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BRIEFS
January 9, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Blaze on Cosco mega box ship off India put under control
  • Continuing volume slide in south-bound Asia-Oceania trade
  • Coal exports to China look good as Beijing looks less green
  • US DOT seeks public input on National Freight Strategic Plan
  • Kenya's Mombasa port hits record box throughput of 1.4 million TEU in 2019
  • Tesla borrows US$1.4 billion from Chinese for Shanghai factory
  • ACI's Arctic Shipping Summit is in Montreal from March 11-12
  • Damco anticipates air cargo sector to pick up in second half 2020
  • Saudia launches ambitious logistics services for Saudi Arabian airports
  • Norway's Widereo airline chooses e-cargoware's cloud-based cargo platform

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 8, 2020
  • GAC India handles massive project cargo in Cochin
  • Jewellery exhibition hosted onboard cruise vessel
  • Shippers' body issues advice for importers & exporters facing demands for surcharges post-IMO 2020
  • Chief Secretary emphasises on capacity enhancement at Paradip Port
  • JNPT achieves new high of 5.10 m TEUs in 2019
  • JNPT adds high-performance tug to fleet
  • Truck rentals on trunk routes up in Jan.
  • Commerce Dept mulls introducing compulsory licencing for 'others' imports
  • Middle East tensions could impact India's exports to Iran: FIEO

International Transport Journalweb site
  • More trains between Duisburg and Lübeck
  • Port of Dunkirk looks back on a successful 2019
  • Air freight demand down "only" 1.1% in November
  • Wisetech Global acquires Swiss company Sisa
  • David F. Adam of USMX named person of the year
  • Atlas Air deal brings B747 back to EL AL
  • One rola train per hour on the Brenner axis
  • Hupac introduces "train radar"
  • Beverage logistics: Hillebrand takes over Royal
  • IRU announces advocacy leadership changes
  • New terminal at LHG operational
  • Roll Group enlarges its fleet
  • New trailer to transport crane weights and crane parts
  • Kale Logistics Solutions and Trade-Van sign MoU
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New hands at the helm of DAL/JTE
  • Finnair grows cargo business by almost 10%

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 8, 2020
  • Rising low-sulphur fuel costs begin to bite shipping lines in Asia
  • Seko Logistics expands cross-border e-commerce with Air-City acquisition
  • Chittagong port ready for a business boost as connectivity expands
  • El Al ready for take-off into a competitive freighter market
  • Annual global air freight volumes decline, but pressures are easing
  • Misdeclared lithium battery cargo caused Cosco Pacific fire
  • 2019 the 'calm before the storm' for conventional reefer shipping, says analyst
  • Raluca Marian appointed new general delegate of the IRU at the EU
  • On the wires: Living the dream no more as WiseTech hits another low
  • Supply chain radar: AusPost (et al) - save postal services by killing snail mail
  • On the wires: Here's why DHL Supply Chain divestments make good sense
  • Supply chain radar: XPO Logistics sinks (again) outside trading hours

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 8, 2020
  • Two more Hamburg fireboats to be Schottel equipped
    Following the delivery of what was then hailed as Europe's most modern fireboat, the Branddirektor Westphal, last year (see earlier story), the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) has ordered two more firefighting vessels.
  • Finnlines orders environmentally RoPax duo at Chinese shipyard
    Helsinki, Finland, headquartered Grimaldi Group member Finnlines has ordered two environmentally friendly Superstar 5,100 lane-meter RoPax vessels from the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai), previously known as AVIC Weihai. Expected to be
  • CIT leads $56 million financing for two tankers
    New York, N.Y., headquartered CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) reports that its Maritime Finance business led the arrangement of $56 million in financing toward the acquisition of two large commercial shipping tankers,
  • Gladding-Hearn will build new class of launch for Maryland pilots
    The Association of Maryland Pilots has ordered a new class of pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, Somerset, Mass. Called the "Baltimore Class" after the pilots' base of operations at the
  • Bouchard ordered to compensate fired whistleblower
    A whistleblower investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has found that Bouchard Transportation Company Inc., B. No. 272 Corp - a petroleum barge company based

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 8, 2020
  • Greek owners take top S&P spot in 2019
    Greek buyers outspent their rivals in all three mainstream market sectors, splashing out a total of $3.2bn on 234 units
  • Nordic American sees 'bonanza' in tankers market
    Herbjorn Hansson's company has booked one of its 23 suezmax tankers for a time charter equivalent of more than $100,000...
  • Dunkirk switches on cold ironing
    CMA CGM vessel becomes the first to use shore power at French port
  • Star Bulk set to benefit from scrubber advantage
    Petros Pappas-led outfit on track for strong cash generation thanks to recent acquisitions and improving dry bulk fundamentals, and early...
  • Empire gains 'soft' Norwegian listing for product tanker outfit
    Empire Product Tankers has been listed on the new 'Family & Friends' platform in Norway, described by Oslo Børs as...
  • Hiscox adopts Concirrus marine hull analytics platform
    The platform will include a new predictive pricing module, which Concirrus says will enable Hiscox to analyse existing portfolios in...
  • Finnlines orders new ro-pax vessels
    New hybrid ferries will be larger and more efficient than current fleet
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Insurers' risk body meets amid Middle East tensions | US warns of the possibility of Iranian attacks...
  • Yang Ming enhances Taiwan to Japan network
    Weekly service will take effect from January 26, with port rotation being Kaohsiung - Osaka - Kobe - Hakata
  • Asia to Indian subcontinent box trade set for recovery
    Exports from China to the Indian subcontinent rose in November 2019, reversing an earlier decline
  • Qatar and Kuwait agree new contract to supply the Al-Zour LNG project
    When fully operational, Al-Zour is expected to produce 22m tonnes of natural gas a year and will have a storage...
  • Enterprise dispatches first ethylene cargo from its new export terminal
    The shipment, which is destined for Asia, is believed to be chartered by Marubeni
  • Tasik Subsea wins award in legal tussle with Fugro
    Fugro and Tasik Subsea are still pursuing claims and counter-claims against each other in relation to the termination of a...
  • Misdeclared lithium batteries caused fire on Cosco boxship
    Burnt-out batteries were reportedly found in a container operated by Wan Hai, which was loaded at China's Nanshan port and...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 8, 2020
  • DAT brings $68 billion in data to rate forecasting
  • TradeLens members seek approval to exchange US blockchain data
  • Trucker classification effort ripe for national expansion
  • New era dawns for Universal Postal Union
  • Carriers face jump in pilot fees at China's YICT
  • THE Alliance to roll out HMM mega-ships in revised Asia-Europe network

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 8, 2020
  • UBS raises 2020 outlook on Carnival
  • Allseas accuses McDermott of failing to pay seven-figure bill
  • Diana Shipping charters panamax to Phaethon
  • After rocket attack, Trump again threatens Iran with sanctions
  • GasLog FSRU venture wins new partners, seeks one more
  • Capesize routes to China showing signs of life again
  • Cargill benefits from long-term IMO 2020 planning as prices spike
  • Mystery illness kills contractor during Petrobras FPSO transport
  • Grimaldi inks order for more Superstar ropax newbuilds for Finnlines
  • Thenamaris fetches top dollar for Muntajat charter of midsize LPG carrier
  • How Dimosthenis Bakopoulos' crackdown spoiled the looters' $100m party
  • Container freight rates soar as lines cash in on rush to beat Chinese New Year
  • VLCC owners braving Strait of Hormuz as tensions simmer
  • Decade ahead presents profound challenges and major change
  • NITC VLCC's reappearance suggests Iran 'will not interfere' in Hormuz
  • Stamatis Molaris' Empire linked to MR tanker spin-off in Oslo
  • Dynagas Arc7 LNG ship goes in for containment system repairs
  • Armator Shipping launches as new d'Amato-backed bulker operator
  • New $380m debt package promises boost for International Seaways
  • Clarksons Platou: Frontline's VLCCs make it a 'Very Large Cash Company'
  • DECADE AHEAD: Marine insurance sector strives for sustainable profitability
  • Shandong Shipping quietly becomes VLCC owner with Euronav buy
  • DECADE AHEAD: Shipyard and technology sectors prepare for regulatory and digital change
  • Dalian Success adds to bulker orderbook in China
  • Scrubbers result in two-tier market for containerships
  • Tasik's termination tussle with Fugro far from over

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 8, 2020
  • Freight services company owner faces fraud charges
    Investors in U.S.-based FreightGuru.com bilked out of $800,000, authorities allege.
  • Air freight volume drops again in November, but at slower pace
    The November decline was one of the smallest in 2019.
  • Wabtec buys Iowa locomotive builder and repairer
    Wabtec says the $29 million acquisition of RELCO will expand its freight services offerings.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/8
    Trucking Freight Futures quietly post mixed results for second consecutive day on Tuesday.
  • Lytx reports 'largest-ever' investment in video telematics
    Video telematics provider Lytx Inc. receives new financial backing from private equity group in a deal that values the company at more than $2.5 billion.
  • Saia's CFO leaves for top executive job at Americold
    Saia's CFO leaves after just 8 months to return to reefer warehousing firm Americold
  • Shippers should expect LTL rate increases in 2020
    Recon Logistics President expects LTL rate increases in the new year.
  • Will AK Steel be a steal or a raw iron deal for Cliffs?
    Is this a golden opportunity for a vertical integration, or is it a defensive move to bail out a troubled customer?
  • Trump threatens more economic sanctions against Iran
    "As long as I'm president of the United States, Iran will never have a nuclear weapon," President Trump said in a televised address to the...
  • Snowstorms keep trucking across Northwestern US (with forecast video)
    Periods of heavy snowfall, strong winds may disrupt local/regional supply chains in Pacific Northwest.
  • Today's Pickup: Trucker 'in agony' over fatal Indiana crash
    Michigan semi driver charged in deadly pileup pens heartfelt note as authorities continue investigation into suspected case of distracted driving that claimed three lives.
  • Railroads want price-fixing lawsuits at one venue
    A U.S. judicial panel will hold a hearing in late January that will take up defendant Class I railroads' request to move legal proceedings on...
  • Air cargo slump does not stop Liege
    The air cargo market was stricken through 2019, but the Belgian hub still expanded volumes.
  • Atlas Air lands El Al as new customer
    El Al is hiring Atlas Air to provide a large freighter and fly it on a key route between Europe and Tel Aviv.
  • E-commerce returns give truckers boost
    Truckload returns in the U.K. are expected to double in the next three months.
  • Greenbrier's quarterly revenue dips on lower deliveries
    Railcar manufacturer says deliveries fell off from a record sequential quarter.
  • Drilling Deep: How long does relief from AB5 last in California?
    The "New Year's Eve surprise" may have been a first step toward getting the California trucking industry out from under the AB5 legislation that will...
  • Data analytics, digital twins and the idea of supply chain disruption
    Wider use of technology within supply chains has helped create greater efficiency and better forecasting of logistics operations.
  • Mexico train robberies rose 13% in third-quarter 2019
    During the third quarter of 2019, the number of train robberies in Mexico rose 13% compared with the previous quarter, according to data compiled by...
  • Trucking Math: Why a 'Mile' isn't necessarily a 'Paid Mile'
    The trucking world can be confusing at times and no where else is this more obvious than the trucking world's use of the term mile.
  • How are diesel prices determined?
    Diesel prices, like all commodities, are priced based in real-time based on the balance of supply and demand. Before we dive into how diesel prices...
  • BR Williams' Thomas Bardwell: Unexpected pressures will test carriers
    A host of issues, from regulations to overcapacity, are coming together to place unanticipated stresses on carriers just as 2020 begins.
  • CES 2020: Kenworth collaborates with Dana on medium-duty electric truck
    Kenworth and Peterbilt will both put power electronics from Dana in their electric medium-duty trucks.
  • Politics scuppers St. Louis airport privatization
    Airport reports increasing cargo activity
  • FAA bans US airlines from flying over Iraq, Iran
    The ban follows an Iranian missile attack on U.S. military assests in Iraq.
  • CES 2020: Ivanka Trump talks the future of work (with video)
    The first daughter's speech touches on trucking and smart workforce development solutions.
  • New North American trade pact nears finish in US Senate
    Senate Finance Committee overwhelmingly approves replacement trade agreement to NAFTA and paves way for full chamber consideration.
  • Seko acquires forwarder, e-commerce firm Air-City to expand NYC, China operations
    Seko Logistics acquires Air-City to boost exposure in NYC and China
  • Nine 'Marine Highway' projects win federal grants
    The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced more than $7.5 million in grants for nine "marine highway" projects.
  • Airline trade group monitoring Middle East tensions
    IATA also said it is critical for governments to communicate with airlines about potential risks.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 8, 2020
  • Zhoushan LSMGO-LSFO spread narrows to record low as LSFO prices rise
    The price spread between Zhoushan-delivered low sulfur marine gasoil and low sulfur bunker fuel narrowed to $5/mt Wednesday, the narrowest the spread has been since S&P Global Platts started assessing the low sulfur bunker fuel grade on July 1.
  • FUTURES 8: Crude slides more than 4% as Trump comments, US crude build mollify supply concerns
    The oil complex settled sharply lower Wednesday as the market shed supply risk premiums amid toned down US rhetoric toward Iran and US crude and product builds.
  • US warns of maritime threats to Middle East shipping
    The US-Iran standoff has sent oil prices soaring to touch $70/b on Monday for the first time since September.
  • Freight netback for Urals FOB Primorsk in 2020
    The flat rate will be adjusted using the Worldscale rate published in the Platts Dirty Tankerwire for a 100kt Aframax Baltic to UKC route.
  • SHIPPING: Owners may avoid Persian Gulf; war risk premia spikes
    Some of the owners are not prepared for their ships to dock at ports in the Persian Gulf, while others are adopting a "wait and watch" attitude.
  • S Korea ready to release strategic oil reserves if crude supply disrupted
    The government will consider releasing its strategic oil reserves in case the country faces disruptions in crude supplies from the Persian Gulf, a Ministry official said.
  • China's LNG-fueled VLCC could be big win for future natgas demand
    The order shows that the largest cargo ships are able to run economically on gas.
  • Singapore 10/500 ppm gasoil spread narrows on ample ULSD supply, firm 500 ppm demand
    500 ppm should have more advantage over 10 ppm, if it's going into the fuel oil side to make 0.5% sulfur marine fuel, because of its density, a source said.

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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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