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December 2, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2020
  • MOL joins wide-ranging zero-emission initiative for ships
  • NYK concludes long-term charter agreement for two methanol-fuelled chemical tankers
  • Pandemic impacts vessel operating costs but moderation seen ahead
  • Proposed Merchant Shipping Bill, 2020 suggests regulation of freight charges
  • Rajesh Sood to have Additional Charge as Director (L&PS) at SCI
  • India should focus its energy on FTAs initially with developed countries: Goyal
  • Bengaluru airport handles record cargo in Oct.
  • BLR Logistiks launches privately-owned public bonded warehouse operation at Bhiwandi
  • Cargo handling at Chennai airport back on track
  • Custodians spur the API integrations with PCS 1x
  • Port volumes & road transport seen on the recovery path
  • Qatar Airways helps bring numerous seafarers home
  • Covid-19 has seriously impacted international connectivity & hence economic recovery
  • India's GDP in Q2 shows upside potential to the estimates: CEA
  • US becomes 2nd biggest FDI source for India
  • Covid-19 has raised the bar for digital transition, says report
  • Glyn Hughes to take charge as TIACA's first Director-General

International Transport Journalweb site
  • CSX to acquire New England's regional railway
  • Tiaca starts digital ACF with people-focused session
  • Magellan and Circle join forces
  • Kombiverkehr selects Hanover as mega hub
  • Government awards more cargo flights to NZ
  • Drewry sees global recovery
  • Changes at Renault Trucks (Switzerland)
  • Mondadori Group chooses logistics partner
  • More transparency in gas transports with Swiss IT
  • Air cargo data managers cooperate
  • Swedish-Finnish action to cut carbon footprint
  • Delta reshuffles sales and cargo leadership
  • Rolls-Royce moves in
  • Siberian pellets now to be carried by rail
  • Garden City Terminal on the rise
  • Swiss back in Santiago picking cherries from Chile
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2020
  • Container shortages the biggest disrupter: where are all the empty boxes?
  • More ro-ro services a welcome post-Brexit boost for Irish exporters to Europe
  • 'Look to trucks' as China-Europe rail hits delays and capacity is squeezed
  • Brexit: 'let's get it done' say companies ready for 'short-term' border delays
  • India's SpiceJet eyes cargo flights to the US, starting with PPE
  • Online customs portal unveiled to help cross-border road freight in South-east Asia
  • US harassing Chinese crews raises questions of 'discriminatory enforcement'
  • Florida yachtsman stranded for hours rescued by containership
  • Rob Walpole moves up as new VP as Delta Cargo moves into commercial arm
  • Market Insight: Toll (Express) firmly 'in the bargain basement' bin

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2020
  • Pandemic pushes up ship operating costs
    Confirming reports that have been coming in all year from shipowners, ship managers, crewing agencies and other sources, a just published report confirms that the cost of complying with COVID-19 restrictions have
  • OSG picks oneTank for aftpeak tank ballast water treatment
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has chosen Glosten spin-off oneTank, LLC to provide an aftpeak ballast water treatment solution for vessels in its fleet. Installation of the oneTank system will help bring OSG
  • Norwegian shipowner sentenced to prison for role in notorious scrapping case
    George Eide, the Norwegian shipowner at the heart of a controversial ship scrapping case that first hit the headlines in 2017, has been sentenced to a prison term. Attempts to illegally export
  • Derecktor starts construction of hybrid research cat
    Derecktor Shipyards of Mamaroneck, N.Y., has started construction of a 64-foot aluminum catamaran research vessel. Ordered by the University of Vermont for its Rubenstein School of Environmental and Natural Resources, it will
  • Turkey's Manta Shipping migrates from L-Band to FleetXpress
    Turkish bulker operator Manta Shipping has selected Marlink to provide Inmarsat's Fleet Xpress service on eight of its vessels. The agreement supports Manta Shipping's drive towards digitalized operations and increased crew connectivity
  • Navy will not repair fire-gutted USS Bonhomme Richard
    The U.S. Navy is to decommission USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship gutted by a fire that broke out July 6 while the ship was undergoing maintenance in

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2020
  • Outlook forum looks forward to decarbonisation progress in 2021
    Industry collaboration will be key to achieving shipping's goals in the coming year. Working more closely with the aviation and...
  • Yemen rebels hold the key to avoiding a maritime disaster
    Yemen's Houthis would gain more by helping to avert a looming maritime disaster on a stricken tanker in the Red...
  • Greek shipowner lifts Venezuelan crude after sanctions deletion
    Another tanker from the Gotsis-family owned fleet was among six briefly sanctioned in June for shipping Venezuelan oil, in a...
  • Scorpio Bulkers' selling spree continues
    The vessels that have entered an agreement to be sold this week are due to be delivered in the first...
  • Top 10 shipmanagers 2020
    All the top shipmanagers explored new technologies for vessel performance optimisation and streamlined business practices. However, the greatest concern for...
  • Colombo container congestion crisis eases
    Severe box backlogs at key South Asian transhipment port appear to be improving, following several weeks of difficulties that have...
  • Crew-change crisis highlights fundamental industry problems
    Getting crew off vessels as scheduled is possible and must be done because this is the deal they signed up...
  • Plea to remember stranded seafarers during holiday season
    Officers' union Nautilus International says the plight of seafarers should not be forgotten as the crew change crisis drags on...
  • Hong Kong shipmanagers end difficult year on positive note
    Hong Kong is simply seen as a great place to do shipmanagement because of factors such as the fundamental commitment...
  • Container shortages exacerbated by slow turnaround times
    Shippers seeking exports from Asia are finding it difficult to secure equipment, pushing up freight rates. But elsewhere, port congestion...
  • Dissent in European shipping circles over EU's green rules
    Greek shipowners are still against an EU emissions measure. However, if it has to happen, they believe it should be...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Will China speak against EU impatience on shipping emissions? | Maersk and CMA CGM push EU for...
  • BHP signs LNG bunker contract with Shell
    The contract is expected to form up to 10% of the forecast Asian LNG bunker demand in fiscal year 2023...
  • Yangzijiang secures $226m in new shipbuilding orders
    An increase in the demand for smaller containerships has been seen as the shipping industry adapts to emerging trends and...
  • Samsung Heavy picks up tanker and LNG carrier orders worth $241m
    A late surge in newbuilding orders has brought Samsung Heavy's order backlog up to $4bn, meeting 48% of its annual...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2020
  • Zero-carbon uncertainty restrains container ship ordering
  • OOCL to levy US West Coast surcharge, citing congestion
  • Savannah gets export boost from new A&R Logistics resin plant
  • Softbank backs Flock Freight's 'pooled truckload' model
  • E-commerce spike spurs investment in warehousing tech

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2020
  • Brazilian energy giant to offload five more ships, look for carbon cuts in shipping
    The state-controlled oil major said it has already removed 12 ships from trading this year
  • Petrobras hopes to double exports in new four-year plan
    The company will divest some assets, lowering production, but refinery sales should boost exports
  • M/Maritime expands with modern Scorpio Bulkers ultramax pair
    Japanese-built, eco-designed SBI Apollo and SBI Poseidon to join the young Greek company's growing fleet
  • International Seaways data points to fourth-quarter tanker weakness
    Numbers have fallen in key VLCC, panamax segments since owner's quarterly earnings guidance
  • Navios Acquisition slashes dividend and pushes back debt
    Amid falling tanker market, Angeliki Frangou-led outfit reports narrow profit for the third quarter and starts selling new shares worth up to $25m
  • BW LPG scores Hindustan Petroleum charters for two VLGCs in India push
    Fearnleys expects VLGC rates to lose ground but remain strong into 2021
  • Cruise can bounce back from Covid-19 crisis by playing it safe
    DNV GL's maritime chief argues there is light at the end of the tunnel if cruiseships' routines and risk-mitigation measures can match hospital standards
  • Fearnley LNG starts scenario planning for 2021 charter rates
    Unit of shipbroker Fearnleys looks at three possible growth paths for next year
  • John Fredriksen-backed Seadrill Partners files for Chapter 11 restructuring
    US-listed drillship company has support of banks for move into bankruptcy court protection
  • ZeroNorth's carbon-cutting software to be integrated with fleet management platform
    New tie-up aims to help shipowners leverage technology to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and bunker consumption
  • Vega and Su-Nav target 85 ships for new management venture
    German and Indian companies join forces to operate boxships, tankers and bulkers
  • Refloated Technomar boxship heading to Singapore for repairs
    Charterer Maersk says the Tina I being inspected after hitting grounded IRISL ship last month
  • Celsius Tankers locks away its unfixed LNG carrier trio to Cheniere
    Danish owner secures 13-year contracts on last three of its four speculatively-ordered newbuildings
  • Shipowning newcomer Hoanh Son Group buys two more bulkers
    Details emerge of two more acquisitions by Vietnamese infrastructure conglomerate as it sets itself up as a shipowner.
  • NYK Line sells its last owned LR2 tanker to Eastern Mediterranean
    Japanese company offloads ship amid pressure on tanker values, while Thanassis Martinos company rejoins the rank of buyers on the sale & purchase (S&P) market
  • Eagle Bulk tipped as buyer of Scorpio Bulkers ultramax as fleet sale continues
    Transition to wind programme continues as Emanuele Lauro-led owner returns to single disposal
  • Julian Clark to run Ince's global operations as it eyes expansion
    Law firm's senior partner promoted to worldwide head as part of new management structure
  • Euroseas quadruples its money with lucrative charters as Aristides Pittas builds stake
    CEO converts loan to shares while company increases boxship term cover at much higher rates
  • Would-be buyer arrests Alpha Bulkers capesize amid Chinese coal discharge delay
    Chinese buyer claims the seller walked away from a done deal amid rising scrap prices
  • Long-term work helps Drydocks World bounce back from Covid
    Operating during a pandemic came at an extra cost, but the Dubai ship repairer tapped a steady income stream from conversion and fabrication projects
  • Digital and logistics investments ease Abu Dhabi Ports' pandemic pains
    Ports group says speed of response and innovative approach cushioned blow from Covid-19
  • Waterfront confirms eight methanol dual-fuel MRs at Hyundai Mipo
    Canadian principal says orders have been split between Swedish, Japanese and South Korean owners
  • German boxship rescues US yachtsman reported as missing at sea
    Vigilant containership crew discovers missing castaway clinging to wreckage of his capsized yacht off Florida
  • Chinese owners give Yangzijiang year-end boost with contracts worth $226m
    New orders bring Chinese shipyard's total tally for 2020 to 43 vessel worth $1.26bn.
  • Westports set to reap rewards of Trump exit and RCEP
    Malaysian terminal operator says volumes between Asia and Europe were up 11% in the third quarter
  • Eagle Bulk tipped as buyer of Scorpio Bulk ultramax as fleet sale continues
    Transition to wind programme continues as Emanuele Lauro-led owner returns to single disposal

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2020
  • How the Panama Canal traffic jam is affecting ocean shipping
    Panama Canal congestion is not impeding transits of container ships but it is pumping up spot rates for LNG and LPG carriers.
  • Lufthansa, DB Schenker challenge industry to support alternative jet fuel
    Lufthansa and DB Schenker are working together to increase the market for alternative aviation fuels.
  • UPS pilots want more COVID testing as infections spike
    Pilots at UPS and company officials disagree about the level of precautions being taken to keep them safe while providing essential cargo service around the...
  • Italian firm building $150M shipyard in Mexico
    Italian firm Fincantieri is building a $150M shipyard in Mexico's Yucatán state to take advantage of cruise line operations and oil & gas exploration.
  • Big 3 US airlines gear up to transport COVID-19 vaccines
    Preparing for the massive global distribution of COVID vaccines for airlines is the equivalent of the military massing for an invasion. Here's how United, American...
  • Wall Street's incredible shrinking shipping stocks
    The total market capitalization of U.S.-listed ocean shipping stocks has plunged 34% in 2020, but there are reasons for hope in 2021.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2020
  • Oil price declines extend amid OPEC+ uncertainty, COVID-19 spread
    Without an extension agreement, the OPEC+ curbs are scheduled to ease from the current 7.7 million b/d to 5.8 million b/d from January.
  • IRAQ DATA: November federal crude exports fall 6% on weather, OPEC compliance aims
    **Iraq exports 2.709 mil b/d, down from 2.876 mil b/d in Oct **Rough weather affects tanker loadings for five days **Iraq owes compensation cuts for OPEC quota violations
  • ANALYSIS: Product tankers market likely stuck in the doldrums into 2021
    Lockdowns bearish for refining margins.
  • Nigeria to push CNG as alternative transport fuel, reduce reliance on gasoline
    Government hopes to get 1 million vehicles converted to CNG by 2021.
  • Refineries halfway through rationalization: HSBC
    **Refinery rationalization happening faster than expected **Europe accounts for half of announced closures
  • European fuel oil paper volumes in November MOC up 522% on month
    Hi-lo most commonly traded derivative.
  • Japan signs oil storage deal with Kuwait's KPC
    **First Kuwait crude cargo to arrive at Kiire oil storage in Q1 2021 **KPC joins Saudi Aramco, ADNOC to store oil in Japan **Japan leases out total of 19.5 mil barrels oil storage capacity
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Russian runs supported by stronger fuel oil
    **Run cuts unlikely **Naphtha likely to be optimized over gasoline
  • Libya's National Oil Corp raises Dec. crude OSPs by 20-80 cents/b
    **Lightest grades see largest rises, of 70-80 cents/b **Heavier grades increased by 20 cents/b
  • FEATURE: Shipping industry needs policy makers to give cleaner fuels a boost
    Governments called on to subsidize alternative fuels.
  • Russia working on hydrogen exports to Germany: Novak
    **Hydrogen producing plant in works **Russia aims to become world leader in hydrogen exports
  • CHINA DATA: Oct fuel oil exports fall 3% on month to 1.22 mil mt
    **Exports soar 164.7% on-year **Chinese refineries have significantly expanded capacity
  • BW LPG selling two VLGCs in strong LPG freight market
    Shipping sources said BW Confidence was sold for about low to -mid $40 million, but this could not be immediately confirmed.
  • BHP awards first LNG bunker supply agreement to Shell to fuel 5 bulk carriers
    BHP said it will charter the vessels from Eastern Pacific Shipping for five-year terms.
  • USGC LPG freight rates to Japan reach nearly five-year high on dearth of ships
    "I have heard that there are a lot of boughts out there," a trader said.
  • Venezuela's average crude output rises 5% to 430,000 b/d in November: reports
    Production of PDVSA and its foreign partners in the Orinoco Belt region declined slightly to 200,000 b/d.
  • Fujairah's Brooge Energy almost ready to offer more oil storage space
    "Storage terminals around the world are filling up and approaching critical levels in the US, Europe and the Middle East, Asia and Africa," Paardenkooper said.
  • JAPAN DATA: Oct crude imports at 53-year low, supporting products imports
    Local refiners slashed crude throughput by 18.9% year on year at 2.279 million b/d in the month.
  • European LSGO futures net speculative length up to 3-month high
    Physical European ultra low sulfur diesel markets have been relatively weak at the prompt with mobility indicators near six-month lows.
  • Poland's PKN announces 2030 green strategy to cut emissions, boost RES capacity
    The company has earmarked total capex of Zloty 140 billion ($37.5 billion) in its 2030 strategy.

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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
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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