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September 24, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • CMA CGM inducts largest LNG-powered container ship in the world
  • Fourth edition of Maritime Forecast to 2050 released
  • Shipping companies lose 1,382 containers every year at sea: WSC
  • India turns net exporter of steel to China for the first time in several years
  • Blue Dart Express announces General Price Increase w.e.f. Jan. 1, 2021
  • SpiceJet launches dedicated cargo services to various cities in the North East
  • SEZs should be given non-fiscal incentives instead of tax sops, says study
  • Air cargo analysis
  • Kiran Rambhia elected new President of BCBA at 35th AGM

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Southern premieres
  • Four UK railways win contracts
  • ITJ Video News -
  • Vancouver intermodal hub opening in 2021
  • Khalifa Port sticks to its goals in 2021
  • B747 freighters for Saudia Cargo and ASL Belgium
  • GWC to provide logistics services for 2022 Fifa World Cup
  • ArrowXL appoints new HR director
  • Serbia-Montenegro Rail links progressing
  • New CAX service from ZIM
  • KLM upgrades AMS pharmaceuticals hub
  • Aviva Investors with acquisition in France
  • Two awards for iPort Rail Doncaster
  • Special hopper cars to ship fertilisers
  • Ceva anchors in Laem Chabang
  • Ron Crouch Transport acquires AG Logistics
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Additional charge for Sander Breugelmans
  • A South Floridian matter

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • Felixstowe brings back former chief Chris Lewis as lines introduce port surcharges
  • Gefco says cyber attack on its system was 'designed to disrupt our business'
  • Fury as UK government looks to blame predicted Brexit chaos on logistics sector
  • Container shortage crisis spreads to India delaying exports
  • KLM: 'Importers, are you winning a battle, but losing the war?'
  • Lines refuse Bangladeshi DG imports as shippers caught in Navy/ Customs catch-22
  • Zim to enter Asia-Australia container trade despite Sydney port woes
  • Kraft Heinz playing catch up in supply chain efficiencies
  • On the wires: Changes

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • Metal Shark enters the expedition yacht market
    Jeanerette, La, based shipbuilder Metal Shark has introduced a 48-meter (158 foot) aluminum catamaran expedition yacht. The new Metal Shark M48, named Magnet, is the is the first-ever private recreational yacht built
  • MetalCraft Marine delivers high performance patrol RIB duo
    MetalCraft Marine reports that its U.S. yard in Watertown, N.Y., has just delivered two of its 34 foot high performance patrol RIBs to the Mississippi Department of Natural Resources Police. The boats
  • Coast Guard cutter crew battles shipboard fire
    The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) arrived at Yokosuka, Japan, today after combating a shipboard engineering fire on September 20, during a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet's area
  • Damen makes another rapid ASD tug delivery
    On September 20, Damen Shipyards Group delivered an ASD tug 2810 to Thomas Services Maritimes (TSM) in France. TSM was looking for a proven vessel and design, 60 tons bollard pull, with
  • New P&O Ferries double-enders will feature fuel saving ABB solutions
    ABB has won a contract from Guangzhou Shipyard International Ltd., China, covering the supply of a full scope of integrated solutions for two new vessels the yard is building for Dover, U.K.,
  • Shoreside power banks for electric vessels could use recycled batteries
    Sweden's Stena Group, whose operations include Stena Rederi and Stena Line, is taking the next step in shipping electrification: the development of a new type of shoreside energy storage, similar to very
  • HII breaks ground for Unmanned Systems Center of Excellence
    America's largest military shipbuilder is gearing up for the U.S. Navy's plans for a future fleet mix that will include many more unmanned vessels, both on the water and beneath it. Huntington
  • USCG exercises $222 million four-ship FRC contract option at Bollinger
    The U.S. Coast Guard has exercised a contract option, worth just over $222 million, for production of four more Sentinel-class fast response cutters (FRCs) and associated deliverables with Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport,

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • Is anyone listening to the World Maritime Day sermon?
    Too often shipping remains out of sight, out of mind and in the shadows, while we impotently bemoan this sea...
  • EU proposes asylum plan for migrants rescued at sea
    Plan includes a 'solidarity mechanism' that will cover disembarkation, but Ecsa says ships need reassurance that pre-screening of migrants mentioned...
  • Shipping still major polluter but getting greener, Berglund says
    There are many candidates to replace bunkers, including biofuels, hydrogen, methane, ammonia and batteries, but all have pros and cons...
  • TEN posts record second-quarter profit
    New York Stock Exchange-listed tanker owner reports second-quarter net income of $49.6m, compared with a $300,000 profit in the year-earlier...
  • Will pandemic lead to a maritime crime spike?
    Impoverished coastal communities and stranded seafarers are easy marks for malefactors, International Union of Marine Insurance hears
  • Euronav eyes consolidation in response to peak oil demand
    Peak oil demand may have passed or may be arriving soon. But the head of the significant crude tanker owner...
  • UK-backed ferry company with no ships goes bust
    A sorry chapter in UK shipping history comes to a close with the demise of a shipping company that never...
  • Norden revises forecast boosted by Dry Operator unit
    The company said it has managed to secure contracts with higher margins per vessel day
  • Strong demand puts lid on inactive boxship fleet
    High capacity levels on the transpacific have led to falling numbers of idle ships and better rates for owners of...
  • Weekly Briefing: Transpacific rates at new high; tanker demolition hits three-decade low
    Transpacific box ship demand continues to soar but US regulators appear to have followed China in calling for more tempered...
  • IUMI head says 'environment will set the tone for decades'
    In the long run, the environment is more important for insurers even than the pandemic, newly re-elected president Richard Turner...
  • Industry 'shocked' by lack of Brexit planning as UK warns of ports chaos
    The UK government is warning of 7,000 truck-long queues lasting several days for Channel ports after the Brexit transition period...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Chinese leasing houses weigh options amid uncertain outlook | Yard Talk: Why China is looking to China...
  • Singapore relaxes rules to assist crew changes
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has reduced the 14-day quarantine period to seven days if the crew member...
  • Port of Singapore boosts electrification efforts
    Proposals are expected to come from consortiums comprising industry players and institutes of higher learning and research institutes, and a...
  • Russian nuclear icebreaker to develop northern sea route
    The action comes as other nations step up their interest in the Arctic, especially the US and UK, which seek...
  • Golden Ray capsizing caused by unstable loading, US Coast Guard says
    The coastguard analysis showed Golden Ray failed to comply with International Maritime Organization stability standards at the time it capsized...
  • Maritime law firm's managing partner moves to Hong Kong
    The increased strength of Asian operators and rising numbers of Chinese newbuildings are among the reasons for the firm to...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • Retail logistics processes could replace physical stores: Target's Valdez
  • CMA CGM expands air cargo reach with airline stake
  • US intermodal volumes show signs of recovery
  • US retailers begin holiday sales earlier to curb parcel costs
  • Record Asia-ECSA rates set to climb higher on soaring demand
  • JOC Uncharted: Vaccine delivery to soak up air capacity for up to 18 months

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding gears up for VLCC debut
    Group in talks to take over a half-built crude carrier from compatriot Jinhai
  • EU sanctions two shipping companies over breaking arms embargo
    Med Wave had its car carrier seized in Italy over allegedly breaking the embargo
  • Hope of tanker revival in Mediterranean as Libya hikes crude exports
    Resumption of the war-torn country's oil trade would provide employment opportunities to aframax and suezmax owners
  • Evergreen fights for payment after award against Colombian agent
    Taiwanese company won $1.16m, but has not yet been paid
  • Tanker weakness is seasonal and may be just a hiccup, Tsakos Energy says
    After posting a record result during the tanker boom in the first half of the year, Greek owner expects market to quickly overcome "challenging" third quarter
  • Chemical tanker veteran Otto Fritzner dies at 78
  • Imabari and Japan Marine United to delay start of joint venture shipyard
    Japanese shipbuilders say they are still awaiting for approval from the competition authorities to come through
  • India warns of 'toxic tanker' on the way to Alang
    The cash buyer linked to a controversial ship is not sure if he owns it, but Indian authorities are sounding an alarm
  • Beware of fugitive tanker, lawyers warn potential buyers
    Lawyers are warning shiprecycling players off an aframax on the run from UBS Bank and the High Court of Sri Lanka
  • Nordic American Tankers unveils newbuilding order after four-year hiatus
    New York-listed suezmax specialist books two ships from Samsung Heavy Industries amid falling newbuilding prices
  • Fred Olsen still considering options for ageing cruiseship duo
    Shipowner says no decision taken yet on potential sale or scrapping of Boudicca and Black Watch
  • HMM unveils new control centre for world's biggest boxships
    South Korean shipowner has built a bespoke facility to oversee operation of its 24,000-teu fleet
  • China to expedite customs clearance for crude imports amid port congestion
    Easing congestion in China would add to oversupply woes in tanker markets
  • Jefferies says Eagle Bulk can survive 'forever' at current rates
    Analysts encouraged about bulker owner's prospects after management meetings
  • Reefer in collision with Russian frigate off Denmark
    Maestro Shipping cargoship not in danger following incident in Oresund
  • Five salvors bid for Wakashio wreck removal contract
    Process begins to select which salvage company will dismantle the stranded stern section
  • Peter Dohle clinches highest ever feedership charter rate with Maersk deal
    Asian deal illustrates shortage of smaller vessels as boxship rally continues
  • Money-spinning bulkers lead Norden to raise 2020 profit guidance
    Norden expects its dry operator business unit to achieve a better result in 2020 than in both 2018 and 2019
  • Greece's Edge Maritime picks up fifth suezmax unit this year
    Little-known Piraeus player seen behind acquisition of 17-year-old tanker
  • Feeding the dragon: boxship operators are playing with fire
    Liner giants face unwanted attention from Beijing over East-West container rates
  • Navios-chartered bulk carrier arrested in legal spat over someone else's logs
    Japanese-owned capsize bulker seized in dispute over unrelated cargo discharged without bills of lading
  • Scilly Steamship plots first fleet renewal in 43 years
    UK shipowner needs to replace ageing ropax for mainland trips
  • Harald Wilke resigns following refinancing at MPC Container Ships
    Finance chief quits after two years, with company bringing in Benjamin Pfeifer as his replacement
  • Norwegian shipbroking faces a global challenge like never before
    Finn Engelsen put Grieg Shipbrokers on a global footing. Now the local shipbroking scene no longer has a place for him
  • Plot thickens in big-bulker S&P as Economou explores offloading duo
    Greek shipowner mulls sale of modern newcastlemax pair, amid busy transaction activity around the largest types of dry bulk carrier
  • Keppel Corp share sell-off 'overdone' says UOB Kay Hian
    Singapore rig builder has seen $1.7bn wiped off its market capitalisation since Temasek walked away from partial offering
  • Pacific International Lines fleet pruning sees boxships and bulker sold
    Singapore-based liner company is said to have sold two feeder-sized boxships and a bulker as part of fleet rationalisation plan
  • Singapore relaxes crew change requirements for those from 'low risk' nations
    City state says seafarers can now obtain a negative Covid-19 test 72 hours prior to departure to Lion Republic
  • Trio of alleged front companies keep pushing US to return gasoline
    The US allegedly did shoddy legal work in seizing more than 1m barrels of gasoline off Greek-owned tankers earlier this year

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • HMM may explore autonomous ships, trans-Atlantic trade
    South Korean carrier announces opening of fleet control center but doesn't open up about sailing plans.
  • Chinese container factories are now sold out until February
    Bullish signal: Strong demand for box equipment extends into 2021.
  • House lawmakers approve $13.6B lifeline for Highway Trust Fund
    Credit agency raises flag on long-term funding issues.
  • Largest LNG-powered container ship making maiden voyage
    The Jacques Saadé is the first of nine vessels designed to reduce CMA CGM's environmental footprint.
  • Commentary: What products are US consumers buying?
    Earnings reports from retailers show a clear shakeout between winners and losers.
  • US chassis providers stay on roll to radial tires
    Bias-ply tires persist within the nation's container chassis fleet, but equipment providers vow that their days are numbered with the ongoing switch to radial tires.
  • Teddy hits Canada with 60 mph winds, heavy rain
    Teddy brings high winds and flooding to highways as it makes landfall in Nova Scotia, Canada, as a post-tropical storm east of the Port of...
  • US airforwarders adjust to new COVID business environment (with video)
    Logistics companies are making lemonade from lemons during the coronavirus. New processes and workarounds keep freight moving, but often at extra cost.
  • Container rates are on fire. How can you invest in that?
    Analysts point to upside prospects for container-ship stocks as charter rates rebound.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • Libya's reopening creates headaches for oil contract holders in long market
    As ports reopen in Libya, after an eight-month blockade, the prospect of 1.2 million b/d of crude returning to the market is creating headaches for those with equity and term contracts in the country, whose limited requirements have been covered with oil from Algeria, Azerbaijan, Nigeria and the US.
  • Singapore's MPA, SMI launch call for decarbonization of harbourcraft industry
    A total of S$9 million ($6.6 million) from the Maritime GreenFuture Fund will be set aside to co-fund such harbourcraft projects.
  • US refined product stocks fall as hurricanes, maintenance slow refinery runs
    US refined product stocks moved lower in the week ended Sept. 18 as weak refinery runs and an uptick in exports outweighed tepid demand, US Energy Information Administration data showed Sept. 23.
  • Japan's ENEOS raises weekly wholesale oil product prices by Yen 1,000/kl: sources
    Japan's largest refiner ENEOS has raised the weekly domestic wholesale base price of its five major rack petroleum products by Yen 1,000/kiloliter ($1.51/b), market sources told S&P Global Platts Sept. 23.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude steady although demand and supply pressures remain
    Crude oil futures were little changed at midday in Europe Sept. 23, with supply and demand pressures keeping the outlook weak.
  • California to require all new cars, passenger trucks be zero emission by 2035
    California, the top US gasoline-consuming state, aims to end new sales of gasoline-powered cars and passenger trucks by 2035, according to an executive order announced Sept. 23 by Governor Gavin Newsom.
  • Singapore Oct regrade swap narrows to 15-week high as jet fuel gains momentum
    The Singapore front month regrade swap -- the spread which measures the value of jet fuel over that of 10 ppm sulfur gasoil -- narrowed to a 15-week high at the Asian close on Sept. 22, underpinned by strength in the jet fuel complex on expectations of firmer seasonal peak demand during the winter period in the northern hemisphere.
  • RenewableUK calls for hydrogen strategy backing 5 GW electrolysis by 2030
    The UK government should set a target of 5 GW of renewable electrolyzer capacity by 2030 and 10 GW by 2035, along with a cost reduction target of GBP2 ($2.55) a kilogram of green hydrogen by 2030 down from GBP8/kg now, renewable energy association RenewableUK said Sept. 23 in a new report.
  • China's carbon neutral pledge signals turning point for fossil fuel markets
    China's unexpected stance on climate change at the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 22 could signal a turning point for the coal and petroleum industries, and puts the country's next five-year economic plan starting 2021 firmly in focus for major policy announcements impacting energy markets.
  • OIL FUTURES: RBOB climbs as export surge drives down US gasoline stocks
    NYMEX RBOB futures moved higher midmorning Sept. 23 following a larger-than-expected draw in US gasoline inventories.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Typhoon Dolphin to affect bunkering at Japan Sept. 24: sources
    Two other typhoons, Haishen and Maysak, had caused loading delays and barge tightness in the first-half of September.
  • Japan's Oct-Mar marine fuel 0.5% bunker differentials inked near minus $10/mt
    "The term prices do not fluctuate much, as daily spot assessments already reflect supply and demand balances," a trader said.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude lower as US stock build adds to weak outlook
    "The sensitivity of the oil market to coronavirus concerns is still weighing on price action," AxiCorp's Innes said.
  • Europe-Asia naphtha arbitrage flows capped by 4-month high freight
    "Hopefully the Asian market can cool down after more arbitrage volumes arrive," a North Asian naphtha end-user said.
  • Hapag Lloyd increases rates on East Asia to East Coast South America route
    The new rates will be applicable from Oct. 1.
  • US LNG utilization expected to rebound quickly after storm passes Gulf Coast
    Sempra Energy's Cameron LNG remained offline from an earlier storm, and along the East Coast Dominion Energy's Cove Point terminal was undergoing annual maintenance.
  • Port of Antwerp takes step towards methanol, hydrogen bunkers
    "The methatug will be operational at the end of 2021," the spokeswoman said.
  • Sumitomo, Cryopeak sign MOU to supply LNG bunker fuel to N America's Pacific NW
    The agreement will be to supply ports such as Vancouver, Roberts Bank and Prince Rupert, Cryopeak said.
  • ONE reinstates seven trans-Pacific sailings during Golden Week
    In early September, THE Alliance canceled 25 sailings between late September and early November in anticipation of weaker demand.

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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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