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BRIEFS
January 26, 2021
International Transport Journalweb site
  • Shifting semi-trailers to rail
  • Dialogue or complaint
  • Is air-sea the key for Djibouti's hub plans?
  • Another head; and another facility
  • Rail upgrades in Lithuania
  • Masil makes a first in Iraq
  • Big deal in North America
  • Celebi expands in Frankfurt
  • Great plans with new customs suites
  • Contargo Transbox and Webarge team up
  • Fjord Line picks CEO
  • Eco-trucks on trial
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • More space for Iceland Foods
  • Japanese go safe with cool chain provider
  • New in Newark
  • New unit for offshore wind services

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 25, 2021
  • Shippers and forwarders mull legal bid against alliances to cap soaring rates
  • New Covid ban in HK could impact a quarter of Cathay Pacific cargo capacity
  • India's ocean capacity crunch 'nightmare' continues - Maersk's rail solution
  • 'Smart move' as DB Schenker launches ambitious air cargo charter schedule
  • Lufthansa Cargo e-commerce offshoot heyworld eyes major expansion
  • Canada's TFI International scoops up UPS Freight for $800m
  • Covid rules 'workaround' means KLM Cargo can continue to fly its freighters
  • M&A radar: 'Bill Ackman Logistics' - shake a tail feather
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Magali Beauregard joins CargoAi as chief customer officer
  • U-Freight restructures Dutch team and opens e-commerce warehouse
  • Ex-CNS president Michael White the latest recruit to PayCargo board

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 25, 2021
  • VIDEO: Metal Shark selected to develop Marine Corps LRUSV system
    Jeanerette, La., headquartered shipbuilder Metal Shark has been selected to develop and implement the Long Range Unmanned Surface Vessel (LRUSV) System for the United States Marine Corps. The LRUSV System will deploy
  • Fraser Shipyards to build VSP-propelled double-ender
    An infrastructure upgrade project is underway on Christian Island, Ontario, Canada, and one of its main components is the construction of a "floating bridge," in the form of new double-ended ferry. Christian
  • Hirt resigns as port director of Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor
    Ports of Indiana reports that Ian Hirt has resigned after four years as port director of Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor, effective May 3, 2021, to return to the private sector. The Ports
  • EU project harnesses key technologies to decarbonize shipping
    As part of a consortium led by Finland's University of Vaasa, Wärtsilä will play a key role in an EU-funded project aimed at reducing the environmental impact of shipping. Backed by EUR
  • Autonomy doubles productivity of Galveston Bay survey boat
    DEA Marine Services, a division of Vancouver, Wash., based David Evans and Associates Inc. (DEA) is using a Sea Machines Robotics SM300 autonomous-command and remote-helm control system as it carries out a
  • Sweden moves ahead on next-generation Visby corvettes
    Saab and the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) have signed two agreements relating to Sweden's next generation of surface ships and corvettes. The agreements are worth SEK 190 million (about $23 million)

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 25, 2021
  • Cosco tanker arm chips in for three newbuild Arc7 LNG carriers
    Chinese tanker owner meanwhile expects to see a surge in net profits for 2020, despite the Yuan840.9m impairment provisions made...
  • BP imports first regasified LNG cargo in China
    The delivery marks the beginning of one of the first direct supply contracts between a supermajor and customers in China
  • Biden reaffirms support for Jones Act with 'Buy American' executive order
    President Biden's nominee for Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, last week affirmed his support for the Jones Act, saying it...
  • Industry heavyweights reignite crew-change crisis efforts
    Over 300 companies pledge to tackle the 'shared responsibility' of crew change, but questions are raised over charterer commitment to...
  • CTM says supramax pool outperforms market again
    Vessels in the CTM supramax revenue sharing agreement carried 29m tonnes of cargo last year, which was an increase of...
  • End to box shortage may be in sight
    High demand and supply chain disruption during the pandemic have led to a shortage of equipment in key export markets...
  • Container lines tread fine line on freight pricing
    Demand for container space has come from shippers of all cargo types. But for low-value goods, the cost of shipping...
  • Castor clinches largest loan to fund growth
    Petros Panagiotidis-led Castor said the loan of $15.3m is with a European financial institution
  • Global Ship Lease share sale raises $70m to grow fleet
    Offering is expected to close tomorrow, but underwriters have 30 days to exercise an option to purchase up to 810,000...
  • Hong Kong enables larger boxships to transit key waterway
    The move could lead to improved vessel traffic and business to the Asia maritime hub. It will also give carriers...
  • Yilport names Sartini as co-chief executive
    After a long and varied career, Nicolas Sartini left French carrier CMA CGM last year. He will now share chief...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: No hiding place for flags that don't pull their weight | LNG trade needs greater liquidity to...
  • South Korea boosts box capacity to help exporters
    The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy says discussions are also being held with domestic, as well as foreign, shipping...
  • Indonesia probes suspected illegal Iran oil transfers
    Coastguard says the tankers are suspected of several violations, including not displaying national flags, shutting off their Automatic Identification System...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 25, 2021
  • Record Asia-Europe container rates squeeze lower-value cargoes
  • Hong Kong hopes to lure bigger ships, more cargo from increased bridge limit
  • UPS Freight sold to Canada's TFI for $800 million
  • Ex-CMA CGM terminal chief Sartini joins Yilport as co-CEO
  • Maersk leads rerouting Indian east coast cargo to JNPT via block rail

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 25, 2021
  • Norway's Cryo claims LNG bunkering record in Straits
    A vessel spot-chartered from Avenir has supplied the biggest LNG-fueled vessel yet, according to LNG bunkering specialist Cryo Shipping
  • Alleged patent troll drops Maersk lawsuit
    Transcend Shipping System's lawsuit against three other boxship companies remain open
  • Azamara adds Pacific Princess as fourth ship
    Private equity firm Sycamore Partners has bought the boutique luxury line for $201m from Royal Caribbean Group
  • Biden-fuelled energy patch swoon helps send stocks to first down week
    Negative sentiment on oil patch in new US presidency played its part as shipping finally underperforms broader market
  • Two names under consideration for Biden's maritime administrator
    John McCown and Mike Rodriguez are said to be in the running
  • Cosco looking to widen OOIL share base in $120m deal
    JP Morgan brought in to find buyers for Hong Kong container line's stock
  • Okeanis VLCC's top-dollar China run shows scrubber premium
    Brazilian fixture ties up Greek tanker at $17,000 per day to ride out weak market
  • Scorpio Bulkers' wind shift blew Evermore in direction of Oslo's Cadeler
    Investment firm has 2% stake in Swire/BW-backed wind-turbine installation vessel player
  • Evermore Global may have cut shipping stake in 2020 - but it will not be for good
    New Jersey investor more than halved its stake, but says it will be back with bigger positions in fewer names
  • Biden's Keystone rejection strikes positive tone for tanker owners
    Analysts predict more seaborne crude trade as Canadian producers look for other outlets
  • Theochari retires as Norton Rose Fulbright transport head after more than a decade at helm
    Industry stalwart says he does not want to be 'an old guy hanging around forever'
  • Navy hunts for veteran cargoship that disappeared off Colombia
    Colombian forces say the Carmen 1 sent alert but has not been found
  • First carbon neutral-certified container shipment claimed
    Box of bananas loaded at Ecuador port on MSC vessel said to be first shipment handled at import and export ends by green-certified companies
  • Berglund reflects on life in Hong Kong and rebuilding Pacific Basin
    Tanker and bulker veteran Mats Berglund will be retiring to Sweden in July, but his love for Hong Kong remains as strong as ever
  • CMA CGM stalwart Sartini joins Yilport as co-chief executive
    Long-time trusted lieutenant of French liner giant takes top spot at growing Turkish port operator
  • CTM supramax pool outperforms index as volumes jump in turbulent year
    Radziwill-run bulker revenue sharing agreement says pandemic forced it to find new ways of working
  • Hyundai Mipo bags MR tanker newbuildings worth up to $145m
    Letter of intent for the four product tankers was inked last year
  • Iran again swats away diplomatic overtures to solve Hankuk Chemi saga
    Offer from Qatar to mediate turned down as Iran insists chemical tanker's seizure was not politically motivated
  • Moundreas keeps spinning on capesize wheel with two buys
    Freight rate increases for bulkers percolate unusually quickly into the secondhand market
  • Indonesia seizes Iranian and Chinese VLCCs over alleged illegal transfer
    Coast Guard detains NITC and Shanghai Future tankers off Kalimantan
  • BP takes Union Maritime LR2s as Shell fixes wind-powered tanker
    Union Maritime and Buana Lintas Lautan fix out recently acquired product tankers, say brokers
  • Germany's fleet nears nadir and looks to the future
    Maritime cluster survives coronavirus but its sustainability remains a key question
  • Germans carve a future with global ship management giants
    Thomas Rehder explains how traditional owner-managers are reinventing themselves as third-party managers
  • Cape Shipping makes timely comeback in large bulkers
    Canny asset player emerges with Japanese-built ore carrier, which has rapidly appreciated in value since its purchase late last year
  • Thoresen picks up second Scorpio bulker in its first deal of 2021
    Thai bulker owner already looks to have made $1m on purchase price on back of improving freight rates
  • Singapore to continue to pay for local maritime sector's Covid-19 testing
    Government says it is extending subsidy as virus continues to pose significant public health risks
  • Royal Caribbean sells off two Ecuadorian-flagged expedition cruiseships
    Departure of ships operated by Silversea and Celebrity brands linked to fleet replacement plans
  • New J&J Denholm management team ushers in generational change
    Fifth-generation member of the Denholm family becomes new CEO in major executive leadership overhaul
  • Singapore to continue to pay for maritime sector's Covid-19 testing
    Government says it is extending subsidy as virus continues to pose significant public health risks
  • For P&I alternatives, shipowners should fix their eyes on Asia
    With the mutual market struggling, fixed premium providers are well placed to take advantage of Asian growth
  • China's Ruiyang Shipping splashes close to $300m on feeder boxships
    Low-profile outfit is teaming up with a Japanese company to operate China-to-Japan feeder service

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 25, 2021
  • Supply-demand imbalance continues to vex air cargo shippers
    If you can't rent an entire cargo plane for yourself, you might have trouble finding space on an aircraft to make an international shipment.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 25, 2021
  • ECB sees rapid progress on carbon pricing: Lagarde
    The European Central Bank sees rapid progress on carbon pricing as the EU Emissions Trading System is set to be aligned with the EU's stronger climate targets for 2030, the bank's president Christine Lagarde said Jan. 25.
  • Peninsula set to commence bunker supply operations in Skaw
    Marine fuel supplier Peninsula is expanding its supply operations to the Skaw region, using two supply tankers with a combined capacity of approximately 10,000 mt, the company said Jan. 25.
  • Saudi Arabia to officially mandate diesel spec change in 2022: FGE
    Saudi Arabia did not officially implement a diesel spec change this month, contrary to market speculation, but will reduce the sulfur content of gasoil/diesel for domestic use from 500ppm to 10ppm next year, consultancy Facts Global Energy (FGE) said in a note Jan. 22.
  • Japan's Osaka Gas aims for 2050 carbon neutrality by methanation, renewables boost
    Japan's Osaka Gas said Jan. 25 it aims for achieving carbon neutrality in 2050 through a series of measures including the introduction of methanation to decarbonize its city gas feedstocks and boost the renewable energy share in its power generation mix.
  • Canadian crude-by-rail exports rise sharply in November from multiyear lows
    Canadian crude-by-rail exports rose sharply in November as producers ramped up output taken offline at the start of the pandemic.
  • Ukraine's 2020 transit of Russian oil to EU down 6.3% on year to 12.3 mil mt
    Ukraine's transit of Russian crude oil for exports to the European Union fell 6.3% on the year to about 12.3 million mt in 2020 from 13.13 million mt shipped in 2019, the state oil shipper UkrTransNafta said Jan. 25.
  • Libya's Waha oil fields resume production after pipeline work
    Production from Libya's Waha oil fields has "gradually resumed" after repairs were completed on a key pipeline, state-owned National Oil Corporation said Jan. 25.
  • Rotterdam 2020 bunker volumes rise 6% despite coronavirus: port authority
    Total sales of oil-based bunker fuels, excluding lubricating oils, at the Dutch port of Rotterdam, the world's second largest bunkering hub, rose 6% in 2020 to 7.518 mil cu m, according to data from the port authority.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude climbs amid tightened supply outlooks, easing US lockdowns
    Crude futures settled higher Jan. 25 amid tightened supply outlooks and easing COVID-19 restrictions in the US.
  • Rough seas lift Black Sea freight rates, delay loading of products
    Bad weather in the Black Sea has provided support for clean tanker freight rates, with delays in the Bosporus last week causing a backlog of vessels and late arrivals, sources said Jan. 25.
  • INTERVIEW: Methanol's bunkering uptake blunted by availability, industrial lure: Methanex
    **Methanol has competitive opex, capex costs **The chemical has different industrial uses **Shipping market will use wide range of fuels
  • Europe and Africa residual fuel -- key market indicators this week
    Local demand for bunkering in the European market continued to remain sluggish in the week ended Jan. 22, as market sources look to fundamentals on arbitrages to Asia for price support instead.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Jan. 25-29
    Key spot marine fuel markets throughout the Americas entered the week of Jan. 25-29 under pressure from the US energy complex, while demand fundamentals remained bearish for some regions.
  • Rotterdam LNG bunker sales hit record high in 2020
    **Q4 volume up over 45% from previous quarter **LNG-fueled container, cruise ships boost demand
  • CHINA DATA: Jan crude throughput recovers as many refiners complete maintenance
    **PetroChina Jan average run rate up by one percentage point **Several Sinopec refineries resume operations after maintenance **Coronavirus spread in Hebei may weigh on crude throughput
  • Asia residual fuel market - Key market indicators this week
    Asia residual fuel markets are expected to be supported going into the last trading week of the month.
  • Fresh blow for Libya's oil revival, as militia threatens to stop crude exports at three ports
    **Ras Lanuf, Marsa el-Hariga, Ras Lanuf may be affected **PFG demands immediate payments of salaries **Revenue feud between NOC and CBL escalates
  • Bunker sales in Panama recover in Dec, resilience seen in H2 2020
    **Bunker sales in Panama rise 13.6% in December **Total sales of bunkers in 2020 fall 11.4% on year **Prices on the rise
  • Panama Canal constraints persist for LNG tankers arriving without a reservation
    **Average wait of 10 days for vessels headed to Pacific **Asia spot prices remain robust despite fall from record
  • TANKERS: Port of Corpus Christi crude shipments up 65% in 2020, sees record tonnage
    **Corpus December exports at 1.9 million b/d **Corpus export activity around 4.41 million b/d end-2020 **Houston exported 685,250 b/d in December

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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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