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October 12, 2020
International Transport Journalweb site
  • Lineas and Tabaknati build new hub
  • Because Manhattan Associates is worth it
  • Magnolia Award goes to Nippon Express
  • CP connected to shipping platform
  • New multimodal access to the port of Barcelona
  • South America's "most modern import air cargo terminal"
  • DF Industrial Partners grows
  • Logwin takes business with China to the streets
  • Mesa's first cargo flight for DHL Express
  • BDI flying high
  • An e-vehicle for city logistics
  • Schmitz Cargobull picks managing director
  • 100 natural gas HGVs for Argentina
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bergé emphasises its offshore business
  • Bright Industrial invests in Hamburg
  • 90 years ago today: the Graf at Basel's first airport

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2020
  • Spot rates hold steady as retailers anticipate consumers shopping early for Xmas
  • Cargo's pandemic heroics cannot prevent budget cuts at struggling airports
  • Indian shippers and carriers in war of words over box trade imbalance
  • UK government unveils plans for more post-Brexit border control posts
  • Other UK ports could relieve pressure on the Channel, but 'Dover can handle it'
  • Quick response to sudden leap in demand sees Hapag-Lloyd in calmer waters
  • FedEx takes an 18-mile flight across the US-Mexico border
  • Orban allies are seeking to grab control over Budapest Airport
  • On the wires: Boiling point

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2020
  • DNV GL's Jennifer States to speak on ferry innovations at FERRIES 2020
    Jennifer States, Director for Blue Economy for Energy and Maritime North America at DNV GL, will be among the speakers at Marine Log's FERRIES 2020 virtual conference November 9-10. In a presentation
  • U.S. Navy's new frigates now named Constellation class
    Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite announced USS Constellation (FFG 62) as the name for the first ship in the new Guided Missile Frigate (FFG(X)) class of ships October 7 while
  • WETA orders two more high speed cats for San Francico Bay
    The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) Board of Directors yesterday authorized the agency to award La Conner, Wash., shipbuilder Mavrik Marine Inc. a $30 million contract to build
  • Ladar trials show promise of enhanced vessel safety
    Norwegian operator Color Line has been trialing Ladar, a light-based laser technology anti-collision system designed to identify floating objects on or under the surface of the water, including drifting fishing nets, logs,
  • Gulf Coast readies for Hurricane Delta
    The U.S. Gulf Coast, and Louisiana in particular, was this morning getting ready for the arrival of Hurricane Delta, which threatens to tear through areas still recovering from Hurricane Laura which hit

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2020
  • LNG marine fuel phase-out urged to drive decarbonisation
    Shipping faces immense financial, technological and regulatory challenges to meet the target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by...
  • IMO's greenhouse gas plan is already outdated
    The English romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley once contended: 'Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world.' In shipping's case...
  • Pandemic will be a turning point for shipping, predicts Synergy chief
    The industry requires the vision and leadership to talk with a more unified voice that can reach the decision makers...
  • Shipyard extends closure after more infections confirmed
    Dozens infected with coronavirus, New Havyard Ship Technology confirms, after local government rules that facility must stay shut
  • Limited Colombian coal dents prospects for larger bulkers
    Coal exports from Colombia saw fresh lows in September, hitting the panamax sector the most, followed by capesizes, says Braemar...
  • Electronic engines pioneer shipping's digital journey
    Shipping is exploring the benefits of digital technology across the industry. Optimised main engine performance derived from electronically controlled main...
  • The week in charts: Capesize rates hit 13-month high; resilient container demand
    Healthy volumes in the capesize chartering market, in particular on the C5 Australia to China route, pushed spot rates to...
  • Container spot freight rates resilient post-Golden Week
    Spot market shows signs of resilience in the first reporting period since Golden Week. The Shanghai Containerised Freight Index fell...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Can shipping future proof shipbuilding decisions now?
    ABS chief Christopher Wiernicki is our return guest this week, covering decarbonisation pathways, shipbuilding decisions, the threat of regionalism in...
  • New Diamond towed to Fujairah after owner pays compensation
    The fire-stricken VLCC is expected to arrive at Fujairah later this month, after which the crude on board will be...
  • Vale joins venture to boost import capacity in China
    The project will ramp up handling and distribution capacity of iron ore at the Chinese port, as the country is...
  • Digitalisation: Do the numbers stack up?
    The deeper shipping digs into digitalisation the more the industry gets cold feet. The real problem is not technology but...
  • LNG boxship conversions not economically viable
    Hapag-Lloyd acquired 17 'LNG-ready' containerships when it merged with UASC. One is now being converted to use LNG, but unless...
  • Box freight rates likely to ease despite strong volumes
    Government stimulus packages and changing consumer patterns are driving demand for containerised goods. This has led to record-high freight rates...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Opec sees fossil-fuelled future for shipping | Opec forecasts stagnant crude oil trade over next decade |...
  • Suez collision case 'shouldn't have come to court'
    Trial allowing witness to give evidence remotely from ship at sea sets important precedent, lawyers argue, although it is unclear...
  • US Gulf shuts down as hurricane approaches
    The approaching hurricane is forcing operators to shut-in almost 92% of crude output in the US Gulf as it heads...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2020
  • JOC Uncharted: Shippers drill down on product rather than shipment delivery
  • Shippers rethinking annual trucking procurement cycles
  • Andersen to focus on Americas as new Intermarine CEO
  • E-commerce technology essential to retailers' survival
  • Carriers throwing capacity at booming trade lanes

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2020
  • Chinese leasing company SPDB splashes out $96m on ultramax bulkers
    SPDB Financial's newbuildings will be built at China's Nacks and chartered to BG Shipping
  • Handysizes rise on way to Brazil but fall on trip back to Europe
    Capesize spot rates end week on the down side as charterers stay on sidelines
  • Baltic Dirty Tanker Index hits new lows as hangover continues
    Suezmax and aframax rates fall sharply to end the week, as the index hits an all-time low
  • BlackRock jumps onto Dorian LPG leaderboard
    The investor now has the third-largest position among institutional holders
  • Secondhand market for aged tankers still active with AET linked to VLCC sale
    Singapore-based owner finally finds a buyer for the Bunga Kasturi Tiga, brokers say
  • KfW IPEX-Bank provides $48m loan for Finnlines vessel
    Grimaldi Group subsidiary lines up finance for one of three ro-ro vessels
  • Mehrotra's Foresight appoints Reliance chartering executive as director
    Vijay Handa will lead the expansion of Foresight's shipping business, executive chairman Ravi Mehrotra says
  • NGO calls for safety checks at Turkish demolition yards
    Lobby group asks European Commission to limit new permits in Aliaga after reports of a fatality at approved shipyard
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells another kamsarmax as transition to wind gathers pace
    New York-listed shipowner has now sold three of its kamsarmax bulkers
  • Baltic Exchange extends escrow service to ship charters
    London exchange aims to reduce risk for those involved in fixing vessels
  • Stolt-Nielsen's Gruner-Hegge explains how tanker owner trashed analysts' forecasts
    Finance boss says market underestimated benefits of contract portfolio, but helpful lower fuel prices will not be repeated
  • After 175 years, Galbraiths keeps its focus on its core
    Chief executive Andersen says golden thread has been strong leadership
  • Stranded RAL boxship freed from ice off Greenland
    Domestic shipowner says Malik Arctica spent a day trapped in polar ice with essential supplies
  • Cameron Mackey: Scorpio's quiet man on with a hand on the tiller
    A lifelong quest to go to sea has placed the executive in key role as the 'details' man behind dynamic management team
  • Zuyderzee Capital adds another ex-ABN Amro banker for new compliance unit
    Dutch outfit recruits Martijn van den Berg to run operational advisory division
  • Karpowership 'doing our PhD' in powership construction and operation
    Turkish specialist says it has found a 'natural chemistry' with new partner MOL
  • Yards named for world's first zero-emission tankers
    Kawasaki Heavy Industries will supply all-important battery power for the two vessels ordered by Asahi Tanker
  • NRP teams with Greece's Tide Line to snap up Hong Kong handysize
    Norwegian asset manager continues its policy of joining with shipowners to expand its fleet
  • Seaowl aims to pioneer unmanned offshore support vessels
    French player is to order a prototype inspection vessel powered by battery soon
  • Hill Dickinson lawyer Wareing completes 306 km walk for seafarers' charity
    Retiring head of marine and trade David Wareing celebrates the end of 45-year tenure at the company with an equally as long ramble across England
  • Lloyd's Register's decision to ditch energy business puts focus on marine and offshore
    Marine business will account for more than half of the classification society's income after it sold its troubled energy business
  • OHT firms up new wind farm installation ships for 2023
    Arne Blystad company signs final contract for up to four vessels with China Merchants Heavy Industry
  • Havyard remains closed as outbreak rises to 75 workers
    Norwegian shipbuilder says temporary halt extended to 19 October
  • Keppel secures mystery $440m offshore renewable vessel order
    Singapore shipyard gives little away about order that is part of its new Vision 2030 strategy
  • Karpowership shifts into LNG as it kicks off fleet gas switch
    Turkish powership owner plans to double its generating capacity from floating power in next five years
  • Why Mercy Ships needs shipping to 'double down' on donations
    If twice as many companies were to back medical charity, each one would have to give only half as much to help fund operations of its hospital ships
  • Phoenix Reisen cruiseship to become Egyptian floating resort
    Veteran cruiseship Albatros sold as German operator joins the ranks of cruise lines trimming their fleets
  • Swire Blue Ocean looks to ride WTIV wave to Oslo IPO
    Swire Pacific Offshore subsidiary to rebrand as Cadeler ahead of possible fourth quarter listing
  • NYK Line takes training online in effort to circumvent Covid-19
    Japanese shipowner has team up with PSA Marine to continue its training in face of travel restrictions
  • Judicial manager puts Hin Leong's bunker arm on sales block
    Singapore company continues to see disposal of assets as accountants look to recover funds

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2020
  • South Carolina sees uptick in port activity
    The Port of Charleston set a September record by handling 195,101 TEUs.
  • FMC considers changing service contract filing requirements
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will consider a change in its regulations that would allow filing of service contracts up to 30 days from the...
  • American Airlines keeps cargo-only flights to Beijing through March
    American Airlines cargo and passenger flights will shift to a new mega-airport in Beijing in March. Passenger demand will dictate how long cargo-only flights continue.
  • Get ready for blowout Q3 results in container shipping
    Listed carriers are poised to post stellar third-quarter numbers on higher rates and volumes.
  • FreightWaves Flashback: Jacksonville's 3rd container crane goes up; will handle 1,500 containers weekly
    1973: This will be Sea-Land's 2nd container crane at Jacksonville and the 3rd in operation at the port.
  • CMA CGM seeks tariff publication relief from FMC post-cyberattack
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will consider the French liner carrier's relief petition to give it time to clean up its systems.
  • Do you know where your chassis are?
    Container chassis management model in the U.S. challenges advancement of full-circle tracking technologies.
  • Golden Ray dismantling delayed again
    The ro-ro vessel that capsized leaving the Port of Brunswick in September 2019 will be cut into eight multi-ton sections.
  • Making waves on the Mississippi
    American Patriot Holdings is creating "a north-south trade lane from the Midwest to the lower Mississippi River that doesn't exist today for containerized cargo."

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2020
  • Singapore Nov ex-wharf marine fuel term indications higher as demand grows
    Singapore's ex-wharf term contracts for November-loading 0.5% sulfur marine fuel were heard offered at a premium of $7-8/mt over the FOB Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% cargo assessment, higher than the contract settlements of a $4-4.25/mt premium for October-loading contracts, sources said Oct 9.
  • OPEC+ boosts oil output compliance, but catch-up cuts remain scant
    OPEC and its allies sharpened their output quota compliance to 99% in September, led by the Gulf states, but discipline from Russia and some African producers continued to slip, the latest S&P Global Platts survey found.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude retreats as Norway strike ends, lessening supply risks
    Crude futures settled lower Oct. 9, as risks to supply outlooks eased following the end of a 10-day workers strike in Norway.
  • SPAIN DATA: Aug. bunker fuel volume up 6.1% on month, down 19% on year
    The main driver of the rise was Spain's busiest port, Las Palmas, which was up 11.5% month on month to 181,872 mt, which was little changed year on year.
  • Nearly 92% of US Gulf oil output offline as Hurricane Delta nears landfall
    On Oct. 9, a total of 274 platforms were shut in, two more than the previous day.
  • Le Havre port sets up facility for scrubber waste
    The French port of Le Havre in partnership with SEREP has set up a facility to treat waste from scrubber-fitted ships that strips out sulfurous particulates from high sulfur bunker fuels, the port authority said Oct. 8
  • Singapore's residue stocks edge up 1% to 7-week high, bunker demand stable
    Stocks were last higher Aug. 19 at 25.485 million barrels, historical data showed.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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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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