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BRIEFS
February 4, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Box rates up, but concerns still there to recoup costs of IMO 2020
  • Mega-ships ease through Elbe after fairway widening
  • Yilport's 2020-2050 business plan targets organic growth
  • Florida ports aiming to be greener with the use of alternative fuels
  • Researchers take in Eskimo views to plan safer Arctic shipping routes
  • India sneers at Amazon's US$1b investment as resentment grows
  • Ghana ports braced for more cargo volumes in 2020
  • UPS to airlift 2 million masks and protective gear to Wuhan
  • Lufthansa makes changes to China freighter schedules due to coronavirus
  • American and Delta stop flights to China, widening virus disruption

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
  • DCSA establishes track & trace standards for global container shipping industry
  • IWAI & ASSOCHAM organising interaction on augmenting trade potential through inland waterways & coastal shipping on Feb. 7 in Mumbai
  • Rice exports fall in first 8 months due to US sanctions on Iran
  • ChPT issues clarification on reports about medical waste from China being brought to Chennai
  • BUDGET 2020-21 REACTIONs
  • GST at INR 1.1 lakh crore for the 3rd month in a row in Jan.; domestic GST up by 11.5 pc
  • India's crude steel output up, says World Steel Association
  • Indian economy not in recession, says IMF
  • M. Ajit Kumar takes charge as Chairman of CBIC

International Transport Journalweb site
  • First trains run along new motorway
  • U-Freight sets up e-commerce hub in South Korea
  • Four airlines launch trans-Atlantic cargo JV
  • Changes in Finnlines' management
  • Full steam ahead for On-Dock Rail in Melbourne
  • ONE sticks to its course in Q3 of its FY
  • Swiss serves Slovenia
  • Clean Intralogistics Net welcomes new member
  • Orbis Europe appoints new senior commercial director
  • Telemetry increases road safety for CN's trucks
  • Baltic Exchange under pressure
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Torwegge expands to Poland
  • New names for the international maritime hall of fame
  • PTC in operation across 98% of required Class 1 routes
  • Ship registry begins next phase of development
  • AEI: another conversion for Airwork

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
  • Transatlantic 'revolution' as AF-KLM, Delta and Virgin cargo businesses link up
  • Toll Group shuts down systems and goes manual after cyber attack
  • US east coast ports jockey for potential multibillion dollar offshore wind business
  • Industry welcomes new India budget boosting transport and logistics infrastructure
  • Malaysia's PTP signs up for Portchain terminal and berth optimisation software
  • Platts monthly commentary: container trades at a low ebb
  • More blank voyages as ONE expects a slide back into the red
  • On the wires: Under fire Toll reels from cyber attack

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
  • USS Fitzgerald is back at sea
    After nearly two years of repairs and modernization, the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) is back at sea. The ship received extensive damage in a June 17, 2017 collision with the
  • USCG and states in VIDA discussions
    Following a December 4, 2019, conference call with representatives from U.S. states and territories, the U.S. Coast Guard has established a working group to address issues related to the Vessel Incidental Discharge
  • Singapore confirms crew member coronavirus case
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) says that, on January 29 2020, there was a confirmed case of a crew member with the 2019 Novel Coronavirus infection working onboard a
  • CoCo Yachts wins first order from new Chinese customer
    China's Xiamen Passenger and Tourist Transportation Group has signed a contract for a 43 meter x 10.8 meter Coastal Cruiser 350 aluminum high speed ferry. Designed by Gorinchem, Netherlands, based CoCo Yachts,
  • Shipbuilding subsidies: Japan seeks WTO talks with South Korea
    Japan has reportedly requested talks with South Korea over that country's alleged subsidies to its shipbuilding industry. The talks would be held under the dispute settlement process of the World Trade Organization.
  • BC Ferries back at Remontowa for further LNG-fueled ferry
    Canada's BC Ferries has awarded Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. of Gdansk, Poland, a contract to build an additional liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled vessel. It will be identical to the three Salish Class vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
  • Shipping minister hears UK industry concerns over EU trade deal deadline
    Addressing 800 guests attending the chamber's annual dinner, including The Princess Royal, Sir Michael reminded the government of the importance...
  • Ground-breaking maritime summit in Qatar
    National and international speakers will focus on the critical expectations for maritime and logistics in the transition to decarbonisation
  • UK loses European Maritime Safety Agency voice
    Britain's finally did get Brexit done last Friday, but most potential headaches for shipping and ports have simply been deferred...
  • From the Newsdesk: Sanctions, coronavirus and decarbonisation
    The inside track on the stories shaping shipping this week
  • Solutions on the road to future fuels
    Zero-carbon fuels may not be available today, but owners can still take steps to prepare for the future
  • Coronavirus: Australia to quarantine vessels from China
    Fears are emerging of a breakdown in the supply chain as ports increase restrictions on visitors from China
  • Secondhand tanker values stall on coronavirus-led demand downturn
    Falling oil demand and the return of 26 very large crude carriers to the crude tanker market are likely to...
  • Coronavirus: Chinese ports waive storage fees
    Most ports have decided to waive their storage fees for loaded containers covering the period between January 24 and February...
  • Coronavirus: Lawyers warn of shipping contract issues
    Singapore's border ban on recent travellers to China and Hong Kong's tightening of its borders with mainland China are cited...
  • Hapag-Lloyd trials biofuel blend
    Hapag-Lloyd aims to have reduced CO2 emissions by 50% from 2008 levels by year end
  • The week in charts: Coronavirus impacts Yangtze River port calls, idle box shipping capacity
    The impact of the coronavirus on Yangtze river shipping movements has been revealed in figures from Lloyd's List Intelligence that...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Should shipowners be investing in zero-carbon fuel production? | Baltic Capesize Index drops to all-time low| Refiners...
  • Ex-Sembmarine official charged in Brazil over rig contracts
    Sete Brasil entered into newbuild drillship contracts valued at $5.6bn with Sembmarine, but it remains unclear to date whether and...
  • Spread of coronavirus threatens tanker market
    Full-year global demand growth for dirty tankers could be affected by about 0.5% in its scenario, Braemar ACM said
  • Exxon's LNG talks with Papua New Guinea stall
    ExxonMobil and its PNG LNG partners may be forced to review the option of dropping P'nyang from the equation, though...
  • Cosco VLCCs head to Singapore and Fujairah after sanctions lifting
    While the removal of the sanctions may come as welcome news to Cosco, the message is less positive for the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
  • Shippers fear growing supply chain disruptions due to coronavirus
  • Technology helping shippers take freight payment into their own hands
  • APM Terminals to launch NY-NJ appointment system 03 Feb 2020
  • Savannah regaining China poultry exports after ban lifted
  • ArcBest balances LTL, TL freight to keep ABF rolling
  • Australian shippers welcome court ban on strikes at DP World terminals

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
  • Crewing and shipmanagement in China challenged by coronavirus
  • Live blog: Coronavirus fears cause headaches for shipping
  • Elephant in the room: Eastern Pacific Shipping reveals carbon footprint
  • Eletson Corp's tanker fleet shrinks with sale of panamaxes
  • BC Ferries heads to Poland for $70m LNG ropax
  • Australia to quarantine crew coming from China with coronavirus symptoms
  • UK court overturns Noble cargo damage ruling in rare appeal
  • Payment delay pushes Samsung Heavy to higher loss
  • Angus Campbell calls on shipowners to innovate for LNG
  • Richard Fulford-Smith says transparency is key to opening up LNG to all
  • LNG fuelling advocates urge shipowners to come onboard
  • Japan in second bid to resolve DSME subsidy row with South Korea
  • Oskar Wehr exits boxship sector with sale of feeder vessel
  • Tufton Oceanic sells ships for the first time and buys tanker
  • Diana Shipping capesize believed to be headed for recycling
  • Berge Bulk in fleet renewal with capesize purchase and effort to sell older ship
  • Two more burnt bodies found after UAE tanker fire
  • Yang Ming declares general average on grounded Songa boxship
  • Newbuilding spending down 8% to $72.4bn in 2019
  • Singapore bars seafarers with China exposure

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
  • NYK Lines takes $144 million charge for Nippon Cargo Airlines subsidiary
    Nippon Cargo Airlines' parent company is taking a $144 million charge against earnings.
  • Virgin Atlantic linkage with Delta, Air France-KLM adds cargo capacity, convenience
    Delta, Virgin Atlantic and Air France-KLM together offer extensive trans-Atlantic route network and service capabilities.
  • ATA joins Walmart in California sleeper berth rehearing request
    CRST, U.S. Xpress also support petition to review decision awarding $54.6 million to drivers.
  • Hawaiian Air Cargo adds more inter-island freighter flights
    Hawaiian Airlines is expanding its short-haul cargo operations this month and expects its new 787s to add long-haul cargo capacity next year.
  • C.A.T. acquires Penner International in big boost for fleet and Canadian network
    C.A.T.'s purchase of Manitoba truckload carrier will rev up east-west moves in Canada and cross-border freight with Western U.S. while expanding tractor count by 50%.
  • Mature industries require disciplined leadership
    John Lyboldt is President of the Truckload Carriers Association, the only trade association focused entirely on the truckload segment of the motor carrier industry.
  • Ag shippers want more container 'free time' during coronavirus outbreak
    "As long as there continues to be a lack of cargo and documentation handling in the ports due to the virus, our exporters and importers...
  • Nominations open for Shipper of Choice 2020
    Nominate your Shipper of Choice right here.
  • Regional Rail to acquire Carolina Coastal Railway
    The acquisition will expand Regional Rail's short line operations into North Carolina.
  • Dry bulk shipping rates poised to hit a new all-time low
    Dry bulk rates were already terrible - then came the coronavirus, and they're getting even worse.
  • Slowing Chinese demand due to coronavirus hits oil prices
    World's second largest oil consumer taking extended holiday to deal with virus, keeping businesses shuttered.
  • Today's pickup: Amazon taking more logistics work in-house; steer clear of the ATL
    Is Amazon moving more logistics work in-house; everyone is moving to Atlanta but trucks should leave
  • Airbus agrees to pay record $3.9 billion to settle bribery claims
    Airbus will pay penalties in France, the U.S. and U.K. for using go-betweens to bribe airlines and governments to buy Airbus products.
  • US orders vessel crew restrictions in wake of coronavirus
    Ships recently in China considered a "hazardous condition"
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 2/3
    Trucking Freight Futures are mostly lower as the spot month contracts rolled from January 2020 to February 2020.
  • Why are truck orders a cyclical, seasonal and lagging demand indicator?
    Why are Class 8 orders a deeply cyclical, lagging indicator of truck demand?
  • Teamsters Canada Rail Conference ratifies collective agreement
    Members overwhelmingly ratified the agreement with Canadian National. The collective agreement will last through July 2022.
  • Stormy weather from coast to coast this week (with forecast video)
    Reefer rejections, protect from freeze issues out west.
  • ITC investigates illegal seafood imports
    The U.S. International Trade Commission, in response to a recent request from the House Ways and Means Committee, will investigate the integrity of the country's...
  • Saia fourth-quarter EPS comes in light, operating income falls nearly 18%
    Saia's q4 EPS comes in light. Operating income, operating ratio hit by higher expenses on multiple fronts
  • Samsara integrates with McLeod's LoadMaster platform to streamline fleet dispatching
    The integration will help users share data seamlessly and immediately across both Samsara and McLeod platforms.
  • The impact of coronavirus on China-centered supply chains
    The Wuhan coronavirus has forced several Chinese cities into a state of lockdown, severely affecting manufacturing hubs and constricting global supply chains.
  • Container lines cut sailings on coronavirus impact
    Asia-Europe trade sees five sailings cancelled due to coronavirus as global shipping companies remain on lockdown for another week.
  • Your policy & procedure manual: Is it creating unnecessary risk?
    Companies may be creating unnecessary risk in their operations if they have an out-of-date policy and procedure manual, or worse, aren't following it.
  • Four more state legislatures introduce train crew bills
    Lawmakers in Missouri, New York, Virginia and Wyoming introduce legislation to require freight trains to have a minimum crew size.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
  • India's move to make bunker fuel duty-free set to cut shipping costs: trade
    "This move will cut fuel costs for those importing directly," said an oil ministry official.
  • TENDER DATA: Argentina's PAE offers 36,000 cu m of VLSFO
    AE is the largest privately-owned integrated energy company in Argentina. It is owned 50:50 by BP and Bridas Corp. PAE offered an identical cargo in December for delivery between February 1 and 5.
  • FUTURES 5: Oil declines extend on coronavirus fears as more airlines cancel flights
    Oil futures again settled lower Monday amid demand concerns as more airlines canceled flights to China in a bid to contain coronavirus outbreak.
  • FEATURE: Shipping gauging impact of coronavirus on scrubber installations
    "I would say it is still early to gauge the impact of the virus," a bunker trader said.
  • Bunker fuel quality issues surge as VLSFO use gathers pace: sources
    "It's a disaster waiting to happen because the thing is, a lot of this fuel [VLSFO] hasn't been burnt and consumed yet," a shipowner said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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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