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December 4, 2020
International Transport Journalweb site
  • New agent for Brazil-Africa services
  • Fast railfreight solutions extended to Sweden
  • XPO's big reshuffle
  • Strengthening ties with the Caribbean
  • Samskip introduces new way forward
  • Bruno Sidler joins SGL Transgroup
  • Pineapples in time for Christmas
  • Europeans buy out South African courier
  • ONE investigates container loss
  • Toft takes the reins - finally
  • Successful day trip to Naples
  • Tractor and truck rolled into one
  • 100 candles for Simon Hegele
  • Russian leasing company buys timber flat cars
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Jade Weser Port sticks to price level
  • Common goals with BGL-Nord
  • Connecting US drone know-how

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2020
  • XPO splits in two, with contract logistics division listed separately on NYSE
  • Volga-Dnepr AN-124s could be back in the air before the end of the year
  • Global air cargo market set to soften after strong December start
  • Australian shipping operations - 'they've never been in a worse state'
  • DSV to acquire African small parcel specialist Globeflight Worldwide
  • 'Opportunist' charters like DSV's will help boost embattled MPV market
  • Market insight: Kuehne + DHL + Schenker: call it a Super-NVOCC triumvirate

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2020
  • USCG issues guidance on commercial vessel cyber risk
    In a regulatory update, ABS Group reports that the U.S. Coast Guard has issued a new work instruction (USCG Work Instruction CVC-WI-0270), providing guidance on the USCG commercial vessel compliance program's approach
  • NYK to operate two more methanol-fueled chemical tankers
    NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd., a Singapore based subsidiary of Japan's NYK Group, has signed a long-term time charter contract with Waterfront Shipping Company Limited (WFS) for two newbuild chemical carriers. The
  • Latsco signs up two VLGCs for Wärtsilä optimized maintenance
    Wärtsilä has signed five-year optimized maintenance agreements covering the main engines for two Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) vessels operated by Latsco Marine Management (LMM). The contract, which became effective from September,
  • Beazley appoints Chris Hill to U.S. marine underwriting team
    Specialist insurer Beazley has appointed Chris Hill as an underwriter within its U.S. marine team. He will be based in New York and will underwrite a U.S.-wide book of marine hull and
  • A Q&A with The Shearer Group's Greg Beers and Cory Wood
    Since The Shearer Group is celebrating 10 years of being in business this year, who better to feature in the CEO Spotlight than two its head guys-Gregory Beers and Cory Wood. Back
  • GLDD plans to build offshore wind rock installation vessel
    Gearing up for future U.S. offshore wind development, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) has engaged Ulstein Design & Solutions B.V. to undertake conceptual and regulatory design engineering for what
  • Crowley awards scholarship to Great Lakes Maritime cadet
    Crowley Maritime Corp. has awarded a Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship to senior Keith Baker at the Great Lakes Maritime Academy. Baker, of Traverse City, Mich., earned the scholarship based on
  • NTSB reports on costly contact of tow with railroad bridge protection cell
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on an incident in which, at 12.32 a.m. local time on January 1, 2020, the towing vessel William C was pushing a tow

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2020
  • Greek Shipping Awards 2020: What's all the commotion about?
    This year's virtual edition of the Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards event in Athens may lack the din from 1,200...
  • Biden likely to maintain China tariffs, but Iran sanctions may end
    'In consultation with our allies and partners, we're going to engage in negotiations and follow-on agreements to tighten and lengthen...
  • Questions after 1,900 containers lost from ONE boxship
    The loss of containers from ONE Apus could be the largest weather-related loss since more than 500 went overboard from...
  • Vehicle carrier deliveries to drop in coming years
    Orders for vehicle carriers will be very low in the 2020-24 period compared with the previous five years, according to...
  • Avance Gas confident of sustained market strength in 2021
    Avance will keep its vessels in the spot market on account of its strength, despite a seasonal downturn expected in...
  • Pandemic stalls energy efficiency gains
    Low oil prices might also delay the shift to alternative fuels or the use of operational measures that can reduce...
  • Shipowners' Club reveals first deductibles increase in two decades
    Decision places Shipowners' at lower end of rate hikes for 2020-21 policy year, which run from 5% at Steamship and...
  • Maersk Tankers takes in four Xihe product tankers
    Maersk Tankers takes over commercial management of three Xihe Group MR product tankers and one more 9,500 dwt vessel. The...
  • Trafigura invests in green hydrogen firm
    Trafigura said it would invest $62m in H2 Energy, a Swiss company hat hopes to make and distribute environmentally friendly...
  • Lloyd's List aids the search for carbon clarity with Decarbonisation Survey
    The direction of travel for shipping's decarbonation trajectory has been set for some time now, but the devil in the...
  • Top 10 flag states 2020
    While the rankings did not change in 2020 on the previous year, with Panama still leading, most flag states in...
  • China's shipping groups criticise EU carbon trading scheme
    A recent industry seminar organised by the China Shipowners' Association, the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry and BIMCO...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Bunker suppliers act as banks cut capital amid looming credit crunch | Singapore approves Manila crew change...
  • Celsius Shipping bags trio of LNG charters from Cheniere
    Celsius Shipping has four LNG carriers in its fleet. The first in this quartet has set sail for Nigeria's Bonny...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2020
  • Retailers turning to fulfillment providers for faster last-mile delivery
  • Drewry, Toepfer indices optimistic as tight container market boosts MPP sector
  • Chassis providers create new stop/start site in LA
  • ONE Apus redirects to Japan after losing containers in storm
  • ODFL, Saia see LTL demand rise amid COVID-19 resurgence
  • Startup targets truckload dwell time in US cities

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2020
  • Northern Sea Route set for record-breaking transit year
    Number of full transit voyages soars as ice cover thins in Arctic waters
  • Golar shares move lower after dilution from surprise equity deal
    LNG owner is shipping's worst performer as broader market continues rampage
  • Opec+ hike 'marginally bullish' for tanker owners amid demand worries
    Major oil producers reach a compromise deal but pace of mass vaccination may matter more to tanker markets
  • Golar's $96m offering gives it time to complete Hygo IPO
    Fearnley Securities says equity issue means owner can wait should market not be open in first quarter
  • Four Xihe product tankers join Maersk Tankers pools
    Danish pool operator will have another three MRs and one small tanker under its commercial management
  • EU carbon market face-off looms between lines and green groups
    Industry wants emissions trading scheme for shipping limited to journeys between European Economic Area ports, putting it at odds with environmentalists
  • 'Virtually no' VLGCs available as rates stay strong
    Analysts continue to talk up prospects for large gas carriers as free tonnage dries up
  • Europe transshipment hubs to lose out in carbon market for shipping
    Trade group for European ports urges Brussels to mitigate the proposed emissions market's negative impact
  • Spar Shipping becomes major shareholder in OHT
    Norwegian shipowner becomes second largest investor in heavy-lift vessel operator
  • Libya crude seen hurting long-term aframax demand, analyst says
    Tonne-mile demand for aframaxes could be hurt as European refiners need less replacement crude from the US
  • Argus: Libya crude seen hurting long-term aframax demand
    Tonne-mile demand for aframaxes could be hurt as European refiners need less replacement crude from the US
  • Novatek plans to send LNG cargo through Northern Sea Route in December
    Russia's first huge floating storage unit hub in Murmansk is due onstream in 2022
  • Unisea adds another suezmax newbuilding at Samsung Heavy Industries
    Despite recent flurry of orders, SHI is still less than halfway to 2020 order target of $8.4bn
  • Ziton raising $54m to buy wind vessel for Siemens contract
    Danish owner needs to own bareboated jack-up to sign long-term service deal
  • Stena reveals 1,400 job cuts but eyes strong recovery
    Swedish group was hit hard by pandemic but says volumes have rebounded
  • Soechi emerges as buyer of MOL VLCC as Fitch warns on bonds
    Indonesian owner launching notes buyback as it snaps up Japanese tanker
  • Titan LNG doubles LNG bunker barge fleet with Antwerp unit
    FlexFueler 002 will be operational from February 2021 and able to supply liquefied biogas or synthetic methane
  • MHSS brings in Stolt-Nielsen lawyer Christian Ayerst to drive mental health projects
    German company wants to ensure seafarers are not neglected after the pandemic is consigned to the past
  • Serial entrepreneur Ayerst bringing tech platform experience to bear
    New boss of Mental Health Support Solutions has record of success in diverse sectors
  • Orange Marine makes rare next generation cable-layer newbuild move
    French shipowner says new vessel will be first designed for telecommunications and offshore wind work
  • Paradise Gas Carriers resumes expansion with rare tanker buy
    The Tsakiris-Vasilopoulos joint venture emerges with LR1 previously in the Hafnia fleet
  • Greek environmental association turns page under new leadership
    Helmepa is looking for general director to provide it with fresh impetus
  • DSV in 'remarkable' MPP charter deal as boxship space runs short
    Logistics player takes matters into its own hands as rates boom from China to Europe
  • Hong Kong's Courage plans fundraiser to buy new tonnage
    Bulker owner says it has its eye on acquiring a further supramax with proceeds from offering
  • BULL aframax helps to save duo adrift in Torres Strait
    Rescue operation sees combined operation between Indonesian tanker and Australian maritime authorities
  • Hong Kong's Courage plans fund raiser to buy new tonnage
    Bulker owner says it has its eye on acquiring a further supramax with proceeds from offering
  • Yinson ends two-year wait for new chief financial officer
    Malaysian floater specialist says new recruit will bring strong leadership to management team
  • CSSC Shipping to ink first round of VLCC newbuildings worth $850m for charter to Rongsheng Petrochemical
    Dalian Shipbuilding and Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding will each receive up to five VLCC newbuildings
  • CNG carbon footprint less than 50% of LNG, Australian shipowner claims
    Global Energy Ventures sees gap in the market for its compressed gas ships after Pavilion's emissions-measuring deal with Qatar
  • Shipping is collateral damage in China's Coal War with Australia
    Time for the bickering nations to press the reset button on what has become an abusive relationship
  • US offering rewards to scuttle North Korea sanctions busting
    China has allegedly allowed more than 500 shipments to North Korea in the last year, violating international sanctions
  • Golar LNG looks to sell shares and lower debt
    The company will look to pay down two loan facilities with the proceeds

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2020
  • Bulk booze by sea: Shipping wine in the time of COVID
    The pandemic is driving people to drink more. Bulk ocean shipments of wine in flexitanks are up 25%-30% this year.
  • US fine-tunes plans for COVID vaccine distribution
    The public-private partnership distributing the COVID vaccines is in the starting blocks. Planning is almost done. Now it's time to execute the race once the...
  • How satellites track and help decipher ocean trade (with video)
    First, Spire collects the ship-movement data from orbit. Then algorithms use that data to reveal the patterns of global shipping.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2020
  • OIL FUTURES: Brent hits nine-month high as OPEC+ commits to partial quota extension
    Oil prices settled higher Dec. 3 after an OPEC+ meeting ended with a compromise deal that would see production rising incrementally after December.
  • European ULSD shipments to US set to surge as spike to record highs
    Cargo inquiries to ship ultra low sulfur diesel from Europe to the US Atlantic Coast surged on Dec. 2, continuing a run of unusually high volumes of ULSD making their way across the Atlantic as a reverse arbitrage holds firm.
  • Vitol agrees to $163.8 million in penalties for bribes in Latin America, attempted price manipulation
    Global energy trading firm Vitol will pay nearly $164 million in penalties to US and Brazilian authorities following investigations of foreign bribes in Brazil, Mexico and Ecuador and attempted petroleum price manipulation, US authorities said Dec. 3.
  • Hydrogen scale-up needed, but governments will play a role: IPHE panel
    **Hydrogen to comprise 10%-15% of total energy by 2050: IEA **Industry needs to move beyond colors
  • Platts LNG Bunker Weekly: BHP in deal with Shell for LNG bunker
    **BHP, Shell completed LNG bunkering deal that will facilitate 5 LNG-fueled bulk carrier **Titan LNG, TSO Fluxys delivered bunker barge to operate at Antwerp
  • OPEC+ ministers in last-minute flurry of talks, with a deal on oil cuts in sight
    **OPEC+ ministers will convene at 1400 GMT **Compromise emerging for gradual easing of quotas **Saudi Arabia favored maintaining cuts through Q1
  • FACTBOX: S&P Global Platts eyes inclusion of US crude in Dated Brent benchmark
    **WTI would be first non-North sea crude to be included **Dated Brent benchmark a global reference point **Proposal follows 2015 lifting of US export ban
  • VGO loadings from Russia's Tuapse flat on month at 120,000 mt in Dec
    **Reduced demand because of downstream factors **Fundamentals now almost balanced
  • European 0.5% fuel oil hits 7-month high against 3.5%
    **3.5%S FO weakens on improved availability **0.5%S FO still supported, despite better availability
  • Swedish Gothenburg port faces empty container deficit, launches initiative
    **Special conditions for handling empty containers **Container bottlenecks may support global freight rates into 2021
  • FEATURE: Asian refiners expect Iraq's Basrah Medium crude to help cut costs in 2021
    **New grade expected to simplify feedstock blending **Basrah Medium could be cheaper than other Persian Gulf grades **Some refineries cautious - find salt, sulfur content too high
  • Singapore Dec marine fuel 0.5%S term premiums slip on weakening cargo market
    The prevailing premiums for December indicated a dip in valuations for IMO-compliant marine fuel compared to November.
  • South Korea needs to do more to decarbonize energy supply: IEA
    South Korea in 2018 was the 12th-largest economy in the world by GDP, and the fourth-largest economy in the Asia Pacific region, after China, Japan and India.
  • Sempra to sell stake in new infrastructure unit to fund North American LNG growth
    Sempra Energy will help fund its North American LNG export expansion plans by selling a stake in a new unit that includes some of its natural gas and renewables assets, the company said Dec. 2.
  • Firm low sulfur marine fuel demand lifts Sudanese crude premiums to 8-month high
    First-half December loading Dar Blend was heard to have last traded at parity to small premiums to Platts Dated Brent, FOB.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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