vessels formerly in the Kalkavan fleet and is looking for further growth
  • DSME receives approach from Hyundai Heavy Industries
    Korea Development Bank, DSME's majority shareholder, has been seeking a withdrawal with efforts in helping the shipbuilder get back on...
  • UK ports call for road and rail upgrade
    Focusing on a strategic freight network and taking a 'freight-first' approach would be a common-sense first step to ensure the...
  • Wärtsilä plans 1,200 job cuts after profit fall
    Wärtsilä suffered in the fourth quarter despite improvements in its marine business
  • Evalend behind order at HHI for three VLCCs
    Greek owner emerges as author of latest big tanker orders, following its debut in the segment one year ago
  • European forwarders face more than just Brexit
    Clecat highlights major changes relating to the regulatory and administrative frameworks of international trade that pose additional challenges
  • Who pays for scrubbers in a time charter?
    If a vessel is not capable of burning compliant fuel, then it will not be seaworthy and legally fit for...
  • PDVSA sanctions threat could curb tanker upside
    Lawyers flag US links as a stumbling block to opportunistic trades, highlighting hurdles for US-based insurers and service providers, while...
  • HMM becomes co-owner of Busan terminal with PSA
    HMM said the new terminal ensured there would be 'stable berths' as it gears up to welcome its fleet of...
  • Hyundai Heavy secures order from European firm for three VLCCs
    The three very large crude carriers are scheduled to be delivered from the second half of 2020 and will be...
  • Asia-Europe boxship capacity growth to hit freight rates
    Carriers are adding capacity of up to 10% of the current fleet on the stagnant Asia-Europe trade lane
  • Westports recovers from liner realignment with 16% volume rise
    Westports says its total container volume increased by 6% to 9.5m teu in 2018
  • Daily Briefing
    Venezuela crisis could give boost to tanker demand
  • Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation returns to profit
    Results come after a strong rebound in the VLCC market in the last quarter of 2018 due to seasonality factors...
  • DSIC Offshore files for restructuring
    As of end-2018, DSIC Offshore recorded a net liability of Yuan1.9bn ($283m), while its outstanding debts to CSIC stood at...
  • Vale production cuts to shake up trade flows
    The 40m tonnes of iron ore pulled out by Vale would result in a 4.7% decline in iron ore tonne-miles...
  • American Club urges caution over Venezuela sanctions
    The club is still in the midst of looking into all the ramifications, said chief compliance officer Charles Cuccia

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 30, 2019
  • JNPT cargo dwell time decreases substantially
  • US truckload contract and spot rates diverge
  • Supply-demand gap on Asia-Europe trade widens
  • US shipments of wind power equipment soar
  • US petrochemical market grapples with tariffs
  • Service cools Mexico's refrigerated rail potential
  • LA-LB port congestion shows signs of ebbing

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 30, 2019
  • Drybulk rate outlook lowered amid Vale dam closures
    Iron ore demand should remain unscathed, according to Clarkson Platou Securities analyst Frode Mordekal.
  • Tragedy and sentiment drive dry cargo stocks further down
    Big name owners see stocks reverse again as Vale takes action following Feijao disaster.
  • Opec cuts clear to see as Middle East VLCC fixtures fall
    Opec cuts are having a clear impact on the VLCC market, according to data from BTIG. Analyst Greg Lewis says the cartel's late 2018 move has taken a bite out of the market. VLCC scrapping set for respite before regulation-driven spike Euronav swings to black after VLCCs came 'back with a bang' "Opec's decision to reduce production by 1.2 million barrels per day has seen VLCC fixture activity o
  • Royal Caribbean beats estimates
    Richard Fain-led cruise major sees higher revenue for the fourth quarter.
  • Concordia Maritime: tanker market upswing 'structural' not 'seasonal'
    Kim Ullman believes outlook appears positive for the next three years.
  • Listing cost pushes Navios Containers to loss
    Greek owner Navios Maritime Containers (NMCI) has dipped into the red in the fourth quarter as it paid for its listing in the US. The net deficit was $0.24m, against a profit of $1.67m in 2017. The 2018 figure includes $2.6m of expenses related to its listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market in December. Navios Containers spends $52m on boxship Revenue grew to $34.41m against $21.32m as the
  • Bahri brought lower by Petredec hit, yard costs
    Saudi Arabian state tanker giant Bahri has seen fourth quarter profit eroded by its investment in Petredec and start-up costs for its new shipyard. The VLCC specialist said net profit to 31 December was SAR 91.41m ($24.37m), against SAR 207.04m in 2017. Bahri clinches $133m loan for expansion Revenue was up at SAR 1.78bn, from SAR 1.43bn, however. Its investment in LPG carrier company Petredec
  • Russia says MSC Mandy crew released by pirates
    The Russian embassy in Nigeria has said all six crew from the MSC Mandy boxship have been released by pirates. The Russian seafarers were kidnapped from the 3,000-teu vessel (built 1993) in the Gulf of Guinea on 2 January. The Sputnik news agency cited the embassy as saying the issue of their return to Russia is being solved. "All six Russian sailors have been released," it said. The vessel wa
  • Russell Investments stocks up on Ardmore Shipping shares
    A major investor in Ardmore Shipping has added to its strong shareholding in the company. Royce & Associates drops $2.4m in shipping stocks Gurnee maps out Ardmore Shipping game plan Russell Investments Group of Seattle has built its stake in the New York-listed tanker owner to almost 10%, an SEC filing shows. The investor first emerged as a shareholder in Tony Gurnee-fronted Ardmore last year
  • Klaveness carries out world's first digital survey
    Norway's Klaveness Ship Management (KSM) has carried out what it claims is the world's first ever digital vessel survey. This took place on its 2,546-teu boxship Bardu (built 2014) with class society DNV GL last week. The survey saved surveyor Rolf Hancke a trip to Shanghai to visit the vessel, and gave full insight into maintenance data through live dashboards from the Klaveness head office in
  • Asahi claims world first for electric tanker design
    Japan's Asahi Tanker claims to have developed the world's first electric zero-emissions tanker. The "Pure-Electric" E5 vessel has been devised with Exeno-Yamamizu Corporation. The ship will supply bunkers to vessel trading in Tokyo Bay, with the launch set for the last quarter of 2020. Coastal ships with a longer range are also being developed. The E5 concept "creates solutions to issues such
  • First Steamship buys kamsarmax bulker resale
    Taiwanese owner snaps up ship from Marubeni as part of fleet expansion.
  • Marinakis and Schulz venture buys first vessels
    Capital Liberty Invest has snapped up a pair of container ships.
  • Cleanship wins 30-plus boxship scrubber deal
    The UK's Cleanship Solutions has won a contract to retrofit scrubbers to a fleet of more than 30 boxships. The vessels owned by an unnamed "large operator" range from 7,500 teu to 15,000 teu. Work will be carried out by the second quarter of 2019. Wartsila's Holm: scrubbers sold out for 2019 Chris McMenemy, managing director of Cleanship Solutions, said: "This significant container vessel oper
  • Open-hatch bulker owner Saga trims loss as revenue rises
    NYK Line-controlled Saga Shipholding (Norway) has continued to suffer from a weak bulker market but reduced its loss in the 2018 fiscal year. Saga wins peace of mind from USCG praise, but no premium The company, which owns the Japanese giant's open-hatch bulkers in the Saga Welco pool, reported a pre-tax loss of $9.8m to 31 March 2018. That compares with a $11.4m loss in the previous year. Com
  • EMGS returns to operating profit in final quarter
    The offshore survey company has posted a positive operating profit for the first time in 12 months, in spite of rising costs
  • CNOOC outlines plans to build two LNG bunker vessels
    Chinese giant sees potential to supply five million tonnes per annum of LNG as bunkers by 2030
  • PDVSA seizes tankers as Venezuela crisis deepens
    At least three ships holding fuel to enforce maritime liens due to unpaid charter hire were seized by the state
  • US FMC swears in new commissioners
    The Federal Maritime Commission swore in two new commissioners this week. Louis Sola and Daniel Maffei formally joined the US regulatory body for international shipping Monday. Sola will serve until 2023 and Maffei until 2022. The two join acting chairman Michael Khouri and commissioner Rebecca Dye on the board. Sola, a licensed international shipbroker, previously served on the Florida Board
  • Fewster steps down at Greenwich maritime museum
    Kevin Fewster is quitting as director of Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG), home of the country's renowned maritime museum. He will leave in the middle of 2019, he said. "Our highly successful 2014-18 corporate plan has just been completed and this offers an ideal moment for fresh thinking to inform the way forward," he added. "It has been a privilege to lead this great museum over the past twelve
  • Gruppo Scerni withdraws from shipowning as boss uproots to Monaco
    Chief executive Paolo Scerni follows pair of aframaxes to International Andromeda Shipping
  • VLCC scrapping set for respite before regulation-driven spike
    Analysts forecast a slowdown in 2019 before the impact of OPA 90 and IMO 2020 combine to drive big tankers to demolition yards
  • Shipping players voice rebellion against 'bigger is best' mantra
    Attendees weigh up sector's fixation on size, with one saying there are 'a few drawbacks in a bigger company'
  • Hyundai Heavy confirms talks to buy DSME from KDB
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is reported to have made an approach to buy state-controlled rival DSME. The world's biggest shipbuilder was said to have submitted a letter of intent to buy a controlling stake in the restructured yard group to its majority owner, Korea Development Bank (KDB), according to unnamed government and financial industry sources cited by the Yonhap Infomax news agency. H
  • Oil flowing off Cameroon after aframax tanker stand-off ends
    Resolved charter dispute between shipowner Eastern Pacific and DS Marine sees refinery get back to work.
  • Croatian watchdog presses for Uljanik bankruptcy
    Croatia's financial agency FINA has asked for bankruptcy proceedings to be opened against struggling Uljanik Shipyard. It has requested the commercial court in Pazin to start the process over unpaid debt of HRK 75.8m ($11.6m), the SeeNews agency reported. Jan De Nul axes contract at Uljanik shipyard The deadline for repayment expired on 21 January, FINA said on the website of the ministry of ju
  • Former Sinopacific head Simon Liang arrested in Myanmar
    Myanmar police have arrested former shipbuilder Simon Liang Xiaolei and handed him over to Chinese authorities over tax issues, according to a Myanmar Ministry of Home Affairs announcement. China's New Dayang celebrates its return to state ownership TradeWinds could not reach Liang for comment and his mobile phone was apparently switched off over a period of at least two days this week. From th
  • GasLog Partners laments stock price amid record results
    GasLog Partners reported record results for the fourth quarter of 2018, but volatility in equities markets is pushing the LNG carrier owner to buyback shares. The Andrew Orekar-led shipowner reported adjusted profit of $42.2m for the last three months of 2018, a 4% year over year gain. Operating revenue of $86.6m and $68.7m in EBITDA were also new records in what Orekar called a "transformative
  • BW LPG shares inch up after Ackermann dips into stock
    Martin Ackermann has dipped into his own pocket to grow his stake in BW LPG. The Danish chief executive has bought stock worth $88,000 in the Oslo-listed company. Idan Ofer completes deal for BW chemical tanker fleet His addition of 30,000 shares follows repeated purchases by BW Group, the company's controlling shareholder, which began before Christmas. The purchase, revealed this morning, tak
  • Wartsila's Holm: scrubbers sold out for 2019
    Finnish marine systems giant Wartsila has seen scrubber demand grow but is looking to cut costs through redundancies after profit fell. The company said net earnings in the fourth quarter were EUR 153m ($175m) from EUR 165m in 2017, as expenses rose. Order intake increased 24% to EUR 1.87bn, with net sales up 6% to EUR 1.53bn. The orderbook stands at EUR 3.69bn for 2019 deliveries. The company
  • Could data have predicted the Kerch Strait tanker tragedy?
    Analysis of accident suggests two LPG carriers involved in fatal explosion during STS transfer were high-risk
  • Rodgers and Burke double act keeps 'em laughing
    Plenty of comedy double acts have lit up the world over the years, from Abbott and Costello, Laurel and Hardy to Morecambe and Wise - and more recently Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Now shipping can lay claim to its very own: Rodgers and Burke. The tanker-owning duo's latest sell-out performance at the 10th anniversary Marine Money conference in London last week saw them on top form, reprising so
  • RHL to oversee Yantian Express general average process
    Hapag-Lloyd has appointed adjuster Richards Hogg Lindley (RHL) to oversee the general process following the fire on Yantian Express. General average declared as Yantian Express heads to Bahamas The 7,150-teu boxship (built 2002) suffered a blaze on 3 January off Canada, forcing crew to evacuate. General average was declared this week and the vessel is heading to the Bahamas. RHL will act as co
  • HMM, PSA splash $198m on Pusan terminal
    Korea's HMM has teamed up with Singapore port operator PSA to take over PSA-Hyundai Pusan New Port (PHPNT) Pier 4 in Pusan. The companies are spending KRW 221.2bn ($198m) to acquire the terminal from seller Waska. HMM tops up finances with new share issue The price consists of KRW 177bn from HMM, including Korea Ocean Business Corporation's investment of KRW 50bn, and KRW 44.2bn from PSA. The
  • Transtejo launches $100m 10-ship fleet renewal
    Portuguese owner Transtejo is launching a tender for 10 new ferries to renew its ageing fleet. The Lisbon company's plan has been approved by the country's cabinet, Portugal News reported. The first new catamaran is planned for delivery from the end of next year. Three more vessels will come in 2021 and then the remaining six in 2022, 2023 and 2024. They will run on LNG and carry between 400
  • Moss Maritime-led project unveils liquefied hydrogen bunker vessel design
    A new generation of bunker tanker could soon become reality as the shipping industry seeks cleaner fuels.
  • CPTM orders cargo-carrying cruiseship in China
    New vessel to focus primarily on the growing expedition cruise trade.
  • Hyundai Heavy beefs up 2019 VLCC order tally
    Year gets off to a good start for South Korean shipbuilder as it reveals three-ship VLCC order worth $286 million.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 30, 2019
  • Legal changes required to implement USMCA
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Tuesday submitted a statutorily required description of changes to existing U.S. laws required to bring the U.S. into compliance with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, including several new customs rules.
  • Dairy producers want cheese in U.S.-U.K. trade deal
    For the U.S. dairy products industry to pour its products into the British market, the U.K. will need to shed agricultural tariffs and non-tariffs currently shared with the EU.
  • CN envisions Halifax as 'Prince Rupert of the East'
    Railway officials discussed plans to grow intermodal cargo and develop the Nova Scotia port during this week's earnings call.
  • Tech Connections: The rise of port community systems
    Technology developments are aiding ports, but business models also need to evolve.
  • Los Angeles highlights 'digital transformation'
    Port handled 9.5 million TEUs in 2018 and believes technology can help solve "persistent systemic problems."
  • American Shipper tweeting from AAPA conference
  • Port of Savannah moves record 4.35 million TEUs
  • Executive Moves: Crowley and InstaFreight
  • Executive Moves: BluJay and OmniTRAX Energy Solutions

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 30, 2019
  • Asia resumes Iran oil imports at lowered rates as waiver window shrinks
    Asian imports of Iranian crude oil have just started to return but at sharply lower levels as top customers China, India, Japan and South Korea press for additional US sanctions relief when their waivers expire in May.
  • International court to rule on Venezuela ship interception offshore Guyana: Hess CEO
    The arbitration of the interception of an ExxonMobil-chartered seismic ship offshore Guyana by the Venezuelan navy in December will move to an international court for resolution, John Hess, the CEO of Hess, a member of the ExxonMobil-led consortium, said Wednesday.
  • Piraeus bunkering operations recover as bad weather eases
    Bunkering operations at Piraeus have largely returned to normal after disruptive weather eased, sources said Wednesday.
  • Fuel oil crack strength above light ends continues on active arb
    The 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge fuel oil crack continued to strengthen Wednesday on an active arbitrage and increased paper trading activity, holding firmly above the naphtha crack.
  • Malta bunkers premium over benchmark hits narrowest in 8 months
    Delivered bunker fuel prices at Malta reached their lowest premium over the high sulfur fuel oil regional benchmark since May 2018 on Tuesday as operating conditions eased at Malta, sources said.
  • Narrow EFS, tight supply boosts Asian sweet crudes despite weaker arbitrage freight
    The Asian sweet crude market saw March-loading cargoes of regional flagship grades fetch robust premiums this month as narrow Brent/Dubai Exchange of Futures for Swaps and tight spot supply for middle-distillate rich grades overshadowed weakening arbitrage freight rates, trade sources said Wednesday.
  • Ecoslops, Suez Canal Economic Zone ink deal for waste reception at Port Said
    The recovery potential of the oil waste transiting through the Suez Canal is estimated at more than 40,000 tons/year.
  • INTERVIEW: Compliance to IMO 2020 rule likely 80% initially - Parker Kittiwake execs
    "There is no one set method that is accepted or approved [for compliance]," Herring said.

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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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