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January 8, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • HHI Group aims to garner US$15.9b in new ships orders in 2020
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan port's 2019 sea-rail cargo volumes soar 33pc in 2019
  • UK's navy to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz
  • China to visit US next week to sign trade deal
  • Colombo terminal handles 2.9m TEU in 2019, continuing on its sharp growth track
  • Stowaways jailed for disrputing box ship operations in London
  • DHL Express promotes Ng Chee Choong to be new MD for HK and Macau
  • U-Freight certified to screen air cargo for loading at HK airport
  • San Bernardino airport gets green light to expand cargo handling capacity
  • John Dietrich is new chief executive at Atlas Air Worldwide

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • EMU Lines achieves one more milestone in the "Super ODC League" of project logistics
  • Freight derivatives market sees solid year in 2019
  • China's SF Airlines launches Shenzhen-New Delhi freighter service
  • Delta Air Lines commences non-stop flight between Mumbai & New York-JFK; capacity to carry up to 12 t of cargo
  • FFFAI participates in MCCI Logistics Forum to expedite regional trade
  • Hardeep Puri holds high level meeting with state govts on issues related to Civil Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo expanding digital sales
  • Special drive to remove speed breakers from National Highways
  • Commerce Ministry prepares blueprint with 6 parameters to improve India's ranking in EoDB
  • Painting all exporters with the same brush is unfair & damaging, says FIEO President

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fewer journeys and more efficiency
  • Trial run for double stack container train in India
  • Wilson Logistics selects EKA platform
  • Major acquisition on Indian east coast
  • COA elects new chairman and vice-chairman
  • Malaysia Airlines offers more cargo space to Java
  • Expanding network in Finland
  • Tapa certificate for trans-o-flex
  • Finnair Cargo appoints new sales director Asia
  • Etihad Cargo begins and ends 2019 with Iata certification
  • Next step for LNG in Rostock
  • Cooperation in Brazil
  • Kazahkh cargo carrier incorporates B747 freighter
  • Joint sales office in Hamburg
  • AEO status for Glomar
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • EMO Trans opens in Philippines

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • EC launches new probe into 'dubious' Italian port tax exemptions
  • A tough time for cargo at Dutch airports as government eyes new tax on freighters
  • Unions and trucking firms in legal battle over owner-driver status in California
  • Japanese shipping bosses bullish for the new year, but all fear demand slowing
  • New year could bring Air India and Jet Airways a new lease of life
  • First container fire of the year erupts on Cosco boxship
  • Test alarm over low-sulphur fuel blends for ocean-going vessels

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • DNV GL releases report on battery safety in ships
    As ever more powerful battery packs are installed in vessels, DNV GL has released a new report on battery safety in ships. The report assesses explosion and fire risks in maritime battery
  • Sea Machines wins USCG and ABS approval for wireless helm system for ATBs
    A wireless helm system developed by Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics has been approved by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for installation aboard U.S.-flag ATB (articulated tug
  • Austal rolls out 118-meter trimaran
    Austal Australia last month rolled out the hull (No. 394) and attached the superstructure for Bajamar Express, the first of two 118 meter trimarans under construction for Fred. Olsen Express of the
  • Wallem exec joins key Hong Kong cruise panel
    Wallem Group Managing Director for Ship Agency Services, Dickson Chin, has joined Hong Kong's influential Advisory Committee on Cruise Industry (ACCI). His extensive logistical support expertise will help ensure that the number
  • Wärtsilä scrubber gets Chinese type approval
    Wärtsilä reports that its exhaust gas cleaning (EGC) system has been type approved in China by the China Classification Society (CCS). This follows an order for the system from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry
  • Thordon Seal retrofit keeps OTSV on-hire
    Although keeping capital expenditure under control may be a key consideration during system procurement, any savings can quickly vanish if low cost components result in an increase in unbudgeted operational costs. That

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • Insurers see 'no dramatic change' in risk to Gulf shipping, as US puts vessels on alert
    'There's no consistent line in terms of people's opinion of risk, but sentiment is for increase. But it's not a...
  • World boxship fleet update: No new orders in new year's sales
    Scrubber retrofits continue to take capacity out of the fleet but high charter rates hold back demolition
  • The Interview: Kitack Lim
    The International Maritime Organization's secretary-general, elected for a second term until the end of 2023, has overseen an extremely busy...
  • US warns of the possibility of Iranian attacks on shipping
    US commercial vessels are advised to co-ordinate vessel voyage planning with US Fifth Fleet Naval Co-operation and Guidance for Shipping...
  • Rudder failure leads to bulker drifting off Greece
    The 2001-built vessel Aeolos owned by Alexandria Shipping was carrying iron ore from Turkey to Malta when it broke down
  • Maersk Tankers launches digital venture
    Tramp vessel owners will form the key target market for a digital tool that helps to optimise vessel speed, bunker...
  • M/Maritime acquires second Japanese kamsarmax
    M/Maritime has focused mainly on the handymax and the supramax-to-ultramax dry bulk segments, but the extension of the fleet to...
  • Insurers' risk body meets amid Middle East tensions
    'There's no consistent line in terms of people's opinion of risk, but sentiment is for increase. But it's not a...
  • Seaspan's rescue of Swiber falls through
    A key element of the deal was a $1bn liquefied natural gas-to-power project that Swiber was pursuing in Vietnam, which...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Four killed in attack near Nigeria coast | US-Iran tensions spark return of Hormuz naval escorts for...
  • Cosco boxship hit by blaze off India
    Misdeclared or undeclared dangerous goods are thought to be the main area of suspicion relating to the blaze
  • Derivative volumes jump in wet and dry markets
    Tanker and dry forward freight agreement volumes were up 38% and 11% year on year, respectively, according to the Baltic...
  • Australia overtakes Qatar as top LNG exporter
    Australia's LNG shipments jumped 11.9% last year, gaining export revenue of $34bn
  • Cyclone shuts Western Australia port
    Port Broome will remain closed until further notice because of deteriorating conditions
  • Saudi Aramco and Sempra Energy advance plans for Texas LNG facility
    Speculation has arisen over Saudi Aramco's decision to enter the natural gas market, especially after reports in early December that...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • US Gulf barge services targeting resin exports with federal grants
  • Judge to hear ILWU motion on $94 million jury award Feb. 14
  • Wind cargo boosts freight tons at Port of Duluth-Superior
  • USMCA will speed Customs, but freight likely to lag
  • Providers focus on distributing benefits of freight visibility
  • Barge services in Florida, Virginia get USDOT funds
  • Private terminals drive Indian container volumes to year-end upward swing

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • Analyst: Golar fleet sale would be positive, even at a loss
  • Neon quits Lloyd's of London
  • US, UK issue warnings to ships transiting Middle East waters
  • Dry bulk set for late-2020 rebound amid very long recovery
  • Zeroing in on zero-carbon possibilities
  • Fugro to pay Tasik Subsea $27m in charter termination tussle
  • Nordic American Tankers trumpets six-figure suezmax fixture
  • Awilco confirms pricing of LNG carrier sale and leasebacks
  • Containers loose off Dardanelles as storm batters Turkey
  • Insurance war committee meets as Gulf tensions rise
  • IMO 2020's start sees bunker price spread hit record level
  • Oman Shipping banks $80m to finance VLCC duo
  • LNG carrier newbuilding orders climb to 60 in 2019
  • Shipowners should become early movers as the bell tolls for Libor
  • Bourbon COO Gael Bodenes quits after banks take over
  • Maersk Tankers launches digital spin-off in green software push
  • Cosco Shipping Lines boxship suffers cargo fire
  • Greece seeks FSRU and LNG carriers to serve Crete import project
  • Shell charters Engie LNG bunker vessel for Canary Islands work
  • Seaspan's $200m rescue of offshore player Swiber falls through
  • DECADE AHEAD: Regulation expected to fuel 'revolution' for shipping
  • DECADE AHEAD: Sustainable opportunities seen for shipmanagers
  • DECADE AHEAD: Cruise sector predicted to continue 'explosive growth'
  • Baltic Exchange: volatility boosts tanker and bulker FFAs
  • Swire Pacific Offshore scraps unwanted seismic survey vessel
  • Master killed as more West Africa pirate attacks emerge
  • CMIH close to completing AVIC International Maritime takeover

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • Predictive cruise control, gap reducers score big on NACFE fuel efficiency study
    The study looked at 85 different technologies that can help drive fuel efficiency.
  • Pre-Chinese New Year box import bump disappoints
    Traditional U.S. import rush prior to Chinese holiday is subdued in 2020.
  • CN strike linked to plunge in Canada's trade volumes
    Drop in imports and exports in November occurred as Canadian National network's capacity declined by 90% amid an eight-day rail worker strike.
  • Boeing reverses, says MAX pilots should get trained in simulators
    Boeing's troubles keep mounting with the 737 MAX, but there are indications that regulators may be able to clear the plane for flight again in...
  • Canadian Pacific moves record grain volumes in fourth-quarter 2019
    New hopper cars and a high-efficiency train model at some elevators help boost volumes.
  • Averitt Express opens Atlanta distribution center, its first in market
    Averitt Express its first distribution center in Atlanta
  • Three plead guilty to importing fake Native American jewelry
    Importing and selling counterfeit Native American-style jewelry violates the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/7
    Trucking Freight Futures are mainly mixed to start the week on Monday.
  • CES 2020: Seeing pavement gets new meaning with Transparent Hood
    Continental Automotive's Transparent Hood technology could help trucks see what's over the hill ahead. #CES2020
  • HubTran earns spot on 2020 FreightTech 25 list
    HubTran in vanguard of digital push to streamline back-office processes.
  • FMCSA postpones queries after Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse crash
    Employers allowed to continue driver hires while agency corrects connection issues.
  • Analyst lowers earnings forecasts, truckload hardest hit
    Outlook for future improvement to earnings is still hazy as Morgan Stanley analyst lowers fourth-quarter estimates for most transportation companies.
  • WTT?!? weekday wrap: Australian fires, chain-reaction accidents, the latest economic data, and more [with video]
    We kick off the week with headlines involving major trucking crashes in Pennsylvania and Indiana, the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse websites opening day struggles. Don't...
  • CES 2020: Plus.ai launches safety testing program
    The autonomous trucking startup plans to test vehicles in most continental states by the end of 2020.
  • The promise of on-the-go last-mile delivery models
    Businesses today are looking to make last-mile deliveries as flexible as possible to ensure high-quality customer experience.
  • Train of storms to hit Northwest for another week (with forecast video)
    Occasional blizzard conditions, several feet of snowfall over the next week.
  • Today's Pickup: Panasonic joins Tropos Motors for connected last-mile solution
    Panasonic is lending its vehicle connectivity and monitoring solution to a last-mile electric vehicle produced by Tropos Motors. Also, vote nears on Connecticut tolls and...
  • CES 2020: Mercedes-Benz creates Avatar-inspired concept
    Mercedes-Benz is shoring up its green credentials with the Avatar-inspired Vision AVTR concept car at #CES2020.
  • Cross-border 3PL inks warehouse deal in Laredo
    Third-party logistics provider Source Logistics recently signed a pre-lease agreement to rent the new 423,280-square-foot building No. 2 at the Port Grande logistics facility in...
  • CES 2020: Uber partners with Hyundai for developing flying taxis
    Uber and Hyundai have showcased a full-scale prototype of an eVTOL aircraft that will be mass-produced for Uber's air taxi network.
  • CES 2020: FedEx,Walgreens execs share last-mile delivery solutions (with video)
    They are joined on stage by Roxo the robot.
  • Borden Dairy files for bankruptcy protection
    Borden Dairy Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Jan. 5, blaming rising raw milk costs, reduced milk consumption and increased competition among non-dairy alternatives,...
  • IMO 2020 fallout, demand slump batter dry bulk
    Is IMO 2020 fallout for dry bulk shipping a warning sign for container sector?
  • Postmaster general delays retirement as USPS seeks successor
    Postmaster General Megan Brennan delays her Jan. 31 retirement as USPS searches for successor
  • Loss of DHL contract leads to New York carrier shutting down
    The loss of a DHL contract has led to a New York carrier issuing layoff notices to 48 employees.
  • CES 2020: Toyota plans hydrogen fuel cell-powered city of the future
    Toyota said at #CES2020 that it plans to build a 175-acre city of the future at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Japan that will...
  • CES 2020: ZF advances timetable for Level 4 trucking autonomy
    ZF Friedrichshafen said at #CES2020 that it will deliver a Level 4 autonomous driving system to a trucking customer by 2025.
  • Court upholds ruling that Walmart pay California drivers $54.6 million for layover time
    Federal appeals court panel upholds district court ruling that Walmart must pay California drivers additional wages for non-driving time
  • EPA advances clean-truck NOx-reduction plan
    Initiative will consider strategies to cut ozone emissions by 2027.
  • FAA monitoring Middle East situation for safety risks
    The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Monday, Jan. 6 that it is closely monitoring events in the Middle East "to identify potential risks to civil...
  • President Trump threatens sanctions against Iraq
    Limited prohibitions of certain American-made technology exports and financial transactions are currently in place for the Middle East country rebuilding from 20 years of war.
  • AB5 injunction gets its next day in court on January 13, with plaintiffs confident
    The wording in the temporary injunction blocking enforcement of AB5 in trucking leads plaintiffs to think they'll win the entire battle.
  • What is freight forecasting?
    The amount of capacity allocated to the amount of freight moved is the most important factor in determining freight rates.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 7, 2020
  • Singapore LSMGO price climbs to 15-month high as demand firms
    Prices of low sulfur marine gasoil, or LSMGO, at Singapore climbed to a 15-month high on Monday as shipping demand for clean fuels firmed in line with IMO 2020.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Bunker fuel, gasoline drive November refined-product exports
    Brazil continued to take advantage of regulatory changes around the globe, boosting exports of low-sulfur bunker fuel ahead of the International Maritime Organization's 2020 mandate, according to data the National Petroleum Agency released this week.
  • VLSFO supply at Gdansk tightens due to high demand: sources
    Supply of 0.5% sulfur fuel oil at the Polish port of Gdansk has been curtailed on the back of high demand, sources said Tuesday.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Launches in the focus in China
    Launches are in focus in China, with most maintenance work in China and Japan already complete, while news is emerging on planned works in 2020.
  • FUTURES 5: Oil rally fizzles amid lack of supply threat in Middle East tensions
    Oil futures pulled back from recent highs Tuesday as markets searched for next direction amid tense US-Iran relations.
  • FEATURE: Rising distillates, Atlantic crude flows may boost tanker rates in 2020
    Clean and dirty tanker freight are expected to be strongly supported in 2020.

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