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October 8, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • Hapag-Lloyd gets improved credit rating
  • Swire Shipping to offer fixed-day fortnightly service connecting North Asia with Papua New Guinea & Australia
  • DGTR initiates probe to review anti-dumping duty on certain steel products
  • APSEZ throughput up in Q2 FY21
  • Ministry of Shipping makes key personnel changes at Deendayal Port Trust
  • MoU inked to raise profile of bulk cargo handling & terminals
  • Port sector witnessing deceleration in cargo decline & will benefit from reform impetus: ICRA
  • Air cargo market sees uptick in volumes & revenue
  • Cargo would help revive the aviation sector: Experts
  • Etihad Cargo reinforces pharmaceutical shipment expertise with PharmaLife launch
  • Sattva Logistics Group commences 7th Customs Notified CFS/ICD
  • Corporate India looks forward to steady economic recovery
  • Global trade showing signs of bouncing back; 7.2% rise in 2021 seen probable
  • Sectors identified to achieve self-reliance, boost exports
  • Illegal trafficking linked to Covid-19 neutralised
  • Looming cash crisis threatens airlines
  • Recovery in global rubber consumption seen in Q3

International Transport Journalweb site
  • On the home straight
  • ITJ Video News from 8 October 2020
  • Ports to have new rail links to Europe's hubs
  • "Luna Rossa" ready to compete
  • New chairman and CEO for Yang Ming
  • Further boost for express China rail service to UK
  • Joint depot company founded in Port Klang
  • KMT starts operations in Cameroon
  • Transporting human albumin in times of Covid-19
  • Female logistics leaders are rated higher
  • US rail company expands in Illinois
  • Xpediator swallows Nidd Transport
  • Indian Register celebrates 10 years in IACS
  • Sri Lankan's Spark Air in the starting block
  • Passing of former NY/NJ top forwarder and broker
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Rail transport in Russia becomes cheaper
  • Handling United Cargo in Pittsburgh
  • DSV extends Panalpina warehouse
  • JV for storage in Indonesia

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • Rising air freight load factors and rates a 'toxic combination' for shippers
  • Dean Temple leads new team at new John Good Logistics US office
  • Industry leaders call for supply chain interoperability between modes
  • Transpacific payback from rates spike greater for carriers offering more capacity
  • Freighter tax plan is 'stupid' and 'a major negative' for Dutch supply chains
  • Australia extends subsidies for air cargo until June and looks away from China
  • The search for a single set of standards to service today's supply chains
  • Boeing predicts lower freighter demand in new market outlook
  • Eric Erbacher rejoins Chapman Freeborn as Russi Batliwala steps up a rung
  • Supply chain radar: Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM celebrate as 'junkiest junk rallies'
  • M&A radar: Kites flying as XPO puts a finger in the wind

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • Golden Ray salvage faces delay of "several weeks"
    The St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command working on the salvage of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray says that cutting and lifting operations on the wreck will be delayed for several
  • Top charterers agree to disclose shipping climate footprints
    Adding to the pressures on ship operators to reduce GHG emissions from their fleets, a group of some of the world's most significant charterers of vessels have signed a commitment to assess
  • Q&A: John Eckstein, Executive Chairman of Marquette Transportation Company
    After 30 years with Marquette Transportation Company, Paducah, Ky., John Eckstein has assumed the role of executive chairman of Marquette and transitioned his duties as CEO to the company's president, Damon Judd. In this
  • EPA: New vessel discharge rule in works
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday proposed standards to reduce the environmental impact of discharges, such as ballast water, that are incidental to the normal operation of commercial vessels. When finalized,
  • Alfa Laval PureCool enables up to 50% methane slip reduction
    As pressures to reduce GHG emissions from ships grow, methane slip from LNG fueled engines could well become the target of future regulations. Though LNG produces less CO2 than conventional fuels, a
  • ABB's Schwarz honored with Kings Point McReady Award
    Edward Schwarz, Vice President at ABB Marine and Ports, has received the United States Merchant Marine Academy's Admiral McCready Award, becoming its 51st recipient. Schwarz (a 2000 Kings Point graduate) leads ABB's
  • IMO updates safe crew change protocols
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has updated its protocols for ensuring safe crew change during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, IMO says, some 400,000 seafarers from across the globe are now stranded on

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • Evergreen Marine appoints new chairman
    Change at the top at Evergreen Marine comes a few days after compatriot line Yang Ming also announced a new...
  • Shipping, hackers and the law
    With cyber crime against the shipping industry back in the spotlight, law firms and insurance companies with advice on extortion...
  • Dishonesty in collision case evidence now increasingly harder, says QC
    'While the VDR data makes it easier to say what went on, whatever anybody says, it remains critical to get...
  • BPA welcomes more inclusive freeport plan
    The UK government has placed emphasis on freeports as a means of economic growth following both Brexit and the pandemic...
  • Benefits of green retrofits for older ships being 'overlooked'
    Retrofitting of older tonnage can reduce consumption by up to about 12% depending on ship type and can be made...
  • Weekly briefing: Carriers make calls on future fuels; bleak energy outlook
    Shipping's green efforts took several steps forward this week with announcements that container carriers are backing new fuels, while Singapore...
  • Charterers urged to follow IMO on emissions reporting
    The International Chamber of Shipping believes a new emissions reporting initiative by major charterers has 'interesting ideas' but should be...
  • IMO urges 'strict adherence' to pandemic rules
    The International Maritime Organization added recommendations to prevent infection on board when seafarers join their ships. The updated protocols come...
  • Changing Lanes: Container trade faces challenges beyond pandemic
    MDS Transmodal assesses events beyond the pandemic that are affecting the dynamics of global containerised trade, including Brexit, WTO leadership...
  • LNG bunkering expansion not hindered by methane slip concerns
    Total is one gas producer working to contain methane emitted from its upstream operations
  • Shortcomings dampen impact of global issues monitor
    The issue with the greatest impact on shipping was thought to be global economic crisis, followed by decarbonisation, and pandemics...
  • Global container volumes jump on unlikely peak season
    Latest official figures for August show container freight numbers climbing above last year for the first time in 2020 following...
  • Investing in shipping requires patience, say Greek owners
    Long-term institutional investors who understand the nature of shipping markets are what is needed rather than 'day traders' or investors...
  • Frontline chief Robert Macleod steps down
    Frontline said Macleod has decided to step down from the helm of the tanker company. Frontline commercial director Lars H...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping industry expects post-pandemic economic crisis | Euronav chief backs 'gradual' carbon levy | India to surpass...
  • ICTSI starts operations at Cameroon port terminal
    The port is strategically located in the centre of oil and gas production areas in the Gulf of Guinea and...
  • Shipping sees off-spec fuel as a major concern
    Industry survey raises concerns over developments of off-spec low sulphur fuels and an increase in contamination cases
  • US short-term energy outlook remains uncertain
    The rate of global oil demand growth slowed in August and September compared with the initial recovery in June and...
  • Gulf of Mexico battening down ahead of Hurricane Delta
    Ports along the US Gulf Coast remained open as of Tuesday evening, but the US Coast Guard is scheduled to hold...
  • Lloyd's Register sells energy business to UK private equity
    The divestment of its energy business come as part of a structural review of LR's business and midway through a...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • No relief in sight from high spot truckload rates
  • Surging US import growth slowed slightly in September
  • FMC examining ocean carriers' demurrage/detention billing
  • MPV/HL charter rates continue to recover amid fresh consolidation
  • Small gains show in H1 port efficiency amid COVID-19 disruption
  • Carrier profits to surpass H1 2020, but 2021 outlook uncertain: analysts

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • Bangladesh's Meghna back in China for ultramax quartet
    Company approaches three Chinese shipyards for up to four 63,500-dwt ships
  • Banks take back Hermitage PSV fleet at 62% of outstanding debt
    Tidewater outduels rival for acquisition of 11 crew boats at auction Wednesday
  • Bulk cargo challenges container shipping in decarbonisation contest
    Container industry's Clean Cargo initiative should improve emissions reporting standards and learn from Sea Cargo Charter, says researcher Tristan Smith
  • IMO 'ready' to talk carbon tax when member states propose it
    November meeting will discuss proposals for future fuels fund
  • BW Group pumps investment into waste-to-fuel company Ductor
    The Singapore shipowning giant has taken a major stake in a biotech company that focuses on fermenting waste
  • BP joins Getting to Zero Coalition and Global Maritime Forum
    Panelists at GMF meeting call for carbon tax, regulation, collaboration and leadership
  • Windward to help EU agency fight drugs crime
    Maritime intelligence company will provide predictive AI analytics to help catch smugglers in narcotics clamp down
  • Angeliki Frangou and her brother John square up at trial in London
    Trial in London this week will aim to settle the siblings' complicated business arrangements
  • Euronav to recycle sales cash into debt cutting and renewal
    Belgian tanker giant has also replenished some of the stored VLSFO on its ULCC Oceania
  • Sovcomflot eyes new investment after raising $550m in Moscow IPO
    Russian state shipowner's stock falls below offer price after debuting at lower end of expected range
  • Global Mercy: a happy blend of hospital ship and Stena ferry
    Mercy Ships' newbuilding took a long time to build as it was the first complex passenger vessel ordered in China
  • ShipServ seeks sustainable ship supplies system with new platform
    Online maritime procurement site adds green credentials to upgraded simple and secure trading system
  • China's hunger for iron ore lifts capesize bulker values
    Smaller asset-class valuations remain mostly flat amid less demand for coal and grain, according to VesselsValue
  • ERS Feeder Pool adds Transworld containerships in expansion drive
    Two feeder vessels added as German-managed pool sets sights on Asia
  • Unipec turns active in period charter market amid weak tanker rates
    Tanker market's dominant spot player seen hedging against market volatility by fixing five ships in recent weeks
  • Strong box rebound causes Moody's to switch stance on Maersk
    Ratings agency upgrades outlook to positive after owner shows resilience during pandemic
  • Is it time to drop the idea of annual P&I policies in turbulent times?
    Global Maritime Forum hears some radical views on how the shipping insurance sector needs to change during the pandemic
  • Founding editor's top five stories from TradeWinds' first five years
    Trond Lillestolen, TradeWinds' first editor-in-chief and publisher, selects the stories that shaped its early years
  • Clarksons brings in Sue Harris to replace director Marie-Louise Clayton
    Experienced finance executive will take over running of audit and risk committee at UK shipbroking group
  • Sea Cargo Charter: What is it? How will it affect my business? And will it work?
    Key questions about the new 'charterers' charter'
  • Shipping gains fail to keep Courage Investment Group in the black
    Non-maritime investments wipe out rising profits of Hong Kong company's marine transport activities
  • Bottiglieri family removed from historic Italian shipping company
    Family rumoured to be plotting relaunch after their exit from Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping Co
  • More aged tankers sold in secondhand market as earnings prospects weaken
    Some owners are divesting from ships aged 15 or above
  • Shipowners will not 'sit passively by' as African kidnap numbers rise, Bimco says
    Group urges Nigeria to step up efforts to safeguard seafarers as Joint War Committee extends risk zone
  • Cargo Day aims to keep up and widen good work raising funds for Mercy Ships
    Fundraisers hope to match or better last year's $1.3m this November - as new ship doubles medical capacity but also operating costs
  • Andy Dacy: Veteran has seen a lot of markets and he likes what's to come
    Banker turned investor and asset manager sees better supply-demand balance while sticking to conservative approach
  • Lloyd's Register sells energy business to UK fund after review
    Strategic rethink leads class society to see sale as best way to realise long-term growth potential of unit
  • Fire ravaged VLCC New Diamond said to be heading to Fujairah
    Reports suggest that it would be too risky to discharge the tanker at any of India's ports
  • Frontline CEO Robert Hvide Macleod steps down on 'very friendly terms'
    Trusted Fredriksen tanker executive leaves with immediate effect to look after his own investments
  • Zhoushan begins competition for Shanghai bunkering business
    Regulatory approvals plus new fuel storage capacity will let boxships at Shanghai fuel with subsidised bunkers from Zhoushan
  • Qingdao Yangfan resurrected with Delphis order for 5,500-teu containerships
    Belgian shipowner linked to order of up to six high-reefer containership newbuildings
  • Ocean Network Express searches for largest ships with least carbon footprint
    ONE sniffs out large ships from charter market but remains mum on potential mega-max order
  • Ocean Network Express pulls out the stops in 'roller-coaster' year
    Chief executive Jeremy Nixon says company has 'maxed out' on capacity and can do little more in face of surging demand
  • Sentosa Ship Brokers expands into India with industry veteran appointment
    Singapore tanker shop sees move as stepping stone to further global expansion
  • Singapore LNG bunkering capacity likely to hit 1m tonnes by 2021
    City state also soon to launch request for proposal for additional LNG bunker supplier licences
  • Westport Holdings chased by Malaysia's tax man over underpaid bill
    Malaysian intra-Asian port disputes move and says it will appeal against any decision
  • CDC aims to avoid 'premature' start to US cruising
    Federal agency points out that Covid-19 has resurfaced on some resumed cruises
  • Cargill, Trafigura and Shell lead landmark move by big charterers to cut carbon pollution
    Seventeen major charterers commit to cut CO2 emissions from their cargo businesses through common standards in line with IMO targets.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • FMC examines ocean carrier billing practices
    U.S. Federal Maritime Commission steps forward with notice of inquiry to evaluate alleged ocean carrier abuse of "merchant" definition for bill of lading responsibility.
  • Air cargo veteran White to retire as CNS president
    Michael White has been carrying the flag for air cargo in the U.S. for more than two decades. He will retire at the end of...
  • Commentary: Cargo keeps Alaska's skies very busy
    Air cargo traffic keeps Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in the same league as FedEx's and UPS' super-hubs.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2020
  • Gasoil, gasoline markets key to VLSFO pricing: Integr8
    Gasoil demand is expected to return to pre-coronavirus levels quicker than gasoline, but both are key factors for very low sulfur fuel oil prices in the medium term, as combined they make up over half of its ingredients, according to a webinar presented by hosted by Integr8 Oct. 7.
  • Indonesia's Abadi LNG project expected to start operations in 2027: Energy minister
    Indonesia's Abadi LNG project is expected to start operations by 2027 as the country steps up measures to attract foreign investment in its oil and gas sector, its energy minister said in the run-up to the Japan Producer-Consumer Conference 2020.
  • Lack of containers, high rates hurting Indian business as demand picks up: export body
    A lack of container availability in India is hurting the export sector and posing a "serious concern" over meeting delivery commitments to foreign buyers, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said Oct. 7.
  • OIL FUTURES: Oil declines on US crude build, stimulus bill uncertainty
    Energy prices retreated Oct. 7 amid uncertainty surrounding the future of US stimulus-bill negotiations and rising US crude inventories.
  • Hydrogen, biofuels to form key bunker fuel options to achieve decarbonization: MSC
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. is exploring the viability of hydrogen and fuels derived from it as a possible fuel source, and also is increasingly using biofuels within its existing fleet, the global container shipping company said in a statement.
  • Stronger case for scrubber retrofits to emerge after market normalizes: BIMCO analyst
    But even with the narrow bunker fuel price spread in the current market, investment in scrubbers are sound.
  • Hafnia's fuel procurement, strategies lead to smooth IMO 2020 transition: executive
    "For us, the decision to use LSFO has proven beneficial significantly quicker than we expected," Sorensen said.
  • LNG could account for 10% of global bunkering by 2030: Total
    Leprince-Ringuet said Total was already extending its reach into Asia and the Mediterranean.

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G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
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
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%)
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
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
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%
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
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
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
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
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
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%
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
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
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
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%
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
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%)
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
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
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%
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
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
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Coper
Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
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%
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%.
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%)
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
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%
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
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
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
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%
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
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
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%
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
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
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
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%
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%
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
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
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
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%
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
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
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%
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%)
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
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
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
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.
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
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
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
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%)
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%
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
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
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.
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%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
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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
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
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
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
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.
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
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
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
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%)
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
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
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
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.
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
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
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
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
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
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
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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
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
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
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
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
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
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%
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