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October 14, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk on track to deliver strong Q3; outlook for Q4 remains positive
  • CMA CGM Group's e-commerce sites fully operational again, two weeks after cyber attack
  • PIL enhances Mozambique Service
  • Swire Projects launched to provide specialist shipping services
  • DGFT permits export of Bangalore Rose & Krishnapuram onions
  • Faceless Assessment - Measures for timely assessment of Bills of Entry and clarification on defacement of physical documents
  • New export opportunity seen for Indian textile industry amid US-China trade war
  • Shrimp exports to the US up
  • APM Terminals boosts standardised container tracking system
  • BIAL offering discounts on landing charges for cargo aircraft
  • Cold storage segment in India projected to see significant growth in coming years
  • Air cargo business recovering with rise in exports, addition of freighter services at major airports
  • ACCD holds 43rd AGM to elect new Managing Committee under Rajan Nijhawan as President
  • All India Passengers Association meets Maharashtra Port Minister to ask for desiltation at Rewas Bunder
  • DHL Express announces price adjustment for 2021

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Hybrid locomotives for more efficient transport
  • Dnata upgrades in Singapore and Australia
  • Munich airport extends footprint in Central America
  • CO2-free city deliveries in eleven countries
  • Anne-Marie Jean president of Rhine Europe Terminals
  • New WEC route to Bilbao
  • New CargoLine representative in Benelux
  • Ceva deals in Poland
  • 2,600 wagons to be connected with Nexeed soon
  • New managing director for Interroll Automation
  • Inland navigation protests in Rotterdam
  • Boeing awarded governmental contract
  • High-cube container facility saves space
  • DSV introduces fast China-Europe road freight
  • APM Barcelona introduces new technology
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • 12th Latam Cargo route between Brazil and Miami
  • Glencar appoints three operations directors

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • Maersk upgrades profit expectations again, but confirms 2,000 redundancies
  • UK DfT snaps up extra ferry capacity to keep freight 'flowing smoothly' post-Brexit
  • Cargo will be struggling for recognition again in latest Schiphol restructure
  • The age of near-shoring? Too much disruption to supply chains, say shippers
  • Despite peace talks at Port Botany, container congestion remains critical
  • Industrial shipper Manitou to use wind-powered transatlantic ro-ro vessels
  • Atlas Air adds Alibaba to its e-commerce charter credentials
  • Snapshot: Lifting animal spirits at Kuehne + Nagel
  • Supply chain radar: Yet another wonderful dawn with WiseTech, Mainfreight & Kerry
  • On the wires: AP Møller-Mærsk - dinosaur extinction postponed

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • NTSB: Incomplete safety procedures led to barge explosion
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a Marine Accident Report detailing its investigation of the Nov. 4, 2019, explosion of barge IB1940, owned by J O Equipment, LLC, in the Illinois
  • VIDEO: New Orleans RTA's newest ferry gets rave reviews from passengers
    The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) reports that one of its two new ferry vessels, RTA2, entering revenue service on Saturday, October 10 at 6AM. RTA2 will serve as the primary
  • Energy efficient dredge features Danfoss drive solution
    Built at Royal IHC's shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, the Netherlands, for Belgium's DEME Group, the 7,950-cubic-meter dual-fuel (diesel and LNG) hopper dredge Scheldt River features a Danfoss drive solution designed
  • Carnival says "low likelihood" of data accessed in cyberattack being misused
    Cruise giant Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today released an update on the August 15 cyberattack on parts of its IT systems. "Information Security at Carnival Corporation acted quickly
  • Hermitage Offshore vessels sold in bankruptcy auction
    Scorpio Group controlled Hermitage Offshore Services Ltd. (HOFSQ:OTC), which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on August 11, has announced the winning bidders in the bankruptcy auction of its remaining fleet. It says
  • BIMCO: China opens up 10 ports for foreign crew changes
    BIMCO says that, according to its Shanghai office, seven Chinese governmental bodies, including the Ministry of Transportation (MOT), last week released a notice last week announced that 10 Chinese ports will resume
  • Algoma Central takes delivery of second Equinox 650
    Algoma Central Corporation, St. Catharines, Ontario, has taken delivery of the Algoma Intrepid, its second Equinox 650-foot Class self-unloading dry-bulk carrier. The ship has begun her voyage to Canada from the 3
  • Following cyberattack, CMA CGM seeks extension of FMC filing deadlines
    The Federal Maritime Commission says it is considering a petition filed by CMA CGM, and affiliated companies (American President Lines, LLC, APL Co. Pte. Ltd. and ANL Singapore Pte. Ltd.) requesting temporary
  • Ulstein makes changes in group management roles
    After almost 22 years as CEO of Norway's family-owned Ulstein Group, Gunvor Ulstein has decided to step down from her operational role on November 2 and, with her brother, Tore Ulstein, concentrate

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • DSME wins order for six LNG newbuilds
    DSME will deliver six LNG carriers to unidentified European shipowners by July and December 2023. The client has been reported...
  • UK turns to EU ferry companies for post-Brexit cover
    Ferry operators owned by companies based in France, Denmark, Dubai and Sweden have been signed up by the UK government to...
  • InterManager seeks to clarify virus measures after infections
    InterManager recommends that seafarers should be quarantined for 14 days prior to their coronavirus tests. The suggestion is being discussed...
  • Seadrill slaps down creditor counterproposals
    Company undergoing restructuring of $7.3bn debt burden, and reached interest suspension agreement last month
  • From the News Desk: Trust issues for shipping's digitalisation drive
    Shipping is well aware of the benefits of digitalisation, from the improved safety of crew and vessels to emissions reductions...
  • UK royal pays tribute to shipping sector
    'Maritime is nothing if not resilient. London International Shipping Week 2021 will focus sharply on what should turn out to...
  • Downgraded UK shipping firms face stricter checks to access government relief
    Leading UK shipping names among those in aviation and maritime sectors said to pass additional review to access government-backed loans
  • Hermitage Offshore sells fleet in bankruptcy auction
    Hermitage raised $80m from creditors for its 10 platform supply vessels, while Tidewater subsidiary VTG Ships bid $5.3m for its...
  • Pavilion Energy in pursuit of 'decarbonised' LNG
    One of Singapore's two licensed LNG bunker players has tendered for the supply of potentially carbon-neutral LNG from 2023
  • China reported to have blocked Australian coal
    Dry bulk market participants are expecting rates for capesizes and panamaxes to nosedive following reports that China has unofficially imposed...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: China prepares to restore foreign crew repatriation | IEA does not anticipate rapid drop in oil demand...
  • Maersk cuts 2,000 jobs and raises full-year guidance
    Maersk's restructuring programme will result in the loss of 2,000 jobs, fewer than the number potentially affected. Strong performance in...
  • Cosco agrees terminal consolidation deal in southern China
    The capital boost will help the port consolidate its two large container terminals and add economies of scale benefits, says...
  • US ports boost throughput as global economy rebounds
    The US Commerce Department underlined a significant difference between imports and exports, saying the country posted its largest monthly trade...
  • China Navigation launches project cargo division
    The new projects arm will be based in Singapore, but will have global coverage with representation in Europe and the...
  • IEA does not anticipate rapid drop in oil demand
    The International Energy Agency anticipates that without significant policy changes from governments, global oil demand will not rapidly decline soon...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • Rise in US spot market truckload rates slowing
  • New project cargo player brings ex-Zeamarine executives aboard
  • Air freight market throws quoting into chaos for forwarders
  • Ex-SAL executive joins DSV as director of global sea chartering
  • Maersk boosts '20 earnings guidance again on strong demand

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • P&O Cruises ship to become condo complex off Panama
    Ocean Builders also plans to build Seapods offering at-sea dwelling
  • Jacksonville firefighters sue after injuries in Hoegh Xiamen blaze
    The lawsuit accuses the ship's owner and charterer of failing to maintain fire prevention equipment, leading to an explosion
  • Danaos Corp triples share repurchase programme
    Two stakeholders sell two 'blocs of shares' worth more than $30m
  • Arrested Folk Shipping tanker to be sold at auction in Fujairah
    Vessel is second controlled by UAE owner to be disposed of by National Bank of Fujairah
  • Croatia's first FSRU Golar Viking arrives off the coast
    Converted LNG carrier is due to load first cargo via ship-to-ship transfer in Adriatic Sea
  • Idan Ofer makes US power play in $815m deal
    Shipowner's OPC Energy to buy US clean energy company from private equity firm
  • Ulstein family hands shipyard reins to new CEO Cathrine Marti
    Gunvor Ulstein stepping down after 22 years to focus on longer-term strategy
  • Clarksons Platou takes cautious view of box sector after Maersk hikes forecast
    Analyst Frode Morkedal says profit guidance was not lifted as much as strong spot rates suggested, and 2021 could be weaker than this year for owners in general
  • Global broker Aon urges P&I clubs to soften renewal rate rises
    Broker says wealthy P&I clubs can afford to go easy on members struggling to cope with the financial fallout from the pandemic
  • Seaspan and Capital fix latest boxship buys on long-term charters
    Leading tonnage providers secure rare period charters in hot market
  • Shipping set for boom decade due to under investment in new ships, says Cleaves
    Norwegian investment bank says orders this year set to be fourth-lowest on record
  • GasLog links up with IFC on Sierra Leone LNG-to-power
    Project will use steam turbine gas carrier as an FSU for imports
  • UK hands out more post-Brexit ferry contracts worth $101m
    Move is latest bid to ensure vital supplies make it into the country after transition period ends on 31 December
  • Norway's Tailwind seeks exit from shipowning with final sales
    Norwegian company to complete its exit from shipowning.
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping fights for Tesla ro-ro business
    State-backed carrier wants a piece of the pie as Tesla revises its China strategy
  • Greece makes new stab at privatising historic Niarchos-founded Hellenic Shipyards
    Potential investors have seven weeks to prepare binding bids for what is touted as the biggest graving dock in the Eastern Mediterranean
  • Scandal-hit Hurtigruten could sell hotels as fleet remains idled
    Norwegian shipowner could raise cash from property disposals as most vessels remain idled
  • Modec wraps up $969m funding deal for Brazil FPSO
    Banks combine to back long-term chartering deal with Petrobras for Brazilian offshore project
  • Probe begins after engine room fire on product tanker
    Argentinean navy assisted in bringing incident under control on Di Giunta E
  • DSME signs $1.7bn order for sextet of LNG newbuildings for Russia's Arctic gas exports
    Price per vessel is over $50m cheaper than previous Arc7 ice class newbuildings
  • Chinese salvor promises Wakashio wreck removal by Christmas
    Chinese state-backed outfit has said it thinks it can move the wreck by Christmas
  • China eases crew change restrictions by opening up 10 ports
    Bimco gives shipowners advice on how to comply with new rules
  • Adnoc reportedly pays top dollar for former Ugland ultramax bulker
    Brokers say a firm reported price reflects the premium buyers are willing to pay for vessels from Japanese-run yards
  • Shipowners' groups welcome Sea Cargo Charter without full endorsement
    Bimco and the ICS are worried about bureaucracy and distorted CO2 reduction targets
  • Maersk to axe 2,000 staff as profit outlook improves
    Giant Danish shipowner continues reorganisation as third quarter result set to be solid
  • Asian dry bulk markets in disarray as China shuns Australian coal
    Confusion as China reportedly calls an unofficial halt to Australian coal imports
  • Seadrill reveals attempt to 'cleanse' finances in talks with noteholders
    Project Paratus consists of proposals and counter-proposals as drillship company tries to restructure debt mountain
  • ADS Crude Carriers down to last ship as VLCC sales spree goes on
    Norwegian owner offloads ADS Serenade for same price it sold sistership last month
  • Alexander Saverys: CMB harnesses hydrogen in the battle against black swans
    The Belgian shipowner has become a leading advocate of the alternative fuel to tackle decarbonisation
  • Mystic Invest eyes UK and German markets as it buys ex-CMV cruiseship at auction
    First of five CMV cruiseship put up for auction finds trading buyer
  • Vale looks to cut shipping costs with new China port venture
    Brazilian mining giant says project will allow it to secure total port capacity of 40 mtpa in Shulanghu
  • China Navigation moves into heavy-lift project cargo sector
    China Navigation Co launches a new specialist project shipping division targeting the energy, resource & infrastructure sectors
  • West Africa Gas returns to Hyundai Mipo for newbuildings
    LPG newbuilding order doubles fleet to four by 2022
  • India looks to north America to replace Venezuelan and Middle East barrels

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • New A321 converted freighter passes first test flight in US
    The A321 has a lot of potential in the air cargo market because of its efficiency and payload. Companies are beginning to convert passenger planes...
  • Hapag-Lloyd CEO cautious despite high demand, rates
    "If you go back a couple of months, nobody would have expected that demand would be as strong today as it is right now," says...
  • Delta reports $9B drop in Q3 revenue
    Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) reported quarterly losses of $3.30 per share, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3 by 10%. This is a 242%...
  • Alibaba taps Atlas Air for parcel airlift to South America
    Alibaba is taking on Amazon around the world. Its latest move is in South America, with a new dedicated air service to speed up shipments.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2020
  • Asian gasoil crack overtakes gasoline after 4-week flip as supply balance tilts
    Second consecutive session to see gasoil swap crack higher than gasoline swap crack.
  • Delfin Midstream newbuild FLNG able to support LNG bunker demand in US Gulf
    Newbuild FLNG vessel design to have nameplate capacity of 3.5 million mt/per year: Delfin.
  • China Oct LSFO imports from Singapore drop amid healthy supply, low bunker prices
    High import costs a deterrent for Chinese buyers in terms of importing from Singapore.
  • NYMEX WTI rebounds back above $40/b on China, IEA news
    UK enacting tougher restrictions as coronavirus cases again rise, overall European demand continues to show signs of weakening.

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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
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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
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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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PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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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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