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December 11, 2020
International Transport Journalweb site
  • Just a short-term trend?
  • Ceneri base tunnel to go on stream
  • Young international freight forwarder of the year
  • Road haulage capacity rises - prices fall
  • Tanks help to salvage
  • Baltic Rail Gate sets the mark, again
  • Japanese cargo drones flying ahead?
  • SAS Cargo picks CEO
  • Baltic Exchange assists investors
  • More hinterland connections for western ports
  • MGI and Soget unite
  • Third cargo service to Pakistan
  • Enric Ticó reelected
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • IRU: EU strategy misses target
  • ITG opens new facility
  • First French B737-800 freighter
  • Joint action for safety at sea

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2020
  • Chronic shortage shines a light on carrier under-investment in box fleets
  • Court to decide Flexport-WGA aircraft contract dispute after mediation fails
  • 'Grace period' for checks on food from GB gives N Ireland 'breathing space'
  • Cainiao launches open tender for 2021 logistics services - but be quick
  • Hapag-Lloyd sails in with a boost to Canadian Pacific's east coast ambitions
  • UK logistics groups call for 'sensible flexibilities and easements' from government
  • Umair Aamir Sheikh named Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year
  • Four 'industry powerhouses' join Sea-Intelligence advisory services team
  • Against the odds: AP Møller-Maersk - put logistics on the magic block
  • Market Insight: Back from the brink Toll, ready to roll with Knudsen?
  • Ian Kirkpatrick becomes new central services director at Europa Worldwide
  • SAS Cargo appoints US head Max Knagge new chief executive

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2020
  • Warren Controls introduces new 436 Seawater Pressure Regulator
    Bethlehem, Pa., based control valve and speciality fluid handling product manufacturer Warren Controls has introduced its new 436 Seawater Pressure Regulator. Designed to deliver the high performance with the simplest maintenance ,
  • Atlantic Shores offshore wind bid includes plans for batteries and green hydrogen
    Atlantic City, N.J., based Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind (Atlantic Shores), the 50-50 joint venture between EDF Renewables North America and Shell New Energies US LLC, submitted its proposal to the New Jersey
  • Duluth Seaway Port Authority completes property acquisition
    The Duluth Seaway Port Authority, Duluth, Minn., last week finalized acquisition of the Duluth Lake Port dock on Rice's Point. Located immediately northwest of the port authority's First Clure Terminal Expansion, but
  • VIDEO: AWO thanks mariners for keeping America moving during pandemic
    The American Waterways Operators has released a new video thanking the mariners of the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry for their vital role in helping the nation navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Inmarsat places its most powerful satellite yet into service
    Inmarsat has confirmed commercial service introduction (CSI) of GX5, the company's most powerful geostationary satellite to date. GX5 is the fourteenth satellite currently in service with Inmarsat and provides additional capacity to
  • New Molslinjen owner commits to continue greening
    EQT Infrastructure, part of Swedish private equity firm EQT, has reached an agreement to acquire Denmark's largest passenger ferry operator, Molslinjen, from a group of shareholders led by Copenhagen-headquartered Polaris Private Equity.
  • Laser Photonics says its latest offering could help Navy win its war on rust
    Orlando, Fla., based Laser Photonics Corporation believes that the next generation of its CleanTech family of laser cleaning products, the Class IV CleanTech EZ-Rider Handheld, could play an important role in reducing
  • Dean W. Steele joins Moses & Singer
    The newest partner in the Corporate and Maritime and Multimodal Transportation practice groups of New York City law firm Moses & Singer LLP is Dean W. Steele. As a Master Mariner with
  • MPC Container Ships to add PureBallast Connect to more ships
    Oslo-headquartered MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) is to increase the number of ships in its fleet fitted with Alfa Laval ballast water treatment systems that feature data-driven PureBallast Connect services. MPCC specializes

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2020
  • Novatek looks to hydrogen for decarbonising LNG
    Hydrogen is seen as one emerging fuel possibly compatible with LNG in operational aspects. Producers worldwide are seeking out the...
  • MOL appoints new president to speed up structural reforms
    Mr Hashimoto, 63, will pick up the baton from Junichiro Ikeda. He will start his new position next year with...
  • Declaring force majeure "horrendously difficult", lawyer warns
    A UK lawyer have outlined the pitfalls for companies seeking to invoke force majeure when confronted with Brexit delays and...
  • Greek shipowners donate ICU beds as infections surge
    Since the summer, the Greek healthcare system has been pushed to breaking point, with more than 80% of all ICU...
  • MSC super-sized boxship orders pending financial negotiation
    MSC is in talks with several Chinese leasing houses about financing the orders and is trying to gain more favourable...
  • Changing systems will not solve 'challenging' cargo crunch, says WSC head
    High levels of demand are putting pressure on shippers and cargo owners around the world. But adding additional ships would...
  • LNG supplies seen at risk from green push
    The decline in new liquefied natural gas supplies applies to a situation where global temperature increase is limited to 2°C
  • Piracy ransoms subject to general average, High Court rules
    Herculito Maritime v Gunvor International is rare example of a successful appeal under s.69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 on...
  • Trafigura shipping heads bearish on dry bulk and bet on LPG boom
    The new head of wet freight says he would like to see more liquidity in the liquefied natural gas derivatives...
  • Crew change plea to mark UN Human Rights Day
    The International Maritime Organization issued a plea for seafarers for UN Human Rights Day alongside a harrowing video of seafarers...
  • Box shortage to last at least until Chinese New Year
    The coronavirus backdrop has pushed the container supply chain to breaking point. Port congestion, high rates and a shortage of...
  • Why Biden will not put the compliance risk genie back in the bottle
    The transition of power to the Biden administration in the US may signal some changes in sanctions policy, but do...
  • Top 10 in marine insurance
    Marine insurance makes for one of the largest items of opcost for most owners, and is set to get more...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shell linked to LNG-fuelled VLCC orders at DSME | UK logistics industry calls for government help on...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2020
  • US should sell 'successful' YRC loan: Treasury's Mnuchin
  • FedEx Express expands Asia-Europe flights 50 percent to meet holiday surge
  • IHS Markit downgrades outlook for global container volumes in 2021
  • Import surge at Southeast ports tightens chassis availability
  • US retailers project strong import growth at least through April
  • Transfix adds weight to drop-and-hook momentum

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2020
  • US-China crude trade to support large tankers despite bearish outlook over shale output
    While Opec+ seeks to maintain market share, China is expected to lift more US crude due to a bilateral trade agreement
  • Nigerian Navy head says personnel aiding in oil theft
    Oil theft was once a major driver of piracy in the country
  • Fearnleys seconds S&P upgrade on Global Ship Lease debt
    Moody's raised its credit outlook on the New York-listed owner in mid-October
  • First LNG bunkering operation completed on Great Lakes
    REV LNG supplies Damia Desgagnes in pioneering truck-to-ship supply
  • Courting investors 2020 style: International Seaways roadshows never leave home
    Management works hard behind the scenes of a potential 2021 recovery but no luggage required
  • Axel Eitzen secures future of Christiania Shipping in deal with NIBC
    Former Herning Shipping refinances three-year loans that allowed its takeover in 2018
  • Human Rights Day: MLC rules being 'stress-tested' as never before
    UK charity Human Rights at Sea and ILO urge continued focus on the plight of seafarers
  • Ancora Investment Trust emerges as buyer of Norden MR tanker
    Greek shipowner makes fleet renewal play with purchase of Nord Butterfly
  • EnTrust focuses on green finance gap after raising $2.1bn for shipping deals
    Alternative finance house completes latest fundraiser for Blue Ocean Funds venture
  • S'Hail adds biggest bulker to Baumarine by Maruklav pool
    Qatar shipowner's latest acquisition becomes its sixth vessel to join Klaveness and Marubeni venture
  • Product tankers enjoy mini winter rally in east-of-Suez trades
    LR and MR rates are strengthening in Middle East and East Asia, but rising bunker costs and weak oil demand remain worrisome
  • Trafigura to shrink tanker fleet on bearish freight market view
    More than half of the trading giant's time-chartered fleet will be redelivered to owners by the end of December
  • Fatal indecision: OSV owners hope others will take scrapping hit first
    Danish Ship Finance says old ships have to go, but no one is willing to make the first move
  • Frangou and Marinakis deliver $1.8m hospital donation as Covid-19 ravages Greece
    Shipowners assist state efforts as their country fails to repeat sterling performance against the pandemic
  • Noble confirms exit from shipowning with sale of last capesize
    Singapore trader says Aqua Vision has gone for a higher price than reported
  • Shell brings in Karrie Trauth as new head of shipping
    Energy major shuffles names at the top of its trading units, with female trio taking lead jobs
  • VLGC rates break $100,000 per day barrier but shock may lie ahead
    Earnings have nearly doubled in a month, with tonnage tight as demand remains strong
  • Cargo owners found liable for part of Greek shipowner's $7.7m ransom to pirates
    Landmark ruling relating to 2010 hijacking hinged on wording of bills of lading and charter contract
  • Polaris Private Equity seals $1bn sale of Molslinjen after pandemic delay
    Private equity fund had halted divestment of Danish ropax company in April as Covid-19 destroyed demand
  • Euronav starts with a B grade from Carbon Disclosure Project
    Tanker owner says first rating is higher than average for shipowners
  • Athenian Sea Carriers jumps on VLCC newbuilding bandwagon
    Greek owner poised to ink first newbuildings since appointment of its new chief executive
  • Surge seen in trading of tanker FFAs for 2023 and 2024
    Market players are looking further out both on paper and in physical trading
  • MOL orders wind-powered panamax bulker at Oshima Shipbuilding
    Hard sail to cut vessel's greenhouse gas emissions by between 5 and 8%, claims shipowner
  • Investor drops class action attempt against Golar LNG
    The lawsuit sought to recoup losses after the delayed Hygo Energy Transition IPO
  • Confusion surrounds Covid-19 outbreak on Singapore 'cruise to nowhere'
  • Shoei Kisen linked to boxships for ONE as Capital inks berths
    Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis signs letters of intent for up to 20 units in South Korea
  • CMB breaks stalemate with order for 6,000-teu boxships
    Belgian owner opts for eight ships in underbuilt medium-sized containership market
  • Boxship newbuilding enquiries surge in year-end gift to yards
    Projects advancing on swathe of ultra-large and neo-panamax vessels

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2020
  • Freight interests, pilots press for priority vaccinations
    Who will get to the front of the COVID vaccination line? Virtually everyone agrees front-line doctors and nurses, and people in nursing homes, should be...
  • Port of Long Beach goes on the record with another No. 1
    Empty containers returning to Asia jumped 55% to 283,563 units.
  • UPS begins nationwide shipping of vaccine kits
    Operation COVID Logistics is underway, with the auxiliary materials to administer vaccines moving out to local distribution sites.
  • Commentary: Assessing the COVID cargo crunch
    "Additional stress on an already-overloaded system tends to further destabilize the system."
  • Rehearsal exposes gaps in COVID vaccine delivery
    U.S. officials at Operation Warp Speed say they are ready to go with the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, but a high-ranking state health official says people...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2020
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise 5.4% on week on fresh supply, flatlining demand: Insights Global
    Stocks of diesel and gasoil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub rose 5.4% to 2.577 million mt in the week to Dec. 9, Insights Global data released Dec. 10 showed.
  • ARGENTINA DATA: October oil refining fell 21.6% on year
    Argentinian crude oil runs dropped 21.6% in October year on year, as a rise in asphalt and fuel oil production failed to offset declines in diesel, gasoline and jet fuel, the state statistics department said late Dec. 9.
  • Bumps in oil demand recovery will change tanker trade patterns: BIMCO
    Coronavirus-related uncertainties will haunt oil demand recovery in 2021 and will alter trade flows, Peter Sand, chief shipping analyst at BIMCO, said in a research note Dec. 10, changes the market is already starting to see as oil demand and prices begin to recover.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rises to highest price since March as vaccine, Asia demand boost outlooks
    Crude futures settled at nine-month highs Dec. 10 as demand outlooks improved amid the continued rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine and signs of rising Asian crude appetite.
  • January arbitrage flows to Asia slow for West African, Mediterranean crude
    **Wider EFS keeps interest low for Brent-linked grades **Alternatives such as US crude, ESPO, local grades more attractive to Asia refiners
  • RUSSIA DATA: Jan-Oct oil product exports unchanged on year
    Russia's refined oil product exports from January-October were unchanged on the year at 116.599 million mt, customs data showed Dec. 10.
  • TFG Marine announces ARA bunker operations, safe tests of bio-marine fuel
    **Some ARA barges will have MFMs **Biofuels account for only niche share of marine market
  • Novatek, Siemens Energy to work together on decarbonizing LNG, hydrogen
    Russia's Novatek and Siemens Energy signed an agreement on Dec. 10 to jointly develop and implement technologies enabling production of LNG and hydrogen with a reduced carbon footprint, the Russian gas producer and LNG exporter said in a statement.
  • NWE 3.5%S fuel oil crack loses steam ahead of year-end
    The 3.5%S fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barge crack has halved since reaching a 2020 high at the end of October, with support evaporating as demand thins ahead of the end of the year and supply constraints ease, according to market sources.
  • European Commission sees maritime, aviation sector hardest to decarbonize amid fresh targets
    **EC to propose adding shipping to EU ETS **Tougher carbon pricing will be key to aviation emissions reduction
  • REFINERY NEWS: Staff at Grandpuits, France on strike, deliveries blocked: reports
    Staff at the French Grandpuits have voted to join a second strike resulting in a blockade of product deliveries from the site as well as the nearby Gargenville oil terminal over Dec.10-12, according to local media reports.
  • S Korea's Hyundai Motor, LS Electric to develop hydrogen fuel cell power generation systems
    South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. and LS Electric have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop and supply hydrogen fuel cell power generation systems, both companies said Dec. 9.
  • FEATURE: Northeast Asian refiners set to make U-turn on crude import diversification strategy in 2021
    **Saudi crude seen most reliable in times of uncertainty **Middle East suppliers regain Northeast Asian market share **ZPC, Shenghong Petrochemical to run primarily on Saudi oil
  • FEATURE: US LPG shipments to Asia on track for steady flows in 2021
    **Healthy propane supply to meet firm north Asian demand **Propane switches to premium over butane after three months **VLGC rates at four-five year peaks
  • Gulf Oil International reaches agreement to buy Ocean Tankers
    Gulf Oil International has reached an agreement to acquire the lubricant blending plant with wharf access, storage tank farm, and terminal facility from Ocean Tankers.
  • Firmer Asian market, low freight spurs US arbitrage shipments
    **Wider spread contributes to arbitrage opportunity **H2 sentiment firmer on steam cracker restart
  • Taiwan raises fuel oil exports in Q4 on higher margins
    **Formosa sells third HSFO cargo for December **CPC raises fuel oil sales in Q4 on higher runs

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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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