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November 5, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
  • MOL opens Vietnam's most spacious DG warehouse
  • NewAge & MMD3 join hands for bolstering digital filing of Form 13
  • HIL (India) records 65 pc growth in exports in first two quarters
  • Viscose Staple Fibre exports up during second quarter
  • APSEZ rebounds & registers spectacular growth across segments & coasts
  • HAROPA ports stay 100 pc operational
  • JNPT observes Vigilance Awareness Week
  • Major Ports register decline in cargo handling during April-October
  • Rajiv Jalota assumes charge as Chairman of Mumbai Port Trust
  • Railways doubles automobile loading in October 2020
  • CGST officials bust racket for generating fraudulent input tax credit through fake billing
  • IHGF Delhi Fair - AUTUMN 2020, in its 50th edition, goes virtual with leading Indian handicrafts manufacturers & exporters from Nov. 4-9

International Transport Journalweb site
  • First double-trailer trucks in Abu Dhabi
  • Green light to upgrade Basel's rail access to NRLA
  • IAG Cargo joins Iata Net Rates platform
  • Logistics awarded for role during pandemic
  • Qatar Airways Cargo chooses two Champ solutions
  • TIR carnet use in Mongolia triples
  • ESR's latest facility investment
  • The mega trip reborn
  • Baltic service to UK launched
  • More efficient fleet management
  • ABC diversifies with "Pegasus" passive solution
  • Echo Logistics remains optimistic
  • Börke leaves TX Logistik
  • Bargelink and Timcocom team up
  • Sussex-based haulier appoints BDM
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Digitisation by Samskip Logistics
  • Results from the East and West Coast

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
  • 'Dogfight' between Atlas Air and its pilots 'won't end for decades'
  • MSC on 'massive buying spree of second-hand tonnage' to build capacity
  • Colombo port congestion brings extra expense for Bangladeshi shippers
  • Australian stevedores getting richer, but customers seeing poorer service
  • 'Abandoned' SMEs struggling to prepare as final Brexit deadline looms
  • Expeditors adds to cash pile in Q3 - M&A the next delivery?
  • Maersk Air Freight lift-off struggles to get off the runway
  • The great Maersk four-year shift analysed
  • Conf call redux: DSV's 'day of joy and happiness'
  • Snapshot: A round of applause for Matson, please

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
  • Gangways play a role in helping new electric ferries conserve power
    The five electric double-ended, passenger-only ferries that Turkey's Sefine Shipyard is building for Norwegian operator Boreal (see earlier story) will each have two gangways supplied by Skodje, Norway, headquartered Undertun Industri. The
  • Former WSF ferry to be sold at U.S. Marshal's auction
    A retired Washington State Ferries vessel with a long history, the former Evergreen State, is to go on the block in a U.S. Marshal's auction. Built in 1954 and retired in 2015,
  • Detyens wins $18.1 million MSC order
    Detyens Shipyards, Charleston, S.C., has been awarded an $18,144,376, 76-calendar day, firm-fixed-price contract for the regular overhaul dry-docking availability of the Henry J. Kaiser class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO
  • Sanmar Shipyards and Schottel strengthen ties
    Spay, Germany, based propulsion specialist Schottel will be the exclusive supplier of thrusters for the 90-tonnes bollard pull Bigaçay class of tugs, designed by Robert Allan Ltd, built by Turkey's Sanmar Shipyards
  • Metal Shark wins Presidential Award for Exports
    Jeanerette, La., based shipbuilder Metal Shark has been selected to receive the President's "E" Award for Exports, the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the
  • GLDD: "Third quarter reflects solid project performance"
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Nasdaq: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the U.S., today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. "The third quarter reflects
  • Marine biofuel testing set to begin at Alfa Laval Test & Training Center
    The Alfa Laval training center in Aalborg, Denmark, has been readied to start testing biofuels. While the center plays a key role in Alfa Laval's own R&D efforts, it is also a

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
  • Economic outlook: China is key driver of trade in pandemic economy
    Eyes have recently been focused on the result of the US presidential election and what that will mean for the...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The digital highway
    Stener Stenersen, DNV GL's head of technical support Norway, and Bjorn-Johan Vartdal, digital director for maritime, join Lloyd's List chief...
  • Product tanker blast at Turkish shipyard
    An explosion on the product tanker Sri Asih at a Turkish shipyard has injured five people and damaged the vessel's...
  • Product tanker attacked off Nigeria
    The Greek-owned product tanker Nefeli II was attacked about 80 nautical miles southwest of Brass, Nigeria. Dryad Global said the...
  • Weekly briefing: Warning for box carriers; no floating storage repeat
    High freight rates on transpacific routes have buoyed the container market in recent weeks but carriers have been told there...
  • Carriers face expensive transition to zero-carbon future
    Carriers have made significant steps in meeting low-carbon shipping demands already. But they must now focus on a more expensive...
  • Cargo sector looks back for the future of unaccompanied freight
    There has been a reversion among carriers and owners to the UK freight model prior to 1992, when less than...
  • Norden chief sees volatility benefits
    Update: Norden chief executive says volatility will remain in the dry bulk market, and while China's imports have exceeded expectations...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Container shipping's surprise year ignites new interest in fleet renewal | Box demand picture clouded as economics...
  • ICTSI sees volumes spring back in third quarter
    ICTSI's third-quarter performance benefited from the cost preservation measures it took to mitigate the adverse effects of the pandemic, which...
  • US political uncertainty seen as a threat to maritime industry
    A prolonged decision over this year's successful presidential candidate could see Washington consumed by political paralysis and gridlock - a...
  • Singamas to extend debt payment for PIL
    The agreement will allow PIL to repay the $150m debt outstanding to Singamas over the next decade, as the Singaporean...
  • Singapore aims for 600 crew changes a day
    MPA said it expected to conduct 500 to 600 crew changes per day in the coming months and had facilitated...
  • Concordia Maritime expects brighter product tanker market next year
    The Swedish company plans to send seven vessels into drydock from now to the second quarter of 2021 for special...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
  • Asia container shortage worsens, even for premium services
  • No let-up in e-commerce demand for expedited Asia services: Matson
  • Carriers file rate increases on US ag exports to Asia
  • Air cargo capacity crunch to drive forwarder consolidation: DB Schenker
  • Colombo congestion spells more pain for Indian shippers

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
  • US stocks fly higher as odds increase of parties sharing power when dust clears
  • Futures curve suggests Capesize rates may stay around $15,000
    It depends on where China gets its iron ore from, according to Clarksons Platou Securities
  • Talking ESG is easy. Delivery is what banks and clients will judge
    Shipowners and operators will not be able to dodge rising investor and customer expectations
  • Ardmore Shipping posts third-quarter loss, plays long game in decarbonisation
    New York-listed MR tanker player secures a $10m loan for a newly purchased vessel
  • Investors laid their chips on a Biden win in US Election Day stock performance
    Tankers generally suffered while shares of dry bulk and boxship companies saw overall gains
  • Hamburg expo SMM scraps 'hybrid' plan to go online only in 2021
    German ship technology conference was postponed this year due to the coronavirus crisis
  • Ro-ro asset values fall due to oversupply and new technology
    UK Government has gone overboard on the vessels in anticipation of Brexit, VesselsValue's Dan Nash says
  • Wind work no magic bullet for North Sea offshore owners after 'sobering' month
    North Sea owners left nursing hangover after intoxicating rate recovery in August and September
  • Buss Capital strikes in hot market with first box leasing bond
    German group launching product to take advantage of "interesting" container market
  • Coking-coal futures hit record level due to China-Australia trade uncertainty
    Options market for coking coal has seen its first contracts traded since June last year
  • Guy Carpenter sets up captive marine reinsurance oufit
    Reinsurance broker says it sees the marine and energy sector as a growth market
  • MSC spends $158m in raid on post-panamax boxships
    Diego Aponte-led operator spends big and takes tally of acquisitions into double figures
  • BP fixes Cosco VLCC amid talk of $10,000 premium for new ships
    Dalian Shipbuilding Industry-built ship is said to be set to load diesel amid weak oil demand
  • Car carrier demolition goes through the roof amid auto export slump
    Scrap yards are filling with pure car/truck carriers as Covid-19 rattles the world economy and Japanese car manufacturers face tighter standards
  • Tankerska Next Generation docks MR tankers during market 'freefall'
    Croatian owner says shipyard maintenance was best use of time as rates collapsed
  • Vintage VLGCs win premium rates in Indian market
    Two elderly Indian-controlled units have been fixed by Bharat Petroleum Corp.
  • People traffickers posing as operators to target ship agents, ITIC warns
    UK insurer says members should beware approaches from gangs trying to smuggle illegal immigrants
  • Dry bulk surge lifts Norden's full year profit outlook again
    Norden's fleet operated bulkers delivered good news in its third-quarter results, but product tankers posted losses
  • Oil and European stocks creep up as US election result hangs in the balance
    Trump wins battleground of Florida, but Biden voiced confidence he would win the election by taking three key Rust Belt states.
  • Ocean Yield's Solbakken says Scorpio Bulkers has options to sell five leased ships
    Kjell Inge Rokke-controlled company owns five vessels chartered to US company seeking to exit bulker sector
  • Concordia's Ullman reveals the cure for product tanker 'party hangover'
    Production cuts and drawing down of oil stocks will ease sector headache after rates party in the spring, tanker boss says
  • Cargo Day is here: Can shipping industry repeat record $1.3m for Mercy Ships in 2019?
    Wednesday 4 November is focus of efforts to raise funds this month for Africa hospital ships charity taking delivery of its first ever purpose-built newbuilding, Global Mercy
  • Shipping's success rests on who Americans want in White House
    Shipping needs stability to flourish amid the uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic and fears over climate change
  • S&P revises Gard and North P&I Club outlook to negative
    Ratings agency reviews P&I clubs' performance as historic high in claims puts pressure on finances
  • Swan Energy FSRU chartered for Myanmar shipment
    New import project prepares to welcome regas vessel and two FSUs as Golar ship departs
  • BW VLGC ready to head across Pacific on first LPG-fuelled voyage
    Class certificate awarded after successful sea trials for BW Gemini off Hong Kong
  • Weaker tanker rates dent profit at Buana Lintas Lautan
    But Indonesian owner saw year-to-date results more than triple compared to a year ago on ship acquisitions
  • Asian markets look for direction as US presidential polls close
  • Singapore flag closes on 100mgt as crew changes pass 50,000 mark
    MPA says Covid-19 had also helped accelerate the adoption of technology within the shipping sector

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
  • Air cargo momentum builds; air travel stumbles
    The airfreight market is gaining strength as trade and e-commerce grow, but the disappearance of most international air travel is hurting airlines. And the situation...
  • MODE Transportation names new president and CEO
    Longtime MODE Transportation President and CEO Jim Damman is appointed chairman of the company.
  • 2016 vote sparked fireworks for shipping stocks. Repeat in 2020?
    A look back at the days after the 2016 presidential election and the strange case of "The Donald Trump Shipping Stock Boom."

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
  • UN says climate science 'clear' as US withdraws from Paris Agreement
    The science of global warming is clear and requires urgent international action, the UN said Nov. 4 as the US formally withdrew from the Paris Agreement on climate change, the first nation to do so.
  • Hurricane Zeta shut ins, rising refinery demand weigh on US crude inventories
    US crude oil inventories moved sharply lower in the week ended Oct. 30 as hurricane-blunted production was met with rising refinery demand, US Energy Information Administration data showed Nov. 4.
  • US ELECTIONS: Potential split US government puts energy policy in agencies' court
    With major national election outcomes still in flux Wednesday morning, energy lobbyists and policy analysts were parsing the potential for divided government to dampen energy policy shifts, even if Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden ultimately prevailed.
  • US diesel markets shoot past one-year highs amid tight supply
    Chicago diesel markets reached multi-year highs Nov. 4 and the Gulf Coast surpassed a one-year high as stocks continued to draw and refineries recovered from hurricane aftermath.
  • Shipping industry should consider nuclear option for decarbonizing: experts
    Stakeholders in the maritime industry are consider increased uptake of nuclear power as one of its choices as it strives to meet decarbonization targets mandated by the International Maritime Industry, according to industry observers and participants.
  • OIL FUTURES: Price rally extends as supply outlooks tighten following US crude draw
    Oil futures settled higher Nov. 4 as the market eyed tightened supply outlooks following a US inventory draw and the possibility of extended OPEC+ production cuts.
  • ARGENTINA DATA: Diesel, gasoline sales fall in September on lockdown
    Argentinian diesel and gasoline sales dropped year on year for a sixth straight month in September, yet gasoline demand recovered on a month-on-month basis as a loosening of coronavirus lockdown revived demand, Energy Secretariat data showed Nov. 4.
  • ARGENTINA DATA: Crude exports rose in September on year
    Argentina's crude oil exports rose 32.1% in September year on year, as a sluggish recovery in the country's oil demand encouraged producers to sell more abroad, Energy Secretariat data showed Nov. 4.
  • Brazil to sell Campos, Santos offshore areas in Open Acreage bid round
    Brazil will sell exploration and production concessions in the offshore Campos and Santos basins that are home to much of the country's oil output at the upcoming Open Acreage sale, the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP, said in a statement Nov. 4.
  • Brazil's Petrobras puts 28 oil fields, gas plant in Bahia up for sale
    Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras continued to expand the company's $20 billion-$30 billion asset sales program, launching the sale of 28 onshore concessions, related export infrastructure and a natural gas treatment facility in Bahia state, Petrobras said in a prospectus released Nov. 4.
  • OIL FUTURES: Overnight rally holds as US inventory draw meets expectations
    **US commercial stocks decrease by 8 mn barrels **Hurricane Zeta encouraged stocks draw
  • S Korea's Hyundai Motor to supply 4,000 hydrogen trucks to China by 2025
    South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. will supply 4,000 hydrogen-fueled trucks to China by 2025, the vehicle maker said Nov. 4.
  • REFINERY NEWS: S Africa's Cape Town refinery still shut amid rising product demand
    S Africa's Cape Town refinery still shut amid rising product demand
  • Evolve or die: US refiners grasp renewables lifeline to stay viable
    Once the scourge of the US refining industry, some refiners are now looking to renewable fuels to help their bottom lines and keep their facilities operational.
  • Japan's ENEOS cuts weekly wholesale oil product prices by Yen 2,000/kl: sources
    Japan's largest refiner ENEOS has cut the weekly domestic wholesale base prices of its five major rack petroleum products by Yen 2,000/kiloliter ($3.03/b), market sources told S&P Global Platts Nov. 4.
  • NWE 0.1% gasoil at five-month high on lower refinery rates, Africa exports
    Northwest European 0.1% gasoil value has hit a five-month high, supported by tighter supply of higher sulfur and density products after refineries reduced production and with a large volume exported to Africa, source said.
  • Russian Novorossiisk's Nov. gasoil, ULSD exports at 636,000 mt
    The November gasoil and ultra low sulfur diesel export program from the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk is scheduled to total 636,000 mt, according to a copy of the loading program seen by S&P Global Platts Nov. 4.
  • US ELECTIONS: Host of energy issues settled, but counting continues for president
    The winner of the White House and control of the US Senate remained unknown early Nov. 4 as mail-in ballots continued to be counted, but implications for energy and commodity markets unfolded in local and state races across the country.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stockpiles rebound from 13-month low
    **Middle distillates set record high on June 1 **Fujairah 0.5% sulfur marine fuel $8/mt lower than Singapore **Total stockpiles up 9% so far in 2020
  • Platts MOC Singapore fuel oil swap trades fall 6% in October
    **Inter-month spread trades up amid volatility at end of month **HSFO trades inch down on-month
  • Neste to buy Bunge's oil, fat processing plant in Rotterdam for Eur258 million
    "The acquisition of the refinery plant supports our global growth strategy in renewables," Neste CEO Peter Vanacker said.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rises on OPEC+ news, API data, as market eyes US election
    Sources told Platts Nov. 3 that if prices remain weak, the OPEC+ coalition could even revert back to its May-August quotas.
  • Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5%S/Dubai crack strengthens to six-month high on tightening supply
    "Cargo inflow from the West is about 2 million mt in November. Stocks can go down by 500,000 mt during the month," said a fuel oil trader.

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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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