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January 26, 2022
International Transport Journalweb site
  • Unwavering focus
  • Hong Kong already tops pre-pandemic cargo volumes
  • Three extra tracks opened in Gdansk
  • Green labelling in Dakar
  • OOCL: high earnings with similar volumes
  • USA's top inter-regional LTL carrier honoured
  • Manhattan Associates hires Markus Lohmann
  • WFS for Geodis at CDG
  • Next Finnlines link to start on 1 February
  • Wonderful period for Walker Logistics
  • MAPNY/NJ chooses Stephen Lyman
  • Dnata earns double recognition in Belgium
  • 1.7 million t of fertilisers transported
  • Scrapping of vessels at historic low
  • Car maker extends contract with UK haulier
  • E-commerce and Poste Italiane
  • Largest air carrier performs third flight test
  • GlobalX picks Roberto Held
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 25, 2022
  • MSC and Lufthansa in joint bid to take over Italy's new ITA Airways
  • Ellerman relaunches as trend for box ship chartering by forwarders matures
  • Large swell in 22-knot wind caused idling Madrid Bridge to roll and lose boxes
  • Carrier 'gravy train' steams ahead, thanks to congestion and new contracts
  • New air cargo capacity and logistics property investment as Vietnam recovers
  • Port of Saint John on a roll, thanks to potash and beefed-up rail services
  • DFDS reports return of freight through Dover after pre-Brexit stock-building
  • M&A radar: MSC & Lufthansa go for legacy Alitalia - just sublime
  • Geodis to reward managers who drive its global gender diversity aims
  • Supply chain radar: When demand and supply collide

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 25, 2022
  • SENSE PelaStar: A floating wind game changer?
    The U.K's Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has granted GBP10 million (about $13.5 million) to technology partners SENSEWind, Glosten, and Subsea Micropiles, and six delivery partners to design and
  • Unmanned containership uses drone to handle heaving line
    A Japanese consortium coordinated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) has successfully concluded what's claimed as a world-first port-to-port unmanned containership sea trial. The trial took place between Tsuruga Port in Fukui
  • ACBL warns of "catastrophic" Tennessee River barge delays
    American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) today wrote its dry cargo customers warning them that it is anticipating catastrophic delays for barges transiting the Tennessee River to destinations above Wilson Lock (Mile 259.4).
  • Eastern Pacific: "We won't carry coal"
    One of the world's leading dry bulk operators is taking a stance against coal: it won't carry the stuff. Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has just released the 2022 edition of

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 25, 2022
  • Shipping tipped to outperform US stock market again this year
    'Shipping is the place to be in 2022,' says Randy Giveans of Jefferies
  • Tanker earnings downgraded as recovery stalls
    Only a 'black swan event' can derail 2023 earnings rebound as higher rates return owners to black, says investment bank
  • Bidders persist with Shipping Corporation of India's protracted privatisation
    The Indian government has yet again delayed the privatisation of state shipping giant SCI amid reports that the bidding process...
  • Maritime leader calls for dedicated UK shipping minister
    Britain's shipping, ports and maritime services industries were shocked when the highly popular and effective minister Nusrat Ghani lost her...
  • Stern removed from Wakashio wreck
    Vessel's owner says oil booms that had been set up following the grounding will be removed by the end of...
  • Call for better vaccination records for seafarers
    While seafarers visiting the UK can receive vaccinations, they are cannot have their status recognised. The UK's seafarer welfare organisation...
  • Ammonia-ready ships add $22m to newbuilding costs
    Study also concludes no economic case for ammonia-ready tanker to switch to the alternative fuel under current International Maritime Organization...
  • Chinese New Year adds uncertainty to supply chains
    China's zero-coronavirus policy may put a stop to extended holidays again this year. Even so, shippers are concerned about further...
  • CMA CGM joins export working group
    US exporters have struggled with supply chain disruption. A new working group will look to come up with solutions
  • Cosco box shipping earnings fall short of expectations
    Cosco Shipping Holdings has posted weaker-than-expected earnings as lifting volume dropped substantially in the fourth quarter of last year
  • Daily Briefing
    Liner lobby opposes EU bid to make charterers pay for carbon | Shipping emissions rise 4.9% in 2021 | Logistics...
  • Matson to ship aid relief to Tonga
    The Honolulu-based firm says a previously unscheduled voyage to Tonga will this week depart from Auckland, New Zealand carrying relief...
  • Eastern Pacific bans coal cargo on dry bulkers
    The company's No Coal Cargo policy for commercially managed vessels is part of an environmental, social and governance strategy
  • Seafarers' group builds school in central Philippines
    More than a dozen storms hit the Philippines every year, some of which cause extensive destruction of properties and loss...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 25, 2022
  • Truck capacity to stay tight, pushing up LTL rates: SMC3
  • China-Europe shippers bucking pre-CNY rush: forwarders
  • GPA extends pop-up yard leases to aid Savannah
  • LA-LB considering new plan to reduce empty containers
  • Container lines on course for $163 billion profit in 2022: HSBC
  • Cross-border platform channels pandemic-led growth into venture investment

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 25, 2022
  • Safe Bulkers breaks capesize S&P market hiatus in $33.8m deal
  • US funding 'a great start' on congestion but long-term plan is needed, says AAPA CEO
  • The tanker market recovery: it's still coming, says veteran analyst
  • A falsetto laugh and great kindness: colleagues remember Gault
  • Feeding frenzy by The Pasha Group lifts charter market to all-time high
  • Kamsarmax bulkers fixed on period contracts as operators seek 'bargain deals'
  • Baltic Exchange's iconic sea nymph to go under the hammer
  • Big premium for scrubber-fitted VLCCs to send tankers back to yards, BTIG predicts
  • Opec's West African laggards lowering suezmax demand, BRS says
  • Liner sector to make even higher profit of $200bn in 2022
  • Hoegh's Carlo Ravizza takes Sveinung Stohle's board seat at Avenir LNG
  • Ultrabulk opens office in growing dry-cargo hub Dubai
  • Beks ups buying spree, with a little help from Xihe liquidators
  • Battle lines drawn as emissions trading rules divide shipowners and charterers
  • Bareboat fleet raises Trafigura Scope 1 emissions as trader lifts targets
  • China trials opening up its coastal container trades
  • First autonomous container ship sails in Japan, says MOL
  • Japan's big three guilty of car carrier price-fixing in India
  • Seanergy hikes fourth quarter guidance but 2022 much weaker so far
  • Maersk launching world's first full-scale offshore-charging venture
  • SSY: owners could be tempted to send 'relatively young' chemical tankers for scrap
  • Good vibrations: Shearwater teaming with Equinor on new seismic technique
  • Frontline boss Barstad says tanker recovery started last October
  • Tri Bulk fleet surges after string of secondhand acquisitions
  • Poland's PGNiG progresses requirement for up to six LNG carriers
  • UK pumps over $40m into support for offshore wind technology
  • Hyundai Samho set to list on Seoul exchange in 2022
  • Eastern Pacific bans coal from its commercially managed bulkers
  • Keppel and Sembcorp to post diverging full-year results, say analysts
  • MSC eyes the skies with approach to buy ITA Airways

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 25, 2022
  • Airline group says global cargo volume grew 6.9% in 2021
    Passenger airlines are limping back to health, but the air cargo sector is on fire.
  • Port of Savannah overcomes 'serious headwinds' to land cargo record
    The Port of Savannah handled a record 5.6 million TEUs in 2021.
  • Airbus launches cargo airline with whale-shaped super transporter
    This beluga whale doesn't swim, it flies. Airbus built a freighter that looks like the whale so it can get large shipments in the front...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 25, 2022
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude extends uptrend on potential supply disruptions amid rising geopolitical tensions
  • US working with Europe to identify additional non-Russian gas supplies: White House
    The Biden administration is working with European allies to find additional natural gas supplies from North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and the US in the event Russian flows get disrupted, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Jan. 25.
  • Russia says still a 'reliable' energy supplier to Europe in 'difficult' times
    Russia moved on Jan. 24 to assert that it remains a "reliable guarantor of European energy security" a day after the US and UK governments began withdrawing embassy staff from Kiev amid concerns that Ukraine, a key transit hub for oil and gas, could be invaded.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude moves up on geopolitical concerns, Fed meeting
    Crude oil prices rose during early morning trade in Europe Jan. 25 amid increased concerns about rising interest rates in the US and geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
  • AUSTRALIA DATA: Nov gasoil imports hit record high 15.29 mil barrels as pandemic restrictions ease
    Australia's gasoil imports rose 30% year on year to a record high 15.29 million barrels in November, and were up 3% from October, preliminary data from the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources showed Jan. 25, as the populous east coast states eased pandemic movement restrictions.
  • Weather-related export delays ease at Russia's railways, ports
    Weather related delays are easing along Russia's railways and at ports, with the exception of the Black Sea ports, Russian Railways said late Jan. 24.
  • Singapore 500 ppm gasoil differential flips to premium on lean supply, firm demand
    The FOB Singapore 500 ppm sulfur gasoil cash differential turned positive Jan. 24 on the back of tighter-than-expected regional supply and rebounding demand.
  • Gibraltar port closed by bad weather
    The port of Gibraltar has closed, with all inbound traffic suspended Jan. 25 following gale and strong wind warnings at the port.
  • CHINA DATA: 2021 fuel oil exports rise 23% on year to 19.27 mil mt
    China's fuel oil exports rose 23% year on year to 19.27 million mt in 2021 as bunker fuel sales continued to rise, showed latest data from the General Administration of Customs.
  • Bosporus shut due to heavy snow; delays at Novorossiisk
    "Just four tankers passed through the Bosporus on Jan. 23 and now we're seeing only two pass through today," a shipbroker said.
  • China's ports face congestion due to bad weather, COVID-19 regulations: sources
    Ports across China are facing congestion due to unfavorable weather conditions and disruptions owing to COVID-19, market sources said Jan. 24.
  • Asia residual fuels: Key market indicators for Jan 24-28
    Supply tightness in Asian marine fuel 0.5%S market is expected to remain due to a lack of blending components until the first half of February, traders said Jan. 24. The tightness, however, is likely to ease in the second half of February as at least one cargo of Skikda crude and one of sulfur cutter stocks, is going to arrive in Asia.
  • Shanghai-Zhoushan high sulfur bunker fuel price spread turns negative
    The Shanghai delivered 380 CST high sulfur bunker fuel price traded below the Zhoushan equivalent Jan. 21 for the first time since January 2021, when S&P Global Platts started receiving Zhoushan 380 CST bunker fuel price indications, sources said.
  • South Korea delivered 0.5%S bunker fuel hits all-time high on rising crude, tight supply
    The outright price of South Korea delivered marine fuel 0.5%S bunker rose $48/mt since Jan. 3 to reach an all-time high of $713.50/mt Jan. 24 on tight supply and in line with the rise in international crude markers, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • EUROPE AND AFRICA RESIDUAL AND MARINE FUEL: Key market indicators this week
    FOB Rotterdam 0.5%S marine fuel barges were assessed at $626/mt on Jan. 21, up $1.25/mt week on week.
  • RUSSIA DATA: Dec fuel oil exports down 10.9% on year at 2.75 mil mt
    Russian fuel oil exports in December fell 10.9% year on year and 5.2% month on month to 2.75 million mt, according to data released Jan. 24 by the Central Dispatching Unit of the energy ministry.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Jan. 24-28
    Spot marine fuel retail bunkers pricing in the Americas enters the week of Jan. 24-28 with mixed direction, as key ports in North America grapple with tight supply, while some Latin American markets see shifting demand fundamentals as primary drivers.
  • Armed robbery incidents along Singapore Strait at 6-year high in 2021: ReCAAP
    A sharp rise in reported armed robbery against vessels along the Singapore Strait to a six-year high in 2021 bucked the wider trend in Asia, but is not expected to threaten the city-port's standing as the world's largest bunker hub as much as regional bunker price competition, according to market sources polled by S&P Global Platts.
  • Peru studies rescinding Repsol's contract to operate La Pampilla refinery over oil spill
    The Peruvian government is studying rescinding Repsol's contract to operate the La Pampilla refinery if an investigation finds evidence of negligence in a recent oil spill, a senior government official said Jan. 24.
  • Brazil's Acelen raises wholesale diesel, gasoline prices
    Brazilian independent refiner Acelen increased diesel and gasoline prices effective Jan. 22.
  • Nigeria to start up Africa's largest refinery, Dangote, by year-end
    Nigeria's 650,000 b/d Dangote refinery is undergoing test runs and should be fully ready for operations sometime in the second half of the year, company officials said.
  • FACTBOX: Abu Dhabi missile attack a reminder of risks to UAE energy infrastructure
    A foiled Houthi missile attack on Jan. 24 directed at OPEC's third-largest oil producer, the UAE, has highlighted the ongoing geopolitical risks to the oil market.
  • Oil markets nervous as US evacuates Ukraine staff on Russia invasion fear
    The US has said it will begin evacuating non-essential embassy staff from Ukraine in the week starting Jan. 24 as concerns over a possible invasion of the gas and oil transit hub helped push crude futures prices close to breaking $90/b.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude settles lower as equity slide overshadows Ukraine, UAE tensions
    Crude prices finished a volatile session lower Jan 24 as a stronger US dollar and a steep selloff in equity markets weighed on sentiment despite simmering geopolitical risks.
  • Trade flows flip again as Atlantic-bound cargoes said to be diverted to East Asia
    Several LNG cargoes heading to Europe for February delivery were heard to have been diverted recently to Asia amid an uptick in end-user demand in the Pacific and limited available slots for prompt deliveries in the Atlantic, according to market sources.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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