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February 18, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Hapag-Lloyd expects very strong earnings growth in first quarter of 2021
  • IMO designates 2021 as year of action for seafarers
  • Maersk to operate world's first carbon neutral liner vessel by 2023
  • Import of palm oil up
  • Introduction of online e-Certificate Management System for Imports
  • Dighi Port becomes 12th port to join APSEZ's string of economic gateways across the Indian coast
  • India seeking govt-to-govt agreement on terminal presence at Colombo Port
  • Construction of DFCs being continuously monitored; capex utilisation up
  • First container train flagged off from Jodhpur (ICD Basni) to APM Terminals Pipavav
  • Logistics constraints seen impacting sugar exports
  • Comprehensive economic cooperation & partnership agreement between India & Mauritius approved
  • Fifteen states complete ease of doing business reforms
  • India, UK agree to deepen cooperation through Enhanced Trade Partnership
  • Guidelines on e-commerce for exporters on the anvil
  • MSC salutes Anastasia seafarers on safe return to India

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Extending Egypt's intermodal corridor
  • MAJ warns of a seafarers' exodus
  • Ryder on the run
  • Italy's minister for infrastructure and transport
  • Operate more trains with a mouse click
  • A coalition for ten LNG vessels
  • Air Austral's third cargo-only flight in February
  • New managing director and chairman
  • Sustainable steel distribution
  • Volumes to persist, says NRF
  • ASL converts option
  • Endless summer?
  • Wallenius SOL calling Lübeck
  • Special hazmat load securely delivered
  • Stihl fully automated in Italy
  • Jolie Cosman joins Deugro USA
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Counterfeiters strike wrong note

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Forwarders to negotiate rates with airlines in Unicef vaccine programme
  • ECU suffering customer dissatisfaction as confusion reigns over cyber attack
  • Maersk to launch the world's first carbon-neutral box ship by 2023
  • Danaos profits and recharters on the up as liner 'purple patch' continues
  • When the chips are down, logistics players must find new strategies
  • Brexit? No problem on our side, says Port of Calais Boulogne chairman
  • Distinguishing rice from wrong: lessons from a Hamburg cocaine bust
  • Supply chain radar: XPO Logistics break-up charm offensive under way
  • Against the odds: Chained to the wheel
  • Snapshot: Port volumes as muddy as hell

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Oaktree takes a stake in Rand Logistics
    Private equity firm American Industrial Partners (AIP) has agreed to sell what it calls "a significant minority stake" in Great Lakes operator Rand Logistics to funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management's Transportation
  • VIDEO: Car carrier giant plans to build wind-powered PCTC
    Oslo-headquartered Wallenius Wilhelmsen is planning to build the world's first full-size wind-powered pure car and truck carrier. To be called Orcelle Wind, the 220 meters x 40 meters ship will have the
  • David S. Jansen joins Blank Rome Government Relations
    Blank Rome Government Relations LLC reports that David S. Jansen has joined the firm as a senior advisor in its Washington, D.C., office. Jansen most recently served as the Democratic staff director
  • Silicon Valley AI developer takes ship performance solutions "out of stealth mode"
    Japan's K-Line is to fit 300 ships with an AI (artificial intelligence) based performance analysis solution developed by Palo Alto, Calif., based Bearing Inc., a company backed by AI pioneer Andrew Ng's
  • TTB: Big River Coalition's Sean Duffy to speak on Mississippi River channel deepening
    At this year's free virtual presentation of Marine Log's TTB -Tugs, Towboats & Barges conference, being held March 23 and 24, Sean Duffy, senior executive director of the Big River Coalition, will
  • Empire Wind awards FEED contract for wind turbine foundations
    In another sign that U.S. offshore wind development is moving right along, Empire Offshore Wind LLC has signed a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract that will see Oslo-headquartered Aker Solutions study
  • Great Lakes Dredge reports an "exceptional" year, despite pandemic
    The largest provider of dredging services in the U.S., Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Nasdaq: GLDD) today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2020. "Great Lakes
  • Maersk plans to operate carbon-neutral liner vessel by 2023
    A.P. Moller - Maersk today announced that it will launch of the world's first carbon-neutral liner vessel in 2023 - seven years ahead of its initial 2030-ambition. All future Maersk owned newbuildings

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Halt in force on US Gulf LNG exports
    Moves by LNG producers to cut back gas consumption will lead to reduction in exports from the US, hitting shipping...
  • FSL Trust lines up product tanker sales
    "Earnings prospects for LR2 product tankers in the short-term have fundamentally weakened due to the adverse impact of the coronavirus...
  • Port of Los Angeles diverts ocean carriers to reduce cargo backlog
    The decision to divert ships from America's premier port comes as the Federal Maritime Commission steps up its enquiry into...
  • Port of New York-New Jersey sees record throughput in 2020
    PNYNJ recovered from the first-half losses to end 2020 with a new container record of 7.6m teu, a 1.5% rise...
  • Vietnam shipowners linked to sanctioned oil trades
    Vessel-tracking data shows the vessels frequently spoof location and switch off Automatic Identification System to obfuscate the origin and destination...
  • Another Maersk boxship loses containers in north Pacific storm
    Extreme weather in the north Pacific has led to a number of incidents of containers lost overboard. Latest event is...
  • Golden Ocean launches private placement as it buys 18 bulkers from affiliate
    The purchase has been made at the low point in the cycle with "attractive financing" attached, Golden Ocean said. It...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen plans wind-powered ro-ro
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen has unveiled a concept for the world's first wind-powered pure car and truck carrier, saying its design could...
  • Clubs go easy on worst-hit shipping sectors in tough renewal round
    'It's all well and good saying, we need 5%, but what are people paying to start with? Five per cent...
  • TECO 2030 plots mega-hydrogen factory in Norway
    The Norwegian company wants to build a 1.2 gigawatt hydrogen fuel cell factory to service ships and heavy duty installations...
  • Retail investors buy into shipping
    Share prices have risen an average of 34% across the shipping portfolio since the start of the year, according to...
  • DNV GL shines light on the 'dark side' of innovation
    Decarbonisation is creating a safety gap, which, if left unmanaged, could delay industry progress, says DNV GL's head of maritime...
  • InceMaritime adds tech to legal and consultancy expertise
    US-based Mission Secure has linked up with InceMaritime to provide cyber threat hunting and incident response to Ince's clients. This...
  • Weekly Briefing: Tankers endure negative earnings | Box success uneven | Dry attracts investor attention
    This week: Before anyone gets too excited about oil price and talk of a super-cycle everyone would do well to...
  • Firefighting standards are not fit for the age of ultra-large containerships
    Fires on containerships can be dangerous and devastating. But even on the biggest boxships, crew are only required to have...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: P&I clubs 'getting big rate rises' as renewal deadline looms | Does shipping need its own ammonia rules...
  • Kim Heng makes inroads with Taiwan offshore wind JV
    Offshore wind projects are yielding better margins than those in the oil and gas sector, says Kim Heng executive chairman
  • Dry bulk tonne-mile demand falls as Argentine grains miss the boat
    Pacific demand for Argentine wheat has dropped as Asian grain buyers shift to abundant Australian produce. In the first two...
  • Maersk to launch first carbon-neutral ship within two years
    Maersk plans to have a methanol-fuelled ship in its fleet by 2023. All newbuildings following that will have the ability...
  • Hutchison looks to expand Oman container terminal
    The study will start this year and will assess the social, environmental, logistical, in-country value and economic impacts of any...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Winter storms deal another blow to US supply chains
  • Container lines ordered to explain detention, demurrage assessment
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen designing wind-propelled ro-ro ship
  • Trade financing startup nabs $7.8 million in funding
  • Some shippers gaining competitive edge via higher industry rates
  • New visibility entrant Vizion API gets seed funding
  • Maersk to deploy first zero-carbon container ship by 2023

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Costa Cruises pushes fleet suspension to late March
    The Italian Carnival brand expects to sail two more ships in May
  • IMO, WISTA International launch survey for women in shipping
    The two intend to repeat the survey every three years amid greater efforts to diversify shipping
  • Flex LNG opts for spot exposure but will shift to term when 'time is right'
    A steam and diesel-electric ships are struggling to compete as tougher emissions regulations kick in, says owner
  • Golden Ocean to spend $752m on bulkers from John Fredriksen's private arm
    Acquisition would brings the New York-listed owner's fleet count to 96 ships
  • Billion-dollar shipping week for dry freight derivatives, says FIS
    New record in trading volumes smashes the record set in 2008, during the last shipping cycle boom
  • SFL nets $17.5m from sale of stake in ultra-large boxships
    Losses confirmed on drill rigs as company shifts focus to assets with low carbon footprint
  • Seanergy prices $75m offer with eye focused on more capesizes
    The New York-listed owner just expanded its pureplay fleet to 12 capesizes
  • Cleaves sees early signs of 'massive capital injection' for tanker owners
    Analyst Joakim Hannisdahl upgrades sector early after spotting potential influx of investor cash
  • War chest: Ocean Yield has 'a few hundred million dollars' to spend on new ships
    Norwegian owner is on the acquisition trail after offloading a series of leased vessels
  • Flag-state system needs to be radically reformed and be put at top of ESG agenda
    When flag states sell their national sovereignty to abusive shipowners, shipping and ship finance need to stop rationalising the practice and take action
  • Feasting on turnovers? US-listed dry bulk owners are adjusting to a new diet
    Rising share prices are one thing, but there are other measures of investor interest and bulker owners are finally seeing them
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen plots wind-powered PCTC by 2025
    Race to cut emissions leads to Oslo-listed shipowner's second design for a cargo sail-ship
  • Crew leaves grounded tanker in UAE after four-year shift
    Seafarers swim to shore after lengthy ordeal but agree to stay to help with vessel sale
  • Capesize spot rates jump sharply thanks to futures market and firmer fixtures
    Baltic Exchange's capesize time-charter average rate was up by almost 30% on Wednesday
  • Elbdeich acquires LNG-fuelled feeder boxship as fleet expansion continues
    German owner to investigate potential of gas as a fuel on other vessels in its fleet
  • Zodiac Maritime linked to move to bring DSME order haul to 10 boxships
    Eyal Ofer-led owner is said to have exercised options on neo-panamax quartet
  • Tanker owners 'face the music' as scrubber-fitted eco VLCCs fetch low period rates
    Period market remains active despite weak charter rates for young VLCCs amid bearish market outlook
  • Banks extricate themselves from Empire suezmax quartet
    Greek owners Moundreas and Molaris seen to benefit from creditor-driven deal
  • Zodiac Maritime boosts DSME boxship order haul to 10 newbuildings
    Eyal Ofer-led owner confirms quartet of optional berths
  • Hapag-Lloyd profits to soar but it tones down expectations for 2021
    Earnings off to a flying start but market expected to 'normalise', says CEO
  • Union urges owners to follow MSC's crew change action in China
    ITF says it is time for owners to pay the cost of getting stranded crew home from trade blockade
  • GNMTC extends push into modern tankers with aframax buy from FSL
    Libyan state company picks up high-spec tonnage from First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust)
  • Flex LNG sees more demand for US LNG in 2021
    Harald Gurvin signs off as chief financial officer after more than 15 years with Fredriksen Group
  • Arbitration retains momentum in Singapore as Asian push pays dividends
    Arbitration volumes climbed slightly as new management began regional outreach and met the challenges of the coronavirus
  • Bimco helping bulkers shift to slower 'just in time' business model
    Organisation's Grant Hunter explains the importance of new clause aimed at avoiding wasteful waiting time in ports
  • CMA CGM's new air division takes off as strategic shift continues
    Liner company acquires four freighter aircraft to complement its shipping business
  • ArcelorMittal confirms bulker involved in Gibraltar spill
    The ship ceased bunkering operations immediately after the spill, mining giant says
  • Lemos Group's new bulker agent makes debut capesize purchase
    Led by former Oldendorff managers, Valhal Shipping hits its stride as Enesel's exclusive agent for dry bulk shipping
  • Top shipbrokers set up carbon trading desks in the hunt for new business
    BRS, Clarksons and Affinity are among the first maritime brokerages to enter the environmental trading market
  • Beginner's guide for shipping firms in carbon offset market
    New entrants urged to be cautious as not all offset projects are cut from the same cloth
  • Early adopter: Maersk to run first carbon-neutral ship by 2023 in methanol plan
    Danish containership giant moves decarbonisation target forward by seven years
  • Sovcomflot video captures February first Northern Sea Route voyage for LNG carrier
    Drone footage shows ice-breaker working with vessel in first February crossing of Northern Sea Route
  • Cooking and heating demand for LPG swells the coffers of Epic Gas during pandemic
    Small LPG carrier specialist remains optimistic for 2021 as residential LPG demand remains high
  • Prem Watsa targets VLCC sector through $82m Seven Islands IPO
    Canadian billionaire's Indian tanker company also wants to buy an MR with cash from Mumbai listing
  • Hydroussa Navigation snaps up kamsarmax as prices move higher
    Deal marks the firs sale for the Greek company in seven years
  • Evalend Shipping scores rare Tier II bulker newbuildings
    Greek shipowner books kamsarmaxes to be built to IMO's older NOx standards
  • Trafigura tries out cheaper Schuldschein market for $134m loan
    Trader and shipowner seals first move into German alternative bond market as it diversifies finance base
  • Safety can't be sacrificed as we sail into increasingly complex waters
    New fuels and greater digitalisation promise huge rewards, but what of the potential dangers?
  • Arbitration keeps up momentum in Singapore as Asian push pays dividends
    Arbitration volumes climbed slightly as new management began regional outreach and met the challenges of the coronavirus
  • BW Offshore invests $72m in offshore wind firm Ideol ahead of Oslo listing
    Singapore floater specialist says experience in offshore markets 'highly complementary' to offshore wind sector
  • Myanmar's fledgling tanker market holds its breath over threat of more US sanctions
    Any further action by Biden administration may make cargo moves more complicated, say traders

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Another Maersk ship sailing for LA loses containers
    Six cases of at-sea container losses have been reported in less than three months.
  • Patience tested: 62 ships at anchor in San Pedro Bay
    "If we do nothing, we will still have vessels at anchor come midsummer," says Port of LA Executive Director Gene Seroka.
  • Chinese factories won't build enough containers to save US shippers
    Cargo shippers hamstrung by the global container shortage should not expect a box building spree in China to come to their rescue.
  • Amazon, FedEx air partner ASL orders 737-800 converted freighters
    You've probably flown in a Boeing 737-800, a next-generation variant of this popular 737, but when they are put to pasture they become valuable assets...
  • US exposes North Korea blockchain plot to evade ship sanctions
    The U.S. has indicted a computer hacker working for Pyongyang to help North Korea evade U.S. maritime sanctions.
  • Viewpoint: Bruises for Alaska cruises
    The United States and Canada should do more talking and less unilateral banning and canceling.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: More refineries in Europe to produce cleaner fuels
    Essar Oil UK and Austria's OMV have recently announced new projects, which will be focused on producing cleaner fuels.
  • Gibraltar bunker delays after oil spill, bad weather: sources
    A combination of bad weather and an oil spill hampered supply operations around the port of Gibraltar in recent days but bunkering has continued throughout though with some delays, sources have said.
  • US Gulf Coast bunker market waits out winter storm
    US Gulf Coast retail bunker prices edged slightly higher Feb. 17, as suppliers in the region deal with harsh winter weather.
  • Fuel price rises could result in wider bunker sector quality issues: KPI OceanConnect
    Marine fuel quality issues could begin to surface again this year as the price of fuel and blending components begins to rise again, marine fuel supplier KPI OceanConnect warned in a 2021 sector outlook published this week,
  • Piraeus continues bunker operations despite snow: sources
    Bunker operations at the Greek port of Piraeus were not impacted despite cold weather conditions, market sources said Feb. 17.
  • Calumet Specialty announces Great Falls, Montana, renewable diesel project
    Calumet Specialty Products has plans to produce renewable diesel by reconfiguring a hydrocracker at its 37,000 b/d Great Falls, Montana, refinery, the company said in a statement.
  • OIL FUTURES: Complex settles higher on crude output, refinery losses
    Oil futures continued to rise Feb. 17 as continued frigid weather and power outages took a toll on crude production and refinery operations, mostly in Texas.
  • Maersk plans to operate first carbon-neutral container ship by 2023
    AP Moller-Maersk, owner of the largest shipping company in the world, is aiming to operate the world's first carbon-neutral vessel by 2023, seven years ahead of schedule, it said Feb. 17.
  • Singapore March ex-wharf marine fuel term settles higher on supply tightness
    "Most buyers will secure March term after the [Lunar New Year] holiday," a trader said.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil products stocks drop to 2021 low as fuel oil exports set record high
    Total inventory was 20.854 million barrels on Feb. 15, down 1.6% from a week earlier and the lowest since Nov. 30.
  • Singapore HSFO quality and testing procedures
    Platts welcomes feedback on the above issues, including testing methods, and quality specifications.
  • India's maiden carbon-neutral crude purchase opens door for more
    "The purchase of the first carbon-neutral crude by Reliance signals their intentions clearly," Malhotra said.
  • HONG KONG DATA: 2020 fuel oil imports drop 11% on year to 38 mil barrels
    Demand has yet to recover fully, even though the container market is strong, sources said.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
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In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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 public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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