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BRIEFS
June 26, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Container shipping heading for a US$9b annual profit: Sea-Intelligence
  • ZPMC to supply 28 sets of cranes to Hainan Harbour & Shipping
  • More than 100 companies back HPH's Quebec City terminal
  • LA's APM Terminals Pier 400 sets new world box-handling record
  • Ships look to replace exhausted seafarers as ports slowly open
  • EU efforts to soothe transatlantic trade tensions with US have stalled
  • Air cargo rates and capacity fall as PPE demand weakens
  • Cranfield Research sees a smaller, slow recovery in air transport industry
  • US posts rule allowing US companies to work with Huawei on 5G

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 25, 2020
  • Baltic index gains across all vessel segments
  • J. M. Baxi & Co. facilitates record sign-offs from 3 vessels
  • Anti-dumping duty recommended on black toner in powder form from China, Malaysia, Chinese Taipei
  • Oilmeal exports rise 23 pc in May
  • Port of Antwerp registers strong reefer volume growth in Q1
  • Govt determined to prevent sub-standard imports & "opportunistic" takeover of domestic firms, says Piyush Goyal
  • India opposes easing of farm exports tariff at WTO

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Greater weight for freight
  • NAP snaps up digital payment software
  • Intermodal operators take over Neuss Trimodal
  • Inther Group automates hub in Ireland
  • Rekola to head Steerprop's sales and projects
  • Quieter LGP wagons with higher load capacity
  • Uptick at the ports of Rio Grande do Sul
  • Paris, France: service resumption and end
  • Sievert Logistik wins contract from steel plant
  • Another UAV option for the middle mile
  • Heavy duty carrier buys new vehicles
  • New sales manager for Hyundai material handling
  • World container flows on hold
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Dematic installs autostore facility in Switzerland
  • Alsace Rotterdam Express augments services
  • Laurels for the Porto do Açu
  • Jose Costas elected aircraft sales VP
  • Back to the future in Alaska

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 25, 2020
  • Port of Los Angeles needs to refocus as lost trade war volumes 'won't return'
  • Emirates pushes on with passenger-freighter strategy - but is it viable?
  • More transatlantic blankings are unveiled as a new trade war threatens
  • IMO uses seafarer celebration to renew call to help stranded crews
  • Cost pressure rises for parcel carriers alongside booming consumer demand
  • China virus-safety demand the latest hurdle to a trade deal
  • DB Schenker loses Asia Pacific CEO Ditlev Blicher to Maersk
  • Against the odds: Cargo to the rescue! But not for long...
  • Supply chain radar: Maersk leads or lags Cosco?

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 25, 2020
  • HASC releases Chairman's summary of FY 2021 Defense Authorization Act
    Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today released a summary of his version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The House Armed Services
  • Cable layer operator selects Wärtsilä solutions for fleet upgrade
    Dubai-based cable lay ship operator E-Marine is upgrading its fleet to achieve greater efficiencies. As part of this program, it has contracted Wärtsilä to provide a comprehensive scope of solutions on a
  • U.K. marks somber Day of the Seafarer by announcing international summit on crew crisis
    Today is the International Day of the Seafarer, but this year it is not being taken as an opportunity for celebration as thousands of seafarers remain trapped on their ships by COVID-19
  • Seabourn names Josh Leibowitz president
    Carnival Corporation's Seabourn ultra luxury cruise brand has named Josh Leibowitz as president, effective immediately. Reporting to Stein Kruse, Group CEO of Holland America Group and Carnival U.K., Leibowitz's responsibilities will include
  • Seaspan completes successful remote DoC audit with DNV GL
    In another example of how remote techniques are helping the maritime industry cope with COVID-19 related restrictions, Seaspan Corporation, the world's largest container tonnage provider, has become the latest vessel owner to
  • HawkEye 360 just made it harder for shipping's bad actors to go dark
    Herndon, Va., headquartered HawkEye 360 Inc. has boosted its vessel monitoring capabilities, making it harder for vessels engaged in dubious activities to go dark by turning off AIS transmissions. HawkEye 360 Inc.
  • Major players launch zero carbon shipping research center
    Backed by a start-up donation worth more than $60 million from the A.P. Møller Foundation, a group of leading industry players is taking the next step towards lowering shipping emissions by launching

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 25, 2020
  • Russian aframax tanker 'goes dark' to load Venezuela crude
    A total of 28 tankers are laden with Venezuelan crude and either in floating storage or are sailing have yet...
  • Tanker sentiment sours as producers slash exports and inventories build
    Earnings fall below operating costs for smaller tankers, as Lloyd's List Intelligence data reveals Middle East production cuts have removed...
  • Shipping's short term pain won't stifle decarbonisation
    The Danish Ship Finance research chief warns of tough times ahead as the market is threatened by a perfect storm
  • Day of the Seafarer: This year, do something
    What is needed is a concrete plan to repatriate those who have already exceeded the 11-month limit on tours of...
  • Maersk shakes up regional management
    New Asia Pacific head comes with a strong background in logistics
  • Lloyd's Register launches Covid-19 seafarer health survey
    'This industry-wide survey will help us to understand what is being done, how mental health and wellbeing have been affected...
  • No container volume rebound until next year at earliest
    A recovery in demand will be 'hard and fast' but will not come before consumer confidence returns
  • Dry bulk rally could lose steam
    Shipping's decarbonisation targets were also discussed, but more immediately, the crewing crisis drew comments on the Day of the Seafarer
  • Day of the Seafarer prompts industry calls for action
    It doesn't feel like a celebration, says Nautilus head Mark Dickinson
  • Female officer recounts harassment at sea
    One particular captain I served with really disliked me, he would call me all sorts of names on the radio...
  • China adds plants to fuel LPG recovery
    Dorian expects 20 planned projects to add around 11.9m tonnes per annum of LPG demand through 2023
  • Fuel-saving technologies struggle to excite shipping
    Last year's trial of rotor sails on a Maersk Tankers product carrier was a success. The lack of excitement that...
  • Crew kidnapped from vessel off Benin
    The attack is the seventh off Cotonou this year, according to Dryad Global
  • LNG floating storage set to reach record high
    A build-up in LNG floating storage would dampen the prospect of significantly improved prices for the commodity in the coming...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Hin Leong restructuring only possible with owners' assets | Japanese builders set out pathways to zero-emission ships...
  • UK takes lead in push for swifter action on crew changes
    Seafarers are among the 'hidden casualties' of the coronavirus crisis, says UK government. 'We owe it to them and their...
  • Port of Charleston sees throughput decline into 2021
    For the coming year, the State Port Authority projections see 1.24m teu moving through Charleston, down 7% from the 1.33m...
  • Maersk heads decarbonisation drive with new research centre
    Seven maritime groups will set up a research centre in Copenhagen backed by a $60m donation from the AP Moller...
  • Iranian seafarers face US sanctions for Venezuela trade
    US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says Iran's support for the 'authoritarian and corrupt regime in Venezuela' is unacceptable
  • Shipping's decarbonisation efforts assessed as 'critically insufficient'
    Shipping has to achieve zero emissions by 2060 to be in line with the Paris Agreement goals, Climate Action Tracker...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 25, 2020
  • US importers from Asia rush to NVOs amid tight capacity
  • NC Port's Cozza to leave top spot at end of 2020
  • COVID-19 resets contract norms for project logistics
  • Higher ocean rates here to stay: DHL Global Forwarding
  • Union Pacific equipment shortage sends spot rates soaring: IMCs
  • A.P. Møller Foundation funds new zero-carbon fuel research center

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 25, 2020
  • Hornbeck bankruptcy plan gets go-ahead
    The company's plan sees it discharge much of its debt, swap the rest for equity
  • S&P foresees long-term weak demand for cruising
    Demand for Carnival Corp's cruise offerings should remain low as long as its 104 ships stay moored, the credit rating agency says
  • Shipbreakers expect weak demolition rates in the coming quarters
    Low steel demand, continued yard disruptions and a large number of scrapping candidates are all pressuring recycle rates
  • YPF declares Covid-19 force majeure on Exmar's Tango FLNG unit
    Belgian owner declares notice from Argentinian charterer 'unlawful'
  • ASBA's Miami cargo conference becomes latest victim of pandemic
    Brokers and agents group switching to webinar, sets sights on return in 2021
  • Capesize prosperity may be short-term, analysts say
    The pandemic may disrupt Brazil's iron-ore supply, Alibra Shipping's Rebecca Galanopoulos says
  • Qatar's Powerglobe seeks LNG carrier for 10-year Croatia charter
    Trader wants vessel to ship cargoes into its capacity at the upcoming Croatia LNG terminal
  • DHT loses 12-month VLCC charter but confirms healthy spot earnings
    With healthy cash flows, New York-listed VLCC owner are prepaying loan installments for 2021
  • Dutch report into MSC Zoe box losses warns owners and masters
    Large beamed containerships at risk losing containers in certain conditions, Dutch Safety Board says
  • Natasa Pilides: 'We're solving the puzzle of stranded crews'
    Cyprus took a lead in helping repatriate seafarers - and shipping deputy minister Natasa Pilides reveals how
  • Tanker storage unwinding already causing port call spikes
    Clarksons Platou Securities calculates around 140 crude and product ships have been released back into the market since April
  • West of England says tradition weighing down law firms in claims arena
    Rivals are failing to evolve, P&I club says after announcement of venture with C Solutions
  • Stolt-Nielsen tipped for loss but future 'seems bright'
    Norne Securities expects weak second quarter but says even reduced chemical tanker demand is outpacing fleet expansion
  • Tanking VLGC market begins to split on east-west lines
    Asia remains in the doldrums but analysts see signs of life in the US
  • International Day of the Seafarer 'all wrong this year', say crew members
    Seafarers say that - now more than ever - the IMO-organised day needs to translate into tangible change
  • Ankers set golden anniversary bench mark - 19 years early
  • Uni-Tankers enjoys best year results since 2016
    Danish operator of small tankers benefits from cost-cutting initiatives and eyes fleet expansion this year
  • FERC takes aim at New Fortress Energy's Puerto Rico LNG terminal
    Wes Edens' company has questions to answer from US regulators over its third quick start-up import facility
  • Veteran tanker broker Gerhard Dahl dies at 80
  • Don't wait for the low-carbon future to come to you
    The shipping industry needs to change its perception of how and where to find future fuels required for decarbonisation
  • Africa Mercy departure was devastating, but this big onboard 'family' pulled together
    Captain says hospital ship will return ready for restrictions
  • Mercy Ships medics and crew: the epitome of key workers
    Hospital ship volunteers embody this year's IMO Day of the Seafarer theme
  • Hull fouling estimated to cost owners extra $6bn on bunkers
    Research from I-Tech suggest problem is responsible for at least 110m tonnes of excess carbon emissions
  • Shipping names hammered in broad US sell-off on virus hot spots
    Bulker listings fare worse than tankers despite divergence in hire rates
  • INS aims for 10% female staff target in gender balance drive
    UK shipowner says it is already ahead of the average, but wants to do more for diversity
  • Pacific Carriers seeks charter rate cut from Japanese shipowners
    PCL proposing that shipowners agree to either cut rates to current market levels, or terminate charter contracts and take back their ships
  • Alpha Bulker and Hsin Chien Marine sell capes as deals gather pace
    Big bulkers increasingly come into play as number of vessels being circulated for sale climbs to highest this year
  • Are seafarers in crew change crisis reaping what shipping has sown?
    Industry's lack of political clout is a sad reflection of a past spent avoiding disclosure and taxation that has left it unseen and unheard now
  • Maersk continues zero-carbon push with new lab named after legendary boss
    The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller centre will carry out research into new fuel types and technologies with Cargill and others
  • Polarcus ship receives another stay of execution from Sovcomflot
    Middle East owner's seismic survey vessel being kept on charter by Russian owner into third quarter at least
  • AP Moller Maersk picks logistics man to head Asia region
    Danish behemoth raids DB Schenker for new regional chief as current incumbent heads for Latin America
  • Hafnia tanker targeted by 'suspicious craft' in Gulf of Guinea
    Singapore-flagged ship took evasive manoeuvres and maintained high speed to shake off suspect vessel

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 25, 2020
  • Maritime industry's need for digital transformation surfaces
    EU e-commerce regulation will bring "one of the most impactful changes."
  • CBP makes it easier for shippers to obtain manifest data confidentiality
    For years, exporters and importers have been frustrated by the former U.S. Customs and Border Protection process to withhold their names and addresses in manifest...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 25, 2020
  • Iran building pipeline to avoid disputed oil waterway
    Iran on June 25 officially started building a 1,000-km (620-mile) pipeline to avoid the disputed Strait of Hormuz for its future oil exports, state television reported.
  • Crude climbs as strong US manufacturing data soothes demand concerns
    Crude prices, which had trended lower overnight, turned positive in early US trading June 25 on the heels of a stronger-than-expected US manufacturing data.
  • Sonatrach raises July Saharan Blend crude OSP 45 cents/b from June
    Algeria's Sonatrach has raised its official selling price for Saharan Blend crude for July by 45 cents/b from June.
  • Mexico liquefaction project sanctioning timing uncertain amid permit slowdown
    Sempra Energy has stopped providing a target for when it expects to make a final investment decision on whether to add LNG export capabilities at the site of its Energia Costa Azul regasification terminal in Mexico.
  • Mexico's Pemex boosts refinery output in May despite anemic demand
    Mexico's state-owned Pemex lifted refinery operations in May, although refined product sales fell as the coronavirus pandemic reduced demand, company data showed June 24.
  • Crude climbs on strengthened demand case, but virus concerns linger
    Oil settled higher June 25 amid improved demand outlooks following stronger-than-expected US economic data.
  • EU hydrogen aims could need Eur300 billion spend by 2030: EC draft
    The EU may need to invest more than Eur300 billion ($337 billion) by 2030 to develop and deploy large-scale renewable and low-carbon hydrogen, according to an unofficial draft of the European Commission's upcoming EU hydrogen strategy.
  • US refinery capacity tops 20 million b/d in 2020 as refiners slow, defer further expansion plans
    The US Energy Information Administration's annual report on American refineries showed capacity topped 20 million b/d in 2020, as refiners increased their ability to run more price-advantaged domestic crude to make greater volumes of cleaner distillate and higher octane gasoline.
  • Crude slides 5% as demand risks rise
    Crude futures settled sharply lower June 24 amid weakened demand outlooks and rising US crude stocks.
  • Global gas prices teeter above record lows on virus optimism, weather
    Global gas prices in late June are up from record lows amid a recent but modest uptick in demand, fueled by easing virus-related lockdowns and rising summer temperatures.
  • Sinopec's Shanghai refinery LSFO production hits record high in June
    The refinery in March came out with a 100-day plan to maximize its untapped potential of LSFO production.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stockpiles climb for first time in three weeks
    Total stockpiles were up 0.3% on the week to 30.218 million barrels as of June 22.
  • Shanghai low sulfur bunker prices stir interest as premium to Singapore shrinks to near $3/mt
    The slim premium means Chinese ports could potentially attract more business from ships that usually refuel in Singapore.
  • Pakistan to resume HSFO imports after 1 year, ahead of peak summer demand
    "We have been buying fuel oil from local refineries, but have not imported for a while," a PSO source said.
  • HSFO availability in Rotterdam wavers, May Russian fuel oil output down
    There were just five 3.5%S FOB Rotterdam barge offers in the June 22 Platts Market on Close process.

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SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Leghorn
The documentation requested by the company has been sent to Terminal Investment Limited
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
The purpose is to detect, avoid, deter, delay and report attacks and incidents on ships.
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Hapag-Lloyd revenues increased by +6.5%. Net profit decreased by -18.9%
SHIPPING
In 2024, Hapag-Lloyd revenues increased by +6.5%. Net profit decreased by -18.9%
Hamburg
New historical record of containers transported by the fleet
The OPS also serves to charge the batteries of ships while they are in port
SHIPPING
The OPS also serves to charge the batteries of ships while they are in port
Brussels
The ferry companies remind us of this by highlighting the need to have an adequate supply of electricity.
SHIPPING
The extension of the EU ETS to the maritime transport sector has not brought about significant changes in the shipping market
Brussels
This is stated in a report adopted by the European Commission, which found no evidence of tendencies towards evasion or avoidance of the law
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -4.2%
Barcelona
Containers down -4.2% due to -18.8% reduction in transhipped boxes
NEWS
Complaint filed for fraud and corruption against Bolloré Group
Paris
Allegations relating to activities carried out in the context of logistics and port operations in Africa sold in 2022
SHIPPING
US FMC surveys seven major global maritime corridors
Washington
Federal agency threatens to ban Panamanian-flagged ships from US ports
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in German ports began to grow again (+2.3%)
Wiesbaden
It is still lower than the pre-Covid level, as is container traffic alone which amounted to 13.3 million TEU (+4.9%)
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
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
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
INDUSTRY
Accelleron revenue surpassed $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Baden
Net profit up +63.1%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri has delivered the new ship Norwegian Aqua to Norwegian Cruise Line
Trieste
It has a gross tonnage of 156,300 tons.
PORTS
The tender for the first lot of the new electricity distribution network in the port of La Spezia has started
The Spice
Intervention worth 36.9 million euros
SHIPPING
In 2024 d'Amico International Shipping recorded a decline in time charter revenues
Luxembourg
-7.6% decline on the previous record year
PORTS
Global Ports Holding's port terminals handled record cruise traffic in 2024
Istanbul
The company's revenue increased by +21%
PORTS
In the first two months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.7%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
TRADE
The latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer shows a variable trend towards good
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