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May 14, 2021
International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 15, 2021
  • A rush to US ports

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 13, 2021
  • Containership time-charter lengths - and daily rates - break new records
  • Ceva push for new CMA CGM Air Cargo routes sparks fears of family ties
  • Railroad battle between CN and CP for Kansas City Southern heats up
  • Smart Smartlynx brings in passenger-freighters as it eyes growing demand
  • Performance-based pricing and innovation now key for 'makers and movers'
  • 'Brexit is behind us and we're still here' - DFDS sees strong freight revenue in Q1
  • Forth Ports welcomes new executives Michelle Primrose and Matt McCreath
  • UK Royal Mail to test drone deliveries to Scilly Isles
  • Analysis: What to do with Worldwide Flight Services

Marine Logweb site
MAY 13, 2021
  • Vale VLOC newbuild fitted with 5 tilting rotor sales
    A 325,000 dwt Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) newbuilding under construction in China for charter to Brazilian mining giant Vale has been fitted with five Norsepower Oy tilting rotor sales. Tilting the
  • 16 U.S. states take lead in international seafarer vaccinations
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) reports that, to date, 16 states in the U.S. have begun vaccination programs for foreign-national crews of ships delivering goods to their ports. European countries are
  • $700,000 U.S. offshore wind supply chain study gets underway
    A major effort aimed at developing a comprehensive U.S. offshore wind supply chain roadmap has launched. The comprehensive study is a combination of two projects with $400,000 in funding coming from the
  • Italy's Cosulich Group orders LNG bunkering vessel
    LNG continues to be available as a marine fuel in an increasing number of ports. Among the latest orders for LNG bunkering vessels to be placed is one from Genoa, Italy, based
  • DHS approves temporary Jones Act waiver
    In response to the problems caused by the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, approved "a temporary and targeted Jones Act Waiver in response to eastern seaboard
  • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock wins awards totaling $112.8 million
    America's largest provider of dredging services, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) today reported that it had received major dredging awards totaling $112.8 million. The work includes: Mobile Harbor Navigation-Phase 3
  • AST authorized as first Liberian-flag Iridium GMDSS provider
    Iridium Communications Inc. reports that its partner Applied Satellite Technology (AST) has become the first authorized Iridium Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) service provider for Liberian flagged vessels. The Liberian

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 13, 2021
  • Bill of Lading case looks set for Supreme Court hearing
    'English law says a master can only sign a bill of lading that accurately reflects the condition of the cargo...
  • Pandemic curbs drive seaborne drugs smuggling
    Drug seizures from cargo ships are increasing as coronavirus restrictions and lack of flights drive smugglers to send more shipments...
  • Why Alfa Laval paid over the odds for StormGeo
    Alfa Laval considered recruiting digital natives but found they don't stay long. It also considered investing in a start-up but...
  • Capesize market slips as charterers take a breath
    A change in sentiment is creeping into the market, analysts say, even as iron ore futures move up to a...
  • Europe's leading ports see slow volume recovery
    Port congestion, Brexit and the pandemic continue to affect northern European box terminals. The Suez Canal blockage has added to...
  • UK's freeports offer more than just tax relief, lawyer says
    Ince head of tax Huw Witty says freeports offer benefits besides tax breaks for exporters, after concerns exporters will miss...
  • Maersk sees customer support for decarbonisation plans
    With more brands seeking to burnish their green credentials, shipping offers a means to remove carbon from their supply chains...
  • HOLD The Lloyd's List Podcast: Remotely operated shipping now in the spotlight
    Connectivity between ship and shore will be cascaded to the next level when the industry emerges from Covid-19
  • Teekay sees 'positive indicators' for tanker market
    Teekay Tankers, which posted a $21m loss in the first quarter, has declared options to repurchase six vessels
  • Maersk seeks a sustainable box shipping model
    Maersk built its scale on the back of its container shipping business. With its new logistics integrator model, ocean freight...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping leaders disagree on future of LNG in shipping | MSC linked to Minsheng Leasing newbuilds order...
  • US east coast Colonial pipeline resumes operations after cyber-attack
    Transatlantic tanker rates have steadied, with fixtures agreed earlier this work to ship gasoline and other refined products to the...
  • Shipping's digitalisation requires trust and collaboration to succeed
    Ship agents could find a new responsibility in making transformation accessible to all the port community. Companies with a global...
  • Costamare looks to raise $120m in landmark Greek bond issue
    The announcement will see the US-listed containership owner become the first company from one of the mainstream cargo shipping sectors...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 13, 2021
  • LA port making dent in backlog before peak season
  • Siemens Gamesa reports loss even as wind backlog jumps
  • Shipper status updates could mitigate chassis shortages: transportation providers
  • Crippling duty on Chinese chassis upheld in final ruling
  • Fuel shortages further tighten Southeast truck capacity
  • Shippers' shift to integrated services will last post-pandemic: Maersk
  • Optimal Dynamics lands big investment for fleet decision making

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 13, 2021
  • Safety issues driving Eneti decision to build Jones Act WTIV
  • US government hits 20 cruiseships with lower marks on Covid-19 readiness
  • SFL snaps up bargain boxship with Maersk charter in 'frenzied' market
  • CIT seals second deal in a week with $34m refinancing for Globus Maritime
  • Staubo takes over as Golar LNG chief executive after partners sale
  • Solstad Offshore sells again as DOF scoops Atlantic charters
  • Battered cruise industry can recover off strong demand, analysts say
  • Biggest rotor sail project installed on Pan Ocean VLOC newbuild for iron ore giant Vale
  • Tomini Shipping falls to loss as bulker finance costs rise
  • NYK Line carries out world's first barge-to-ship methanol bunkering
  • ICS unveils 'roadmap' for global vaccination hubs for seafarers
  • VLCC prices breach $100m mark on steel plate rises and shipyard berth dearth
  • Law firm CJC makes new hires at its UK offices
  • Bimco's Sand says 10m dwt of crude tankers must be scrapped to ease delivery pain
  • Leasing player SFL to take advantage of 'challenging' banking market
  • Tristan Smith: 'The IMO seems in denial about the scale of carbon challenge'
  • Teekay LNG slides vessel trio into hot spot market
  • Teekay Tankers buys back six aframaxes for $129m as it logs loss
  • Ship managers pause crew changes of Indian seafarers as nation grapples with Covid-19
  • Okeanis looks forward to 'biggest production rise in history' after profit slashed
  • Kepler Cheuvreux predicts 'explosive' tanker market gains
  • Precious Shipping reaps rewards of decade high market in first quarter
  • It is time for change: the end of Worldscale for tanker fixtures
  • A decade of disruption: how VesselsValue carved out ship valuation niche
  • VesselsValue to move beyond shipping as new Asian offices open
  • Dutch to vaccinate 49,000 seafarers against Covid-19

American Shipperweb site
MAY 13, 2021
  • Port of LA lengthens 'unprecedented run'
    "This was by far the busiest April in the port's 114-year history, outpacing the previous record set just back in 2019 by a hefty 29%."
  • Inflation alert: Container shipping rates just spiked (again)
    The situation for importers is getting even more dire. Already extreme container rates are ascending to even higher peaks.
  • Amazon Air begins daily service to Pittsburgh, Kansas City
    Amazon planes are shuttling between more than 40 airports in the U.S. That translates into faster e-commerce deliveries by eliminating trucks.
  • 'Ongoing cargo boom' drives Port of Long Beach's record April
    E-commerce spurs a year-over-year container volume hike of 43.6%.
  • US greenlights fuel transport by foreign ships
    The Biden administration has issued a Jones Act waiver amid fuel shortages and rising gas prices sparked by a pipeline outage.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 13, 2021
  • Tellurian to finish commercialization of Driftwood LNG first phase in few weeks: Souki
    Tellurian expects to complete commercial agreements within the next few weeks sufficient to support the first phase of its Driftwood LNG export project in Louisiana, Executive Chairman Charif Souki said May 12.
  • Brazil's Enauta restarts second well at offshore Atlanta heavy oil field
    Brazilian independent oil and natural gas producer Enauta restarted a second production well at the offshore Atlanta field on May 7, boosting the field's output to about 18,500 b/d of oil equivalent, executives said during a conference call May 13.
  • Azerbaijani crude supplies to Belarus stall on changes to US sanctions
    Azerbaijan is not planning to ship crude to Belarus in May, a spokesman for Azerbaijan's state-owned oil and gas company Socar said May 12, in the wake of tightening of US sanctions against Belarus.
  • US exports reported sharply lower on week as flows to Asia sink
    US crude exports over the week-ended May 7 were reported sharply lower at 1.796 million b/d, the lowest weekly average reported by the US Energy Information Administration since October 12, 2018, when weekly exports were reported at 1.782 million b/d.
  • Wolf Midstream to build NGL North system from Alberta oil sands
    Calgary-based Wolf Midstream will build the NGL North pipeline and separation system from the Alberta oil sands to produce more petrochemical feedstock and help reduce emissions from hydrocarbons that would otherwise be burned off in natural gas consumption, the company said.
  • Pemex to invest $2.6 billion at Tula refinery to cut dependence of imported fuels: CEO
    Mexico's Pemex will invest $2.64 billion to complete a coking plant at its Tula refinery as the country seeks to reduce its dependence on imported fuels, the state company's CEO said May 12.
  • White House tackles outdated cyber tools for federal networks, urges industry to follow suit
    US President Joe Biden took steps to modernize national cyber defenses with an executive order and encouraged the private sector to similarly pursue ambitious measures to align their cybersecurity investments with the goal of mitigating future breaches.
  • Japan's INPEX raises 2021 oil, gas production outlook to 570,000 boe/d as OPEC+ cuts ease
    Japan's largest upstream company INPEX said May 13 it has revised higher its 2021 oil and gas production outlook by 2% to 570,000 b/d of oil equivalent as a result of the eased OPEC+ output cuts and other factors.
  • Biden administration to address cyber security of energy assets: Secretary Granholm
    US President Joe Biden's administration will address the vulnerability of the nation's pipelines and other energy assets in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline hacking attack, US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said May 13.
  • US grants single Jones Act waiver to move fuel to East Coast as Colonial Pipeline restarts
    The US has issued a Jones Act waiver to a single shipper to move gasoline and jet fuel from the Gulf Coast to the East Coast as the Colonial Pipeline restarts, the Department of Homeland Security said May 13.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Limetree Bay temporarily shuts St. Croix refinery
    Limetree Bay refinery announced it suspended production operations May 12 after an incident at a flare unit "resulted in the release of oil droplets, which traveled directly west," according to a company press release.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude falls as Colonial Pipeline due to resume full operations soon
    1004 GMT: Oil futures prices fell in midmorning London trading May 13 on news that the key Colonial Pipeline in the US has restarted operations following a cyberattack on May 7.
  • OIL FUTURES: USAC product cracks retreat as Colonial Pipeline prepares to restart
    ICE New York Harbor ULSD crack versus Brent fell to around $16.91/b, down around 50 cents from a 14-month high at the close May 12. The ICE NYH RBOB crack versus Brent, which had closed at the highest since August 2017 on May 12, was down around 20 cents at $21.01/b.
  • Colonial Pipeline to deliver products to all markets by midday
    Colonial Pipeline said it expects to deliver fuel to all of its markets by midday May 13 following the substantial progress made overnight on the restart after being downed for five days from a cyberattack.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude sees largest selloff since late March amid Colonial restart, profit taking
    Crude oil futures settled down more than 3% on May 13 as supply concerns eased following the reopening of a key US refined products pipeline.
  • Cheniere Energy sees first-quarter lift from strong global LNG market fundamentals
    Cheniere Energy delivered to Europe what it described as its first carbon neutral LNG shipment, the company said May 4 as it recorded an almost 5% increase in its quarterly profit because of strong global demand and prices and no cargo cancellations.
  • IMO's efforts to decarbonize shipping sector need to accelerate: shipping leaders
    **Consumers may demand faster progress, Maersk official says **Progress may require collaboration between stakeholders
  • European land mobility hits six-month high as oil demand outlook improves
    **Sharp summer road fuel demand jump expected **Aviation activity still some 70% below pre-pandemic level
  • Spot tankers with Jones Act voyage options fail amid Colonial Pipeline restart
    **Jones Act MR earnings $20,000/d higher on international flag tonnage **Pipeline return could depress USGC freight rates: shipbrokers
  • RUSSIA DATA: Jan-March oil product exports fall 2.7% on year
    Russia exports diesel, fuel oil and jet fuel to international markets, and recently started exporting gasoline to Northwest Europe for onward shipment to Africa and the Americas.
  • NWE low sulfur fuel oil crack hits new seven-month low
    **LSFO crack hits lowest level in seven months **Weak bunker demand depressing values
  • UK car use could fall up to 10% in post-pandemic shift to more remote working: study
    **Still 'too early' to call the impact of post-pandemic travel changes **Impact on public transport usage could see up to 25% reduction
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Maintenance period in Russia set to peak in May
    Russia is not planning to enforce an export ban on gasoline as there are sufficient stocks, according to local media reports
  • MiQ, Carbon Limits to develop certification standard for methane emissions in LNG
    **To provide buyers with 'transparency' on LNG cargo performance **Certification to be done on asset basis **EQT, Northeast Natural Energy signed up for MiQ certification
  • INTERVIEW: Torm banks on long-term strength of large oil product tankers
    **Shift in refinery capacity to lead to higher ton-mile demand **No single fuel will fit the bill on road to decarbonization
  • Colonial Pipeline begins restart process that will take several days
    **Limited downtime causes only modest pricing disruptions **Panic-buying led to 50% of gas stations reporting outages in some states
  • Higher oil demand, prices driving Vaca Muerta oil and gas output growth in Argentina: execs
    **Oil to lead initial production growth **Gas to follow over long-term in the energy transition **A key for unleashing investment is a proposed promotions law
  • Singapore developing classification system to boost quality of carbon credits
    These actions will help strengthen the confidence of carbon market participants.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
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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