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October 12, 2022

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Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2022
  • Special Secretary (Logistics) holds discussions on key issues during JN Port visit
  • APSEZ portfolio grows to 12 ports with NCLT approval for acquisition of Gangavaram port
  • India to emerge as strongest economy with 7 pc growth rate in FY23: Sanyal
  • European Commission urged to uphold Consortia Block Exemption Regulation
  • Chennai Port unloads record iron ore pellets in single day
  • Canadian Pacific wins Best Rail Logistics Service Provider recognition for second year running
  • DP World beckons India Inc. to its incubation center in Dubai
  • Cargo volume at Major Ports sees double-digit growth in April-September
  • No compromise on national interest to meet FTA deadlines: Goyal
  • Mahindra Lifespaces & Actis announce joint venture to develop industrial & logistics real estate across India
  • IndiGo CarGo inducts first A321 P2F freighter
  • Global air cargo demand shows resilience in August
  • Bengaluru Airport continues to be No.1 in handling perishable shipments from India
  • Emirates SkyCargo inks MoU with United Cargo; adds new booking channel

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International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2022
  • Shift across South America
  • Rostock-Kaldenkirchen rail service launched
  • OOCL's revenues keep rising
  • Qatar Airways Cargo on two digital platforms
  • More e-trucks for Southern California
  • Lenton Group promotes Valérie Dubuisson
  • Another warehouse for the Seattle region
  • More European hazmat via Duisburg
  • Transport activities transferred
  • A butterfly for Morocco
  • Spanish contract renewed
  • Sparck's Jo Bradley wins supply chain award
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Utah to receive new railport
  • Supplying 3,000 service stations
  • BLG celebrates 75th anniversary
  • For better navigation in Bahrani waters
  • Acia and Solenta: more deals with DHL Express

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The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2022
  • Maersk and MSC cull Asia-North Europe capacity as bookings founder
  • Blank sailings fail to prop up rates: 'we need capacity withdrawn permanently'
  • Coming up for sale: Korean shipping line HMM, but it will be expensive
  • Against the odds: Sensational DHL - the tide that lifts all animal spirits
  • Threat to vital grain traffic from record low water levels on the Mississippi
  • M&A radar: Hapag-Lloyd's $1bn relationship deal - one for two
  • E-commerce group Zongteng offers capacity to 3PLs on new 777 freighter
  • UK traders return to CHIEF after glitches in new customs platform
  • Putting trade before the 'green transition' not the answer to climate crisis
  • Market Insight: 'XPO fatigue' is widely felt ahead of break-up 2.0
  • Union rejects proposed US railroads pay deal
  • Transnet strike could worsen, say South African unions

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Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2022
  • Serco selects Thrustmaster propulsion system for DARPA unmanned ship project
    The revolutionary new medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) that Herndon, Va., headquartered Serco Inc. is to deliver to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) under a recent contract will have a
  • Update on historically low river conditions
    As the historically low water situation on America's inland rivers continue to impact river shipping and farmers, dredging operations are underway to help combat the deteriorating river conditions. The Ohio River closed
  • Hamburg's 3 new plug-in hybrid ferries will be hydrogen fuel cell ready
    Three plug-in hybrid ferries on order for Hamburg ferry operator HADAG will be prepared for later integration of hydrogen fuel cells, allowing for future zero-emissions operation. On order at the SET (Schiffbau-
  • Shell to trial fuel cell in LNG carrier
    Under a consortium agreement signed in Seoul today, Hyundai Heavy Industries Group will install a 600 kW high-efficiency solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) for power generation on a 174,000 cubic-meter LNG carrier

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Container Newsweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2022
  • APM Terminals appoints new head of strategy and transformation
    APM Terminals has announced the appointment of Charlotte Guillaummie as head of strategy and transformation. In her new role, she will be based in the Hague, the Netherlands, and will report to Keith Svendsen, APM Terminals CEO. Charlotte Guillaumie, head of strategy and transformation of APM Terminals. Charlotte Guillaumie is a French citizen who has lived and worked in France, Switzerland and t
  • Svitzer creates new role of head of transformation
    Maersk-owned towage provider Svitzer has appointed Sabrina Weymiens to the newly created role of head of transformation. Svitzer expects Weymiens to assist in the company's decarbonisation process and enhance customer service. "Sabrina has been appointed to spearhead Svitzer's transformation journey and keep the company on track as it tackles decarbonisation and delivers superior customer service
  • APSEZ gets green light for Gangavaram port takeover
    Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India's largest ports and logistics company and part of Adani Group, has received approvals from NCLT Ahmedabad and NCLT Hyderabad for acquiring the remaining 58.1% stake in Gangavaram Port Limited (GPL). With this stake purchase, GPL will become a 100% subsidiary of APSEZ, whose CEO and director, Karan Adani said, "Acquisition of GPL is a key mi
  • Port of Liverpool workers set for further strikes as pay dispute remains
    British trade union Unite is to begin a second wave of strike action at the Port of Liverpool from 11 October (today) to Monday 17 October. The port operator Peel Ports said the union rejected an average increase of 10.2% in basic pay. Port of Liverpool management highlighted "the offer is 2% higher than the UK's key measure of inflation (CPIH) of 8.2% at the time of pay anniversary negotiations
  • MSC strenghtens intra-Asia network
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced alterations in its intra-Asia service network, which will include new products and upgraded services that will come into effect by the next month. As part of this latest revamp of the network, MSC has announced the launch of a new service, named Dolphin, which will offer connection from China to Indonesia and between Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam
  • MSC boxship stalls in Turkey
    MSC's container vessel suffered engine failure while it was sailing off Turkey on 10 October. The 2,503 TEU MSC Malena was heading to Italy from Tekirdag, Turkey when it encountered problems off Canakkale around 11 am Turkish time, said Turkey's General Directorate of Coastal Safety on its social media account. The ship captain sought help from Dardanelles Strait Vessel Traffic Service, and two t
  • MSC mega container vessel calls in Vietnam
    MSC selected Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) to handle its largest boxship ever to call Vietnam, named MSC Ditte, which has a container capacity of 19,224 TEUs. The mega container vessel is operated on 2M Alliance's Pearl service, connecting Vietnam with the US West Coast. With average crane productivity of nearly 32 containers/hour/crane and 23-row outreach, CMIT, APM Terminal's joint vent
  • CMA CGM joins €2 billion hydrogen infrastructure fund
    French shipping company CMA CGM Group is a new investor in €2 billion (US$1.95 billion) clean hydrogen infrastructure fund. Hy24, the joint-venture between FiveT Hydrogen, the clean hydrogen-enabling investment partner, and Ardian, a private investment house, has announced the closing of its first impact Fund at €2 billion of allocations. The €2 billion Fund capital aims to be committed within th
  • Moving Overseas? Here Are Some Important Reminders and Tips On How to Make it All Go According to Plan
    If you're on the cusp of a move overseas, this is an exciting time! But it's a stressful one, too, and it may feel as if the list of things to do and get sorted out is insurmountable. With proper planning, an overseas move can go more smoothly than you think. Use these tips and hacks to get started with the process so that when the big day arrives, it's as hassle-free as possible. Ensure Your Imp
  • Global supply chain pressures ease as spot rates and indices dip
    The Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSCPI) reported a level of 1.05, for September 2022, which is a mere quarter of the peak reported in December 2021, suggesting that things, at least in terms of supply chain disruption, have gotten better. The level is akin to the one reported in Nov-Dec 2020. While select ports such as Houston, have been seeing high levels of congestion (about five to six
  • FMC proposes new demurrage and detention billing requirements
    The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is proposing a new rule that seeks to bring more clarity, structure, and punctuality to the demurrage and detention billing practices of vessel operating common carriers (VOCCs), non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs), and marine terminal

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Splashweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2022
  • Petrobras kicks off hunt for 20 PSVs
    Petrobras has launched a public tender for the contracting of up to 20 offshore support vessels, confirming Brazil's tonnage demand to accommodate its ambitious growth plans. The state-controlled oil giant is in the market for platform supply vessels ranging from 3,000 dwt to 4,500 dwt, as well as larger multipurpose PSVs. Petrobras said up to ...
  • Odfjell Drilling and CIMC semisub gets more work with Neptune Energy
    Oslo-listed semisub player Odfjell Drilling has agreed a two-well contract extension with Neptune Energy for the rig. The 2019-built rig, owned by CIMC Raffles Offshore, will start the contract in Norway in the third quarter of 2023, with the campaign estimated to take about 60 days. The unit has been operating for Neptune Energy since ...
  • Dagfinn Lunde: Why I am an optimist
    Ahead of his turn at the Monaco Maritime CEO Forum today, our ship finance columnist runs the rule over the still buoyant shipping markets. Banks are very much back into shipping, and my guess is they will be for the following few years as markets are good - the ClarkSea Index still at more than ...
  • Sunny prospects for shipping on the Côte d'Azur
    Ahead of today's Maritime CEO Forum taking place at the Monaco Yacht Club, Splash assesses the state of the Monagesque maritime cluster. Of the five hubs covered in Splash's Mediterranean Hubs magazine none has a leader who is more passionate about the ocean than Prince Albert II of Monaco. In charge of the tax haven ...
  • Saverys family splashes more cash on Euronav shares
    The Saverys family's Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) has further increased its stake in Euronav, intensifying the battle with Norwegian magnate John Fredriksen for control of the tanker giant and its merger with Frontline. Between July and October 10, the Saverys' purchased around 2.8m shares in Euronav for $44m, taking their stake in the Antwerp-based owner ...
  • Maritime CEO Issue Three 2022
    After a three-year covid-induced hiatus the Maritime CEO Forums are back. In this special issue of the magazine, reporters bring the key messages from the Maritime CEO Forum, which took place at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore on September 29 with panels focusing on connectivity, shipmanagement, decarbonisation, tankers and dry bulk. Normal markets coverage and ...
  • Maersk subsidiaries bring in transformation executive roles
    A.P. Moller-Maersk subsidiaries APM Terminals and Svitzer have made key execute appointments to strengthen their focus on business transformation. Charlotte Guillaumie has joined Maersk's terminals business from Philips, where she was responsible for the global delivery of strategic initiatives that have helped Philips transition from a conglomerate to a health technology-focused company. "Delive
  • Developers in line for 135 GW of offshore wind capacity
    Offshore wind sector is set for soaring growth with 135 GW of new capacity on offer to developers equivalent to nearly two-and-a-half times today's 55 GW market. Energy market research and consultancy firm Westwood said the boost comes from new market expansion with over 20 GW of leases up for grabs in countries that have ...
  • New partnership formed to electrify inland shipping
    Lithuanian ship designer Western Baltic Engineering (WBE), a subsidiary of Western Shipyard in Klaipeda, is accelerating the development of its recently unveiled electric pusher vessel with the signing of a new partnership with rapidly expanding Andorra-based battery maker AYK Energy. WBE said the deal with AYK Energy will see the companies collaborate on building the ...
  • CMA CGM comes onboard €2bn clean hydrogen infrastructure fund
    French carrier CMA CGM has joined what is said to be the world's first and largest infrastructure fund to invest exclusively in the entire clean hydrogen value chain. Fund manager Hy24 Partners, a joint venture between clean hydrogen investment firm FiveT Hydrogen and European private equity firm Ardian, has closed €2bn ($1.94bn) of allocations with ...
  • Shell and Hyundai Heavy partner on pioneering fuel cell project
    Korean shipyards believe fuel cells offer shipping a path to decarbonisation. Hyundai Heavy Industries has followed the lead taken by compatriot Samsung Heavy Industries in investing serious sums in fuel cell research and development, announcing today a consortium agreement to demonstrate fuel cells for ships with Shell, Doosan Fuel Cell, HyAxiom, and DNV. According to ...
  • MSC's orderbook breaks multiple records
    With Yangzijiang Shipbuilding recently confirming Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has ordered a dozen LNG dual-fuelled 16,000 teu ships, the orderbook at the world's largest carrier now stands just shy of 2m teu, a figure so large that analysts are struggling to find the right scale of charts to highlight this extraordinary expansion. MSC has taken ...
  • Boskalis to delist from Euronext Amsterdam early next month
    Dutch dredging and marine engineering firm Boskalis will delist from Euronext Amsterdam next month following its takeover by investment company HAL Holding. HAL, which has been a shareholder of Boskalis since 1989, launched a takeover in March at €32.5 per share, a premium of 28% on Boskalis' closing price on March 9. The offer was ...
  • Shelf Drilling adds $236m with fresh five-year jackup deal
    Oslo-listed Shelf Drilling has secured a five-year contract for the recently acquired jackup rig for operations in the Arabian Gulf. The Dubai-headquartered jackup rig operator said the contract, including mobilisation, was worth around $236m with an additional two-year option attached. The 2008-built rig, formerly known as Deep Driller 7, will start operations in late March ...
  • Mississippi River gridlock improves but forecasts indicate likelihood of ongoing drought
    Monday brought some relief to the Mississippi River gridlock that on the weekend saw more than 2,000 barges backed up. According to the US Coast Guard, that number had dropped yesterday to 22 vessels and 392 barges. Efforts by the Coast Guard and the US Army Corps of Engineers to refloat grounded vessels and to dredge ...
  • H-Line back in Guangzhou for more car carriers
    H-Line has eschewed ordering on home soil for its latest fleet expansion. Multiple broking reports list the Korean outfit ordering three 8,500 ceu car carriers at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in southern China. The LNG-powered vessels will go on time charter to Hyundai Glovis when they deliver in late 2024 and through 2025. The reported ...
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges kicks off large expansion
    Port of Antwerp-Bruges and PSA Antwerp will spend around $330m upgrading the Europa Terminal over the next nine years to add significant capacity to Belgium's largest port. The depth of vessels that can moor at the new 1,200 m quayside will be increased from 13.5 m to 16 m, allowing larger ships to call. The ...
  • Another near-miss incident on the Hibernia platform off Canada's east coast
    A near-miss incident on the Hibernia offshore platform last week is being investigated by Hibernia Management and Development Company Ltd. (HMDC), operator of the oil platform. The investigation is being monitored by regulator the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board

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Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2022
  • Sovcomflot swaps to Russian bonds as sanctions force long-term strategy shift
    Having sold off 30 vessels in the wake of sanctions, Sovcomflot's remaining fleet has made over 50% fewer port calls...
  • Capesize futures point to bleak outlook
    A heavy sell-off in the forward curve was seen at the start of the week, mainly on weaker sentiment related...
  • P&I hasn't turned corner yet, West warns
    'We are by no means thinking everything's fine and we can all go off and enjoy ourselves. It is a...
  • Contships buys four Lomar boxships
    Contships aims to renew fleet through secondhand acquisitions, not new orders, says founder
  • Boxship charter rates continue to fall
    Charter rates for containerships are continuing to drop due to an oversupply of open tonnage coming on to the market
  • Air lubrication tech demand doubles
    Silverstream Technologies is adding strategic agreements with shipyards as net power savings of between 5% and 8% raise ship owner...
  • Liverpool workers strike again under shadow of redundancies
    UK port workers start another week of industrial action. Port management say union demand is twice the rate of inflation
  • Boxships head for retrofits as congestion eases
    Owners are taking the opportunity to catch up with maintenance and scrubber retrofits
  • Singapore institute awards grants for maritime R&D projects
    Institute commits $15.3m to back two centres of excellence at Singapore
  • KSOE and Shell in fuel cell demonstration project
    Shell will operate and manage the trial vessel, Doosan Fuel Cell and Hiexium will develop and supply fuel cells, while...
  • DSME gets $2m donation from Angelicoussis Group
    Donation was made in memory of former group chairman John Angelicoussis, who considered the shipbuilding group 'the most reliable partner'
  • Cosco sees strong earnings for box shipping business
    Declining freight rates and a glut of vessel capacity continue to overshadow the prospects of the company that controls the...
  • Cyprus shipping summit puts focus on crises, challenges and competitiveness
    Measures should take account of maritime practice and avoid causing collateral damage to the industry
  • US inventories stocked ahead of expected drop in imports
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data suggests that vessel backlogs are easing in most key ports on the east and US Gulf...
  • Daily Briefing
    Future fuels are 'fiction,' says Greek shipowner Procopiou | Cyprus seeks closure of oil price cap loopholes to keep maritime...

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2022
  • International logistics providers targeting US trucking
    US shippers should expect more international acquisitions of domestic US trucking operations as logistics companies work to provide more end-to-end services and visibility.
  • Congestion easing at BNSF St. Louis, Fort Worth terminals
    BNSF Railway has lowered container backlogs at two inland rail ramps as regional chassis shortages ease, allowing shippers to pick up freight more quickly.
  • MPV/HL charter rates falling faster than expected: analysts
    Despite softening daily charter rates, the multipurpose and heavy-lift (MPV/HL) sector remains optimistic thanks to a growing renewable energy market and near-static fleet capacity.
  • Liverpool port workers begin second pay strike as talks stall
    Port operations in Liverpool continue to be heavily disrupted by escalating strike action, with no signs either party is willing to compromise in an increasingly bitter pay dispute.
  • Barstow intermodal project could transform Southern California intermodal picture
    BNSF's newly announced Barstow International Gateway, with a rail yard, an intermodal terminal, and transload warehouses in Barstow, Calif., has the potential to transform California intermodal traffic with improved throughput and velocity, lower costs, and a reduced environmental impact.

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TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2022
  • Capesize bulker futures bounce back from red day in dry bulk FFA market
    Spot rates for small and midsize dry bulk ships moved little on Tuesday
  • Semiramis Paliou: Sustainability is not a choice. It's a 'one-way road'
    The pressure is on for shipping to focus on ESG, which will require openness and collaboration, says Diana Shipping chief executive
  • Fairfield Chemical Carriers exercises options for LNG-fuelled newbuildings
    Connecticut tanker owner has options for two more vessels at Japanese shipyard
  • Saverys' CMB grabs more shares as tug of war for Euronav continues
    Belgian shipowning family's holding hits 43.7m shares as they seek to put directors on the tanker owner's board
  • Chinese refiners on hunt for crude before Opec+ cuts bite
    Analysts report opportunities for product tankers from Chinese quota moves
  • Forty-year-old ferry cuts fuel use with new propeller blades
    Berg Propulsion fits new blades to 1983-built Stena Danica that it says could be developed for any vessel's existing propeller hub
  • BP Shipping posts $160m loss during tanker market slump
    Private shipping arm of UK energy giant struggled with a weak tanker sector in 2021
  • The container ship party is ending, but not MSC's buying spree
    Leading liner operator snares more secondhand tonnage despite falling markets
  • 'Stability and flexibility': BSM celebrates 50 years of third-party management
    Guests gathered in Cyprus as Heinrich Schulte looked back on past half-century
  • CMA CGM on board as Hy24 closes world's biggest clean hydrogen fund at €2bn
    Cash will go towards infrastructure development by scaling up proven technologies
  • BP Shipping reveals cumulative loss of $1.4bn for slimmed down fleet
    Private shipping arm of UK energy giant struggled with a weak tanker sector in 2021
  • China Merchants Heavy Industry-Jiangsu gears up to build LNG carriers
    Another Chinese shipbuilder signs a licence agreement with French membrane-type cargo containment designer GTT
  • TMS Cardiff named as owner behind LNG carrier order at Hyundai Samho
    Has Greek owner snatched one of remaining few 2026 berth slots?
  • Atlantic Bulk Carriers reaches for methanol as future fuel
    Owners can no longer sit on the fence and must start making propulsion choices, Greek executive Zachariadis argues
  • Braemar warns chemical tanker rates could weaken on high gas prices
    UK shipbroker estimates potential drop of up to $4,600 per day as economic turmoil continues
  • 'Emperor's new clothes': Are we close to a net zero tipping point or is it a myth?
    Marine engineers tell Maritime Cyprus conference of the uncertainty and problems of achieving rapid decarbonisation of shipping
  • Spanish oil group Cepsa plans green hydrogen corridor with Rotterdam
    Route from Algeciras aims to connect two of Europe's main ports moving 4.6m tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030
  • Clarksons teams up with CarbonChain to boost emissions accounting service
    New partnership for carbon broking division will enable automated solution for clients in the dirtiest industries
  • Pacific Gas orders up to four dual-fuelled VLEC newbuildings
    The company has booked the 99,000-cbm ethane carriers on the back of long-term charters from energy major Ineos
  • Disney reportedly eyeing up Genting's unfinished cruise behemoth Global Dream
    The cruise line of Mickey Mouse will task Meyer Werft with Global Dream's completion, says German news broadcaster
  • Shell-KSOE consortium to trial fuel cell on an LNG carrier
    Vessel will perform demonstration test on trade route for one year in 2025
  • Top Ships scraps Maxim share deal as profit jumps more than 400%
    Greek VLCC owner also raises $4.5m from warrant deal
  • Vopak converting Dutch LPG tanks to store imported green ammonia
    Netherlands tank terminals group continues preparations for alternative fuel revolution
  • Container shipping lines face pressure as EU consortia renewal polarises stakeholders
    German regulator heads opposition to another renewal of the European Commission's consortia block exemption regulation
  • Five seafarers evacuated after gas poisoning incident on Turkish tanker
    Authorities report the Sealion I was anchored off Istanbul at the time of medical emergency
  • 'Resurrection!': Procopiou celebrates shipping markets' return from the dead
    The extreme volatility of freight markets in recent years shows the maritime business is not for the fainthearted, Greek owner says
  • Sanctioned Sovcomflot to swap $928m of Irish bonds for Russian notes after payment pain
    Russian state shipowner wants investors to exchange eurobond debt for rouble-denominated replacement
  • Banks give South Korea's Dae Sun newbuilding quintet the go-ahead after nine-month wait
    The country's second-tier shipyards face a challenge in getting finance houses to issue refund guarantees
  • Nikolas Pateras' Contships swoops on Lomar sistership quartet
    Greek owner keeps faith with the feeder container ship segment, buying his youngest vessels yet
  • Pateras's Contships swoops on Lomar sistership quartet
    Greek owner keeps faith with the feeder container ship segment, buying his youngest vessels yet
  • Angelicoussis Group donates $2m to DSME workers in memory of John Angelicoussis
    A gesture of goodwill from the Greek shipping company is also in support of DSME's enthusiasm for shipbuilding
  • Scrap prices are rising, but is this a rally or a 'dead cat bounce'?
    As recyclers up their offers to secure scarce tonnage, market sources question whether these prices are sustainable
  • Pacific Basin carries out rare raid on secondhand bulker market
    Hong Kong shipowner ends nine-month absence from S&P market with deal for 11-year-old ultramax

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American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2022
  • Warehouse rents near cargo airports skyrocket, report says
    Air cargo is a premium shipping mode. Companies that want fast, reliable transfers are also seeing lease rates shoot up for logistics facilities near airports.
  • Delta, Latam joint venture to benefit cargo shippers
    Delta Air Lines and South American carrier Latam Airlines have become partners, creating opportunities to streamline their cargo networks.

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MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
Strikes averted at US East Coast and Gulf ports
North Bergen/Lyndhurst
Preliminary agreement signed by the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance
New annual record for vessel transit through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
In 2024, traffic was 94,301 ships (+5.5%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt have called a strike for tomorrow by the workers of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
MSC, together with Neri and Lorenzini, presents an expression of interest for the Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
Warriors: in the next few days we will meet the group to talk in detail about the project
Corsica Ferries sells Elba Ferries to BN di Navigazione
I go to Liguria
The fast ferry "Corsica Express Three" has been chartered to the Blu Navy company
In 2024, Ukrainian ports handled a record 97.2 million tons of cargo.
Odessa
Agricultural products alone amounted to 60 million tons
COSCO, we are not a Chinese Military Company
Beijing
The Chinese company has specified that the inclusion in the US list will have no impact on the group's global activities and operations.
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna was stable
Ravenna
Cruises down -17.7% compared to 2023
US List of Companies Doing Business for Chinese Military Includes Shipping and Shipbuilding Companies
Last November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -55.9%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -49.8%
With over 3.9 million TEUs, in 2024 the port of Gioia Tauro set a new record for container traffic
Joy Taurus
Decrease in cars handled at the Calabrian airport
Assonat and Assiterminal, the cancellation of the measure to increase the fees for maritime state concessions is a good thing
Rome
Serra: the TAR ruling reaffirms the importance of dialogue between public administration and users
The duration of the Agencies for the provision of work in ports and for professional requalification has been extended by 18 months
Rome
Port State Control Inspections Begin on Eagle S
Helsinki/Brussels
NATO decides to increase the Atlantic alliance's military presence in the Baltic Sea
In 2024, Tanjung Pelepas Port recorded a new all-time record in container throughput
Iskandar Puteri
Over 12.2 million TEUs were handled (+16.9%)
Works worth over 57 million euros for the energy infrastructure in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
Electrification of the New Cruise Pier and new hydrogen generators
Assologistica, the new rules on reverse charge discipline in the Budget Law are good
Milan
Rapid issuance of the implementing provision by the Revenue Agency is hoped for
The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Cagliari
Almost 52 million euros of works planned
Arkas Line ships to reach India
Izmir
Turkish company to merge three services in the Mediterranean
Two lanes of ship transit tested in a 10km section of the Suez Canal
Ismailia
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake
Suez Canal Transit Decline Costs Egypt Seven Billion Dollars
Cairo
In 2024, naval traffic decreased by more than -60%
Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after over a year of growth
Valencia
Decrease in volumes in all main product sectors
Underwater cables damaged in the Gulf of Finland at Christmas
Helsinki
Oil tanker "Eagle S" stopped, part of shadow fleet operating for Russia
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +3.2% in November
Beijing
Foreign goods increased by +6.1%. Containers increased by +4.9%.
TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA Agreement for the Construction of Vadhvan Port
Uran
The new airport is located on the western coast of India
Shanghai is the world's first port to handle over 50 million containers in a year
Shanghai
SIPG highlights strong productivity gains achieved by introducing automation boost in Yangshan area
Yang Ming to acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
Keelung
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU vessels that are over twenty years old
Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Geneva
Changes introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships
Carnival posts record performance for September-November quarter
Miami
Revenues increased by +10.0% in the period
Uniport appreciates that the port reform is taking place through a delegated law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a dialogue with the operators
Rome
Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice President is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines
"SHIPS for America Act" Introduced, Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Shipping Industry
Washington
Among the proposals, carrying up to 10 percent of imports from China on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed, U.S.-built ships
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
Roberto Spinelli's position in the corruption investigation in Liguria has been archived
Genoa
Order of the judge for preliminary investigations
Work has begun in the port of Pozzallo on the construction of the new offices of the AdSP of Eastern Sicily
Pozzallo
Place the port of Imperia Oneglia under the management of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Imperia
This is requested by the Port Company "L. Maresca" and the Lodovico Maresca Port Workers Company
Interporto Padova looking for a potential partner to participate in the terminal activity
Padua
The market research will end on January 31st
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
New logistics company GTS Horizon established in Verona
Bari
It was founded by the GTS group and Simone Gatto De Chirico (De Chirico Srl)
In the third quarter, freight transported on Austrian railways increased by +1.8%
Vienna
In the first nine months of 2024 the increase was +1.7%
Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Rome
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future
Circle acquires Telepass Innova's Infomobility and Telematics business units
Milan
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros
Tender for construction of Albanian port of Porto Romano restarted
Durres
The deadline for submitting bids has been set for February 7th.
Eukor secures renewal of contracts for exporting cars from Korea and China
Lysaker
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion.
PSA Singapore Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Singapore
The 40 million TEU mark was reached on December 24th
US-based FTV Capital makes offer to acquire Windward
London
London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping
American Halliburton buys Norwegian Optime Subsea
Noted
European company develops technologies for underwater operations
Grimaldi took delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Cotonou
Naples
Next month it will be launched on a new service of the group between China and Nigeria
Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
Rome
They have been protagonists in the profession of maritime agent for over 60 years
Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
The Spice
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles
In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +4.3%
Genoa
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded
In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
Trieste
A decrease of -8.2% was recorded in the port of Monfalcone
Over two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container coming from Ecuador
Manca (Sardinia Region): Promises of allocation of resources for the Kalport agency not fulfilled
Cagliari
Urgent meeting requested with Minister of Labor
Increases in port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Leone: we are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users
Large quantity of cocaine seized in the port of Olbia
Sassari
39 kilos of drugs discovered hidden in a minivan
From January Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Noise
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase
Port of Ancona, provisional concession granted to Fincantieri plant
Ancona
The new concession will last 40 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 annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Barcelona
Container handling is growing (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)
Saipem awarded new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
Milan
For the Italian company it has a value of around 900 million dollars
Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Rome
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system
Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Milan
Maritime safety, agreement signed at MIT to simplify verification procedures
Rome
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specifically accredited bodies
In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) are decreasing
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
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