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October 30, 2020
International Transport Journalweb site
  • Contship Italia's intermodal targets till 2024
  • Five locomotives delivered - despite corona
  • Trade body elects chair and Asian representative
  • India: 20 years without docking
  • Norwegian railways upgrades signalling system
  • CBRE: Logistics in Catalonia resilient
  • Berlin airport about to open - really!
  • Hackathon in Valencia
  • New owner changes FSG CEO
  • Funding for fuel cell drives
  • More automotive in Argentina
  • Brexit a benefit for air freight?
  • Flying from Cameroon to Senegal
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Hamburg and Tanger to cooperate
  • Big win for new P2F programme
  • ISO certification for UK pallet network
  • TT Club launches Brexit website

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2020
  • Still no return on the horizon after carriers' billion-dollar scrubber investment
  • Exec joined logistics group 'to steal expertise and data to set up his own firm', claim
  • Mid-sized freighters ready to surge, with A321 conversions flying high
  • VBS nightmare at Felixstowe... or just misinformation?
  • Mercedes joins Climate Pledge with EV deliveries to Amazon
  • Why freight brokers must stay the course on digital transformation
  • On the wires: DSV focusing on organic growth? Shurely shome mishtake!
  • Against the odds: 'Better, not bigger' at UPS, just not yet

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2020
  • Thrustmaster auxiliary propulsion units selected for Navy's new guided missile frigate
    Thrustmaster of Texas, Inc. reports that it has been awarded a contract by shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) for the design, development and manufacture of the auxiliary propulsion unit (APU) on the
  • Shipowners and P&I clubs turn to predictive intelligence to ensure sanctions compliance
    While sanctions-busting countries continue to find new way to cloak their maritime activities, the shipping industry faces increasing sanctions compliance requirements from agencies such as the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets
  • Israel Shipyards orders MAN propulsion packages for OPV duo
    MAN Energy Solutions has won a contract to supply complete propulsion packages for two OPV-45 offshore patrol vessels currently under construction at Israel Shipyards in Haifa. The contract covers two identical shipsets,
  • J.F. Brennan gains ISO certificates in three key areas
    La Crosse, Wis., headquartered J.F. Brennan Company Inc. has received International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification to three separate international standards: ISO 45001-Occupational Health and Safety ManagementISO 9001-Quality ManagementISO 14001-Environmental Management Accreditation
  • Cargill in wind propulsion initiative
    Agribusiness giant Cargill, one of the world's top charterers of ships, is continuing to put its considerable weight behind efforts to decarbonize shipping. In its latest move in this direction it has
  • Kirby earnings hit by COVID-19 and hurricanes
    America's largest tank barge operator, Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX), today reported third quarter net earnings of $27.5 million, or $0.46 per share, compared with net earnings of $48.0 million or $0.80

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2020
  • Britannia warns on higher pricing, but sweetens pill with cashback
    Britannia says it will not set a general increase in rates but will instead raise more premium income on a...
  • Eleven stowaways found on ro-ro at Southampton
    A group of 11 Albanian stowaways were found in the hold of a Wallenius Wilhelmsen car carrier at Southampton days...
  • Pandemic second wave and LNG supply glut imperil winter rates strength
    A winter demand spike has lifted daily spot earnings for LNG carriers to above $100,000 on routes from the US...
  • Take BIMCO sale and leaseback template as roadmap, experts argue
    The new standardised term sheet published by BIMCO will provide some useful guidance about how to put a term sheet...
  • Carrier behaviour more important than credit ratings
    As container lines prepare to publish what will likely be stellar third-quarter results, and bask in the glow of ratings...
  • Felixstowe congestion spreading to London Gateway and Southampton
    Congestion at the port of Felixstowe has spread to nearby box hubs London Gateway and the Port of Southampton, adding...
  • DSV Panalpina posts strong quarterly performance
    Conditions for the freight forwarder have been better than expected, but the assumptions behind its forecasts are more uncertain than...
  • Lloyd's Register launches decarbonisation centre
    Lloyd's Register's new Maritime Decarbonisation Hub will seek to accelerate decarbonisation, help reduce carbon intensity and deploy zero-emissions ships by...
  • LNG marine fuel gains traction as France's Total orders four tankers
    French energy company Total has ordered four new LNG-powered aframax tankers to be delivered in 2023 from two Norwegian companies...
  • Hunter sells VLCCs it bought back from Ship Finance International
    Oslo-based Hunter Group sold the 2019-built 300,000 dwt Hunter Saga and Hunter Laga for an en-bloc price of $168.4m. The...
  • Greek Shipping Awards: The show must go on!
    Boldly embracing and perhaps even expanding the possibilities of digital, this year's Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards are still being...
  • Major lines eye scrubbers or LNG for next mega ship orders
    Hundreds more container vessels may go on order in the next two years, with a focus on 23,000 teu and...
  • Greek ferries feel the full brunt of pandemic
    A vital contributor to the economy as well as a lifeline to the country's island population, Greece's ferries face a...
  • IR Class expects Indian tonnage to grow on domestic demand
    Indian shipowners have been augmenting their fleet with new and existing vessels, said executive chairman of Indian Register of Shipping...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Greek shipping activity grows | West of England defends rate hike | MEP report pushes for EU...
  • South Australia ramps up hydrogen export ambitions
    The per kilogram cost of producing hydrogen in Australia needs to come down first before it can compete internationally. South...
  • Why shipping's real leaders don't join coalitions
    Nailing down a definition of leadership in shipping has always proved hard. That's because the industry is fragmented, which is...
  • No let-up on China tariffs by Biden or Trump
    The chief effect of Mr Biden's approach on tariffs and sanctions will likely be calmer seas ahead, while that of...
  • Gulf of Guinea pirates becoming 'more professional'
    Countering the Gulf of Guinea's piracy threat to shipping demands co-ordinated approaches between companies and states as well as improving...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2020
  • 'Near-record' import volumes slow BC port flow
  • Georgia Ports wants to expand inland port as volumes soar
  • 'Encouraging' air, ocean demand for Q4: DSV
  • Indian cold chain players gear up for COVID-19 vaccine challenges
  • IMO controversy distracts from long-term decarbonization goal

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2020
  • A second term for Trump could be good for tankers, research says
    Meanwhile, bulker and boxship owners might prefer a Biden presidency
  • Royal Caribbean posts negative revenue amid accounting error
    New York-listed cruise major posts third consecutive quarter of losses amid pandemic
  • US stocks rocked by tough week, but shipping shares are twice as bad
    Markets stabilise Thursday after suffering worst single day since June on virus fears, election
  • GTT diversifies research efforts into hydrogen and ammonia
    French LNG cargo containment system designer says results of Korean Fair Trade Commission hearing are 'pending'
  • Capesize market 'loses confidence' as supply swamps Atlantic
    Falling rates also follow cascade in oil prices amid Europe's Covid-19 lockdown renewals, brokers say
  • DNV GL names former Telenor CEO as new chair
    The Norway-based classification society has focused on industry digitalisation during the coronavirus pandemic
  • Kirby pitches turnaround as Covid-19 drags on earnings
    The Houston company is posting profits, just smaller ones as the pandemic continues to rage
  • Hafnia to adopt bunker fuel derived from coal waste
    Oslo-listed tanker operator in further decarbonisation drive with Arq
  • Ostensjo eyes expansion as Simon Mokster invests in crewing business
    Norwegian offshore owners teaming to build up Mercator Crewing after 2019 takeover
  • New Fortress buys offshore vessel for new LNG import solution
    Company make key shipping hire and opens US Gulf office to handle barge-based ISO container shipments
  • Maersk Tankers' ZeroNorth expands board as Cargill buys in
    Chartering giant's investment approved as two new faces join board of digital start-up
  • Barcelona seeks financing for cruise projects amid Covid-19
    Europe's largest haven for passengerships has €72m in infrastructure improvements on tap for 2020
  • NYK Line chopping Nagoya listing as streamlining continues
    Big Japanese shipowner wants to cut costs by ending dual listing
  • Scorpio Bulkers was serious about selling - but now what as it waits for wind shift?
    Executives expect a new group of analysts and investors, but can they go two years without a revenue-generating business?
  • LNG carrier spot rates inch higher as tonnage pool slims
    Tri- and dual-fuel diesel-electric vessels join six-figure party but charterers hold back
  • Siem Offshore calls for mergers as rivals take 'unsustainable' rates
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner says consolidation is vital for sector with no recovery in sight
  • Dramatic Navios product tanker rescue adds to security fears in Gulf of Guinea
    Experts say incident shows citizens are becoming increasingly desperate to flee the troubled region
  • Irene Lan takes helm of bulker owner Shih Wei Navigation
    A maritime graduate, Lan rose through the ranks in Shih Wei
  • Pareto auctioning OSV duo as banks seek to recover $267m
    Construction ships linked to Singapore's Coastline Maritime to be sold in the US in December
  • Pareto Bank's shipping book reduced but loan losses also down
    Niche Norwegian shipping lender hunting for new business as it remains unscathed by pandemic
  • Essar Shipping tests buyer appetite for its six mini-capes
    Indian shipowner says it is open to selling vessels, but is not in any rush to say goodbye to them
  • Hunter Group plans shareholder payout as it confirms VLCC sales
    Norwegian shipowner says it has agreed to offload two tankers for a combined $168.4m
  • Novatek poaches Sovcomflot's Evgeniy Ambrosov for top maritime job
    Northern Sea Route operations likely to be a key focus for well-known Russian shipping name
  • The shipping dollar called - and it was ringing from an Oslo number
    While nobody was paying attention, the foreign exchange has made Norway a bargain for global shipping businesses
  • Odfjell chairman slams autonomous ships as a low priority for shipping
    Laurence Odfjell claims shipping has far more important issues to tackle than autonomous ships.
  • Denmark's Esbjerg eyes more dry bulk after new terminal's first discharge
    Port chief executive says he is confident the new facility will attract more business to the port
  • Bassoe: Shipyards face $15.2bn loss on orphaned rig newbuildings
    Norwegian broker says yards may finally have to bite the bullet on rigs with 'nowhere to go'
  • Synergy Marine celebrates workers on FSU conversion project in Singapore
    Despite work difficulties and pandemic outbreak, company applauds work without incident or Covid-19 infections
  • Unisea Shipping makes suezmax debut with $110m order
    Unisea previously only contracted Samsung Heavy Industries to build aframax tankers
  • Cido Shipping linked to first newbuilding order in five years
    Hong Kong shipowner said to capitalise on special relationship with HHI to order two VLCCs

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2020
  • UPS pilots ask for more precautions to slow COVID cases
    UPS pilots say the company isn't holding up its end of the bargain to keep them safe while flying cargo during a pandemic. UPS denies...
  • ATSG sees Q3 earnings rise on cargo aircraft leases
    Air Transport Services Group's freighter leases offset financial losses from its grounded passenger planes.
  • Amazon sees surge in Q3 earnings
    The e-commerce retail and logistics giant's bottom line is healthier than ever.
  • South Carolina Ports on brink of 'truly historic' 2021
    'Significant accomplishments' in 2020 will be followed by game changers next year.
  • CIEM chassis begin rollout at new Virginia plant
    Chassis manufacturer anticipates chassis shortage as COVID-19 subsides as well as desire among pool operators to replace aging units.
  • Search ends for Port of Savannah longshoreman
    Coast Guard utilized helicopter, response boat and local agencies in the effort to find longshoreman Joe Williams.
  • Demand for Kirby's inland tank barges sank in Q3
    Kirby tops earnings expectations on lower costs despite COVID and hurricane hits to demand.
  • DSV Panalpina CEO: Q3 results beat odds during pandemic
    Danish third-party logistics services provider's bottom-line benefits from easing COVID-19 during summer months.
  • DOD planning 'every logistical detail' of COVID vaccine distribution
    The Defense Department, the biggest logistics organization in the world, is putting its expertise to work developing a strategic plan for efficiently delivering a COVID...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2020
  • TENDER DATA: India's HPCL sells HSFO for Nov 5-7 from Visakhapatnam
    The company last sold 27,000 mt of 380 CST HSFO with 3.5% maximum sulfur for loading over Oct. 16-18 from Visakhapatnam to an unknown buyer, at a discount of $20-$25/mt to MOPS 380 CST HSFO assessments, market sources said. HPCL is an occasional seller of HSFO via spot tenders, according to market sources.
  • Bangladesh to maintain HSFO imports in Nov despite shoulder season on high LNG prices
    Bangladesh's import of high sulfur fuel oil in November is expected to be steady from October as the country's plan to import LNG from spot market for the month thwarted due to higher than expected price, industry sources said Oct. 29.
  • GIBRALTAR DATA: September bunker calls fall 2% on month
    There were 412 bunkering operations at the Mediterranean bunkering hub of Gibraltar in September, 2% less than in August, data from the Gibraltar government showed.
  • Fujairah MF market may garner further support on tight availability: traders
    Fujairah marine fuel 0.5%S bunker market may firm up further going into November due to thin product availability, traders said Oct. 29.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude weakest since June amid coronavirus-dimmed demand outlooks
    Oil prices settled at the lowest level since early June on Oct. 29 as demand outlooks dimmed in the face of rising coronavirus cases that have sparked broad lockdowns in Europe.
  • Rotterdam Q3 bunker fuel sales rise 8% on year
    **Fuel oil sales rise, MGO sales fall **HSFO sees its share creep up from Q2
  • India's BPCL looks to increase Mumbai bunker sales
    **BPCL revives operations at Mumbai Oil Terminal **Supply chain made more efficient to ensure prompt deliveries **Company to tap outer port limit arrangements for bunkering
  • Aframax Med market reaps benefits from Libyan crude export surge
    **Libyan output supports Aframax freight rates **European refineries buying Libyan crude **Other European grades to be pulled East
  • Rotterdam Q3 LNG bunker sales double on year
    *Year-to-date sales greater than annual volume for 2019 **LNG cargo throughput at Rotterdam falls in Q1-Q3
  • Rotterdam HSFO crack hits record high on tight supply
    **Tight availability drives multi-month record for margin **Coronavirus continues depresses production levels
  • IMO, S. Korea partner to help less-developed nations meet shipping climate goals
    **Partners recognize barriers to poorer nations meeting targets **Geopolitics may cause regional approaches

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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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