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BRIEFS
July 17, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • LA-Long Beach post double digit declines in first half due to Covid-19
  • Asian waters remain chief locale for worldwide for losing big ships at sea
  • Major shipowners launch new research centre to decarbonize shipping
  • Cosco and Alibaba join forces in bid to transform shipping via Blockchain
  • Hamburg's CTA recertified as world's only climate-neutral box terminal
  • Hamburg's SMM trade fair rescheduled from September to February
  • US Hong Kong Autonomy Act now law, ending preferential trade status
  • Kenya's China-built Mombasa-Nairobi railway moves 207,000 TEU in 2020
  • Panama Ship Registry grows 4.1pc in first year under new administration
  • Delta Cargo partners with PayCargo to offer new online payment system
  • Turkish Cargo ups market share despite - or because of - Covid-19
  • FAA and Swiss aviation authorities draft drone harmonisation accord

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 16, 2020
  • Tiaca denies ACF 'blackball' claims as it begins search for 'CEO with a new vision'
  • Covid overtakes driver shortage as highest hurdle for European road freight
  • US container imports fall 10% in June, but west coast ports pull traffic back
  • More industrial action at DPW Australia hits already-stretched supply chains
  • Qatar Airways can take its four-nation airspace blockade complaint to the ICAO
  • Forward Air forced to look beyond declining airfreight road feeder services
  • China says GDP grew 3.2% in Q2, 'rebounding from coronavirus'
  • Supply chain radar: Should Westports invest in the hub or its spokes?

Marine Logweb site
JULY 16, 2020
  • Bonhomme Richard: All known fires extinguished
    Rear Admiral Philip E. Sobeck, Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Three, today released the following statement: After four days of firefighting, all known fires have been extinguished aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).
  • 300,000 seafarers still trapped on ships by crew change crisis
    A global summit hosted by the U.K. Government on July 9, 2020, on the impact of COVID-19 on crew changes may have gotten some headlines, but so far doesn't seem to have
  • BEATING COVID-19: GOING REMOTE
    When the De Hoop Shipyard in Lobith, Netherlands, took its latest newbuild on sea trials off Rotterdam in May, it notched up an unintended "world's first." The ship that the yard was
  • VIDEO: Holland Shipyards Group delivers hybrid ferry
    Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands, based Holland Shipyards Group has handed over a hybrid ferry to Schlepp- und Fährgesellschaft Kiel (SFK) in Germany. Named Gaarden, the vessel will operate as a bicycle and foot ferry
  • Detyens Shipyards awarded USNS McClean contract
    Detyens Shipyards Inc., Charleston, S.C., has won a Military Sealift Command contract for the drydocking of the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE-12), beating out two competitors. The contract has a
  • After short evacuation, firefighters return to Bonhomme Richard
    UPDATE: Navy now reports all known fires extinguished. As of 6:00 a.m. Pacific time July 16, firefighting teams were back on board USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) continuing operations. At 2.30 a.m.,
  • Norwegian bulker will lead a double life after modernization
    The Kryssholm, a 2011-built bulker that is currently considered the world's largest fish feed vessel, will soon be able to take on new assignments following conversion to battery hybrid operation and a
  • Bisso Towboat back at Main Iron Works for further ASD tractor tug
    Bisso Towboat Company Inc., Luling, La., has signed an agreement with Main Iron Works LLC, Houma, La., to begin construction of another new 6,008 BHP Tier 4 compliant, USCG-inspected ASD tractor tug.

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 16, 2020
  • Crew crisis: China-bound bulk carriers divert to Philippines
    Efforts made in the Philippines to open a travel corridor for seafarers is fast luring in business as shipmanagers target...
  • GasLog agrees $1.1bn refinancing arrangement
    New loans show group's strength and scale at a time of uncertainty in financial markets, says chairman Peter G. Livanos
  • US west coast box port figures show weak rebound
    High freight rates on the transpacific hide the fact that US imported volumes remain down sharply. Any hopes of a...
  • Anglo cuts coal-export volumes guidance
    First-half coal volumes from South Africa and Colombia dropped sharply, says Anglo
  • Kyriacou joins Erma First as chief technical officer
    Stelios Kyriacou says his role will be in the development of new products so as to expand the company's portfolio...
  • Ship carbon recycling initiative launched in Japan
    MOL says the working group wants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero in sea transportation
  • Cosco Shipping unit boosted by tanker frenzy
    Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation's live LNG carrier fleet increased to 36 as of end-June
  • Surge in piracy and robbery in Asian waters
    The increase in incidents occurred in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, the South China Sea and the Singapore Strait
  • Hin Leong owners sell repossessed vessel
    The buyer of the tanker says it has carried out due diligence on the transaction to mitigate the risk of...
  • Shipping makes a foray into live streaming
    The question is how much value live streaming has in shipping if it cannot be used as a direct channel...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: 'Illogical' airline inaction blocking Singapore crew repatriation | Dubai opens for crew changes | Allianz says shipping losses...
  • Shipowners' liability to continue even after scrap sale
    The decision potentially has far-reaching implications for the shipping industry, argue lawyers at Watson Farley & Williams
  • Sembmarine losses widen on pandemic disruptions
    The management has taken pay cuts, ranging from 5% to 15%, led by chief executive Wong Weng Sun, who has...
  • Castor Maritime raises funds for expansion
    The company's acquisition strategy focuses on panamaxes, but other types of tonnage are not ruled out
  • Australia revives stalled box terminal project
    A Federal Court of Australia trial between rival operator NSW Ports and Australia's competition watchdog is set for October
  • MISC enters ethane carrier market with six-vessel deal in China
    The deal marks the Malaysian energy logistics player's entry into the niche large ethane carrier market, making it one of...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 16, 2020
  • JOC Uncharted: COVID-19's economic drag deepens
  • FMC probe on pandemic cargo flow turns attention to NY-NJ
  • Startup aims to quantify shipment emissions
  • US port funding, project authorization bill moving forward
  • Slight MPV/HL fleet contraction won't cure capacity woes: Drewry
  • Zim's new NY-NJ empty return site rankles truckers

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 16, 2020
  • GasLog and its MLP refinance group debt with $1bn in loans
    The new credit facilities will create additional liquidity for New York-listed GasLog and GasLog Partners
  • Carnival confirms sale of four Holland America ships
    TradeWinds has reported that two of the vessels are going to Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
  • GMS predicts more vessel scrapping in 2020 despite touch operating environment
    Annual demolition volume set to rise as owners want to scrap old tonnage during the Covid-19 crisis
  • Carnival delays newbuildings amid older vessel sell-off
    New York-listed owner pushes back arrivals on number of ships while selling older tonnage
  • Tsakos expects tanker recovery for second half of 2020
    Greek owner Nikolas Tsakos predicts VLCC earnings could rise to as much as $60,000 per day by the fourth quarter
  • Pilot LNG unveils bunkering port planned for Galveston, Texas
    Former Excelerate Energy co-founder and Flex LNG CEO Jonathan Cook emerges with a new FLNG-based fuelling venture
  • ITF claims 300,000 seafarers face 'financial ruin'
    Seafarers' union also reviewing its options if governments fail to act on worsening crew crisis
  • Celestyal Cruises buys ship from Carnival's Costa fleet
  • Cochin Shipyard to build autonomous ships for Norway's ASKO
    Indian yard clinches contract for unmanned cargo vessels to be managed by Kongsberg and Wilhelmsen joint venture
  • All-Greek deal underscores fall in secondhand VLCC prices
    Vanda Marine's modern tonnage Hra is sold to expansion-minded Eurotankers for $48m
  • Kumiai Navigation returns to Kawasaki Heavy for dual-fuel VLGC order
    Pandemic is not stopping shipowner from investing in next generation of vessels
  • Fearnleys opens new dry bulk-focused office in Sweden
    Norwegian headquartered broker moves to expand its Scandinavian reach
  • Pareto Bank avoids direct impairment hits from pandemic
    Niche Norwegian lender says effects of virus on shipping book limited, but uncertainty remains
  • Fearnley opens new dry bulk-focused office in Sweden
    Norwegian headquartered broker moves to expand its Scandinavian reach
  • West of England completes acquisition of Nordic Marine stake
    New partnership will bring the fast-expanding mutual insurer into the delay insurance market
  • Crew kidnapping surges in West Africa as IMB reports more piracy incidents
    Interim report from International Chamber of Commerce piracy reporting centre shows a gloomy picture for maritime safety during the coronavirus pandemic
  • Portline sells oldest bulkers in fleet renewal bid
  • Hapag-Lloyd beats consensus by 25% after strong second quarter
    German container line makes more money than in the first three months despite western coronavirus lockdowns
  • Are tired crews more vulnerable to piracy attempts?
    Asian piracy watchdog concerned that seafarer fatigue may be a factor in the growing number of attacks in the world's busiest waterway
  • Former Heidmar pool Seawolf Tankers chases charterer for unpaid $13m
    Laurel Shipping allegedly ignored four bills from the tanker pool
  • De Beers defends mining record as it presses on with $468m diamond ship
    London-headquartered group distances itself from what scientists believe are the irreversible environmental consequences of deepsea mining operations
  • UK navy criticised after Stena ferry narrowly missed submarine
    Country's chief inspector of marine accidents calls for review after third incident in recent years
  • Belgian police reveal another case of cocaine cached in bulker cargo
    Smugglers arrested in Ghent after Ultrabulk ship intercepted with Colombian drugs
  • Ocean Tankers-linked vessel sold amid complicated effort to offload fleet
    Issues around Xihe Group make it difficult to sell its ships, with one said to have gone to a Russian buyer
  • Missing suezmax Gulf Sky located in Iran after 'hijacking'
    Saga takes another twist as flag state says Indian crew being repatriated after mysterious voyage from UAE
  • Doriko offloads handysize bulker trio to Vietnamese buyer
    Vietnamese owner reportedly acquires three of South Korean operators' handysize vessels
  • Japan maritime companies launch carbon recycling initiative
    MOL and Japanese shipbuilders look to create bunker fuel from the conversion of CO2
  • EU halts Hyundai-DMSE merger probe for third time
    Antitrust watchdog investigation left in the lurch by third adjournment in eight months
  • MISC breaks into VLECs with 'new China alliance'
    Malaysian shipowner will be the third outfit to take ownership of the 98,000-cbm VLEC newbuildings
  • Sembcorp Marine CEO takes 50% pay cut as group posts $138m loss
    Singapore yard says no new orders have been secured, but that none have been cancelled either
  • MISC in $726m ethane carrier sale and charter back deal
    Malaysian gas giant teams up with China's Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical in six ship deal
  • EU halts Hyundai-Daewoo merger probe for third time
    Antitrust watchdog investigation left in the lurch by third adjournment in eight months
  • Carnival takes out $1.3bn more in high-priced loans
    Company is offloading assets as it tries to stay afloat
  • Deep distress: Fred Olsen swoops for two Carnival ships funded by seller's finance
    Norwegian owner in $37m deal to buy two Holland America Line ships that will lift its capacity by over 70%

American Shipperweb site
JULY 16, 2020
  • Seroka working to stem tide of market share loss
    Total number of TEUs moved in June down 17.1% year-over-year.
  • Sky-high ocean shipping rates may have finally peaked
    U.S. shippers importing cargo from Asia are getting some price relief.
  • FMC examines COVID-19 impacts on New York/New Jersey ports
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission enters "phase two" of its fact-finding investigation into COVID-19 impacts on container shipping in the Port of New York and...
  • Tradeshift: 'Green shoots' of economic recovery emerging
    Transaction volumes in China surged by an incredible 430% when factories reopened at the end of February.
  • American Airlines, JetBlue form codeshare alliance to accelerate pandemic recovery
    American Airlines and JetBlue plan to enter a strategic partnership to drive more passengers to their respective networks as they struggle with the economic fallout...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 16, 2020
  • HONG KONG DATA: May fuel oil imports rise 59.4% on month at 5.32 mil barrels
    Hong Kong imported 846,491 kiloliters, or 5.32 million barrels, of fuel oil in May, up 59.4% from April and up 2.5 times year on year, data released July 15 by Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department showed.
  • New claims of VLSFO, black carbon emissions questionable: IBIA
    The International Bunker Industry Association has questioned claims in a recent article stating that paraffinic hydrocarbons in very low sulfur fuel oil, or VLSFO, are to blame for black carbon emissions.
  • China's Dagang Petrochemical expands marine fuel production capacity to 1 mil mt/year
    China's Dagang Petrochemical, a subsidiary of PetroChina, has completed an expansion project which raises its marine fuel production capacity to 1 million mt/year from 600,000 mt/year, the company said on WeChat July 15.
  • Taiwan's Formosa likely to sell HSFO after fire shuts Mailiao RDS unit, but market impact seen minimal
    Taiwan's Formosa is likely to have high sulfur fuel oil cargoes to export after a fire at the 82,000 b/d No. 2 residue desulfurization unit at its 540,000 b/d Mailiao refinery, a company source said July 16.
  • Japanese steelmakers seek to invent CO2-to-marine fuel technology
    Japan's JFE Corp. and Nippon Steel have joined a nine-member domestic group to recycle carbon dioxide into synthetic methane to power ships, the two steelmakers said July 16.
  • Bunker volume at Fujairah falls to lowest since November 2019
    Bunker volume at the Port of Fujairah in June dropped 9.9% from a year earlier, hitting the lowest so far this year, according to a report seen by S&P Global Platts.
  • Japanese firms explore methanation technology for GHG emission cuts in shipping
    The companies "plan to assume carbon recycling supply chain of methanation fuel that involves the supply of feedstock CO2, transportation of the feedstock, methanation, and conversion into marine fuel," the statement said.
  • Saudi exports plunge to nine-year low as OPEC+ cuts begin
    Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports plunged to a nine-year low in May as OPEC+ producers began a round of massive output cuts to rebalance the oil market hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Shanghai Q3 Marine Fuel 0.5%S bunker values inked at parity to $10/mt premium
    Term contracts for the supply of marine fuel 0.5%S bunker at the port of Shanghai for the third-quarter have been concluded at between parity and a $10/mt premium to the Mean of Platts Singapore Gasoil 10ppm assessments, market sources said.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude eases as market eyes rising global supply, uncertain demand outlooks
    Crude prices edged lower July 16 amid rising global supply outlooks and concerns that rising coronavirus cases could weigh on demand recovery.
  • Buckeye starts crude exports from Corpus Christi's South Texas Gateway terminal
    While US crude exports have slipped amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Port of Corpus Christi became the nation's top crude-exporting hub late last year.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Genoa's Fratelli Cosulich targets bunker fleet expansion in Singapore
    "We feel it is important to be able to seize opportunities when they present," Cosulich said.
  • Platts invites feedback on global bunker methodology
    Please send all comments, feedback and questions to oilgroup@spglobal.com and pricegroup@spglobal.com.
  • Platts proposes to discontinue several Asian, Middle East high sulfur bunker assessments
    Platts proposes to discontinue delivered 380 CST and 180 CST bunker assessments at Mumbai, Colombo, Kuwait and Khor Fakkan, and 380 CST and 180 CST bunker assessments at Melbourne and Sydney, respectively.
  • Prime Lake Technology eyes open-loop scrubber waste treatment sea trials in Q3
    "For the upcoming seaborne trials we are targeting late Q3 (possibly early Q4 subject to the COVID-19 situation)," the spokesman 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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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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