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January 24, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • THE Alliance's Hapag-Lloyd signs Asia-Europe deal with rival 2M
  • Port of Shanghai acquires 5pc of Ningbo-Zhoushan for US$1.62 billion
  • Roberto Giannetta new chairman of HK Liner Shipping Association
  • Box ship's armed guards return fire to repel pirates off Nigerian coast
  • China Coast Guard ship joins exercises with Philippines Coast Guard
  • Light fuel oil blends emerge in Singapore that can clog ship engines
  • DP World buys 44pc of Swissterminal to improve European inland links
  • FTA wants UK government to detail what will hit shippers post Brexit
  • PortMiami has now surpassed 1 million TEU for five consecutive years
  • Getting to the core of Japan with Nankai Transport International (HK)
  • Oman Air expects cargo to drive revenues when new facility is built
  • DSV-Panalpina mastermind is named Air Cargo Executive of 2019
  • Let's start measuring cube, not weight in air cargo stats: CLIVE Data

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • Cabinet approves model MoU with foreign countries for unilateral/bilateral recognition of Certificates of Competency of seafarers
  • CMA CGM launches business networking solution
  • GAC Hub Agency bags key contract to support marine operations
  • Suez Canal transit tolls up only for dry bulk vessels & LPG carriers in 2020
  • Update on Persian Gulf tensions & sanctions clauses issued
  • Port Driving Permit cell inaugurated at JNPT
  • DCBA hosts first ever training under LSC in Delhi; 78 trainees to receive RPL certificates
  • APEDA increases number of laboratories for testing agri exports
  • India attracted 16 pc more FDI in 2019, says UN report
  • RCEP grouping invites India to take part in Bali meeting to address its concerns

International Transport Journalweb site
  • On your marks!
  • Modern technology for Brazil's rail network
  • Hungarian rail carrier renamed
  • Grimaldi's next PCTC will sail transatlantic waters
  • Panalpina delists from SIX Swiss Exchange
  • Flexport terminates company-owned B747F services
  • Hamburg Süd's CCO to retire
  • New train link between Bettembourg and Kiel
  • Port of Strasbourg: reconquista à la française
  • BDP International picks Katherine Harper as CFO
  • DHL Freight implements new TMS in France
  • Clive claims power of "real" air cargo load factors
  • Watch out: overloaded trucks could soon be caught on camera
  • Air cargo boom in greater L.A.
  • Mayotte's new port community system in operation
  • ID Logistics signs lease contract with Segro
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A special anniversary

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • Dubai unveils loyalty scheme to lure premium transhipment cargo from Europe
  • Supply chain radar: Is DSV Panalpina immune to tech melt-ups?
  • Supply chain radar: UPS - time to stop the 'fly-by-night' buyback scheme
  • Cargologic Germany takes off at last, as Leipzig Halle bucks the trend
  • Yilport eyes revival of port of Taranto and 'new phase of takeover opportunities'
  • Wan Hai joins fellow carriers to threaten heavy fines for misdeclared cargo
  • Toll and Dnata the latest freight firms to sign up to use new Sydney airport
  • Cargolux and Atlas Air predict subdued airfreight market in 2020
  • The 'staggering' cost of reverse logistics to supply chains
  • Market Insight: 'Erratic' Maersk will shrink again - here are two divestment candidates

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • Yards start winter work on Great Lakes fleet
    The Lakes Carriers Association says that more than $97 million in maintenance and modernization is underway on U.S.-flag Lakers idled for winter work at multiple Great Lakes shipyards. "After working around the
  • Royal Thai Navy picks MAN 175D to power new patrol vessels
    Royal Thai Navy picks MAN 175D to power new patrol vessels MAN Energy Solutions has won the contract to supply the main propulsion engines for two new 41 meter patrol vessels for
  • Action by Crescent Towing crew prevents dangerous maritime incident
    Crescent Towing, New Orleans, La., reports that the crew of its tugboat Miriam Cooper took actions on January 21 that likely prevented a dangerous maritime incident. When four loaded barges broke away
  • ABS marks three years without a work-related lost time injury
    Classification society ABS is celebrating an unprecedented third year of zero lost time work-related incidents. "This is a genuinely historic achievement - more than 1,100 days and counting without a lost time
  • Supply vessel to be converted to operate on ammonia fuel cells
    Equinor has signed an agreement with Eidesvik Offshore that will see the North Sea supply vessel Viking Energy modified to enable it to cover long distances powered by carbon-free ammonia fuel cells.
  • Brennan names boat for long-term employee
    La Crosse, Wis.-based J.F. Brennan Company Inc. is honoring long-time employee Merrell Colsch, or "Cobb" as he has been known throughout his career, by naming the latest addition to its fleet, the
  • Rototortugs come to the rescue of disabled containership
    On the night of January 20, two Kotug International Rotorugs picked up a Mayday signal from the 2,506 TEU Euroseas containership Em Oinousses which had suffered a devastating engine room fire, sailing

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • US tightens sanctions net on Iran's petrochemical sector
    The US has been tightening the sanctions net on the Islamic Republic since April 2019 when President Donald Trump announced...
  • Hamburg Süd cuts management post
    Frank Smet to retire from German carrier after 27 years with company
  • Scrubber premiums spike tanker earnings boost as fuel prices erode profits
    Crude tankers fitted with exhaust gas scrubbers appear to be benefiting from the technology in the first month of 2020...
  • Questions raised over environmental benefits of tanker age restrictions
    The received wisdom that age restrictions should be placed on tankers to help generate environmental benefits has been questioned by...
  • Bureau Veritas says French-led coalition on decarbonisation is industry leader
    BV's commitment to a maritime energy transition coalition is just one of the partnerships the class society has joined as...
  • Ukraine and Georgia raise Crimea concerns at IMO
    The US and EU states have backed Ukraine's previous appeals, but the IMO says the dispute belongs elsewhere
  • The Interview: Tan Soo Koong
    Having built an illustrious career in the oil and petrochemical trade, SLNG chief executive Tan Soo Koong has moved on...
  • PIL vessel detention linked to alleged unpaid bunker bill
    Boxship detained at Durban anchorage over $6m fuel bill
  • Shipping said to be failing to attract institutional investors
    'Institutional investors own everything already and they can choose anything in which to invest,' argues leading maritime asset manager
  • Star Bulk says fitting scrubbers was a right decision
    The scrubber investment was a hedge against high fuel costs and was a medium-term solution for the company, which will...
  • US will adapt 'magic pipe' recipe to new IMO rule violations
    Many shipowners are said to be insufficiently aware of the expanded potential for criminal prosecutions in the US in cases...
  • Tanker crew released after kidnap ordeal
    The crew of a Greek-owned tanker have been released after being held hostage for three weeks in the west of...
  • Torm buys two LR2 newbuildings from GSI
    The two vessels will be fitted with scrubbers and the potential for dual-fuel installation
  • Danish shipping chiefs sign up to women's charter
    The target is to have 75% of companies in Denmark signed up to the charter by the start of 2021...
  • Kishore Rajvanshy: The leader who created a maritime family
    Rajvanshy believes the best business decision he ever made was to launch Fleet's own crewing and personnel department two years...
  • Harry Banga: Reaping the rewards of hard work, commitment and generosity
    Caravel Group chief's uncanny ability to time his decisions has not been lost on industry participants
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: More banks pledge to align shipping lending to climate goals | Fafalios urges care over RD fund...
  • ICC signs deal to boost digitalisation of global trade and commerce
    Top names signing up include APRIL, Japanese trading houses Marubeni Corporation and Mitsui & Co, major financial institutions Mizuho Bank, MUFG...
  • India may benefit from low-priced LNG with Mundra start-up
    Mundra and a second new terminal, Jaigarh, are expected to come online this year, bolstering India's LNG import capacity
  • Beijing formally unveils tax waiver for bunker fuel
    Consumption tax was not mentioned in the announcement, but the levy should also be exempted, in line with similar tax...
  • Long Beach port director delivers upbeat view for 2020
    As a result of the recent Phase One trade agreement between Washington and Beijing, the Long Beach port supremo expects...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • Logistics buyers balancing automation with human autonomy
  • Freighter slot restrictions drag down Schiphol's annual volume
  • DP World seeks stake in Russia's Fesco
  • Carriers skipping congested Le Havre amid French longshore strike
  • BluJay, project44 team up in latest TMS-visibility partnership
  • Indian terminal pricing regulations challenge carrier freight contracts

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • Two-tier cape market emerges as scrubbers earn a premium
  • Exmar announces two financing deals
  • Brookfield completes takeover and rebrands Teekay Offshore
  • Wallem executive told female cadet it did not employ "girls"
  • Coronavirus and rumours of Cosco relief hurt VLCC sentiment
  • Maersk hikes LSFO surcharges as bunker prices spike
  • Counselling for seafarers is an 'iCALL' away
  • World first: Eidesvik converting PSV to run on ammonia
  • Coronavirus epidemic halts ships to and from Wuhan port
  • Insurers warn coronavirus crisis could close ports
  • Stena upsizes bond to $700m in refinancing effort
  • Torm moves for scrubber-fitted tanker newbuildings in China
  • Bahrain LNG start-up phase slows as floating storage unit idles
  • China Steel Express in talks to sell capesize bulkers amid fleet renewal
  • Greek shipowners in bid to return dignity to hospital patients
  • IHI Corp boss hits out at shipbuilding subsidies
  • Poseidon Principles confident of big Asian lenders signing soon
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers drums up bond interest
  • Death of Antonio Litman leaves Clay Maitland shattered
  • Raft of scrubber-fitted VLCCs emerge as sales candidates
  • Shipping must be right on the ball in tackling carbon goals
  • MOL-Karpowership venture adds third LNG ship for FSRU flip
  • Varsamis family company ups dry bulk stakes with Luhai supramax deal
  • Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik to be liquidated with $723m debt
  • Teekay Offshore continues shuttle tanker demolition spree with green recycling sale
  • Sovcomflot suezmax fetches strong price in sale to Sea Pioneer
  • Now is the time to embrace the cost of turning shipping green
  • Turkish authorities continue to detain Songa boxship
  • Fleet of five anchor-handlers heading to breakers
  • Austal books high-speed cat order from Comoros Islands
  • Kotug vessels aid fire-hit containership off Mozambique

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • DB Schenker cuts logistics jobs tied to Boeing 737 MAX
    DB Schenker, the freight transportation and contract logistics arm of German rail operator Deutsche Bahn AG, is the latest company to feel the downstream effects...
  • Online Haul of Fame: Con-way Freight
    Earlier this month, the CEO of XPO (NYSE:XPO), Brad Jacobs, announced that he intended divest operating units of XPO in an effort to maximize shareholder...
  • US seeks steering parts divestiture in WABCO-ZF merger
    Justice Department asserts separation will preserve competition in North America.
  • Food, beverage sector gained ground in 2019 US warehouse leasing, CBRE says
    Food and beverage industry increased share of largest warehouse leasing deals in 2019, CBRE says
  • Covenant Transportation sees 'difficult operating environment' in fourth quarter
    Covenant Transportation sees significant year-over-year decline in earnings as excess capacity and higher costs persist.
  • Truckload down, Dedicated up in Marten's fourth quarter
    Intermodal struggled while Brokerage also has a strong period.
  • Driver abuse complaints continue to follow Amazon
    Truck owner claims his employer and Amazon worked him "like a rented mule."
  • Walmart asks court to reconsider jury award to drivers in California
    Walmart argues that jury took things too literally in awarding back pay to California drivers
  • 737 MAX crisis undercuts Southwest Airlines' profits
    Southwest Airlines is the latest carrier to describe how the loss of capacity from the 737 MAX grounding is eating into profits.
  • Ag shippers wants carriers held more accountable for container availability
    The Agriculture Transportation Coalition has developed service contract guidance its members can use to set parameters for when ocean carriers should issue or withhold detention...
  • Celadon brings U.S. bankruptcy to Canada in victory for ex-Hyndman drivers
    Ontario judge agrees to recognize Celadon's Chapter 11 case and appoints trustee to supervise liquidation of Canadian assets.
  • Flat volumes plus loosening capacity equals more power for shippers
    Despite strong economic data in favor of the carriers, flat volumes and loosening capacity garners a power grab by the shippers.
  • Jet engines bolster earnings at railcar lessor GATX
    Spare aircraft engine dispositions stave off weakened demand for railcars in North America.
  • Procter & Gamble misses sales expectations amid 'challenging competitive' marketplace
    Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) released its fiscal year 2020 second-quarter results ahead of the opening bell on Thursday. The Cincinnati-based consumer products giant reported...
  • American Airlines sees steep drop in cargo revenue, volume
    It doesn't look like American's cargo fortunes are going to turn around soon, but its overall operational performance is improving.
  • Laws limiting independent contractors shine spotlight on driver leasing companies
    Staffing agencies lease drivers to fleets stymied by employment regulations.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/23
    National Trucking Freight Futures rise on Wednesday as the East region regains some luster.
  • Winter storm still spinning over fast-growing Midwest freight market
    Winter weather not stunting growth in Rock Island freight market.
  • Transportation technology takes center stage on last day of NITL Summit
    Freight industry innovators presented their ideas for the future of transportation and supply chains on the final day of the National Industrial Transportation League's 2020...
  • US rail volumes still sluggish
    Year-to-date U.S. rail traffic is 7.8% lower compared with the same period in 2019.
  • Today's Pickup: Waymo to run self-driving trucks in Texas, New Mexico
    Waymo is now testing self-driving trucks on highways in Texas and New Mexico, plus Rhode Island budgets shortfall in truck toll revenue and House committee...
  • Heartland Express earnings miss partly related to recent acquisition
    Heartland Express' financial results were worse than expected in the fourth quarter of 2019. That said, a large acquisition shoulders more of the blame than...
  • FMC's newest commissioner dives into role
    Commissioner Carl Bentzel said the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will have an increasing role in the development of shoreside activities that impact international container shipping.
  • Automatic processes drive higher customer satisfaction
    Check-in calls have long been a pain point for carriers and brokers alike. It is possible to reduce these calls while also improving customer service.
  • Airlines extend 737 MAX blackouts as Boeing eyes earlier production start
    The infection from the Boeing 737 MAX crisis is spreading through the aviation sector, hurting airlines, suppliers and their employees.
  • How does captive insurance benefit trucking companies?
    Trucking insurance continues to get more expensive. Chris Henry and Daniel Pickett provide information about captive insurance agencies.
  • Recruiting and retaining skilled workers in logistics ecosystem
    To have an edge in the logistics market, it is critical for companies to spot the right talent and retain them in their ranks over...
  • Autonomous trucks may come to dominate UK ferry traffic
    A twin push to reduce labor costs and carbon emissions could transform ro/ro traffic flows, according to white paper.
  • US Class I rail headcount tumbles
    Employment levels at the U.S. operations of the Class I railroads hit their lowest point in years, according to data from the Surface Transportation Board.
  • Union Pacific fourth-quarter net profit slips 10%
    Net income falls in the fourth quarter amid a decline in operating revenue and a decrease in rail volumes.
  • C.H. Robinson launches incubator to develop supply chain technology solutions (with video)
    C.H. Robinson is leveraging part of its $1 billion investment in tech to establish Robinson Labs, a technology innovation incubator.
  • Trucking industry has cause for optimism despite challenges, insiders say
    Cautious optimism was a common thread during the Highway Transportation Session at the National Industrial Transportation League's 2020 Summit. The NITL 2020 panel discussion Tuesday...
  • Pilot Flying J changes name to capture totality of businesses (with video)
    Seeing expansion of the truck stop business as finite, Pilot Flying J is rapidly expanding its energy business. Reflecting that is a name change to...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 23, 2020
  • Oil union in Argentina's Vaca Muerta play calls off strike
    An oil union in Neuquen, Argentina's biggest oil and natural gas basin, called off a threat to go on strike after companies vowed to not fire some 700 workers, a union leader said Thursday, easing concerns about the impact on oil and gas production.
  • Repsol's 2019 upstream production slips 1% to 709,000 boe/d
    Spanish energy group Repsol's upstream oil and gas production in 2019 fell 1% year on year despite Q4 volumes hitting a record quarterly high driven by increased North American output.
  • China coronavirus outbreak puts spotlight on global demand growth concerns
    The coronavirus outbreak in China continued to rattle commodity markets Thursday, as the number of cases increased, as did quarantines, raising concerns of lower demand growth.
  • HSFO wins second chance in US as a feedstock: sources
    The implementation of the International Maritime Organization's sulfur reduction regulations for bunker fuel has sidelined high sulfur fuel oil from the global marine fuel pool, but feedstock supply tightness on the US Gulf Coast has created an outlet for Russian fuel oil, giving it a second life in the US.
  • US crude stocks show counter-seasonal draw amid strong refinery demand
    US crude supply contracted counter-seasonally last week amid stronger-than-normal refinery demand, US Energy Information Administration data showed Thursday.
  • Oil bounces on US stock draw, but settles lower on flu-related demand concerns
    A surprise US crude inventory draw slowed an overnight oil price decline, but futures still settled in the red amid concerns that the further spread of coronavirus could impact demand.
  • Transition to IMO 2020 marine fuel sulfur limit rule "relatively smooth": IMO
    "The next important target is fast approaching, when carrying non-compliant fuel oil on board ships becomes prohibited on March 1, 2020," Lim said.
  • LSSR prices rise on IMO, 0.5% marine fuel blending demand
    "I do not think it makes much sense on FCC at the moment," another source said.
  • JAPAN DATA: Nov bonded bunker fuel oil sales up 10.7% from October
    METI's data also showed Japan's November sales of bonded marine diesel oil fell 0.9% month on month and 15.7% year on year to 62,938 barrels.
  • China virus may hit 260,000 b/d of global oil demand, mainly jet fuel: Goldman Sachs
    The impact translates into a $3/b impact on benchmark oil prices, the bank said.
  • Fujairah to reveal new storage and refining projects as it reclaims more land
    "This year they (new projects) are likely to be more tankage (mixed products and crude) and refinery," Hamoudi 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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