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International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
  • More capacity for container transports
  • Unilode picks Mohammed Akhlaq
  • Large tanker order placed
  • Latam emerges stronger from Chapter 11 process
  • PIL onto the shores
  • New units for Wan Hai Lines
  • Opening a rail link to save 3,000 truck journeys
  • CIT operational in Port d'Abidjan
  • CMF greets new member
  • Belgium's new permanent representative
  • CBP intercepts strange cement statues in Memphis
  • 2,000th MAN truck handed-over
  • Improving connections to the Philippines
  • Copa Airlines brings Champ's TGC to Brazil
  • XPO Logistics welcomes Carl Anderson
  • Robots in fashion
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
  • COP27: Antitrust regulators scrutinise decarbonisation collaboration
  • Flexport's Petersen - his world in a nutshell
  • Carrier anger at plan to revise terminal access charges in Australia
  • Tuesday limelight - Expeditors and DP-DHL
  • Russia ban on trucks backfires as goods go around and domestic costs soar
  • Container safety in motion as industry moves to cut losses
  • Firms feel a need for facilities near airports - and pay a premium for them
  • OceanX radar: Sunset for the ocean carriers in a world of chaos

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Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
  • Poten: Increased Russian oil moves by Dark Fleet pose safety threat
    In his latest weekly Tanker Opinion, Erik Broekhuizen, head of tanker research at New York headquartered Poten & Partners, says that, while Russian oil exports have thus far only been impacted by
  • Drewry: Ship operating cost inflation is accelerating
    Vessel operating cost (OPEX) inflation has accelerated in 2022 on mounting worldwide macroeconomic price pressures, despite some receding of COVID-19 related costs, according to the latest Ship Operating Costs Annual Review and
  • San Pedro Bay ports and Singapore MPA in plans for Green Corridor
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and California's San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have begun discussions to establish a green and digital shipping corridor between
  • Sanmar delivers third tug to Orkney Islands
    After completing a 3,500 mile delivery journey from Turkey, Freyja of Scapa, the third new tug built by Sanmar Shipyards for Orkney Islands Council, has been welcomed to its new home in
  • Bollinger to acquire Halter Marine and STEHMO
    In a Singapore stock exchange announcement, Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) has announced that its subsidiaries have entered into an agreement to divest the entire issued and outstanding equity interests in
  • Cruising: Pleasing the guests is the easy part
    Back in revenue operations after an around 500 days pause imposed by COVID regulations, the good news for the cruise industry is that the market for its product didn't go away. Bookings
  • Drilling starts on Norwegian Sea exploration well
    Norway continues to develop its North Sea oil and gas assets and on Friday, Neptune Energy, a leading independent international oil and gas exploration and production company, announced that drilling had commenced
  • Crowley recognized as a top company for women in transportation
    Crowley has been recognized as a 2022 Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation by Redefining the Road, the Women in Trucking Association's official magazine. According to the magazine, Crowley

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Container Newsweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
  • MSC and Maersk accused of abusing container dominance in Brazil
    The Brazilian Association of Port Terminals (ABTP) has filled a legal request at the Administrative Economic Defense Council (CADE) of Brazil to investigate the impact of the two largest container lines in the world, MSC and Maersk, on the country's port market. ABTP accuses the two container shipping giants of abusing their domination in the box shipping sector in Brazil to give advantages to th
  • Major Californian ports partner with MPA Singapore on green, digital shipping corridor
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Long Beach (POLB), Port of Los Angeles (POLA), and C40 Cities have begun discussions to establish a green and digital shipping corridor between Singapore and the San Pedro Bay port complex. According to the announcement, the corridor is expected to focus on low- and zero-carbon ship fuels, as well as digital tools to support the deployme
  • ICTSI reports over US$1.6 billion revenue, surpasses US$500 million profit
    International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the nine months of 2022 posting revenue from port operations of US$1.64 billion, an increase of 20% compared to what was reported for the same period in 2021. Additionally, the company's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) reached US$1.04 billion, 25% h
  • ZIM opens fully-owned agency in New Zealand
    The Israeli shipping company ZIM has announced the opening of a fully-owned agency in New Zealand, replacing the current third-party agent. The new ZIM New Zealand office will commence operations on 1 November and will be led by David Mitchell, the current country manager, who will join the ZIM team. ZIM said the purpose of its new agency in New Zealand is to further develop and expand its activi
  • CMA CGM's Containerships launches new intra-Europe line
    Containerships, a subsidiary of the French container carrier CMA CGM, will connect the lower Baltic ports of Klaipeda in Lithuania and Gdynia in Poland with the port of Gävle in Sweden and will offer new connections to the German ports of Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven with a new service that commenced on 3 November. The new product will consist of 40' and 45' wide container solutions from Klaiped
  • CN analysis: Indian major ports face cooling container volumes amid export pressure
    According to new port data obtained by Container News , the flow of containers in and out of major Indian ports is slowing down amid the downturn in export trade. Total container traffic out of 12 major/government ports last month slipped to 893,000 TEUs from 944,000 TEUs a year earlier, registering a 5.4% decrease. On a month-on-month basis, volumes were essentially flat, with 892,000 TEUs repor
  • Is it time for container spot rates to arrest their fall?
    It has been a norm for the Global Container Spot Rate Indices to have weekly falls in rates, one after the other, ever since February 2022. Indices have lost as much as 70% or more, over a year and staved off over 80% of the pandemic gains, thanks to easing supply chain congestions and lesser demand globally on the back of inflationary impact and higher interest rates. The next year doesn't look

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Splashweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
  • Diana Shipping fixes out three on time charter
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has secured three new charter contracts that are anticipated to generate at least $15.45m. The 2012-built post-panamax Amphitrite has been fixed to Cobelfret through to between December 1, 2023 and February 15, 2024, at $14,250 per day. The charter is expected to commence on November 10. The company ...
  • Sandbrook Capital takes over Havfram with $250m offshore wind boost
    US private investment firm Sandbrook Capital has acquired a majority stake in Norwegian subsea and offshore wind contractor Havfram from energy investor HitecVision. As part of the transaction, Sandbrook has committed what has been described as a "transformative investment" of $250m in equity capital, making Havfram one of the best capitalised companies in the sector. ...
  • Energifonden buys Viken's aframax
    Sweden's Energifonden has again invested in energy logistics with the purchase of an aframax tanker from Norwegian owner Viken Shipping. The company's wholly owned subsidiary Energifonden Maritime in Oslo has snapped up the 2007-built , renamed Agneta Pallas 2. No price has been revealed for the Liberia-flagged 113,500 dwt ship, VesselsValue estimates as worth $31.65m. ...
  • Velesto awarded $135m drilling contract with Hess
    Offshore drilling unit of Malaysia's Velesto Energy has secured a new contract with Hess for the provision of integrated rig, drilling and completion services. The contract, worth around $135m, will see Velesto support Hess' 2022 to 2024 North Malay Basin full field development campaign. The 2014-built jackup rig will be utilised for work on 14 ...
  • India's Cochin Shipyard wins first CSOV order
    India's state-run Cochin Shipyard has won a contract from an undisclosed European client for the construction of two offshore wind farm commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs). "These specialised vessels are being contracted for the first time in the country," the shipyard said in a regulatory filing. The deal comes with an option for four more ...
  • Equatorial Guinea to send arrested VLCC and its crew back to Nigeria
    The Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier and its crew, arrested earlier this year by Equatorial Guinea forces over alleged crude oil theft, will be returned to Nigeria for further investigations. The 2020-built 300,000 dwt vessel was supposed to load a cargo of crude oil in Nigeria's Akpo terminal on August 8 but was delayed, ...
  • ConocoPhillips and CNOOC eye offshore wind power for Chinese oilfield
    ConocoPhillips and China's top offshore oil and gas producer CNOOC have launched an offshore wind farm pilot project that aims to deliver power for the Penglai oilfield in northeastern China's Bohai Sea, the country's largest offshore oil and gas production base. The wind farm will feature four wind turbines with a total installed capacity of ...
  • Singapore investigates local owner wanted by the FBI over links to North Korea
    A Singaporean shipowner, Kwek Kee Seng, wanted by the US on suspicion of violating sanctions on North Korea, is in the city-state where he is currently under investigation, Singapore police said. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said they have sought clarification from their US counterparts over the reward offered for Kwek's whereabouts as they have ...
  • Another container index launches
    Container shipping has another index it can consult. The Korea Ocean Business Corporation (KOBC) Container Composite Index (KCCI) has been launched to give shippers out of South Korea a better handle on the markets. The index, to be updated every Monday, has been created by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and state-run KOBC, and ...
  • China's shipping giants join forces to map out green future
    Some of the biggest names in Chinese maritime are joining forces to map out a greener path. Sinopec, COSCO, China Merchants Energy Shipping, ICBC Financial Leasing and China Classification Society (CCS) have launched the Sustainable Shipping Innovation and Development Initiative (SSIDI) in Beijing. SSIDI's research work will focus on the economy, safety, technology maturity, policies ...
  • Standard Supply fixes PSV pair
    Norwegian owner Standard Supply has secured employment for two platform supply vessels. The Oslo-listed company, majority owned by Øystein Stray Spetalen's investment vehicle SD Standard ETC, has won a one-year contract for the 2005-built FS Kristiansand in UK waters, while the 2019-built Standard Defender has been booked for 140-days in West Africa. The contract for ...
  • Tanker asset plays pay dividends
    The tanker S&P market remains active, with vintage tonnage still dominating broker columns. The focus now has switched from VLCCs to smaller sizes, with suezmaxes being the most popular sales candidates. A string of prominent owners have been making fortunes flipping ships that have only been with them for months. In the suezmax segment, Dubai-based, ...
  • BW Offshore secures Nigeria FPSO extension
    Oslo-listed floater specialist BW Offshore has clinched a six-month extension deal with Addax Petroleum Exploration for the lease and operation of the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit . The firm period for the 1974-built FPSO situated on the Okwori field offshore Nigeria has been extended to the second quarter of 2023. The field ...
  • ST Engineering sells US shipyard business to Bollinger
    Singapore's ST Engineering is selling its US shipyards VT Halter Marine and ST Engineering Halter Marine and Offshore (STEHMO) to Bollinger Shipyards Lockport for $15m in cash. The group said the sale follows challenges and losses in the past years operating the two US shipbuilding and ship/rig repair businesses. The two units combined incurred a ...
  • Growing dark fleet poses safety risks
    The growing use of the so-called dark fleet is resulting in accidents. With Russia joining Iran and Venezuela in seeking vintage tonnage to shift cargoes as sanctions rain in, and major class societies, managers, and insurers shunning former clients in Moscow, there is a growing risk of substandard tonnage running into trouble. Tanker brokers Poten ...
  • Aker Solutions lands Petrobras subsea deal
    Norway's Aker Solutions has been awarded a frame agreement from Petrobras and partners to provide subsea production systems and subsea lifecycle services for its oil and gas fields offshore Brazil. The frame agreement will be managed from Aker Solutions' locations in Brazil and has a fixed period of five years, from the fourth quarter of ...
  • Hyundai Heavy unveils boxship design with no lashings
    South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has developed a containership design which requires no lashings. HHI removed the lashing bridge and hatch cover in its new design, which has been approved by both ABS and the Liberian Registry. Instead, the yard has developed a device called a portable bench which receives the load of the ...
  • A digital framework to collaborate on decarbonisation
    As COP27 gets underway in Egypt shipping knows it needs to work together to decarbonise, and wants to act. What the industry needs now is a clear pathway to walk the talk of collaboration - and that pathway is inherently digital, argues Mikko Kuosa, CEO of NAPA. As COP27 opens in Egypt, collaboration will once ...
  • Mississippi River shipments down significantly
    The US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has reported that the number of grain barges unloaded in New Orleans during September and October was 20% to 30% lower than in recent years. The slowdown coincides with low water levels in the Mississippi River and its tributaries, and restrictions on barge operators. Typically, 30 ...
  • Government of Guyana to auction 14 oil blocks
    The Government of Guyana has identified 14 oil blocks that will be auctioned in the nation's first-ever competitive offshore oil and gas licensing round, expected to be concluded by the end of Q1 2023. The country's Ministry of Natural Resources has revised the fiscal terms that will guide all future offshore investments for projects that ...

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Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
  • DSME clinches $252m LNG carrier order
    Greek owner had set an earlier record back in June with a brace of vessels at the same South Korean...
  • COP27 kicks off with government backing for clean energy marine hubs
    Industry-backed plan to catalyse supply of green fuels for maritime receives backing from Panama, Uruguay, and Norway as COP27 gets...
  • Seychelles-Georgia-Cameroon dark tanker nexus shifts to Russian crude
    Seychelles-to-Georgia single-company structures are being combined with frequent name and ownership changes
  • China is 'wild card' in dry bulk shipping's fortunes
    Precious Shipping chief says while China's growth is below estimates, it is still at a level 'dry bulk owners will cheer'
  • Operation to free grounded VLCC could take a month
    Indonesian authorities are leading efforts of refloat the now-sanctioned VLCC
  • Norwegian shipping unites to plot zero-emissions route
    Almost all Norwegian shipowners say they will equip their vessels with emission-reduction technology to help achieve climate neutrality by 2050
  • The week in newbuildings: Alternative-fuel ship contracts worth $3.5bn signed
    Container lines continue to invest in alternative-fuelled boxships with long lead times, despite a downturn in the major east-west trades
  • Container demand collapses amid recession fears
    The global market has 'clearly changed' as liftings and freight rates head further down. The end of the downward trend...
  • The week in charts: Suspicious activity in Caspian Sea | Russia's tanker tonnage challenge | Machinery issues drive casualty incidents
    Quarterly casualty incidents at 14-year high, boxship chartering activity increases and departures from Ukraine's River Danube ports stabilise
  • MR tanker values flatten as sales volumes decline
    Demand for older medium range tankers has been driven by Chinese and Middle Eastern buyers as Russian refined products face...
  • US puts sanctioned Singapore shipowner on wanted list
    Mr Kwek is alleged to have been involved with business and services linked to North Korea
  • Crewing levels need to increase by 30% to ensure safety
    Additional seafarer shortages caused by the situation in Ukraine are exacerbating what was already a challenging situation
  • KSOE secures $30m investment with nuclear reactor developer TerraPower
    In 2021, Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering parent Hyundai Heavy Industries Group announced its Hydrogen Dream 2030 roadmap for the development...
  • ST Engineering divests US yard businesses
    Sale to Bollinger will build on the two shipyards' expertise in US Navy and US Coast Guard jobs
  • South Korea planning $2.1bn in shipping industry aid
    A series of measures have been drawn up to prevent the shipping industry from facing another crisis. Plunging rates this...
  • Daily Briefing
    Dark fleet danger as rising number of accident-prone elderly tankers anchor off Malaysia | What does a good COP27 look...

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
  • JOC Truckload Capacity Index dipped in Q3, but demand remains robust
    After rising strongly from the third quarter of 2021 through the second quarter of this year, the JOC Truckload Capacity Index dropped slightly last quarter, but demand for equipment is still high.
  • Evergreen takes full control of Panama transshipment hub
    Evergreen Marine has purchased the equity shares held by subsidiaries in its transshipment hub in Panama that serves both Asia and South America services into the US East Coast.
  • BNSF struggles persist for international loads in Chicago
    Congestion continues at BNSF's Logistics Park Chicago terminal as chassis shortages have led to prolonged turn times for truckers using LPC or other BNSF spillover lots.
  • Werner buys truckload brokerage ReedTMS
    The acquisition of ReedTMS Logistics not only expands Werner's brokerage reach, it also delivers shipper customers in the staple food and beverage industries.
  • Seventh union ratifies tentative US rail agreement
    While three rail unions have yet to vote, one more has ratified the tentative five-year contract brokered in mid-September, bringing US Class I railroads and the dozen unions one step closer to a national bargaining agreement.
  • Pausing to look back at supply chain prognostications
    This month marks my 100th column for JOC.com. I have had the privilege of making these contributions for over eight years. During that time, I've made a lot of predictions. I think it's good practice for analysts to occasionally take a look back to see how their prognostications have played out. Certainly, I've had my share of misses in the mix, but also some views that were largely on target.

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TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
  • Ridgebury Tankers sells 16th vessel of 2022 ahead of special survey
    Suezmax fetches $34m as Connecticut-based owner continues months-long disposals
  • Algoma Central expects 2022 results to beat expectations
    NovaAlgoma's short-sea shipping and cement-carrier business offsets lower earnings in domestic dry bulk sector driven by drought across Canada
  • Tanker crew face 'unlawful rendition' to Nigeria over oil smuggling claims
    Ship manager OSM says crew members are victims of a 'shocking maritime injustice'
  • Bollinger grabs Gulf Coast rivals in acquisition of VT Halter and STEHMO
    Louisiana shipyard expands government contract coverage by acquiring the two Mississippi yards
  • Diana Shipping strikes trio of charter deals as bulker period rates ease
    Clarksons data shows two weeks of period charter rate decline, mirroring spot market slump
  • Panama, Norway and Uruguay join clean marine fuel hubs initiative
    Countries join Clean Energy Marine Hub Initiative aimed at accelerating the production and deployment of green shipping fuels around the world
  • Record Brazil VLCC loadings boost tanker profits
    Tankers International reports 15 VLCCs have been fixed already in November for Brazil to China crude trades
  • Martin Nes says Standard Supply term deals show strength of PSV charter market
    Norwegian owner fixes out duo for rates above the spot market
  • Record-breaking explorer Vescovo sells unique diving ship after 20-month search
    Scientist and investor handing over Pressure Drop to billionaire Gabe Newell's Inkfish
  • Trafigura and tanker owners fuelled Myanmar terror, human rights watchdog Amnesty alleges
    Amnesty International is accusing trader Trafigura, oil majors and tanker owners of fuelling war crimes in Myanmar
  • Norwegian shipping sets sights on 50% cut in emissions by 2030
    Norway and US to unveil details of Green Shipping Challenge at COP27 climate talks in Egypt
  • Marsoft's carbon-credits pitch: how retrofitting can trump slow-steaming in emissions game
    Maritime consultant teams with credits-trading expert and looks to woo owners who are watching the developing market
  • Axel Eitzen's Christiana claims fuel saving of 20% through engine software
    Danish chemical and product tanker company will now retrofit Frugal Propulsion system to entire fleet after successful trial
  • 'Generational change' at Ernst Russ Shipbroker as top broker retires
    Maik Putzer takes the reins at leading German boxship broker
  • PowerX launches mega battery power solution for ships
    Onboard containerised batteries can help power hybrid electric or electric ships
  • VLGC rates crash through $100,000 barrier on discharge and Panama delays
    Asian demand helping to drive strong earnings for large gas carriers
  • Energifonden snaps up Viken tanker as it eyes more aframax and suezmax buys
    Swedish fund controlled by Fredrik Johansson is back in tankers after deal for ice-class ship
  • Norwegian shipping promises 50% cut in emissions by 2030
    Norway and US to unveil details of Green Shipping Challenge at COP27 climate talks in Egypt
  • Activists in the clear after turning back tanker with Russian oil
    Ten were on trial for aggravated trespass after occupying jetty at Navigator Terminals near London
  • Methanol-fuelled newbuilding orders overtake those for LNG in October
    DNV tots up monthly stats with some big demands for LNG bunkering seen from the car carrier sector
  • Record newbuilding price paid for LNG carrier at DSME
    South Korean shipbuilder signs up another shipowner for one of its coveted 2026 delivery slots
  • Sandbrook Capital makes $250m shipping move with takeover of Norway's Havfram
    US infrastructure fund will eye growth at shipowner transitioning from oil and gas to wind
  • NYK lifts profits despite cooling box and bulk markets
    Japanese group says container shipping business environment is changing but freight rates were maintained in the first six months of 2022
  • Hartmann in the frame as Cochin wins India's first CSOV order
    Shipbuilder makes breakthrough into wind farm work that could stretch to six vessels
  • Fugitive shipowner's passport seized in Singapore probe
    Kwek Kee Seng has been under investigation by Singapore police since April 2021 after an oil smuggling accusation
  • Grieg and Peak to put four zero-emission shortsea ships on the water by 2025
    Owners team up to build and run zero-emission Norwegian shortsea ships
  • Cochin Shipyard seals India's first CSOV order in $123m deal
    Shipbuilder makes breakthrough into wind farm work that could stretch to six vessels
  • Marine insurer Gard turns around underwriting losses
    Norwegian insurer aims to raise P&I rates by between 5% and 7% next year
  • Seafarer leaps from multipurpose ship after being engulfed by flames
    Another crew member injured after explosion was reported
  • French liner giant CMA CGM inks $1bn deal for LNG dual-fuelled container ship quartet
    Rodolphe Saade-led company splashes out on 24,000-teu newbuildings amid a softening in the sector
  • South Africa plots tanker buys for new national shipping company
    Sasco would own at least two oil and chemical carriers, as well as other vessel types
  • Chinese livestock carrier under arrest in Singapore over $1.8m towage bill
    POSH Projects claims owner of Yangtze Harmony owes money on lengthy tow from Australia
  • Fugitive shipowner's passport seized in Singapore probe
    Kwek Kee Seng has been under investigation by Singapore police since April 2021 after oil smuggling accusation
  • Ships could be targets for arrest by eco-activists, says maritime law firm
    Environmental litigation is on the rise, with attention turning to shipping
  • ESL Shipping beats bulker blues but warns of bunker shortages
    Profit hits record level on Russian dislocation, but fuel problems may lie ahead
  • Adnoc calls in investment banks to drive forward $4bn shipping IPO
    Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase tasked with bringing Adnoc Logistics & Services to market, sources say
  • WTW opts for 'exceptional young talent' to head Asia cargo unit
    Insurance broking giant promotes from within for new post in Singapore
  • WTW opts for 'exceptional young talent' for head of cargo in Asia
    Insurance broking giant promotes from within for newly created post in Singapore
  • Fire-damaged FSO to hit the breakers' beach as scrap market remains nearly dead
    Indonesia's Pertamina was one of only two Asian shipowners to sell tanker tonnage for recycling over the past week
  • Fratelli Cosulich seals $29.2m loan to part-fund LNG bunker tanker
    Italian bunker company now has 80% of $45m newbuilding cost covered by loan and EU grant

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American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
  • Energy shipping boom: Propane tankers breach $100,000 a day
    Some VLGCs carrying propane and VLCCs carrying crude have joined LNG carriers in shipping's six-figures-per-day club.

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Venice
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Darwin/Strathpine
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Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
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Rome
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GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
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Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
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Paris
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Leghorn
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The Hague
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Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
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Schindellegi
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AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
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Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
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Bucharest
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Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
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Hanover/Trieste
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Brussels
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Beijing/Hong Kong
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Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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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
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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
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Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
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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
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London
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Hanover
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Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
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Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
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Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
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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