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August 18, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Covid-19: Hong Kong to tests 8,000 port workers at container terminal
  • Korea's state-owned HMM posts its first quarterly profit in five years
  • Strong container sector helps minimise Yang Ming's losses
  • India bans China tankers from oil trade as ties strain further
  • Shenzhen's Huawei and ZTE set to be shut out of India's 5G network trials
  • Westwood Shipping Lines appoints ex-Maersk executive as new CEO
  • Cathay flew 98.7pc fewer passengers and 39.8pc less cargo in July
  • Amazon opens airport facilities in Hawaii to meet its need for speed
  • TIACA and Pharma.Aero deliver guidance on transport of Covid-19 vaccines

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 17, 2020
  • APM Terminals to acquire ALC's container terminal in Aarhus
  • China aims to develop Tianjin as one of the top 20 international shipping hubs by 2025
  • LISCR increases leadership team in response to fleet growth
  • MSC enhances Indian Subcontinent & US East Coast connections
  • MSC to maintain structural blanking of Panda service
  • Suspension of China Australia service extended
  • ZIM implementing AI-based screening software to detect mis-declared hazardous cargo
  • China re-imposes anti-dumping duties on single-mode optical fibres from India
  • Refund of IGST on Export-Invoice mismatch cases-Alternative Mechanism with Officer Interface
  • Rice exports significantly rebound
  • JNPT pays tribute to frontline Corona warriors on 74th Independence Day
  • S. Balaji Arunkumar appointed Deputy Chairman of Chennai Port Trust
  • CONCOR allotting export containers for Chabahar, Bandar Abbas & Jebel Ali
  • July exports & imports seen showing signs of recovery
  • Kerala has untapped potential of $6.7 bn in merchandise exports: Exim Bank study
  • An Entrepot in Great Nicobar
  • Welspun launches humanitarian initiative urging logistics companies to bridge PPE demand-supply gap

International Transport Journalweb site
  • From XI'an to Amsterdam in 17 days
  • Smart Global Holdings names Mark Adams as CEO
  • Imbach Logistik builds in Lucerne
  • Just four hours instead of two days
  • Balanced cargo streams in Oakland
  • 100 years of airmail service in Norway
  • Eastland Group welcomes new board members
  • Samsung Mexicana orders Flexi fleet
  • Promoting rail-ready sites at the Chicago link
  • Gecas' additional orders relieve Boeing
  • Flemish channels find their swing
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bolloré Logistics picks CEO for Latin America
  • EUR 1 million investment in Dortmund
  • 3PL e-commerce business flourishes
  • Work starts on pier extension in Koper
  • Air Canada Cargo's revenue soars

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 17, 2020
  • New restrictions in China as Covid-19 is found on frozen food imports again
  • PPE driving US import surge as July box traffic hits record levels at LA/LB
  • Improved airfreight yields give Agility GIL first-half results a lift
  • CargoLogic Germany restructures after less than a year of operation
  • Zim develops early detection software for cargo misdeclarations
  • M&A radar: As break-up talk swirls, the vultures circle Toll Group

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 17, 2020
  • St Kitts and Nevis to provide berths for two Royal Caribbean vessels
    The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis today outlined the process to be used for safely harboring two Royal Caribbean vessels this week. Minister of Tourism, Lindsay Grant, told a press conference
  • Scienco/FAST adds InTank BWTS to its product line
    St. Louis, Mo., based water and wastewater treatment systems specialist Scienco/FAST has acquired the InTank Ballast Water Treatment System developed by Envirocleanse, a division of Charter Brokerage, LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.
  • Phyllis Hardin becomes the first woman to chair the Arkansas Waterways Commission
    The Arkansas Waterways Commission has appointed Phyllis Harden to succeed as Marty Shell as Chairman. Harden is primarily responsible for Legislative and Special Projects for Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Company where
  • Mauritius: Bow of grounded bulker to be towed out to deep water
    The bow of the grounded bulk carrier Wakashio is to be towed to 8 nautical miles from the outer limit of the reefs that almost completely surround Mauritius to water 2,000 meters
  • Chevron Marine Lubricants assesses impacts of 2020 fuel switch
    Chevron Marine Lubricants has published a new white paper on its experiences working with new fuels and lubricants after over half a year of low-sulfur fuel operations following the implementation of IMO
  • L&L Marine takes delivery of Thordon-equipped towboat
    Recently delivered to L&L Marine Transportation, Harvey, La., by Rodriguez Shipbuilding Inc., Bayou La Batre, Ala., the 1,600 hp towboat Amelia Ray is now operational with a full range of Thordon oil-free
  • Conrad reports profitable half-year and bigger backlog
    Morgan City, La., headquartered shipbuilder and repairer Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) has reported its second quarter and six months 2020 financial results and backlog. For the quarter ended June 30,
  • Eastern delivers second RApport 2400 Z-drive tug to Bisso Offshore
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc., Panama City, Fla., recently delivered the M/V A. Thomas Higgins, the second of two 80-foot 5,100 HP Z-drive tugs, to Bisso Offshore LLC, a division of E.N. Bisso

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 17, 2020
  • Two Wakashio crew were on board for more than a year
    The actions of Wakashio's crew during the three-hour period when Automatic Identification System vessel-tracking showed it deviated from a major...
  • Rusting Yemen tanker threatens to dwarf Mauritius spill
    The International Maritime Organization is drawing up a response plan in case of an oil spill from Safer, which would dwarf...
  • Compensation for Wakashio spill could be capped at only $18m
    While still too early to assess the full extent of the clean up costs and pollution damages, the impact on...
  • Torm open to consolidation after profits jump
    Danish company Torm is looking to replace its vessels when the time is right as part of its fleet renewal...
  • Shipping's reskilling revolution is a long way off
    The painful experience of this year's crew repatriation crisis will inform the BIMCO/ICS seafarer survey. However, the industry needs to...
  • Not all is well with the 'consensual' restructuring of Xihe Group
    While OCBC is the only lender so far to have backed a judicial management filing against Xihe, its move has...
  • After Wakashio, is the Bunker Convention fit for purpose?
    What has happened in the Indian Ocean provides confirmation that increased payouts cannot come soon enough, and governments of coastal...
  • Investigations to determine cause of Wakashio disaster could take months
    Various investigations will need to be completed to determine the cause of the Wakashio grounding, which could take a considerable...
  • Gold Star Lines launches new Vietnam service
    The new service will add to Zim intra-Asia specialist Gold Star Lines' other services from Vietnam and provide greater connectivity...
  • Hong Kong port coronavirus cluster expands
    The cases have spread from workers sharing temporary accommodation that was used for rest breaks and as changing rooms
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Pandemic impact 'definitely not over', says Hapag-Lloyd chief | US seizes Iranian gasoline on Greek-owned tankers |...
  • China's Fujian province moves to consolidate regional ports
    Fujian is the latest Chinese coastal province that has followed the call of policy makers in Beijing to integrate their...
  • Stock regulator criticises Yingkou Port for fund embezzlement
    The punishment was reduced because YPG had shut down the finance subsidiary and returned the misused funds, said the regulator

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 17, 2020
  • Equipment providers stepping up chassis repair in Southern California
  • Rise in private label brands creates opportunities for Li & Fung
  • CAI International sells logistics assets to NFI to focus on container leasing
  • NY-NJ import surge tightens chassis, warehouse capacity
  • New Chittagong-China service to quicken container trade

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 17, 2020
  • Iran finally concedes gasoline seized by US on four ships were its cargoes
  • Another positive: Boxship charter market staging swift V-shaped recovery
  • Oldendorff deal reflects focus on post panamaxes and minicapes
  • Irrepressible Hansson sees optimistic Nordic American Tankers forge ahead
  • After banner week, stocks head for the beach as earnings wind down
  • China lifts imports of US crude ahead of review of trade deal
  • 'Always positive' Radziwill expects GoodBulk to finish 2020 strong as capes shape up
  • DIF reveals tie-up with CMA CGM in Spanish terminal
  • ESL Shipping lays up and redelivers bulkers in 'exceptional' slump
  • After banner week, stocks head for the beach as earnings wind down
  • China lifts imports of US crude ahead of review of trade deal
  • 'Always positive' Radziwill expects GoodBulk to finish 2020 strong as capes shape up
  • DIF reveals tie-up with CMA CGM in Spanish terminal
  • ESL Shipping lays up and redelivers bulkers in 'exceptional' slump
  • Torm shares tanker bonanza with investors after best first half since 2008
  • Record low resale price for feeder boxship pair reflects tough times
  • Peak season volumes push transpacific freight rates to all-time high
  • Ausca Shipping fixes veteran Castor Maritime panamax
  • Greenpeace demands MOL pays for oil pollution caused by Mauritius grounding
  • Clarksons lays bare OSV demand nightmare during pandemic
  • Panama flag slams 'evil' video blaming it for Wakashio disaster
  • Cape Town auction sets low bar for MPP asset values
  • Hong Kong and Singapore battle maritime Covid-19 cases
  • Cost reductions help Pacific Radiance cut its second quarter losses

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 17, 2020
  • Q&A: COVID, the rise of China, and the future of ocean shipping
    COVID-19 could ignite geopolitical clashes and cause "meltdown" in U.S. consumer demand.
  • British Airways starts sunsetting 747 fleet
    The first of 31 giants of the sky in British Airways' fleet says goodbye.
  • Air Transport Services Group starts business to train pilots
    Air Transport Services Group is becoming a one-stop service shop for outsourced airline services, especially for cargo operators.
  • Career Tracks: Maersk veteran picked to lead Westwood Shipping
    Jack Mahoney will take over for the retiring Guy Stephenson.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 17, 2020
  • IN THE LOOP: Major Chinese players ramping up US crude buying
    State-owned Chinese oil refiners have returned to buying US crude oil for September-loading and the expected volume should exceed the last peak buying spree seen in May, according to traders.
  • TAIWAN DATA: Jun oil product demand, crude throughput down 4% on month
    Taiwan's consumption of key oil products -- LPG, naphtha, gasoline, jet fuel/kerosene, diesel and fuel oil -- totaled 754,000 b/d in June, falling 4% from May.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: European refiners report lower runs in H1
    European refiners reported lower rates in the first half of the year.
  • LSGO futures net speculative length down from 6-month high
    Speculative net long positions in ICE low sulfur gasoil futures fell 1,117 contracts to 66,221 in the week to Aug. 11, slipping back slightly from a six-month high, according to Intercontinental Exchange data.
  • OIL FUTURES: Oil settles higher amid improved demand outlooks
    Crude futures settled higher Aug. 17 as fundamental outlooks improved amid ramped-up China crude purchases and a compliance-focused OPEC+ agenda.
  • FEATURE: US refiners accelerate plans to reconfigure plants
    Facing demands for cleaner energy, some US refiners have accelerated plans to reconfigure plants even as questions remain about demand recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
  • RUSSIA DATA: Sep crude export duty to rise 1.3% to $6.48/b
    The export duty on Russia's Urals crude and other blends not subject to the country's more favorable tax rates has been set at $47.50/mt for September, up 1.3% from $46.90/mt for August, the finance ministry said Aug. 17.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Japan's JGC Corp to complete Iraq's Basrah refinery upgrade by 2025
    Japan's JGC Holdings Corporation has announced that it has officially received the letter of award for upgrading Iraq's 210,000 b/d Basrah refinery in Southern Iraq, with the scheduled completion date of refinery upgrade slated for 2025, the company said in a statement on its website.
  • Denmark's Torm rides strong tanker rates, positive going into Q3
    Danish product tanker group Torm, reporting excellent second quarter results, said Aug. 17 the first six months of the current year had been driven by strong tanker rates and that it was confident of a positive performance in the third quarter.
  • Fujairah bunker volumes edge up in July after hitting lowest this year
    Bunker volume at the Port of Fujairah in July rose 1% on the month after hitting a seven-month low in June, according to a report seen by S&P Global Platts.
  • July container volumes at Singapore port down 6.8% on-year
    Container throughput at Singapore port fell 6.8% year on year to 3.01 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) in the month of July, data released by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said.
  • Europe and Africa residual fuel -- key market indicators
    Summer lulls continue to impact market activity in the European fuel oil markets, while demand in the end-users bunkers market saw a marginal uptick in Europe last week.
  • Belarus turmoil unlikely to affect Ukrainian diesel prices, analyst says
    Ukraine's diesel fuel prices are not likely to be affected by political turmoil in Belarus, one of its main suppliers, due to abundant stocks, Serhiy Kuyun, the head of the A-95 energy analysis firm, said Aug. 17.
  • Iran inks contracts to expand production capacity by 180,000 b/d
    Iran's state-run companies have signed 13 contracts with local contractors that aim to raise oil production by over 180,000 b/d, as part of the country's policy to be in a position to regain lost market share once sanctions against its energy sector are lifted, oil minister Bijan Zanganeh said at the signing ceremony Aug. 17.
  • Around 3,000 mt bunker fuel recovered from Wakashio post spill: Japan's MOL
    Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., or MOL, said Aug. 16 around 3,000 mt of bunker fuel oil onboard the bulk carrier Wakashio had been recovered and transferred to small tankers by Aug. 12, while the remaining around 1,000 mt had leaked off the Mauritius coast.
  • VENEZUELA DATA: PDVSA, partners producing 442,000 b/d of crude
    Crude production by PDVSA and its international partners increased to 442,000 b/d, according to technical reports dated Aug. 15 reviewed by S&P Global Platts.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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