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March 16, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Things picking up in China as ship calls return to previous levels
  • S Korea is again world's leading shipbuilder despite massive drop in orders
  • ONE boosts participation on Australia East Asia Service
  • Neptune Pacific Line buys Singapore's PIL subsidiary Pacific Direct Line
  • DP World's 2019 profits tumble 8.3pc to US$1.2b after acquisitions
  • US ports to welcome 2M's former goliaths on the Asia-Europe trades
  • US retail box ports take bigger hit from virus than originally expected
  • Port of LA-LB work on digital enhancements to boost competitiveness
  • Ships skip JNPT due to virus outbreak and scrubber retrofits
  • Kuehne + Nagel sells UK contract logistics portfolio to XPO Logistics
  • Intra-Asia airfreight rates surge; China to Europe/US prices are rising
  • TIACA teams up with CLIVE Data Services to offer latest air cargo info
  • FedEx delivers medical supplies to HK to help out virus outbreak

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 15, 2020
  • Legitimacy & Admissibility of the issuance of Bill of Lading
  • Neptune Pacific Line acquires Pacific Direct Line
  • Potential demand loss of 17 m TEUs seen due to Coronavirus impact
  • Deendayal Port crosses last financial year's 115.40 mmt in cargo handling
  • Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020 to empower the ports to perform with greater efficiency on account of full autonomy in decision-making
  • Mundra Port handles highest volume in container rakes
  • Cabinet approves WTO-compliant scheme to boost exports
  • Cotton exports estimated at same level as last year due to pick-up from other markets
  • Export pack size restriction on rapeseed oil, mustard oil sought to be removed
  • Exports rise 2.91 pc to $ 27.65 bn in Feb., says Commerce Ministry

International Transport Journalweb site
  • China believes in Wilhelmshaven
  • Block train for zinc-lead concentrate launched
  • Singapore Airlines renews, expands and innovates
  • Maritime volume contraction like in 2009?
  • Protective masks flying into Italy... from China
  • PSI Logistics forms partnership with agiplan
  • New structure for BVL's board
  • Sweden goes paperless with e-CMR
  • Kerry Logistics moves into new London Heathrow facility
  • Australian economic package supports truckers
  • Europa's Newcastle team finds new home
  • MacGregor's service to cover the Americas
  • Northern cargo hub imports Covid-19
  • Remote cranes on Russian grounds
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • India plans three new freight corridors
  • Tigers expands collaboration with Asendia
  • New commercial director for the Asia-Pacific region
  • Building an air bridge between the Americas and China

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • Does this volatile market herald the end of long-term freight contracts?
  • Air freight rates start to surge as carriers unveil plans for the transatlantic
  • Fiata failed us and is not 'fit for purpose' in a digital age, claims veteran forwarder
  • Battle for business via online offerings heats up among forwarder ranks
  • Chittagong depots won't handle boxes from non-payers Maersk and OOCL
  • Yes Minister: the four stages of government ineptitude
  • DSV: 'We must be ready to move goods so the community continues to function'
  • Market Insight: Bankers grow nervous, expect default rates to surge
  • Supply chain radar: Covid-19, toilet rolls & the c-suite

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • Fincantieri to suspend production at its Italian shipyards
    Shipbuilding giant Fincantieri is to suspend production at its Italian facilities from March 16 until March 29. The move is in response both to ever-stricter Italian Government measures and to trade union
  • NTSB reports on towing vessel contact with much-struck bridge
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on a March 10, 2019 incident in which the towing vessel Rivers Wilson, with eight crewmembers and pushing six loaded barges, contacted the
  • CLIA cruise lines suspend operations from U.S. ports for 30 days
    CLIA -the Cruise Line Industry International Association - announced yesterday that its ocean-going cruise lines will be voluntarily and temporarily suspending cruise ship operations from U.S. ports of call for 30 days
  • More cruise lines suspend sailings
    More cruise lines have followed Carnival Corporation's Princess Brand in announcing suspensions of sailings. They include Royal Caribbean Cruise Line which said today that, beginning midnight tonight, it will pause its fleet's
  • FMC Commissioner notes pick-up in trans-Pacific trades
    In a statement on the impact of the coronavirus on the maritime industry, Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel notes that, in response to its effects on Chinese manufacturing and logistics services, ocean
  • Maryland Pilots order new launch from Gladding-Hearn
    The Association of Maryland Pilots has ordered its fourth Chesapeake Class launch from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, Somerset, Mass. Delivery is scheduled for December 2020. Since the Chesapeake Class pilot boat was
  • AWO releases COVID-19 contingency planning guide
    As the novel coronavirus continues to spread in the United States and globally, AWO has produced a COVID-19 planning guide as a resource to assist waterways operators in developing and implementing a
  • OSG completes Alaska Tanker Company acquisition
    Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG) reports that its subsidiaries have completed the purchase of three U.S.-flagged crude oil carrier vessels, the Alaskan Explorer, Alaskan Legend, and Alaskan Navigator from BP Oil
  • Autonomous tug trialed in Port of Singapore
    Wärtsilä and Singapore harbor and terminal towage operator PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd. have successfully completed initial sea trials for the "IntelliTug" project (see earlier story). The PSA Polaris, a harbor tug owned
  • New date set for CMA Shipping 2020
    The organizers of CMA Shipping 2020 have set new dates for the event, in light of the coronavirus outbreak. "Our primary concern is the health and safety of the attendees, but we
  • ClassNK grants AiP for concept vessel fueled by reformed LPG
    Classification society ClassNK has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Daihatsu Diesel for its concept design of a coastal LPG carrier fueled by LPG reformed gas. The concept vessel was developed

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • Saudis in record-breaking tanker charter exceeding $370,000 daily
    Tanker rates are now rising at levels not seen since the Iraqi tanker wars in the 1980s, and have even...
  • Sovcomflot eyes strong tanker market in 2020
    Profits soar in 2019 amid stronger charter markets and the company's view is the momentum can continue in 2020
  • The week in charts: China's containership calls back to normal and tanker rates soar
    Port calls at China's two main container ports are returning to the same levels seen a year ago, while the...
  • Box lines face $17bn revenue shortfall as demand slumps
    Efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus are set to push down demand for containerised goods this year
  • Jotun launches proactive biofouling removal technology
    Technology claimed to reduce ship emissions, cut the transmission of invasive species, increase hull performance and lower fuel consumption was...
  • Coronavirus highlights digital's role in driving tomorrow's safety outcomes
    While no one has the playbook for the coronavirus outbreak, industries are learning and adapting to this new reality on...
  • Coronavirus: Governments must let shipping keep on shipping
    Shipping is the lifeblood of the global economy. Precautions and risk mitigation are, of course essential, but an ill-considered, media-driven...
  • Surge in air cargo as shippers seek alternatives to blanked sailings
    A shortage of available container slots and cancellation of passenger flights is pushing up air cargo demand
  • IMO interpreter diagnosed with coronavirus
    The IMO closed its headquarters until Monday and warned visitors to stay away
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Tankers, toilet rolls and scuppered scrubber economics
    Panic buying seems to be the trend of the moment, whether you're stockpiling bathroom essentials amid coronavirus concerns, or making...
  • The Interview: Rodolphe Saade
    Rodolphe Saadé probably thought that he knew what to expect when he stepped into the top job at CMA CGM...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Greek shipowners lead lucrative VLCC charter market | China ship calls return to previous levels | Singapore...
  • Dry bulk players rethink their approach to speed
    Panamax, supramax and handysize speeds all declined during the first weeks of 2020, but have since rebounded
  • Japan's SMTB endorses Poseidon Principles
    Signatories to the Poseidon Principles now represent more than $150bn in loans to international shipping, making up over a third...
  • European gas hub price may hit new lows amid plunging LNG demand fears
    More liquefied natural gas cargoes may head to Europe with demand expansion in Asia likely to fall short following the...
  • US imposes sanctions on Russian firm, but offers to lift them from Swedish company
    Ofac appears to have assured specialty products refiner Nynas, which is a 50:50 joint venture between Finland's Neste Oil and...
  • PIL confirms disposal of feeder unit
    The offloading of Pacific Direct Line was already disclosed in a Alphaliner newsletter last week
  • US sees highest-ever crude oil exports in 2019 despite trade war
    US crude oil exports to China, the third-largest export destination in 2018, fell by nearly 100,000 barrels per day to...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • New blank sailings to cut NY-NJ March volumes 30 percent
  • Asia-US container spot rates jump as China imports surge
  • New investment brings DCLI closer to full radial tire fleet by 2023
  • Air freight rates soar as US trans-Atlantic travel ban nears
  • Allport Cargo plots course as technology maximizer for shippers
  • Breakbulk & Project Cargo event cancelled

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • Capesize rates remain low at the end of tumultuous week
  • OSG considers more ships, finishes fourth quarter in black
  • Most shipping stocks recover as tanker surge continues
  • 'Out-of-control' week for VLCCs ends with new record WS 400 fixture
  • Seatrade postpones annual Cruise Global conference
  • Tersan wins repeat shipbuilding business from Russia
  • Saudi Arabia's laden VLCC 'armada' expected to bring oil price war to US
  • Fred Olsen latest line to halt cruises after Braemar virus outbreak
  • Dynagas LNG Partners sees China demand returning, but hits brake on growth
  • Mexican navy rescues 12 crew after general cargoship sinks
  • Massoel Shipping sells only supramax as fleet shrinks further
  • NYK Line crew carry out first digital currency transfers on board vessels
  • IMO interpreter tested positive for coronavirus
  • Celestyal Cruises suspends operations as Greece shuts down museums
  • Virus causes Maersk to downsize crucial annual meeting as DFDS scraps its own
  • U-Ming joins expanded Baumarine by MaruKlav panamax pool
  • Mixed picture for stocks but Nordic Shipholding rises 68%
  • Sea World sells second ageing tanker since September
  • Beijing certifies force majeure, but is it lost in translation?
  • Sovcomflot reveals more than $1bn of financing as profit soars
  • Long-serving Claus Hemmingsen rewarded with AP Moller Holding board role
  • 'Outstanding tanker comeback' boosts MR tanker owner TNG
  • Singapore extends ban to visitors from Italy, Spain, Germany, France
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust first Asian bank to join Poseidon Principles
  • PIL confirms disposal of Pacific Direct Line as clear-out continues
  • Clean Marine claims hybrid scrubber installed in '30 days'

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • US tightens sanctions lasso on Rosneft operations handling Venezuelan oil
    The Office of Foreign Assets Control added Russian oil company overseas affiliate TNK Trading International in Switzerland to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons...
  • Georgia ports suffer 'precipitous drop in imports'
    Ports on East and West coasts do expect cargo surge as manufacturing ramps up in China following coronavirus-caused shutdowns.
  • Clarifying 'routed' exports for US data collection, enforcement
    The Commerce Department's Census Bureau and Bureau of Industry and Security believe an upcoming proposed rulemaking may resolve the regulatory confusion for required export data.
  • Coronavirus sinks maritime conferences
    American Association of Port Authorities and Women's International Shipping & Trading Association among organizations canceling meetings.
  • Supertanker spot rate on verge of breaking record high
    As the world reels from coronavirus, crude-tanker owners are raking in massive returns.
  • FreightWaves Flashback: Cross-Florida barge canal begins construction
    Historic canal construction begins; highway links Atlanta to ocean; recovery expected for Florida's citrus industry.
  • FMC monitors coronavirus impacts on container industry's competitive health
    "Right now, I believe most ocean carriers and marine terminal operators are acting responsibly and fairly in these challenging conditions," FMC Commissioner Daniel Maffei said.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • Australia's NWS condensate to seek alternative homes after Pertamina declines purchase
    Australian North West Shelf condensate cargoes for May loading would have to seek alternative homes, after main buyer Indonesia's Pertamina declined to take any cargoes of the grade in a recent tender, while other end-users are expected to drive a hard bargain amid the ongoing surge in freight rates, Asian condensate traders said Friday.
  • Brazil's Petrobras adapts work rules after employee hit by COVID-19
    Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras joined many companies around the world in adopting measures to avoid further dissemination of COVID-19 after an employee was infected by the virus while on holiday abroad, the company confirmed Friday.
  • Malaysia's Kimanis May crude exports to double on month to 4.8 mil barrels
    A total of 4.8 million barrels of Malaysian Kimanis crude oil are scheduled to be exported in May, doubling from 2.4 million barrels in April, trade sources said Friday.
  • ARA diesel barge prices firm to 3-month high versus ICE LSGO on storage buying
    Barges of ultra low sulfur diesel trading in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub strengthened to a three-month high versus the front-month ICE low sulfur gasoil futures contract Thursday, as a deepening contango boosted buying appetite, while outright prices hit fresh three-year lows.
  • Diesel cracks outperform amid expectations of lower global gasoline demand
    The coronavirus pandemic, which has hit demand for road fuel in China and will impact Europe and the US in coming weeks, has led to quite different reactions in diesel and gasoline cracks amid the plunge in crude futures.
  • European crude differentials slump on week amid ongoing price war
    European crude differentials have fallen significantly across the board this week, as a combination of bearish fundamentals hammered spot price values.
  • Coronavirus, OPEC effects provide some solace for suffering shippers
    The credit-hit shipping industry is drawing some comfort from the collapse of OPEC+ and coronavirus-led demand weakness thanks to cheaper marine fuel costs, with prices for VLSFO in Europe having experienced a greater-than-expected drop, plunging by half since the start of the year.
  • Dubai spreads sink to fresh depths as rising freight adds to demand woes
    The Middle East sour crude complex, led by Dubai crude futures, sank to fresh lows Friday morning, as did Brent/Dubai spreads, with faltering crude demand receiving another blow from rising freight rates on Persian Gulf routes.
  • Jet NWE cargo swap moves into negative territory
    The European jet paper market moved into negative territory Friday--setting new all-time record lows--but pricing below physical premiums, suggesting a little tightness remains in the prompt.
  • European refiners seen snapping up cheap oil despite virus demand woes
    European refiners are expected to maximize crude runs, despite coronavirus hitting demand for their fuels, in a bid to lock in surging refining margins as a result of the oil price rout. But moves to process cheap crude may be short-lived as oil product storage tanks reach capacity and fuel demand continues to slump on expanding travel curbs, according to regional trading sources.
  • Overnight rally falters as US equities pull back from morning highs
    Crude prices held around even while products extended their downward run in midday trading Friday, as US equity markets steadily retreated from their sharply higher opening levels.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Illicit Iraqi oil smuggling to Syria continues amid US crackdown
    "Iraqi militias have little incentive to end cross-border oil shipments into Syria which the Sunnis in western Iraq also profit from and have little incentive to stop," Modell said.

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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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Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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