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January 20, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Ocean carriers striving hard to manage supply chain disruptions caused by Covid-19, says analysis
  • India plans to raise import duties on multiple items
  • Colombo Port operations normalised
  • DBGT ends 2020 on positive note
  • New high in container throughput enhances Antwerp Port's cargo handling in 2020
  • Cargo services at Kannur airport on the anvil
  • DHL Express orders 8 additional Boeing 777 freighters
  • Etihad Cargo beats 2020 on-time performance targets
  • GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo handles first Covid vaccine shipment
  • Ministry of Road Transport & Highways notifies rules for facilitating MoUs with neighbouring countries on movement of goods and passenger vehicles
  • SpiceJet's freighter division introduces SpiceTag for customers to get live status updates
  • Economy signals tentative return to pre-Covid normalcy: ICRA
  • India wins praise for taking decisive steps to deal with pandemic & its economic consequences
  • China's avoids economic contraction in 2020
  • Lodha Group strengthens leadership team for industrial & logistics business

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Linz back on track
  • A need for frank dialogue
  • Extra financing secures European growth
  • APM Terminals Japan hires managing director
  • Kerry enhances chemical logistics
  • PSA surfed 2020's wave
  • Piggyback service launched in Russia
  • Swissport expands contract in Saudi Arabia
  • Pall-Ex Group bolsters commercial team
  • 60% more cargo-only flights
  • Hegelmann Group crosses Atlantic
  • Freightliner to see doubling of railfreight
  • United Heavylift: fleet-to-go
  • Lynne Doughtie for Boeing's board of directors
  • New project to be completed by 2022
  • Is the European Green Deal in danger?
  • Titan Airways tries Airbus freighters
  • Koper tackles difficult year
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Lufthansa Cargo 'pauses' capacity guarantee as demand for space gets 'tense'
  • Carriers suspend some bookings as CNY holiday sparks barge disruption
  • GA declarations retreat as clients await boxes from Maersk Elba and ONE Apus
  • FAA move sets commercial drone operations on the runway in the US
  • Major ports and carriers report large increases in container rollovers
  • Palletways the latest operator to suspend its UK-EU road services
  • More misery for apparel houses as air freight rates ex-Bangladesh double
  • Why the first weeks of Brexit have been a disaster
  • Philosopher Morten Alb'k joins advisory board of SGL Transgroup
  • Gefco veteran Cédric Chacon becomes new MD of UK operations
  • On the wires: Recessionary bites - where is that M&A?
  • M&A radar: Aramex rumoured to be eyeing Toll Global Express

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Royal Caribbean sells Azamara brand
    Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) reports that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its three-ship Azamara brand to Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in consumer, retail and
  • MARAD authorizes construction of two more NSMVs
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) today authorized the construction of two additional National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV). The two ships, funding for which was approved in the massive omnibus
  • Singapore to vaccinate 10,000 front line maritime workers
    Singapore has become one of the first countries to prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations for frontline maritime personnel, with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore noting, "these workers go onboard vessels at our
  • Brix Marine wins order for third IPS-drive cat
    Port Angeles, Wash.-based Brix Marine (formerly Armstrong Marine USA) has been contracted by Northrop Grumman to build a catamaran survey-research vessel, slated for fall 2021 completion. The 44- by 16-foot vessel is
  • Seaway System reports strong 2020 season
    U.S. and Canadian ports in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system reported that overall tonnage during the 2020 navigation season was down just 1.7% compared to the 2019 navigation season, despite facing
  • VIDEO: Austal launches new range of high speed electric vessels
    Austal Australia has launched a new series of Volta electric-powered high speed ferries, with the first design offered being the fully electric 46-meter Passenger Express 46V. Austal says the Volta series differs

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Trump administration slaps last-minute sanctions on firms connected with Russia, Venezuela and Iran
    The last-minute sanctions came into effect on Tuesday, just hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office, with experts wondering how...
  • Port of Los Angeles offers marine terminals financial incentives to speed throughput
    Under the programmes, the port will offer terminal operators two ways to earn financial rewards: one for shortening the time...
  • Port of Long Beach breaks annual container throughput record in 2020
    Mr Cordero issued an appeal for the Covid-19 vaccine to be distributed immediately to longshore and other waterfront workers in...
  • KSOE wins $79m VLGC order from compatriot KSS Line
    There has been a spate of very large gas carrier orders in recent months on the back of strong freight...
  • Dry bulk owners see atypical positive start to the year
    The start of 2021 has registered unusual strength for the time of year, a sign that the slump of the...
  • Paratus adds parametric freight insurance to fuel hedge line
    Company believes buyers of 97% of the 4m barrels of bunkers consumed each day are not currently hedged
  • Denmark pushes Gulf of Guinea piracy up the political agenda
    Denmark said its ambassador to Netherlands would become a special representative for maritime security, amid concerns about pirate attacks on...
  • IEA cuts oil demand forecast as global tanker fleet faces slowdown
    Forecasts to weigh on spot tanker earnings, which are already below operating costs for most of the 2,000-plus larger tankers...
  • Seafarers are a priority vaccine group, say owners
    The International Chamber of Shipping is pushing for governments to give seafarers and frontline shore workers priority access to vaccines...
  • Shipping must prepare for post-pandemic risks
    Shipping should anticipate significant risks in its recovery from the pandemic, including the challenges of digitalisation and uneven technological competence...
  • Global trade recovery faster than expected
    Businesses are optimistic that trade levels will return to pre-pandemic levels within two years. But supply chains are likely to...
  • Gard extends health cover for fixed premium P&I clients
    Move will include liabilities, losses, costs and expenses falling within the scope of terms of entry
  • Cyprus offers tonnage tax cuts for 'greener' vessels
    Headline 30% tax cut will be available for vessels using alternative fuels, achieving reductions in carbon dioxide emissions of at...
  • Cargo rollovers rose at 75% of major ports in December
    The continuing surge in container demand is leading to more ports and carriers reporting delayed shipments. Even if shippers can...
  • Ince hires WFW's Mexias as Piraeus partner
    His expertise includes loan financings, sale and lease back transactions, restructurings, loan portfolio transfers, corporate acquisitions and sale and purchase
  • Zhonggu rolls out $700m boxship ordering plan
    Supported by fast-growing intermodal networks, a containerised model is deemed as a cleaner and more efficient way to haul energy...
  • Over 60 bulkers caught in China-Australia coal standoff
    While some cargoes have been diverted, most of the vessels have been waiting in Chinese anchorage since June last year...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Transatlantic product tankers divert as US refined products demand stalls | Volume surge, not blankings, behind supply...
  • Rio Tinto sees Chinese policies supportive of commodity demand
    The Anglo-Australian company expects to ship between 325m to 340m tonnes of iron ore from Australia in 2021. Yet, it...
  • Gunvor backs flexible US LNG tender
    Gunvor and Commonwealth LNG are offering prospective buyers and bidders flexible pricing, shipping and cargo destination terms in exchange for...
  • Jiangnan Shipyard confirms orders for VLGC pair
    The 93,000 cu m, dual-fuel gas tankers are the fourth-generation VLGC series, the Panda 93P, designed by the shipbuilder. They...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Heartland Express raises revenue, driver pay
  • US imports from Asia hit record December level
  • Ex-APL executive Timothy Rhein dead at 79
  • Carriers, cargo owners at odds over India empty equipment inflow
  • Outlook 2021: Rising e-commerce, industrial demand to keep pressure on LTL rates
  • Flexport vets take aim at apparel production management
  • Demand pressure drives up cargo rolling at Asian hubs

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Imabari continues dramatic growth with major JMU share acquisition
    Japan's largest shipbuilder now owns 30% of JMU as part of a cooperation pact that started this year
  • US government commissions two more seafarer training ships
    Once completed, the ships will be headed to Maine and Texas
  • US hits out at Venezuela again, with six ships caught in its sights
    The ships and companies were blacklisted alongside others the US said constitutes a network to evade its sanctions
  • Navig8, Maersk Tankers charters in period MR tonnage in weak rate environment
    Trafigura also takes a third newbuilding tanker on time charter from Norden this month, say brokers
  • VLGC rates set to hold strong in 2021 as market inefficiencies roll on
    Panama Canal delays and dry-dockings will offset any risk from a decline in US LPG production, Poten says
  • ICTSI completes expansion of Manila boxship terminal
    Rates approach $40,000 per day amid boxship market boom
  • Norwegian further extends fleet suspension amid CDC rules
    New York-listed Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will keep ships idle through April
  • Period enquiry perks up but remains an elusive thing for bulker owners
    Noble Capital owners' panel cite an increase in interest, but structural impediments remain in the way
  • Royal Caribbean Group to sell Azamara brand for $201m
    Sycamore Partners is planning a 'seamless transition' in taking over the line
  • More than 80% of firms investing in supply chain overhaul due to Covid-19
    Companies looking to spend heavily on reconfiguring their supply chains amid confidence of post-pandemic trade recovery, DP World survey says
  • Scorpio Bulkers parts with two more lease-financed ultramaxes for $35m
    Pair listed under ownership of China's Avic Leasing go in en bloc deal.
  • CMA and SHIPPINGInsight together again for North American Shipping Week
    The event is planned to be both online and in-person
  • Portline Bulk linked to sale of only capesize
    Portuguese shipowner also reported to have sold two smaller bulkers
  • Fuel price spread to offer more incentives to install scrubbers in 2021
    But shipowners may not come back to order exhaust gas cleaning system in droves due to regulatory pressure
  • Norton Rose Fulbright includes 19 lawyers among 132 EMEA redundancies
    Firm being reorganised into six 'core pillars' to meet 'profound change' in legal industry
  • BAR Technologies wind sail to be fitted to kamsarmax bulker in 36-month test
    Carbon-cutting project that aims to remove 99% of greenhouse gas emissions will test BAR Technologies' system
  • EGD expands in chemical tankers with purchase of Japanese duo
    Buys two units from Alberta of Greece
  • Diplomat to step up Denmark's fight against piracy
    Experienced ambassador Jens-Otto Horslund tasked with gaining support for international military force in Gulf of Guinea
  • Arc7 LNG carrier damaged on Northern Sea Route winter voyage
    Teekay and China LNG Shipping Holdings-controlled vessel continued without assistance but repairs likely needed
  • Cyprus enacts tonnage tax cuts for good climate performers
    Mediterranean jurisdiction to woo shipping players with discounts of up to 30%
  • Brexit customs chaos likely to build as traffic starts to grow
    Forwarding group DP Schenker among transport firms suspending shipments between the UK and EU
  • Charter rates for large boxships breach $40,000 per day
    Seamax secures top rate as owners push for three to five-year deals
  • FSL Trust sells 2007-built MR tanker in continued asset disposals
    The Singapore-listed trust reportedly sells FSL Osaka for more than $11m
  • Global dry markets propel growth of EEX towards record year
    German clearing house and exchange reports tenfold increase in dry freight business
  • Gunvor claims flexible first for Commonwealth LNG offtake tender
    Swiss trader says bids are being invited for 8.4m tonnes per annum of gas from Commonwealth LNG in the US
  • Singapore to vaccinate 10,000 front-line maritime personnel
    About 700 people have been inoculated with city state hoping to complete effort by late January
  • Wind sail to be fitted to Cargill kamsarmax and MSC Cruises ship in 36-month test
    Carbon cutting project that aims to remove 99% of greenhouse gas emissions will test BAR Technologies' WindWings system
  • Avance Gas could save $5,000 per day with new dual-fuel VLGCs
    Fearnley Securities crunches the numbers on newbuildings, but warns over dividend levels
  • World Fuel Services protects cruiseship bunker claims against Carnival bid
    Bunker supplier succeeds in preserving payouts for interest and costs in case involving ex-CMV vessels at UK Admiralty Court
  • OOCL reveals 51% revenue jump as volumes soared in fourth quarter
    Figures from Hong Kong line are first concrete indication of effect of boxship boom at the end of 2020
  • Mediterranean Shipping Co to cover costs after Maersk boxship disabled by fire
    Maersk Elba being repaired in Spain as Swiss partner wants to avoid general average
  • Mysterious 'ghost ship' washes up on Taiwanese rocks
    Coast Guard trying to identify a cargo vessel that may have broken a tow rope off the Penghu Islands
  • Iranian courts to decide fate of seized South Korean tanker Hankuk Chemi
    Securing release of seized ship could put owner and operator at risk of breaking US sanctions
  • Stale Hansen looks to shape Skuld into P&I club of the future
    Chief executive wants a diverse business, with strong ESG principles and new working practices to emerge from the pandemic
  • Sinokor puts two VLCCs on sales block amid drive to offload large tankers
    Pair of 2005-built ships up for sale after year that saw South Korean shipowner unload nine large tankers
  • Low-profile Olympos Shipmanagement takes in slew of bulkers in Greece
    Market players link Middle Eastern interests behind new, secretive management company that has appeared in Athens
  • Buana Lintas Lautan swoops on Maersk chemical tanker quartet
    Enbloc deal could see ice-classed chemical tankers to move to the warm waters of the Indonesian archipelago
  • Singapore to vaccinate 10,000 frontline maritime personnel
    Some 700 people have already had their jabs with city state hoping to complete effort by late January
  • Japanese bulker yards pin recovery hopes on efficiency edge
    Bulk carrier builders believe environmental advantage can help make them competitive again
  • Teekay set to scrap North Sea FPSO in Denmark
    Tanker owning giant says US-owned group selected following competitive tender process

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Dry bulk shipping revs up after 'extraordinarily bad decade'
    This has been the best January for dry bulk shipping rates in a decade. Is this the long-awaited turning point or yet another head fake?
  • Airlines absorb $391 billion revenue shortfall in 2020
    Airlines are heavily in the red and a big shrink in passenger revenue last year is to blame. The International Civil Aviation Organization quantifies the...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude climbs amid tightened supply outlook, weaker dollar
    Oil futures settled higher Jan. 19 amid a tightened global supply outlook and a weaker dollar.
  • Singapore Feb ex-wharf marine fuel term indications higher as demand grows: sources
    Singapore's ex-wharf term contracts for February-loading 0.5% sulfur marine fuel were heard offered at a premium of $5.50-$6.00/mt over the FOB Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% cargo assessment, higher than the contract settlements of a $2.00-$2.50/mt premium for January-loading contracts, sources said Jan. 19.
  • Braskem chooses Port of Rotterdam for bioplastics storage
    Braskem will move its bioplastics storage facility from the Port of Antwerp to the Port of Rotterdam, according to a press release on Jan. 19.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Jan. 18-22
    **Demand rises in Panama amid tightening logistics **West Coast prices on rise via support from crude markets **Congestion reported in New Orleans
  • Eleusis port damage to halt operations for over a week: sources
    The loading section at the port of Eleusis, or Elefsina, Greece, has sustained damage due to a crash, market sources said, adding that repairs will continue for "at least 10 days"
  • 0.5%S marine fuel finds support on emerging demand, limited availability
    **Northwest Europe Hi-5 spread reaches multi-month highs **0.5%S marine fuel crack moves higher on tight supply: sources
  • RUSSIA DATA: Jan-Nov oil product exports down 1.7% on year
    Russia's refined oil product exports from January-November were 1.7% lower on the year at 126.814 million mt, customs data showed Jan. 19.
  • World's first LNG-fueled large bulk carrier arrives at Port Waratah
    HL ECO, the first LNG-fueled ship to berth on the eastern Australian seaboard, arrived at the Koorang Terminal in Port Waratah on Jan. 11, according to Port Waratah Coal Services.
  • VLSFO premium over HSFO rises on stronger crude prices
    **Hi-5 bunker spread widens on month, but steady in Jan **Resistance to further widening from Saudi output cuts **Scrubber installations to slow down in 2021
  • Renewables financing must include policies with clear goals: IRENA chief
    **Fossil fuels comprise 70% of all energy subsidies **UAE may announce new financing program next month **Every $1 of public funds can raise $4-$5 of private money
  • Global refinery throughput expected to rebound in 2021: IEA
    Global refinery throughput is expected to rebound by 4.5 million b/d in 2021 after a 7.2 million b/d drop in 2020, the International Energy Agency said Jan. 19.
  • PetroChina's bunkering ops at new anchorage to likely boost Zhoushan's prospects
    **First operation from new anchorage on Jan. 13 **Zhoushan subsidiary supplied 210,000 mt bunker fuel in 2020 **Zhoushan port attractive on product availability, competitive prices
  • IEA sees OPEC+ regaining oil market share in 2021 as US output subdued
    **Lowers 2021 demand recovery estimate by 240,000 b/d to 5.5 mil b/d **Lowers 2021 'call' on OPEC by 300,000 b/d to 27.7 million b/d **Prices 'well supported' by economic, financial, market fundamentals
  • Blue ammonia to comprise bulk of hydrogen transportation due to lower costs: HSBC
    **Ammonia more energy-dense, easier to liquefy **Several blue ammonia projects in pipeline
  • Thailand's PTTGC to hike domestic bunker fuel supply in 2021, reduce exports
    **Domestic bunker fuel supply to increase to 50,000 mt/month **Exports to fall to 35,000 mt/month from 50,000 mt in December **Thai bunker prices typically $10/mt higher than in Singapore
  • Australia's 2021 refined product demand to jump amid new refinery landscape
    **Kwinana refinery closure to lead refining output to contract sharply **Gasoil, gasoline consumption to recover; jet fuel demand to stay tepid **Asian refiners step up to fill Australia's growing import appetite
  • CHINA DATA: 2020 key oil product outflows slide 17%, export quota underutilized
    **2020 quota utilization at 78% vs 99% in 2019 **Traditional exporting firms tend to keep barrels at home **Gasoil outflow to remain low in January
  • Port of Antwerp crude throughput in 2020 falls 60% on year
    **Oil products throughput rises 3.4% **Total freight volumes decline 3.1%
  • Singapore Marine Fuel crack at 10-month high on strong N Asia LSFO demand
    Rally in the Asian marine fuel 0.5%S to be short-lived after cold snap retreats.
  • Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery likely to be supplied with domestic crude: traders
    Current weak global crude demand levels made it feasible for Saudi Arabia to implement production cuts while still stocking the refinery.
  • Maritime players join forces to explore solid oxide fuel cell potential in global shipping
    By electro-chemically converting fuel into electricity, SOFCs can potentially produce power with higher efficiency.
  • VLGC rates retreat from over five-year highs on slower LPG shipments
    The correction may be limited by a rise in Asian LPG prices and as vessels continue to be sent to dry docks.

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Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
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
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
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
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
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
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
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
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
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
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
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
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
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
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%)
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
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
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
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
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
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
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
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
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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
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
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
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
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
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
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.
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
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
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
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
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
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%
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
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 public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
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
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
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
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
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
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
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
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
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.
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
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
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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