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International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2022
  • Where have the drivers come from?
  • New logistics hub at Lyon airport
  • Six charging stations for e-trucks
  • Transload rail park opens for business
  • A stable 9M/2022 in Rotterdam
  • Airbaltic carries over 400 t of mail from Ukraine
  • It is Werner & Baylor now
  • MCI: Søren Leth Johannsen to be promoted to CEO
  • Leasing locos for container and car transports
  • Capacity outstrips demand
  • ITA Airways opens Cargo One booking channels
  • Air Caraïbes welcomes Hughes Marchessaux
  • For a big site in Sheffield
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Another player switches to TIR in GCC region
  • More logistics space at Strasbourg airport
  • Stockholm wants more hydrogen
  • First aircraft lands at Nigeria's Ekiti airport
  • Matthias Hohmann leaves Night Star Express

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The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • Euro ports brace for more throughput declines as carriers blank more sailings
  • China Q3 growth a blip: Covid still a drag on productivity and recession looms
  • Analysis: Hot (basis points) Tuesday - it's the turn of DSV, Keuhne & UPS
  • Import gateway shift pushes Houston to the top of port congestion league
  • War of words over deal or no deal at port of Liverpool heats up
  • UPS's head of Turkey, Burak Kiliç, promoted to GM in France
  • Hawaiian to deliver the goods for Amazon Air with ten A330-300Fs next year
  • M&A radar: Insatiable MSC strikes again - now let's go cruising...
  • OceanX radar: Record-breaker MSC; Alibaba's ocean play; freight rate woes

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Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • MSC Cruises cuts steel for LNG-fueled American-market ship
    Geneva, Switzerland, headquartered MSC Cruises and French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique today marked the official start of construction on MSC's second World Class ship by cutting the vessel's first steel. The cruise
  • Wärtsilä to supply electrical package for new research vessel
    Wärtsilä is to provide and integrate the electrical system package for the new German research vessel Meteor IV. Its scope of supply includes the design integration of all the electrical systems and
  • Mayorkas faces Congressional ire over Jones Act waivers
    The bipartisan leaders of two key House panels have written Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas expressing their concern over his approvals of recent Jones Act waivers. The letter, which concludes with
  • Svitzer adding 3 newbuilds to Americas fleet
    Maersk group towage operator Svitzer is to take delivery of two new ASD tugboats and one workboat, expanding its fleet in the Americas region. With the three newbuilds, the fleet of Panama

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Container Newsweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • APM Terminals Liberia appoints new managing director
    Clay Crain is the new director of APM Terminals Liberia and will take up his duties on 1 November. He will replace Jonathan Graham who will take on a new role within APM Terminals' global operations, moving back to the United States. "As I transition into my new role, I am confident that APM Terminals Liberia will be in safe hands with Clay, who is no stranger to West Africa and who has a deep un
  • Maersk-operated 5,500 TEU vessel suffers power loss in Australia waters
    The 5,500 TEU boxship Rio Madeira suffered an electrical power outage causing loss of propulsion on 20 October, while it was sailing to Sydney, Australia from the port of Singapore. After the incident, the Singapore-flagged container vessel was towed into the port of Sydney and berthed at Sydney Hutchison terminal, where repairs were carried out on 23 October. The ship, which had onboard 3,380 co
  • Maersk, SCZONE and Siemens Energy discuss green hydrogen projects
    Representatives of SCZONE, Maersk Egypt and Siemens discussed the identification of the green hydrogen industry and its complementary industries. During the meeting, the officials discussed the framework of the feasibility studies prepared by the companies in preparation for the signing of the final contracts at the cop27 summit, for the implementation of the pilot phases of the projects. "SCZONE
  • Wan Hai holds naming ceremony for 13,100 TEU newbuildings
    Wan Hai Lines held a ship naming ceremony on 20 October for the first two vessels in the series of 13,100 TEU container vessels built by Samsung Heavy Industries Geoje shipyard. Wan Hai A07 and Wan Hai A08 are designed with a length overall of 335 meters, a breadth of 51 meters, a draft of 16 meters and a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots, which is currently one of the largest ship type in Wan H
  • Public charging and hydrogen filling station opens at Gothenburg
    The port of Gothenburg in Sweden will have the first public charging and hydrogen filling station in Scandinavia, a subregion in Northern Europe. The facility is owned by the American Circle K store chain. The aim of the station is to become a new hub of the port for facilitating the transition from fossil to electricity and alternative fuels for heavy goods traffic. Initially, there will be six
  • Cyclone leads to suspension of container operations at Bangladeshi ports
    With cyclone "Sitrang" approaching Bangladeshi coasts, handling of containers and bulk cargoes at both the Chittagong and the Mongla seaports remained suspended from Monday (24 October) morning amid high wind and heavy rains. The port authorities have sent all vessels to the deep sea from the jetties and the equipment was packed to avoid any incidents. The Chittagong port authority has issued the
  • Berthing, trucking delays continue at Ningbo
    Freight forwarders and liner operators are advising of trucking delays as Ningbo-Zhoushan port continues to operate under closed-loop management, with shippers urged to divert cargoes to Shanghai. The city, home to China's second-busiest container port, and the world's third-busiest box port had a three-day lockdown imposed on 14 October after Covid-19 infections emerged in the Beilun district. T
  • Top 10: The busiest container ports in the United States
    Several important container ports are located in the United States and are key gateways for national and global trade. Below, you can find a list of Container News for the busiest box ports in the US in terms of TEU volumes in 2021. Port of Los Angeles , California - 10.7 million TEUs in 2021 1 of 9 The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) is the busiest port in the United States for the last 21 years, and
  • HHLA handles first ammonia shipment from UAE to Germany
    The first trial shipment of ammonia from the United Arab Emirates to Germany has been successfully completed and arrived at the climate-neutral HHLA-operated Container Terminal Altenwerder in Hamburg for polymer products manufacturer Aurubis. Peter Tschentscher, first mayor of Hamburg, Michael Westhagemann, Hamburg Senator for Economy and Innovation, Roland Harings, CEO of Aurubis and Torben Seeb
  • Peel Ports, Unite unable to find common ground, another strike action begins in Liverpool
    Negotiation discussions between Peel Ports, owner and operator of the Port of Liverpool in the United Kingdom, and the British trade union Unite have ended one more time in chaos and another two-week strike has begun today (24 October). On the one hand, the port owner claims that Unite has rejected an improved pay offer, while on the other hand, the union says that Peel Ports' board continues to
  • "Port of Hamburg will not be sold to China," said HHLA spokesman
    German port and terminal operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is still in the ongoing process of obtaining the necessary investment law approval, while it is not aware of any rejection by six federal ministries, regarding the potential acquisition of shares in HHLA container terminal by COSCO. In particular, COSCO Shipping Port Limited (CSPL) is expected to acquire a maximum of 35% of
  • MSC to acquire global towage operator Rimorchiatori Mediterranei
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, through its subsidiary SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl, has agreed to buy 100% of the share capital of Rimorchiatori Mediterranei S.p.A., an international towage operator active in Italy, Malta, Singapore, Malaysia, Norway, Greece and Colombia, from Rimorchiatori Riuniti and a fund managed by DWS's Infrastructure Investment business. With this transaction,

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Splashweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • Performance Shipping eyes younger tankers as it ships out 15-year-old aframax
    Greek tanker owner Performance Shipping has sold an ageing aframax as it scouts for younger ships on the market. The Nasdaq-listed firm has offloaded the 2007-built to an undisclosed buyer for $34m, nearly three years after purchasing the vessel from Zodiac Maritime for $26m. The Japanese-built ship is estimated at $32.4m by VesselsValue. "Aframax tanker ...
  • Jinhui offloads ageing supramax
    Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has offloaded its third vessel this month. The Oslo-listed Chinese bulker owner is selling its eighteen-year-old supramax to Kong-incorporated Xinfeng Shipping for $13.3m. The Japanese-built 52,100 dwt ship will deliver between November 25 and December 19 this year. Jinhui, which has owned the vessel since 2006, said it would realise a ...
  • China Merchants preps car carrier for international market
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is getting ready to enter the international vehicle carrier sector backed by the continuous export growth of domestic carmakers. The Shanghai-listed energy transport unit of China Merchants Group has completed modifications to its 2009-built 4,900 ceu vessel, . The process was approved by the China Classification Society and the company ...
  • Oilfield services giant Schlumberger rebrands
    Houston-based oilfield services giant Schlumberger is rebranding to highlight its capability to develop lower-carbon businesses, Reuters reported Monday. The move will see the company move forward as SLB with a new color scheme and logo. The company's chief executive Olivier Le Peuch noted that the rebranding to SLB does not mean that the company would ...
  • Russia rushes to fix tanker fleet with six weeks to go until EU crude ban starts
    With six weeks to go until Europe's ban on Russian crude kicks in, the scale of the global tanker fleet rejig Moscow is attempting is coming into focus. By December 5, tanker owners that fly any European Union flag or carry P&I insurance from an EU club can no longer have crude oil onboard that ...
  • Euronav confirms double suezmax order
    Euronav has confirmed a tanker order first covered by Splash a fortnight ago. The Belgian tanker giant has booked a pair of scrubber-fitted suezmaxes at Daehan Shipbuilding in South Korea for delivery in Q3 of 2024. The vessels will have the structural notation to be LNG ready, and will likely also be deemed ammonia and ...
  • Pacific Basin raids the secondhand market
    Hong Kong's Pacific Basin has raided the secondhand bulker market, showing its dedication to Japanese-built ships. Sales registers show that the Martin Fruergaard-led handymax and supermax specialist has grabbed an 11-year-old scrubber-fitted ultramax, the 62,000 dwt, Oshima Shipbuilding-built . The Hong Kong-listed owner paid $22.2m for the ship. The owner is also linked to the ...
  • PGS books seismic survey in Namibia
    Norwegian offshore seismic acquisition specialist PGS has won a contract from an undisclosed energy major for a 3D exploration project in Namibia. The Oslo-listed company will mobilise the 2013-built to carry out the survey. The contract value has not been disclosed, but PGS boss Rune Olav Pedersen said the deal secures visibility for the vessel ...
  • NYK developing onboard waste-to-energy solution
    Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) will work with LPG distributor Astomos Energy on a project to convert organic material onboard ships into fuel. The two Japanese companies are working with Sustainable Energy Development, a company NYK invested in two months ago, on the study which will aim to have installed an organic waste treatment system that ...
  • MSC buys Italian towage operator
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has agreed to acquire 100% of the share capital of Rimorchiatori Mediterranei, a towage operator active in Italy, Malta, Singapore, Malaysia, Norway, Greece and Colombia, from Genoa-based Rimorchiatori Riuniti and a fund managed by DWS's Infrastructure Investment business. No price for the transaction has been revealed. Diego Aponte, MSC president, commented:
  • Another two-week strike starts at Liverpool port
    Liverpool dockworkers are downing tools for another two weeks from today as a bitter pay dispute between Peel Ports and trade union Unite shows no sign of resolution. Peel Ports chief operating officer David Huck commented: "It's hugely disappointing that Unite has staged yet another outdated show-of-hands mass meeting which has, very predictably, failed to ...
  • Politicians demand answers on 'novel and problematic' Jones Act waiver
    Bipartisan leaders of the US House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure wrote last week to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Transportation to express their concern related to a Jones Act waiver issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the delivery of fuel to Puerto Rico by a foreign vessel. "We write ...
  • US moves forward with offshore lease sales in Gulf of Mexico and offshore Alaska
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the next steps for oil and gas leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). These steps include a proposed sale for the Gulf of Mexico region and completion of an environmental review for Cook Inlet, offshore Alaska. BOEM has today announced in the Federal Register ...

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Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • ICS outlines levy on shipping carbon emissions to reward alternative fuels 'first movers'
    Sustainability fund aims to reduce complexity and find compromise as IMO works to finalise its revised greenhouse gas reduction strategy...
  • Survey reveals extent of female seafarer discrimination
    About 60% of female seafarers report being subjected to overwhelming discrimination on board ships, coupled with harassment and bullying, new...
  • ABB ordered to pay $159m over misrepresentation of Azipods' safety
    NCL's lawsuit alleges ABB purposefully misrepresented reliability and safety of propulsion system
  • Black Sea grain corridor facing delayed journey times of over 27 days
    Delays in inspection have increased voyage times for the grain corridor, with more than 40 vessels taking at least 27...
  • Russia needs giant tanker fleet to continue oil exports amid sanctions
    Despite increasing opaque secondhand deals for older tonnage, Russia will face a capacity shortfall to move all its oil once...
  • MS Amlin hires Paul Evans
    Mr Evans is a former deputy chair of the Lloyd's Market Association Property Reinsurance Panel
  • S&P downgrades Swedish and West
    'We are expecting more clubs to follow, particularly London Club and American Club. We think there's a small possibility for...
  • Euronav orders pair of suezmaxes that could be ammonia- and methanol-ready
    While the ships will be LNG-ready, Euronav is working with the yard to get them ammonia- and methanol-ready, giving the...
  • MSC to acquire towing business in latest expansion
    Mediterranean Shipping Co has been growing its terminal interests. It has now added towage to its portfolio
  • CIMC pays Maersk $85m to settle failed reefer business acquisition
    Chinese state conglomerate is required to pay a settlement fee, which accounts for about 8% of the total value of...
  • The week in charts: Longer berthing time at Ningbo | US west coast imports slide | LNG rates hit record
    Vessels are spending more time at berths in China's Ningbo port, collisions occur in Sea of Marmara as congestion intensifies...
  • Third strike starts at Liverpool as talks collapse
    Dock workers at Liverpool have stopped work for a third time in an ongoing pay dispute. Peel Ports says action...
  • Boxship bottlenecks on US east coast begin to unwind
    Backlogs on the east and Gulf coasts are easing during what is normally the traditional peak season, but inland congestion...
  • China Merchants poised to enter international car shipping
    CMES has signed long-term contracts with leading automobile manufacturers to develop a line of business related to long-haul trades. It...
  • Okeanis VLCC undamaged after Yemen drone attack
    The vessel immediately abandoned loading operations and left the port for international waters
  • Daily Briefing
    What can shipping expect from China? | The Lloyd's List Podcast: Does decarbonised shipping feel safe to you?

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • US LTL group launches standard digital BOL
    More than two years in development, a standard electronic bill of lading for less-than-truckload shipments promises to streamline the flow of data, providing greater visibility to shippers.
  • Bangladesh boosts share of US imports from Asia
    US ports saw a jump in shipments from Bangladesh this year through August, mostly from apparel and clothing accessories, as importers support a "China-plus-one" sourcing strategy.
  • Intra-Asia carriers see revenues fall as rates slide
    The rate declines seen in major ocean trades this year have begun to seep into intra-Asia markets, with regional carriers now reporting lower revenues and volumes.
  • US LTL market softening, but not by much: 3PLs
    US shippers will find LTL savings in 2023, but the biggest savings will go to those who can accurately forecast demand and fit freight to carrier networks, according to BlueGrace Logistics.
  • Liverpool dockers in new two-week strike as pay dispute escalates
    The increasingly bitter dispute between the union and Liverpool's terminal operator is over pay increases labor is seeking to compensate workers for the UK's runaway inflation rate.

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TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • Limited ice class tonnage tipped to hobble Russian exports
    Even if steps are taken to maximise the fleet it has, BRS Groups says it will not be enough to maintain current export levels
  • Imperial Petroleum profits shows equity raise strategy worked
    Vafias-backed owner boosts revenue and profits following acquisitions backed by share sales
  • Wista releases 'shocking' survey on onboard gender discrimination
    Two-thirds of female seafarers report having encountered this while at sea, according to Wista International survey
  • Plunging charter market provides opening for container shipping newbies
    Plummeting rates and shorter periods enable entry of second and third-tier liner players
  • Kirby's inland barge business drives swing to profitability
    Houston barge owner expects further improvement in the inland business. Coastal transportation will see more 'modest' gains
  • Cruise companies promise to behave at France's Cote d'Azur
    Best-practices charter for French Mediterranean waters pushes for quick emission cuts and slow steaming when whales are around
  • Navios Holdings buys back less than half of shares sought in $20m tender offer
    New York-listed owner of Navios South American Logistics snaps up $9.24m of preferred shares
  • Ex-Oldendorff staff set up Costamare-backed bulker platform in Copenhagen, Hamburg and Singapore
    Former employees of the German operator are setting up a commercial platform that will operate capesize and panamax bulkers
  • The $200,000 loan that began Aponte's $100bn MSC empire
    Unhappy former client says he helped founder to start the company with cash for first vessel purchase
  • 'Tactically advantageous': Performance Shipping gets strong price for older aframax
    Athens-based shipowner sells a 2007-built tanker for more than its purchase price
  • Oldendorff defectors flock to Copenhagen and Hamburg to set up Costamare Bulkers
    Greek shipowner Costamare has plans for the 45 bulkers it bought last year and has poached staff from German operator to run them
  • Focused MSC owner Gianluigi Aponte is not slowing down yet
    Hands-on founder is still imposing his values on giant Swiss shipping group
  • S&P downgrades two P&I clubs as investment income slumps
    West of England and the Swedish Club's capital strength has been impacted
  • UN says Black Sea deal renewal is 'critical' as Kyiv blames Moscow for Bosphorus delays
    Istanbul gridlock reaches 150 ships after almost 8m tonnes of grain manage to get shipped out of war-torn Ukraine
  • War has propped up tankers amid economic 'dark clouds'. A Russian exports slump could change that
    Shipbrokers Poten & Partners and Gibson raise questions over how long geopolitics can support tanker rates
  • Clarksons tips VLCC rates 'significantly' higher than $100,000 per day
    Investment banking arm of UK shipbroker says next few weeks and months will see big gains for owners
  • Fujian Guohang scores approval for listing on Beijing Stock Exchange
    The cash raise from the IPO will be used to buy bulk carriers and supplement working capital
  • Cypriot owner SMT expands bulker fleet with Chinese supramax
    Low-profile Limassol company has added five vessels so far this year
  • Comment: Carbon rules not fit for purpose won't get the job done
  • Russia faces 'yawning' shortfall of tankers before price cap turmoil
    Capability remains to build up fleet of ageing tankers to service trade in sanctioned Russian crude
  • Shipping Corp of India transferring $121m to spin-off as privatisation moves forward
    Indian state shipowner also trying to sort out issues arising from defunct Iranian joint venture
  • Insurance broker Marsh expects P&I clubs to push for 'unjustified' rate rise
    But premium hike at next February's renewal should be less than 2022 after massive fall in claims
  • EU policy seen as blocking scale up of cross-border liquefied CO2 exports by ship
    Peter Livanos' new LCO2 shipping venture EcoLog makes plea for urgent action to speed decarbonisation
  • Fujian Guohang gets approval to list on Beijing Stock Exchange
    The cash raise from the IPO will be used to buy bulk carriers and supplement working capital
  • Norway's NRP sells investment management arm Procurator to View
    Shipping asset manager transferring 41 staff members to new Oslo-based partner
  • MSC snaps up world's third largest tug firm Rimorchiatori Mediterranei
    Swiss containership giant buys Italian harbour towage operator with 170-vessel fleet from Italian owner and asset manager
  • American Shipping beats OSG rate by 19% with new Jones Act tanker deal
    The third of three tankers set to be redelivered at the end of the year will have a new operator following its break with OSG
  • Greek master killed while towing Azamara Cruises vessel in Aegean
    45-year-old man trapped in his cabin under unexplained conditions
  • New tankers needed: Euronav confirms deal for ammonia and methanol-ready suezmaxes
    Two more million-barrel ships added to orderbook at DH Shipbuilding
  • Safeen reveals offshore expansion with Singapore-owned dive support vessel acquisition
    AD Ports Group subsidiary says it sees significant potential for growth in the Middle East's subsea support sector
  • Royal Caribbean gives sneak peek of what will be world's biggest cruise ship
    Fuelled by LNG and featuring the Miami giant's first fuel cell, vessel also has the largest waterpark on a vessel and the first family raft slides at sea
  • MSC acquires Italian tug firm Rimorchiatori Mediterranei
    Swiss containership giant buys world's third-largest harbour towage operator from Italian owner and asset manager
  • War has propped up tankers amid economic 'dark clouds'. A Russian exports slump could change that
    Shipbrokers Poten and Gibson raise questions over how long geopolitics can support tanker rates

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American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • Did US slash imports too much, setting stage for shipping rebound?
    Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd, gives his take on the "bullwhip effect," rates and global trade.
  • MSC acquiring international harbor towage provider
    "At MSC, we want to continue to improve towage service efficiency and expand Rimorchiatori Mediterranei, building on the impressive work of the Genoese families that have developed the company the past 100 years," MSC CEO Soren Toft said.

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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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