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October 9, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2020
  • FIEO President flags export sector concern on container shortage & rising sea freight
  • US FMC extends temporary exemption of certain service contract filing requirements
  • Soft vegetable oils imports up
  • Adarsh Hegde appointed Managing Director of Gati-KWE
  • NHAI awards 60 pc more length of projects in current fiscal
  • Key priorities outlined for reviving global economy
  • Lead economic indicators seen returning to clear growth trajectory
  • Indian cotton gets maiden brand & logo
  • SCLA organises international conference on business & logistics opportunities in the North-East

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Freight a mighty player
  • China to Slovakia train relaunched
  • Frankfurt cargo handler ready for pharma
  • Charles Menkhorst named CEO of Gulftainer
  • A service provider contract for naval forces
  • 500th Swiss-made freight wagon delivered
  • Mullen Group acquires IWD
  • More opportunities with e-commerce
  • Oman drives digitalisation in the Gulf
  • Speeding up customs for pressing needs
  • "Curiosity of the Day"a
  • K Line delivers donations to San Salvador
  • Russell Stokes to lead GE Aviation Services
  • Electronic tolling services to expand in Europe
  • Larger hubs for fashion distribution
  • US students to turn B777-300ER into freighters

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2020
  • Charter market still soaring: 'We'll beat any rate to secure a panamax'
  • Dwindling airfreight capacity forces perishables shippers to try a dip in the ocean
  • Complaints spark US FMC probe into shipping line bill of lading issues
  • DP-DHL chief Appel praises staff for Q3 performance that saw profits rise 43%
  • UK freeports must be near enterprise zones 'so inland areas can benefit too'
  • New free app from AF-KLM Cargo will help warehouses co-load
  • Comment: Technical interoperability - connect once, communicate with many
  • IATA US cargo unit CNS faces restructuring as president Michael White quits
  • Against the odds: DSV + M'rsk - crafting a Danish powerhouse

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2020
  • Fincantieri Marinette Marine to have largest shiplift in U.S.
    Wisconsin shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) has signed a contract with Pearlson Shiplift Corp., Miami, Fla., to design and build a state-of-the-art shiplift system. On completion, the shiplift system will be the
  • Dual-fuel retrofit kit for MAN 32/40 engine completes Type Approval Test
    MAN Energy Solutions reports that a dual-fuel retrofit kit for its MAN 32/40 engine has successful concluded its Type Approval Test (TAT). The TAT confirmed the suitability of the retrofit kit for
  • Southwest Shipyard delivers TSGI-designed tank barge
    The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI) reports that Houston's Southwest Shipyard, L.P. has delivered a 250- by 54- by 12-foot, 6-inch, 23,000 BBL tank barge built to a TSGI-developed design. The barge's primary
  • Crowley sells 44-year old tug
    Shipbroker Marcon International, Coupeville, Wash., reports that Crowley Marine Services Inc. has sold its 7,200 BHP Invader series tug Hunter, to private Washington interests. Built in 1976, the tug was the 21st
  • Still burning cash, Carnival hopes for resumption of U.S. cruises this year
    In a business update released today, the world's largest cruise ship operator, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) reported that its monthly average cash burn rate for the third quarter
  • Yanmar generator engines selected for Japanese LNG-fueled ferry duo
    Osaka, Japan-headquartered Yanmar Holdings has received an order from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) for dual fuel 8EY26LDF engines. The engines will be used to power generators on board Japan's first two

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2020
  • Opec sees fossil-fuelled future for shipping
    Marine fuel oil demand is estimated to grow by 400,000 bpd over the next five years despite decarbonisation measures, according...
  • IMO under pressure to bring in tougher emissions measures
    Calls for a carbon levy on shipping fuels are turning up the heat on the International Maritime Organization, which is...
  • Opec forecasts stagnant crude oil trade over next decade
    Oil cartel's World Oil Outlook 2045 signals any post-pandemic recovery in oil demand at least two to three years away
  • BW Group invests in biogas tech company
    BW Group, which controls the world's biggest gas carrier fleet, becomes a major shareholder. The investment is the latest by...
  • Health crisis reveals digitalisation's uneven adoption
    The IMO wants to leave no company behind but the uptake of digitalisation is uneven, while lack of cyber awareness...
  • NSB continues Asia push with new Singapore shipmanager
    Pacific International Lines stalwart Panneer Selvam hired to head operation
  • Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping sees in new management
    In a statement, the new management team of the dry bulk owner based in Italy has been announced, reportedly replacing...
  • World boxship fleet update: Engines and economics put orders on hold
    Container shipping is going through a boom period despite ongoing concerns over the direction of the pandemic. But instead of...
  • Singapore bunker sector to take measured path to digitalisation
    While bunker industry players in the top global bunkering centre agree that digitalisation is central to preparing for the future...
  • Oneglobal's SSL Endeavour registers at Lloyd's
    Registration enables the Cyprus team to conduct open market business with Lloyd's underwriters and to place delegated underwriting authority business...
  • Torm study finds SOx emissions drastically lower using scrubbers
    The study, compiled by independent consultant Niels Bjorn Mortensen, was based on analysis of operations from 29 ships with data...
  • Trade imbalances put pressure on equipment availability
    High demand for e-commerce goods and medical equipment is leading to high export levels from Asia. But finding containers to...
  • LNG bunker tie-up seeks to service east-west trades
    The network 'will combine global commercial offerings with regional operational expertise and bring further momentum to the emergence of a...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: LNG bunkering expansion not hindered by methane slip concerns | Dishonesty in collision case evidence now increasingly harder...
  • Asia Pacific forums focus on digitalisation in shipping and the economy
    China, the main engine of economic growth in the Asia Pacific region in recent times, faces challenges such as the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2020
  • Truckload carrier CFI pursues cross-border LTL freight
  • Retailers increase forecast amid US import deluge
  • New freight marketplace aims to reduce forwarder quoting burden
  • Peak season congestion underscores need for 'buffer' capacity at LA-LB
  • Drewry sees improving MPV/HL market ahead
  • Container shortages threaten India's export gains

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2020
  • Matson signals higher results amid transpacific demand
    The Hawaii-based company credit its expedited CLX and CLX+ China-focused services for the better results
  • Pyxis Tankers raises $5m selling preferred shares, warrants
    Funds could be used to pay down debt or expand the fleet
  • Brazil emerges as a top growth market for crude and product tanker trade
    The South American country hikes crude output despite Covid-19, and its fuel consumption is recovering amid domestic refinery woes
  • Barry Rogliano Salles CEO elected chairman as Tim Jones retires
    Jones has chaired the Paris-headquartered shipbroking group since 2014
  • V.Group rings the changes at German shipmanagement desk
    Ulla Eithz Nielsen takes the reins at Hamburg-based shipmanagement unit
  • Carnival 'optimistic' on 2020 return to US sailing despite losing $8bn this year so far
    It confirmed a $2.86bn loss for the third quarter and still does not know when its entire fleet will operate normally
  • Pyxis Tankers launches share sale effort, hopes to raise $5m
    Funds could be used to pay down debt or expand the fleet
  • Ince launches new consultancy in Abu Dhabi
    London-lised Ince Group is building up its consultancy arm with a new base in the Middle East
  • Olympic Subsea aims to seal $300m restructuring in a week
    Talks ongoing over debt deal after Stig Remoy company stretched standstill period
  • Offshore owners 'confident' as spot PSVs fall to lowest this year
    But brokers warn that other vessels are returning to tight North Sea region
  • Trio of Chembulk tanker veterans launches own commercial mission
    Sage Tanker Partners combines decades of experience with appeal to owners overlooked in market consolidation
  • NSB poaches PIL fleet manager Panneer Selvam for Asian push
    Experienced manager to run new Singapore office as German group looks to expand further
  • Glencore unit linked to surprise VLCC storage deal in Singapore
    Lukoil's trading arm relet the 2004-built DHT Lake for a short-term deal at $25,000 per day
  • Mercy Ships needs crew just as urgently as it needs funds for work in Africa
    Charity has waiting list for medical staff wanting to volunteer but struggles to find engineers and seafarers
  • Major charterers speak out on cutting carbon emissions
    Heads of shipping for the 17 global charterers and operators that are the founding signatories of the Sea Cargo Charter explain why they have committed publicly to cut greenhouse gas emissions
  • Cruise lines may need billions to get global fleet back on the move
    Estimate of up to $15m each to return ships to service after prolonged idleness
  • Genting and Royal Caribbean to relaunch Singapore cruise operations
    Cruise majors both announce a Singapore restart but their ships will be going nowhere
  • Tufton Oceanic sees its value grow in strong boxship market
    UK shipowner says its net asset value has increased over the third quarter
  • OIM signs deal for first LNG-fuelled wind turbine ship
    Norwegian group orders new eco-design at CIMC Raffles in China
  • 'Stellar' Stolt-Nielsen profit shows chemical tanker rebound
    Norwegian owner beats analyst forecasts as costs fall due to lower fuel prices
  • Pavilion Energy and Gasum team up on LNG bunkering
    New partners plan to develop global supply networks with Singapore buyer eyeing other hook ups
  • Seafarers trapped on ships but footballers roam free?
    Travel restrictions cast inequalities for crew members
  • MPP optimism blooms over growing renewable-sector prospects
    Will renewables rescue the multipurpose segment from the downturn in the oil and gas sector?
  • Stolt-Nielsen says chemical tanker momentum growing as profit surges
    Norwegian owner beats analyst forecasts as costs fall due to lower fuel prices
  • Castor Maritime fixes latest acquisition for up to 14 months
    Cypriot owner says panamax Magic Horizon will earn $11,000 per day
  • Arctic Securities targets German shipping sector with new Hamburg office
    Norwegian investment bank raids German rival Berenberg for latest recruits to expand European offering
  • Procopiou sisters: Siblings move centre stage
    Quartet of siblings take control of divisions of their father's sprawling group
  • Is the time finally right for electronic bills of lading during pandemic?
    Delays and security questions may give impetus to owners' usage of time-saving technology
  • Silo thinking must break down for ports to benefit from new tech
    Port orchestration and carbon-cutting technologies need shipping to shed resistance to data sharing and collaboration
  • Arctic's very survival relies on shipping saying 'nyet' to the NSR
    The Arctic region needs special protection more than unrestrained economic development, despite all of the recent shipping projects that could spell both opportunity and doom
  • Japan's great ore carrier clear-out picks up pace
    Three more vessels touted for sale in tonnage disposal following Wakashio disaster
  • Average capesize rates predicted to peak in October, before declining
    IHS Markit says current rally in rates for large bulkers caused by short-term positional factors

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2020
  • Can green shipping scheme lick 'herding cats' dilemma?
    Banks, charterers, shipowners and governments want to clean up ocean transport. Not necessarily in the same way.
  • Mesa Airlines makes first cargo flight for DHL
    Mesa Airlines and DHL reach a big cargo milestone.
  • Industry groups ready responses to FMC's ocean carrier pricing review
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission wants to learn the extent of allegations that ocean carriers are targeting noncontracted service providers for freight payment.
  • 21 Air gets creative, adds capacity with passenger freighter
    21 Air is a small cargo airline that wants to expand but can't afford new aircraft. So it's acting as a sales agent and partnering...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2020
  • ANALYSIS: Asia-Pacific tankers' freight outlook weak for Q4 on poor demand
    Asia-Pacific tankers' freight will likely remain weak during the final quarter of 2020 due to subdued demand and even the usual Northern Hemisphere winter and floating storage is unlikely to provide significant support.
  • US Gulf Coast LNG, oil and gas producers all coming offline ahead of Hurricane Delta
    US Gulf Coast LNG producers were shutting down or making emergency preparations Oct. 8 ahead of Hurricane Delta now that most of the US Gulf of Mexico's oil and gas flows have already come offline as the storm treks through the Gulf.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise 4.3% on week to 2.887 mil mt: Insights Global
    Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub increased by 4.3% to 2.887 million mt as of Oct. 7, Insights Global data released Oct. 8 showed.
  • Singapore gasoil-Dubai crack hits 6-week high on expectations of supply tightening
    The front-month Singapore 10 ppm sulfur gasoil swap spread against the Dubai crude swap hit a six-week high at the Asian close Oct. 7 on expectations of regional supply tightening as refiners move to maximize kerosene output for winter.
  • HSFO bunker barge availability tight in Singapore after typhoons delay vessels
    The availability of bunkering barges is limited in Singapore amid vessel delays following two recent typhoons in Japan and South Korea, market sources said Oct. 8.
  • Asia's maiden hydrogen trade flow routes to feature Australia, northeast Asia
    Asia may witness some of the initial hydrogen trade flows from Australia to Japan and South Korea, the two countries in the region that have rolled out long-term plans for the clean fuel, which analysts and market participants said have to be largely met through imports.
  • More than 90% of Gulf oil offline as LNG plants, refineries prep for hurricane
    More than 90% of crude oil production in the US Gulf of Mexico was offline Oct. 8 in advance of Hurricane Delta as LNG plants and refineries shuttered or hunkered down in advance of the storm's anticipated landfall on Oct. 9 in southwestern Louisiana.
  • OIL FUTURES: Oil climbs as US, Norway production woes threaten supply outlook
    Oil prices settled higher Oct 8. as lowered crude production in the Gulf of Mexico and Norway tightened near-term supply outlooks.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
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
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Transaction valued at $440 million
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
Shanghai
They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping
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
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
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%
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
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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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
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
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