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BRIEFS
May 22, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • China's weekly export container shipping index declines 0.1 pc
  • Surprise! Surprise! Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Yang Ming post tonnage uptick
  • Yang Ming, HMM post quarterly losses and expect more heavy weather
  • Germany's Hapag-Lloyd reduces fuel surcharges in France
  • US trucking suffers most in the US transport virus downturn
  • Container traffic in Mexico declines 7.8pc in first quarter
  • DP World Sokhna runs at top speed despite tight health restrictions
  • China-US air rates spike as virus hits and cargo capacity tightens
  • Meds top priority in India lockdown, perishables fly later
  • Distressed Virgin Australia has no shortage of white knights

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 21, 2020
  • Availability of cargo space most important criterion of carrier service for shippers & forwarders, shows survey
  • Consortium established to promote zero-emission electric vessel
  • J. M. Baxi executes crew change at Mumbai, Paradip & Dhamra ports
  • Protocol on inland water transit & trade between India & Bangladesh boosted
  • Huge export potential seen in agriculture & food sector following deregulation
  • Khadi face mask exploring global markets
  • DP World Cochin handles 50,000 TEUs in 50 days of lockdown
  • Import-laden containers moved from JN Port Terminals to Container Freight Stations (CFSs) and cleared by importers from March 23 to May 20, 2020
  • Port of Rotterdam reduces frequency of Covid-19 meetings
  • Volume matrix of import-laden containers shifted from Mundra Port Terminals to Container Freight Stations and import delivery from Container Freight Stations during March 23 to May 20, 2020
  • Electronic Sealing-Deposit in and removal of goods from Customs Bonded Warehouses
  • Restrictions on inter-state movement seen coming in way of economic activities
  • MbPT Chairman visits Covid Health Care Centre, interacts with patients & medical staff

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 21, 2020
  • China's new air cargo gate-in rule eases congestion, but impacts freighters
  • Wan Hai stays in the black, but Evergreen and Yang Ming's red ink raises merger talk
  • UK handlers tell Whitehall: 'help us manage our cash flow or we will fail'
  • As the US airlines grab bailouts, they dig the final holes in their 'level playing field'
  • FTA says Treasury needs to bring forward 'flexible furloughing' to this month
  • FedEx teams with Microsoft for a revolution, but is it just playing catch-up?
  • Against the odds: Airline bailouts - the dangerous 'reek of nationalism'
  • On the wires: Toll Group foundering in the dark (web)

Marine Logweb site
MAY 21, 2020
  • Le Havre pilot station to get major simulator upgrade
    One of Europe's longest established pilotage operations, the Le Havre pilot station in France with roots going back to the 16th century, is to get a cutting-edge 21st century navigational simulator. The
  • PODCAST: All American Marine's Ron Wille
    In this edition of Listen Up!, we hear from Ron Wille, business development manager at Bellingham, Wash., shipbuilder All American Marine (AAM) . Wille joined AAM in 2018, but has had a
  • AWO members elect Crowley's Art Mead as Chairman
    The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national tugboat, towboat and barge industry association, elected a new slate of leaders this week during the association's Spring Board of Directors / Annual
  • VIDEO: Japanese consortium moves ahead on all-electric tanker project
    Coastal shipping in Japan faces structural issues that include aging vessels and an aging seagoing workforce leading to a shortage of mariners. Meantime, the industry is under pressure to reduce emissions of
  • Teekay Tankers reports best first quarter in ten years
    Vancouver, B.C., based Teekay Tankers Ltd. (NYSE: TNK) reported adjusted net income of $110 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, compared with $14.6 million in the first quarter of last
  • Good day for South Korean shipbuilders
    Two major South Koreans shipyards reported significant orders today, according to Yonhap news agency reports. Hyundai Heavy Industry Group disclosed that it has signed a $178 million contract to build two 300,000

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 21, 2020
  • Tankers monopolise waning Greek newbuild interest
    The latest uptick in shipbuilding activity began in early May with a contract from CM Lemos for two firm suezmaxes...
  • Shipping sanctions ambiguity to extend beyond US election
    The latest guidance from the US on sanctions helpfully 'freshens' up existing recommendations and collates them in one place. But...
  • Ports must push for recognition of vital role in supply chain
    Full impact of pandemic is yet to be felt in port finances and may affect future investment plans
  • Remote pilotage should be a last resort even in a health crisis
    Standard Club's advice remains for the procedure to be performed only when it is a mandatory requirement according to port...
  • New UK terminal completes trial ahead of opening
    New terminal will become largest in the UK for unaccompanied ro-ro freight
  • James Sherwood, containerisation pioneer and entrepreneur, dies at 86
    James Sherwood has been described as a genuine entrepreneur, full of enthusiasm and ideas, and who can justly claim to...
  • Ports call for continued UK government support
    BPA calls for three-pronged approach to helping ports drive economic recovery
  • Tanker stocks downgraded as oil market rallies
    Assessments of daily earnings on key routes for crude and product seaborne transport have dramatically plunged over the past month
  • Yard Talk | A bet on a nation's fortune
    The merger of China's two largest state shipbuilding groups has gained the combined entity more weight in the eyes of...
  • MOL joins project to launch first zero-emission electric tanker
    The 'e5 consortium' - comprising seven companies, including MOL and Mitsubishi Corp - plans to launch the world's first zero-emission...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Floating storage peak exposes tankers to post-crisis demand | Evergreen and Yang Ming in talks over state-aid...
  • Brightoil settles with creditors
    Brightoil had earlier disposed of its 15-ship fleet to reduce debt pressure
  • HHI wins $178m twin VLCC order
    Hyundai's last order was a pair of suezmaxes ordered at the beginning of May, also by an undisclosed European owner
  • P&I club correspondents on frontline as sector navigates pandemic
    Correspondent networks have been essential to the ability of P&I Clubs to maintain service levels, despite the significant restrictions imposed...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 21, 2020
  • COVID-19 capex crunch threatens project logistics sector
  • Domestic intermodal slides to weakest month since 2012
  • US agriculture exporters, chassis lessors clash
  • Container lines learning from crises past: CEOs
  • Top US Shippers: 'Safe harbor' tax credit boosts 2019 US solar imports

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 21, 2020
  • Virgin Voyages pushes back Scarlet Lady's debut to October
  • Pistiolis childhood dream comes true with VLCC debut order
    Greek owner's Central Shipping Group expands into VLCC segment with order for firm pair at Hyundai
  • Capes fare better in Pacific amid Brazil's iron-ore troubles
    Mines shutter in the country as coronavirus spreads
  • Teekay LNG expects no LNG charter cancellations for its fleet
    Chief executive Mark Kremin says company recognises the 'unprecented volatility and uncertainty' in the markets
  • Teekay Tankers eyes more asset sales after securing front cover
    Suezmax and aframax specialist also repays $200m worth of debt in move to increase financial flexibility
  • DSME scoops $340m newbuilding contract for LNG floating unit
    But shipbuilder must wait on 'mystery' project's final investment decision before deal becomes effective
  • Officer fights for law change after Wallem sex discrimination ruling
    Sophia Walker has union backing to remove loophole preventing protection on non-UK-flagged ships operating overseas
  • Want a charter rate cut from SFL? 'We usually politely decline'
    Boss Ole Hjertaker says it has received no contract renegotiation requests except from shareholder John Fredriksen's Seadrill.
  • Transport Capital exits boxship market as asset values drop
    Sale of feedership comes as containership prices are set to fall further
  • Japan mulls new ship finance scheme to help struggling yards
    Could new funding structure eventually replace traditional 'Jolco' Japanese lease deals?
  • Skarsgard relishes challenge of growing Belships in a world in turmoil
    Bulker boss outlines strategy for expanding fleet and shareholder base
  • Time to sell: Cleaves downgrades a tanker sector facing 'new reality'
    Investors advised to offload stock as era of 'incredible earnings' ends
  • Chembulk Tankers meets expectations but forecasts pandemic uncertainty
    Chemical tanker owner records stable vessels earnings compared with the final quarter of last year
  • Teekay gas unit locks LNG fleet into charters for 2020
    Teekay Corp spinoff says long-term contract cover means pandemic fallout has had "minimal impact" on operations
  • Warning for older crew as 72-year-old master crushed
    UK state accident investigator says more than 40% of seafarers killed in accidents are over 50 years of age
  • Going once: An inside look at a live auction as Greek bulker snapped up
    Broker CW Kellock coordinates international Zoom call to sell Smooth Navigation bulker
  • Norwegian extends fleet lay-up a fourth time, until end of July
    Cruise majors fall modestly on Wall Street in early afternoon Wednesday
  • Teekay Corp untouched by pandemic as it cuts debt by $580m
    Tanker, LNG carrier and FPSO group back in the black as it sails through crisis almost unscathed
  • Total hunts up to four dual-fuel LR2 tanker newbuilds
    Energy major issues tender for 'high-spec' product carriers, shortly after securing charters for two LNG-powered VLCCs
  • Teekay ties up nine tankers as it reports 'best quarter in a decade'
    Suezmax and aframax specialist also repays $200m worth of debt in move to increase financial flexibility
  • Cargoship crew take refuge in citadel as pirates attack
    Nigerian navy responding to incident involving vessel off Bayelsa state
  • Marine insurers prepare for more shipowners to put vessels into lay-up
    There are indications from the insurance world that an increasing number of owners are considering laying up tonnage
  • Euronav to pursue $216m buyback after shareholders fall in line
    Tanker giant finally wins investor approval to hoover up stock
  • State-backed white knight tipped to bail out Pacific International Lines
    State-backed financial benefactor speculated to be waiting in the wings to help the troubled liner company
  • Talk of state-backer for PIL comes as Singapore seen needing national carrier
    PIL managing director Teo Siong Seng's stature in the Singapore business scene may help win funding for the company
  • Teekay confirms missing officer not on board suezmax
    Forensic investigation into Cristito Acosta's disappearance begins in South Africa
  • Hyundai Heavy bags double VLCC newbuilding deal
    South Korean shipowner adds to suezmax deal secured from Greek owner CM Lemos earlier in May
  • Wintermar defies Covid-19 as it returns to the black
    Further sharp decline in charter rates due to virus ruled out, as many OSV firms already operating at low or even negative margins
  • Russian LPG cargoes arrive in India in potential new trade
    Sibur looks to alternative markets after drastic fall in European consumption due to lockdown

American Shipperweb site
MAY 21, 2020
  • Port Houston 'famous' for COVID-19 response
    Quick action sets the bar for terminal operators across the country, says Agriculture Transportation Coalition chief
  • Breaking: FAA approves cargo to ride in passenger seats
    One of the big innovations for passenger airlines during the coronavirus era is using their planes as dedicated cargo haulers. Cargo 2.0 was putting boxes...
  • National Shipper Advisory Committee for FMC gets Senate push
    Panel of importers and exporters will advise the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on policies of competitiveness, reliability, integrity and fairness in ocean shipping.
  • Seroka: Information flow vital for ocean container moves
    Port of LA chief promotes nationwide port optimization system to enhance visibility and improve execution
  • FMC's Dye keeps eye on COVID-19-challenged US supply chains
    U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye said Fact Finding 29's work will help the American ocean shipping industry better prepare the supply chain for the...
  • Governments help correct COVID distortions in airfreight market
    At least two governments, Australia and New Zealand, are helping to correct distortions in the airfreight market.
  • Airlines highlight hygiene efforts to win back customers
    The word of the day: deep clean. Except for picking up trash, cleaning airplanes before the coronavirus happened mostly after a long day of flying....

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 21, 2020
  • European jet paper cracks hit 7-week high amid refinery run cuts
    Northwest European jet swap cracks have hit a seven-week high as positive sentiment buoys the paper market, while refinery run cuts bite.
  • Cosmo sees Japan's gasoline, gasoil demand drop bottoming by Oct-Dec
    Cosmo Energy Holdings said Thursday it sees Japan's gasoline and gasoil demand bottoming out by October-December and recovering to pre-coronavirus levels by January-March 2021, but expects the country's jet fuel demand to see a drop of 20-30% year on year in the first quarter of next year.
  • Small-scale LNG terminal in Poland takes next step
    In a bid to increase the use of LNG as a fuel in both maritime and road transport, a feasibility study for a small-scale LNG terminal in Gdansk has been completed with the next step being a decision on whether to precede with the project, Lotos Group said.
  • Med refineries unlikely to hike runs as bad margins offset rising road fuel demand
    Mediterranean refineries are unlikely to ramp up their run rates in the short term as refinery margins remain poor despite an uptick in demand for diesel and gasoline in Europe as countries ease restrictions introduced to combat the COVID-19 spread, according to traders.
  • Japan's ANA sees June domestic flight cancellation rate at 69%, down from 86% in May
    Japan's top airline All Nippon Airways said Thursday its domestic flight cancellation rate for June was 69% of its fiscal 2020-21 plan for the month, compared with 86% in May, as it sees some recovery in flight bookings - a move welcomed by local refiners for its potential to increase jet fuel demand.
  • China's key oil product exports set to fall to multiyear lows in May
    China's total exports of gasoline, gasoil and jet fuel are expected to fall to a multiyear low, possibly below 2 million mt, in May amid negative export margins, refining sources and analysts said this week.
  • Oil product stocks surpass 30 mil barrels for first time
    Oil product stockpiles at Fujairah on the UAE's east coast have surpassed 30 million barrels for the first time, with inventories of both middle distillates such as jet fuel and heavy distillates such as marine fuel hitting all-time highs, data released Wednesday by the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone showed.
  • Mixed EIA inventory update caps morning rally, sends RBOB lower
    NYMEX RBOB prices settled in the red Wednesday following an unexpected build in US gasoline inventories last week.
  • JAPAN DATA: Mar bonded bunker fuel oil sales rise 27% on month to 2.96 mil barrels
    Sales of bonded marine diesel rose 12.9% on month to 53,836 barrels in March.
  • Sinopec poised to benefit from rising China marine fuels output: sources
    Sinopec is estimated to meet around 40% of 1 million mt/month or so of bunker fuel sold to ships calling at Chinese ports.
  • Persian Gulf to Japan VLGC rates slide to 14-month low
    "Rates ex AG (have been) falling because of lesser tons in May as Saudi cuts, Indians seems to have taken too much cargoes and have been looking to re-sell," a source 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
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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