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BRIEFS
August 5, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Employers: Montreal dockers behaviour threatens to non-strikers
  • CMA CGM ups Far East-India rate US$300/TEU - $500/FEU August 15
  • Shipbuilding orders fall on fear of new eco rules and global depression
  • Samsung Electronics to halt production at its computer factory in China
  • China's factories recover in July, says Purchasing Manager's Index
  • Ecommerce surge experienced by UPS attributed to Covid scare
  • Containership scrapping increases as July hits three-year high
  • Beijing speaks of 'protracted war' when speaking of decoupling
  • Japanese firm offers consultancy to Bangladeshi Matarbari port project
  • Gebruder Weiss spends US$7.9 million on Vienna ecommerce hub
  • Silk Way West inks new five-year ULD deal with ACL Airshop
  • EU Commission clears Alstom's takeover of Bombardier Transportation

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 4, 2020
  • Evergreen joins Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative
  • First Bangladesh-flagged vessel constructed under IRClass
  • Low Sulphur Surcharge not applicable: CMA CGM
  • Draft Defence Production & Export Promotion Policy 2020 put out for inputs/comments
  • Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin for India's exports to Thailand under ASEAN-India FTA
  • Global interoperability among maritime platforms the aim of recently inked MoU
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority in Hydrogen Council
  • PPT starts Covid Care Centre at Port Club for employees
  • Blue Dart Express results impacted by pandemic
  • IAG Cargo reports increased commercial revenues
  • Mumbai airport handles significant volume of cargo in Q1
  • SpiceJet posts a loss in Q4 but cargo operations do well
  • Crowd sourcing of suggestions for review of existing Customs duty exemption notifications/Customs Laws and procedures
  • IT Department hopes to complete all faceless e-assessments by mid-September
  • China's manufacturing activity up in July & export orders increase
  • Govt amends rules allowing NRIs to invest 100 pc in Air India
  • US economy to bounce back in third quarter: Treasury Secretary

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Transporting art in Austria

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 4, 2020
  • Asia-Europe misery for shippers: four-week delays, rate hikes and surcharges
  • Fears air freight rates may soar even higher as tech launches loom
  • Hong Kong forwarder spearheads fight against fake lithium battery certificates
  • Post-Brexit planning brings in threat of personal fines for 'not-ready' hauliers
  • SpiceJet gets slots at London Heathrow airport
  • Rumours fly: Amazon behind new international airline In Brisbane
  • IATA's first cargo head, Aleks Popovich, to retire after 16 years
  • Supply chain radar: Hapag-Lloyd - the first cut is the deepest
  • Against the odds: Taking a page out of Mainfreight's book

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 4, 2020
  • Massive explosions rock Port of Beirut
    Videos appearing on social media show a massive cloud of smoke billowing into the sky as two explosions rocked the Port of Beirut, Lebanon, today, causing massive damage and multiple injuries with
  • Pittsburgh Engineer District to invest $12.9 million at Montgomery Locks and Dam
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Pittsburgh District reports that it plans to spend $12.9 million to install two new dam lift gates and a new control system at the Montgomery Locks
  • Carnival Corporation commits to responsible ship recycling
    Days after video surfaced showing the Carnival Fantasy being beached at a scrapping facility in Turkey, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK) released details of its ship recycling plans. It said
  • EPF 12 completes integrated trials
    Austal USA and the Navy's Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) program successfully completed integrated trials on the future USNS Newport (EPF 12), in the Gulf of Mexico. The ship is now ready to
  • Scorpio Bulkers inks LOI for giant Wind Turbine Installation Vessel
    Leading dry bulk owner Scorpio Bulkers Inc. (NYSE: SALT) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Inc, covering the construction of a large Wind

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 4, 2020
  • Massive explosions flatten port of Beirut
    UPDATE 5: According to Lloyd's List Intelligence, 13 vessels were in port at the time of the blast, the largest...
  • Dorian charts global dip in LPG volumes
    Average rates for US-listed owner's fleet rise 39% compared with the past year
  • Shipping's GHG emissions rising despite efficiency gains
    The report will go before the Marine Environment Protection Committee
  • Sanctions body defends UK shipping guidelines
    'Where there are concerns about the regulations of other jurisdictions then the individual or company should seek independent legal advice...
  • Global supply chain flaws exposed by pandemic, analysts report
    Boston Consulting Group analysts believe supply chain businesses, along with shipping lines, must be aware of seismic changes in trade...
  • From the News Desk: Decarbonisation requires joined-up thinking
    It is clear there is no single answer to shipping's decarbonisation dilemma and it is certain that different fuels will...
  • Chinese shipper accuses carriers of profiteering
    Lockek: 'Not only is the price high, many exporting companies also need to book the slots more than 20 days...
  • Outlook: Is shipping coping with the pandemic?
    The outlooks, forecasts and predictions for 2020 which were compiled at the end of last year now look like they...
  • UK coastguard invests in new radio network
    Move will offer improved tech services access for many remote towns and villages
  • WFW hires Marcus Dodds from Reed Smith
    Former master advises SIGTTO and sits on Lloyd's Register's classification committee
  • Scorpio Bulkers turns to offshore wind
    The company says the deal for a new installation vessel and an accompanying crane marks a major step as it...
  • Danaos sees optimism in container market
    Greece-based owner says it is 'cautiously optimistic' for the medium-term market outlook, with the orderbook currently in single digits as...
  • DHL maintains strategy in face of tighter supply chains
    Lower volumes in eastbound transpacific and Asia-Europe trades confirmed. Elsewhere, strong demand is being seen in intra-Asia and Asia-Oceania
  • Hatzigrigoris steps down from Maran Gas
    LNG company managing director departs Angelicoussis Group after 39 years as part of reorganisation
  • Seafarer crisis is a challenge for the whole marine sector
    First and foremost, shipowners and their insurers will very likely face claims from seafarers
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: UK sanctions guidelines said to be 'misleading and incorrect' | Pandemic fallout delays vessel deliveries and limits new...
  • Evergreen joins responsible ship scrapping platform
    The online platform believes that transparency is a key driver of change in the whole ship recycling process and has...
  • Shell signs charters for six LNG newbuilds
    Knutsen LNG, Korea Line Corp and ICBC Financial Leasing are to place shipbuilding orders for the tankers to be supplied...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 4, 2020
  • Digitization to transform US LTL trucking
  • Container lines diverting ships from strike-hit Montreal
  • Brokers tapping consumer tech to extend value for small shippers
  • UP expands California surcharge to all shippers
  • July jump in Chittagong exports linked to COVID-delayed orders
  • Dredging to boost vessel size limit for Port of New Orleans
  • Forager adds instant long-term contract rates to cross-border marketplace

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 4, 2020
  • Dorian LPG ahead of the curve on emissions compliance
  • Richard Hext is next chairman of Hong Kong Maritime Museum
  • Academics push for high-risk area in Gulf of Mexico
  • FSL Trust cuts debt and keeps cash amid pandemic's 'rough sea'
  • Royal Caribbean dispels Empress of the Seas scrapping rumours
  • Baltic Dry Index moves up again as capesizes and panamaxes strengthen
  • Death toll rising after confiscated cargo explodes in Beirut port
  • FSL Trust cuts debt and keeps cash amid pandemic's 'rough sea'
  • Royal Caribbean dispels Empress of the Seas scrapping rumours
  • Baltic Dry Index moves up again as capesizes and panamaxes strengthen
  • Death toll rising after confiscated cargo explodes in Beirut port
  • Scorpio Bulkers shares dive 12% as owner explains bold move into wind
  • IMO study finds shipping's carbon emissions are increasing
  • Lloyd's of London gears up for opening next month
  • Deiulemar case rolls on after bondholders reject out-of-court settlement
  • Dorian LPG doubles quarterly profit, but Wall Street expected more
  • Norden pursues criminal action against port agency accused of inflating fees
  • Threat emerges over Pakistan recycling tax breaks
  • Adnoc says joint venture with Wanhua will focus on VLGCs and product tankers
  • Torm linked to LR2 fixtures amid renewed appetite from period charterers
  • Angeliki Frangou sees the sunshine as VLCCs bounce along the bottom
  • Tom Peter Blankestijn would be smiling today as Carnival scraps green
  • In a world full of risk, Ardmore Shipping erases one from the equation: Libor
  • Newly independent Blue Ocean fund sees Covid-19 boost
  • Avance Gas finally sells 17-year-old VLGC for 'very firm' price
  • Greece adopts ITF wage deals to boost sagging flag, maritime employment
  • Korea Shipbuilding's second-quarter operating profit beats consensus
  • Shrinking orderbook speeds up Japanese shipyards' urge to merge
  • Hurtigruten suspends cruise restart after virus outbreak among crew
  • Hapag-Lloyd's Japan trade volumes fell 40% in May and June
  • Temasek 'undecided' on $3bn offer for Keppel after clause breach

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 4, 2020
  • Death toll climbing after Port of Beirut explosion
    Lebanese officials blame confiscated highly explosive material for the blast, according to reports.
  • FMC finds NY/NJ port 'minimally impacted' operationally by COVID-19
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission found during its Fact Finding 29 investigation that the Port of New York and New Jersey showed supply chain resolve...
  • 'Land is plentiful' for APM Terminals Mobile seaport growth
    Two logistics parks are in operation nearby and more are to come in Alabama.
  • Swiss Air Lines cleared for more types of cabin cargo
    Shipping seafood, electronics or a spare part by air? It might get a window seat now on Swiss International Air Lines.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 4, 2020
  • US crude draws likely extend as exports, refinery utilization edge higher
    US crude inventory draws likely extended during the week ended July 31 amid steady exports and an expected uptick in refinery demand, an S&P Global Platts analysis showed August 3.
  • India's June gasoline exports drop 11% as refiners divert barrels to domestic market
    India's gasoline exports in June slid 11.11% from May to a two-month low of 985,000 mt as refiners channeled cargoes to the domestic market to meet a rise in demand, amid a backdrop of a heavily supplied Asian market.
  • Russia's Tuapse August VGO loadings down 25% on month to 90,000 mt
    Vacuum gasoil exports from the Russian Black Sea port of Tuapse will consist of three cargoes of 30,000 mt each in August, down from 120,000 mt in July, according to a copy of the program seen by S&P Global Platts.
  • USGC regular-premium finished gasoline spread narrows to tightest level in nearly six years
    Premium grades of gasoline and the blendstocks needed to make them dropped to their lowest levels compared with regular gasoline in multiple years on the US Gulf Coast July 31, as the typical end-of-summer lull piles on to the demand destruction caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
  • German 2020 primary energy demand seen 7%-12% lower, emissions 10%-17% lower
    Germany's primary energy consumption could fall 7% to 12% this year after a 8.8% drop in the first half of the year, research group AG Energiebilanzen (AGEB) said Aug. 4.
  • MARINE FUEL 0.5%S: Global marine fuel supplies still holding back price recovery
    Global marine fuel 0.5%S prices improved in July, though demand still was below normal levels. Market sentiment was overall more positive than in June, though fundamentals of oversupply and slow demand resulted in a short-term bearish outlook for much of the globe.
  • Oil climbs on upbeat US economic data
    Crude futures settled higher Aug. 3 on the back of bullish US economic data.
  • S Korea allows private companies to launch LNG bunkering business
    South Korea has eased regulations to allow local private companies to launch LNG bunkering businesses and compete with state-run Korea Gas Corp., boosting prospects for LNG as a marine fuel as stricter environmental rules in international shipping gain traction.
  • India's June gasoil output rises 8.5% on month on domestic demand recovery
    India's gasoil production climbed for the second straight month in June as local refiners hiked run rates in line with emerging domestic demand as the country gradually eases coronavirus-induced restrictions.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Container shipping alliance The Alliance blanks two transatlantic sailings in Sep
    For August, The Alliance has voided one transatlantic sailing on AL4 and one on AL1.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Diesel, bunker fuel buoys June refinery output
    Year-to-date through June, bunker fuel and fuel oil production was 58.1% higher year on year at 53.4 million barrels, the ANP said.

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G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
TRADE
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
SHIPPING
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
PORTS
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
SHIPPING
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
COMPANIES
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
CRUISES
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
TRUCKING
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
TRUCKING
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
PORTS
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
LOGISTICS
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
SHIPPING
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
SHIPPING
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
SHIPPING
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
INDUSTRY
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
PORTS
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Coper
Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow
ASSOCIATIONS
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
PORTS
The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
Joy Taurus
It is not subject to the VIA procedure
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
SHIPPING
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
PORTS
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected
SHIPYARDS
Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding
Fly
Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036
TRADE
US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points
Beijing/Washington
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
The Goulette
-16.9% drop in unloading loads and +6.8% increase in loading loads
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Ravenna
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo
PORTS
The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
Ancona
At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
PORTS
The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Joy Taurus
Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
SHIPPING
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
SHIPPING
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase
Trieste
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%
PORTS
In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Venice
Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%
SHIPPING
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
PORTS
The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Florence
Giani: work can finally start
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
SHIPPING
DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition
Copenhagen
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara
Olten
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network
PORTS
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
SHIPPING
Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
Genoa
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Panama
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)
PORTS
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
SAFETY & SECURITY
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
SAFETY & SECURITY
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
PORTS
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
COMPANIES
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
LOGISTICS
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
PORTS
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
PORTS
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
PORTS
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
SHIPPING
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
PORTS
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
PORTS
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
LOGISTICS
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
YACHTING
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
SHIPPING
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
PORTS
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
COMPANIES
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
NEWS
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
SHIPYARDS
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
MARITIME SERVICES
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
PORTS
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
INDUSTRY
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
LOGISTICS
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
PORTS
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
PORTS
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
PORTS
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
PORTS
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
AVIATION
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
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
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
PORTS
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
PORTS
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
SHIPPING
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
PORTS
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
INDUSTRY
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
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