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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
  • Gujarat Junction 2022 & Exim Star Awards to see eminent sectoral participation
  • Over 250 infrastructure projects examined in the last one year by using PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan
  • Shippers still find ocean freight booking for shipper-owned containers (SOCs) challenging: Survey
  • Bahri bags two awards in Dubai
  • Zim registers higher revenues
  • Capturing additional details for Certificate of Origin (COO) as per Customs (Administration of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements) Rules, 2020 in Bill of Entry
  • DGFT notifies export of sugar to EU & US under TRQ scheme
  • Banks permitted to open Vostro accounts for rupee trade
  • Tirupur exporters happy on surge in enquiries
  • Mahindra Logistics records impressive Q2, H1

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
  • Cool chain on a grand scale
  • "Beaujo" is back - have you already tasted it?
  • Taking over the 19th short line railroad
  • Strong year for MLP Group
  • Biggest Brazil Port bullish
  • Driver shortage to triple by 2026
  • Röhlig Logistics picks Niels Rudolph
  • The air cargo world also connects in Qatar
  • Stihl's central warehouse operational
  • Second major crane for Port Canaveral
  • Freight service to receive an electronic upgrade
  • Bifa launches campaign to attract recruits
  • Lufthansa Cargo now links Evenes with the world
  • Another player goes Down Under
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • 160 new partner locations in one go
  • Forward Solutions welcomes Connor Scotece
  • Twelve blades from India
  • Air cargo shipments are growing at ONT

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
  • Improved shipping reliability adds to retailer woes as more stock pours in
  • Cargologicair goes into administration - 'killed' by UK red tape
  • Zim will focus on niche markets as it prepares for the 'new normal'
  • Insider action - pocketing with Expeditors
  • Target Corp: The supply chain just can't win...
  • SATS + WFS - the tail wagging the dog?
  • Signs of a slowdown in LTL as FedEx starts to furlough peak season staff
  • Australia's FWC vetoes Svitzer tugboat lockout to avoid economic damage
  • Electrolux exclusive; TIACA Miami; economic downturn pummels rates

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
  • Black Sea Grain Initiative renewed
    Exports of Ukrainian grain are set to keep moving. UN Secretary-General António Guterres today welcomed the renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which had been due to expire on Saturday. More
  • Disney to complete and transform former Global Dream
    The giant cruise ship left partially completed in the wake of the collapse of Genting Hong Kong has been acquired by Disney Cruise Line. The ship, formerly known as Global Dream, will
  • Molslinjen selects Echandia batteries for new all-electric RoPax ferries
    Two new all-electric RoPax ferries on order at Cemre Shipyard in Turkey for Denmark's Molslinjen A/S will have Echandia energy storage solutions. Designed by OSK-ShipTech A/S, the double-ended ferries will have a
  • BOEM announces 8 central Atlantic draft WEAs
    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) yesterday announced eight draft Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) offshore the U.S. central Atlantic coast, opening up a public review and comment process, The draft WEAs
  • Scrubber retrofits pay off for Safe Bulkers
    In recent years, NYSE-listed Safe Bulkers Inc. has retrofitted Alfa Laval PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning systems on 20 of its bulk carriers. It recently installed its 21st PureSOx scrubber, and four more
  • Bill to modernize Port of Pittsburgh commission signed into law
    Sen. Devlin Robinson's (R-37) bill to modernize the Port of Pittsburgh Commission, overseeing 200 miles of Pittsburgh region waterways, was signed into law November 3. Act 161 of 2022 will reduce the Port of

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
  • Unions support Australia's Commission decision to block Svitzer's planned lockout
    Trade unions have welcomed a strong rebuke of Maersk-owned Svitzer Australia by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) after the court blocked the company's planned lockout of its entire Australian workforce which was due to begin on 18 November. Australia's FWC stated that Svitzer's announcement has caused the Commission to consider making an order on its own initiative to suspend or terminate protected
  • MABUX reports irregular changes for fuel indexes
    According to the weekly outlook of Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) for bunker prices, fuel indices demonstrated irregular changes. The 380 HSFO index rose to US$518.65/MT, the VLSFO index, in turn, fell by US$16.60, reaching US$761.69/MT and the MGO index also lost US$29.85, reaching US$1,130.70/MT. Global Scrubber Spread (SS) - the price differential between 380 HSFO and VLSFO - continued its fir
  • Government of Canada invests in Port of Prince Rupert
    The Government of Canada said it is committed to strengthening supply chains in the country in order to enhance the national economy. On 16 November, the minister of transport, Omar Alghabra, announced an investment of nearly CA$75 million (US$56 million) under the National Trade Corridors Fund to increase capacity at the port of Prince Rupert. With Trigon Pacific Terminals Limited's contribution
  • NWSA sees lower box volumes
    Total container volume at the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) decreased 13.6% to 272,129 TEUs in October, with full imports and exports declining 22.5% and 28.2%, respectively. Additionally, January to October volumes declined 8% to 2,905,183 TEUs, with full imports and exports declining 12.5% and 22.4%, respectively. According to NWSA, a partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, exporter
  • SC Ports achieves strong container numbers in October
    South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) handled an increased number of containers in October, marking it the third busiest month in its history. SC Ports reported 9% year-over-year container growth with 256,879 TEUs passing through Wando Welch Terminal, North Charleston Terminal and Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal in October. When accounting for boxes of any size, SC ports handled 142,276 pier containers las
  • Concor presents volume-linked rail rebates for empty boxes amid cooling demand
    Container Corporation (Concor), the largest intermodal logistics provider in India, is adopting proactive ways to reinvigorate train loads as export/import trade volumes trend down. Concor has put out an advisory offering extra tariff incentives for empty movement, subject to incremental import volumes handled/committed by carriers. "With a view to support the EXIM (Export-Import) trade at variou
  • US woman's corpse found in container in Taiwan's Taichung port
    A woman's corpse was found in a container in Taiwan's Taichung port on 16 November. Due to a stench emanating from the container at berth 32, port workers opened the purportedly empty box, and made the gruesome discovery. The police were notified around 3 pm (local time). Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the heavily decomposed corpse, which had no noticeable
  • CMA CGM upgrades JEDDEX service
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has enhanced JEDDEX service to connect Europe and Red Sea with African countries, Kenya and Mayotte, offering weekly departures. The service will now cover the Indian Ocean market with the inclusion of the port of Longoni on top of Mombasa. CMA CGM said that JEDDEX service will now be offered in 42 days with six vessels with up to 1,700 TEU capacity. The port rotation

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
  • Hong Kong special launches
    Ahead of Sunday's launch of Hong Kong Maritime Week, Splash today publishes a special 56-page magazine taking a frank look at the maritime status of the Special Administrative Region (SAR). Hong Kong maritime faces its greatest challenge to remain relevant and in the mix among top shipping hubs. Covid and a national security law have ...
  • Performance Shipping swoops for Latsco's LR2
    Nasdaq-listed Performance Shipping is expanding its fleet with the acquisition of the 2013-built LR2 aframax oil product tanker. The Greek owner has snapped up the 105,408 dwt from compatriot Latsco Shipping, paying $43.75m. Latsco bought the same vessel for $29.5m from Turkish owner Marinsa Shipping in 2018. The Hyundai Heavy Industries-built ship, VesselsValue estimated as ...
  • Angelicoussis sets sights on bulkers that produce hydrogen fuel from LNG on board
    Maran Dry Management, a unit of Greek owner Angelicoussis Shipping Group, has partnered with Italian class society RINA and Chinese designer Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute (SDARI) to develop a newcastlemax bulk carrier that can run on hydrogen produced from LNG on board. The project for the 210,000 dwt vessel will be based on ...
  • Cecon taps Turkish yard for methanol-fuelled cable layer
    Oslo-headquartered Cecon Contracting has contracted Sefine Shipyard in Turkey for the construction of a methanol dual-fuel cable-lay vessel. The vessel, designed by NSK Ship Design together with Cecon's engineering team will deliver in the first quarter of 2025. "One of the main design objectives has been to develop a modern environmentally friendly cable ship without ...
  • Minority shareholders seek to replace DOF's board
    Minority shareholders of financially-troubled Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF are asking for a new board of directors shortly after the company's proposed rescue plan was voted down. DOF said in a regulatory filing a request for an extraordinary general meeting to elect the new board had been submitted on behalf of Bjarte Brønmo and Sans ...
  • Black Sea grain deal extended for four months
    A deal to allow Ukrainian grain exports from Black Sea ports has been extended for 120 days. The extension was announced by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres as well as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. "I welcome the agreement by all parties to continue the Black Sea Grain Initiative to ...
  • Technip Energies, JGC and KBR awarded FEED contract for Nigeria's first FLNG project
    Nigeria's first-ever floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project is pressing ahead with the award of front-end engineering and design (FEED) work. The project led by Nigerian independent UTM Offshore has contracted Paris-based Technip Energies, Japan's JGC, KBR and the US services giant KBR for the job. With a capacity of 1.2m tons per annum, the ...
  • US blames Iran for Tuesday's drone attack on Eastern Pacific product tanker
    The US has said Iran was behind this week's attack on Eastern Pacific Shipping's product tanker . The Singapore-based company run by Idan Ofer said the vessel, carrying a cargo of gas oil, was hit by a projectile in international waters some 150 miles off Oman at about 15.30 hrs on Tuesday. All crew were ...
  • Kent scores three-year North Sea contract with Ineos
    Oil and gas and low-carbon energy engineering company Kent has secured a three-year framework contract for structural integrity analysis modelling services on Ineos' Southern North Sea assets. The contract, for which the value has not been disclosed, covers existing offshore facilities at the Breagh Alpha and Clipper South platforms. The project will be led by ...
  • Australia's Fair Work Commission rules Svitzer cannot lock out staff
    Australia's Fair Work Commission has averted a ports shutdown, ordering Svitzer, the nation's top towage operator, to scrap its planned lockout of tugboat workers tomorrow. The commission said today that the lockout of maritime workers would cause significant damage to the Australian economy. Svitzer, owned by AP Moller-Maersk, announced on Monday its intention to lock ...
  • Octopus Renewables ups stake in floating wind developer Simply Blue
    Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) has invested an additional €6.25m ($6.5m) into Simply Blue Holdings, the parent company of the Simply Blue Group (SBG), an Irish developer of sustainable marine projects focused on floating offshore wind. ORIT first invested in SBG in August last year for about a 12% stake, and the latest investment will ...
  • Castor Maritime moves to spin off tankers into new US-listed vehicle
    Nasdaq-listed bulker and tanker owner Castor Maritime has moved to spin off its tanker fleet into a newly formed subsidiary, Toro, and have its common shares listed on Nasdaq. The move will see Castor shareholders receive two common shares of Toro for every five Castor common shares held at the close of business on December ...
  • Iran and Greece reach tanker truce
    Iran confirmed yesterday the release of two Greek tankers that it seized in May, while at the same time Athens has let a detained Iranian-flagged tanker leave its waters. The Greek shipping ministry confirmed the vessels Prudent Warrior and Delta Poseidon had left Iran. "Today is a very pleasant day for our sailors, but also ...
  • Startup alliance Ocean Founders launches
    Ocean Founders, a collective of maritime tech founders has launched to advocate for industry step changes which could reduce friction for innovation and amplify resources for startups facing go-to-market hurdles. "The maritime value chain is too complex for a single actor to innovate alone. While ecosystem support services are developing around us, the voices of ...
  • Shipbrokers Reloaded
    Gas freight trader Panos Patsadas on the changing role of shipbrokers. Before the onset of covid, and all the disruption that came with it, the big hype pre-2020 was all about data and digitalisation. And to be fair, significant progress has been made in this direction. Remote working has heavily pushed shipping to embrace the ...
  • Peter Levesque named new president of CMA CGM America and APL
    The CMA CGM Group has announced that Ed Aldridge, president of CMA CGM America and American President Lines (APL), will retire on December 6. Peter Levesque, a global supply chain executive with more than 30 years of industry leadership experience, will assume the presidency of both CMA CGM America and APL upon his departure. Levesque ...
  • Canada invests in Port of Prince Rupert to increase supply chain capacity
    Canada's Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra on Wednesday announced an investment of nearly C$75m ($56.2m) under the country's National Trade Corridors Fund to increase capacity at the Port of Prince Rupert on Canada's Pacific coast, north of Vancouver. The port is Canada's third largest, after Vancouver and Montreal. With a contribution from Trigon Pacific Terminals ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
  • Castor Maritime to spin off tankers into new US unit
    New tanker outfit Toro aims to expand fleet mainly through secondhand acquisitions
  • Time charterers to take responsibility for Carbon Intensity Indicator compliance
    BIMCO's documentary committee has drawn up a set of words that will act as a starting point for negotiations between...
  • DFDS raises outlook but expects freight volumes to weaken further
    Ferry division revenue increases 53% after passenger volumes quadruple, while freight revenue remains flat
  • Shell Marine develops lubricants to tackle emission rules
    'We expect different ship types or shipping sectors to transition from today's fuel oil to different zero-emission fuels and to...
  • Ukraine war risk rates steady despite missile strike in Poland
    'If the Russians would allow free trade in and out of the Black Sea, the rates would be lower,' says...
  • Star Bulk keeps faith in dry bulk despite profit dip
    Two out of the company's three bulkers trapped in Ukraine have now sailed and are trading normally
  • J. Lauritzen chief aims to double investment within years
    Chief executive tells Lloyd's List he is looking to invest in ESG-focused entities serving the maritime industry as mainstream segments...
  • Carriers will face tough challenges in 2023
    Inflation and slowing economic growth are lowering the demand for shipping containers. However, a large number of ships ordered in...
  • MPC Container Ships 'cautiously optimistic' over charter market
    The Oslo-listed, non-operating boxship owner reports record quarterly earnings. High charter rates during most of the third quarter boosted earnings
  • Pilot project to share voyage data aims to cut emissions
    'It is crucial for shipowners to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from their operations and for charterers to...
  • Svitzer Australia says lockout will not proceed
    The lockout would have disrupted shipping operations across 17 ports handling coal, iron ore, fertilisers, agri-products, containers and general cargo
  • BYD eyes supply chain integration with newbuild order
    Sources close to the shipping industry say that Chinese car maker BYD has ordered two 7,000 ceu class pure car...
  • Black Sea Grain Initiative renewed
    Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended for 120 days under the same conditions
  • CMA CGM names Levesque as president of US businesses
    Peter Levesque replaces Ed Aldridge, who is retiring after 14 years at the French container giant
  • Singapore to manage fund to combat oil pollution
    The fund is a long-standing shared initiative between Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and the Malacca Strait Council to ensure that some...
  • Maritime start-up network launched to push innovation
    The Ocean Founders initiative will give the industry a chance to hear from the heart of innovation. It will also...
  • Daily Briefing
    Iran releases Greek hostage tankers | Iran suspected of Eastern Pacific tanker drone attack | More sanctioned tankers lose flag
  • Oil demand growth to slow by almost 25% in 2023, says IEA
    A European Union ban on seaborne exports of Russian crude will force Moscow to redirect about 1.1m barrels per day...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
  • Trans-Pacific volume decline picks up pace in October
    Plunging imports from Asia in October, normally one of the busiest months of the year, signals a continued "flattening" of eastbound trans-Pacific demand in the coming months, according to Ben Hackett, principal at Hackett Associates.
  • NY-NJ swept of more empties as West Coast diversions grow
    The backlog of empty containers at the Port of New York and New Jersey continues to drop, allowing the port to better handle the increasing volumes of freight being diverted from the West Coast.
  • Shipping Containers' New Digital Trading Future, with BOXXPORT
    In the logistics industry, there are various variable costs, and some of these, unfortunately, are out of the control of a traditional company's scope. With the current rise of diesel, many of the key players of the supply chain have been affected; some of them include, manufacturers, shippers, wholesalers, and distributors before ending up with higher factory-gate prices and, ultimately, higher
  • US wholesale trade data shows industrial economy still resilient: analyst
    To the extent freight market participants have greater exposure to key industrial markets than consumer markets, current data is not pointing towards sharp downturns in freight demand, at least not yet, writes JOC analyst Jason Miller.
  • New IMO carbon intensity rule short on enforcement: Maersk
    New energy ratings for ships to be imposed next year are a meaningful step toward decarbonizing the maritime industry and should not be a "box-ticking exercise," according to Maersk.
  • New Maersk regional string gives Indian exporters more transshipment options
    The new Maersk service is expected to drive more cargo volumes for India's Mundra port, which has already ousted JNPT as the country's busiest container gateway.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
  • How many tankers could be pulled into sanctioned Russian trades? 56 or 100 or 178 Vortexa says
    Of the ships carrying Iranian oil, most have some likelihood of switching over to Russian trades
  • Shipping outperforming broader M&A market as owners chase deals
    Better equity trading is helping to drive deals even as broader market slumps, says Evercore expert
  • 'This could get crazy' Bugbee says, as Scorpio fetches strong rates on non-traditional routes
    Not only has the tanker party not yet begun, but partygoers are still warming up, says Scorpio Tankers president
  • Diana Shipping beats analyst consensus after netting higher bulker time charter rates
    New York-listed owner posted $31.7m profit for third quarter
  • Copy that: the Xerox machines told Peter G he was done with private equity
    Famed New York shipowning pioneer emerges from "laying low" and characteristically doesn't pull any punches
  • Diana Shipping beats analyst consensus after achieving higher time charter rates for its bulkers
    New York-listed owner posted $31.7m profit for third quarter
  • Flex LNG: No on newbuildings, maybe on consolidation and yes on dividends
    Chief executive Oystein Kalleklev said the company 'might' pursue mergers and acquisitions
  • GoodBulk pays super-sized dividend after lucrative capesize sales
    Capesize owner is keeping an 'opportunistic' attitude to buying and selling vessels going forward
  • Public vs private: Which is best for LNG carrier owners?
    GasLog found a long-term partner by going private, while Flex LNG enjoys the discipline that comes with a public listing
  • Post-merger Hoegh LNG Partners turns in improved charter revenue
    Master limited partnership of Norwegian floating regasification specialist has signed off from NYSE
  • Latsco banks profit as Performance Shipping snaps up LR2
    Greek owners strike deal for Fos Hamilton against background of steep asset appreciation
  • IMO urged to ban Arctic fuel oil waivers as Russia and Canada declare opt-out
    Clean Arctic Alliance highlights that there is no date given
  • Time charterers should be responsible for CII, says Bimco
    Bimco's long-awaited CII clause has dropped, aiming to help owners struggling with commercial effects of carbon regulations
  • Streetwise: Finance costs are a struggle for some, more a yawn for others
    This week's edition of our Streetwise finance newsletter examines what public shipowners are saying about higher interest costs as the Federal Reserve sharpens its pencils for another rate hike
  • Divide and conquer: Castor Maritime reveals tanker spin-off plan in the US
    Cypriot owner follows massive growth drive with formation of new company Toro Corp
  • Angelicoussis Group developing bulker that produces hydrogen on board
    Greek owner's Maran Dry Management teaming with Rina and SDARI for innovative dual-fuel newcastlemax
  • Joakim Hannisdahl free to operate after overturning Cleaves court injunction
    Norwegian shipping fund manager had earlier been barred from competing with former employer until 2023
  • Disney announces purchase of Genting's unfinished cruise ship behemoth
    Global Dream will be "reimagined" at the former MV Werften before entering service in 2025
  • QVT sells down at a discount as Okeanis share builds value
    The second-largest shareholder in Oslo-listed Okeanis Eco Tankers has sold down despite a postitive outlook
  • IMO to discuss treatment of accused seafarers amid Heroic Idun controversy
    Global maritime body says it has been in touch with all parties in the three-month dispute
  • West of England P&I club targets a 10% general increase from shipowners to 'counter inflation'
    Chief executive Tom Bowsher says the mutual's financial performance is improving
  • Lunges and burpees: Clarksons brokers raise record £250,000 for charity
    Punishing fitness day saw best-ever total raised for UK group's charitable foundation
  • DOF on the brink as banks warn rebels the time for talking is over
    Lenders ready to keep offshore vessel group running as a going concern, however
  • BW's Cadeler boosts management team with former Maersk executives
    Wind farm vessel operator adds legal, personnel and technical expertise to its operations
  • BW LPG reveals five VLGCs joining its pool after Vilma takeover
    Kristian Sorensen talks market consolidation through Spanish acquisition
  • Panama Canal auctions 'explode' as owners pay $2m for a slot
    Cost of jumping big queues at key waterway are revealed by BW LPG
  • Greek shipowner Laskaridis to power bulker with methanol fuel cell system
    Greek owner in pilot project with Bureau Veritas to understand how high-temperature fuel cells can work on an ultramax
  • Ukraine and UN announce extension of Black Sea grain deal
    UN says 'discreet diplomacy' led to Russia accepting the extension
  • Grindrod reveals weaker profit ahead of takeover by TMI
    Singapore owner says demand is softer this year but low orderbook persists
  • Hoegh LNG Holdings pays out as it preps FSRU trio for long-term charters
    Red ink increases for Norwegian regasification specialist but fleet is sold out with remaining ships due on hire in next three to six months
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping axes car carrier sale for big-ticket charter profit
    Idan Ofer-controlled company charters out PCTC for three years for about $82m - more than the vessel's market value
  • MPC Container Ships boost profits and dividends with further vessel sales
    Oslo-listed again company raises full-year forecast and recruits former Hayfin man
  • US: Iran-made drone behind EPS ship attack
    Drone was designed by company sanctioned by the US earlier this week for sending weapons for use in Ukraine
  • United Maritime's Tsantanis promises more purchases after quick tanker sales
    Greek owner's chief executive says balance will be struck between investments and rewarding shareholders
  • Belgian shipowner CMB doubles down on newcastlemax spending spree
    Owner lifts its 210,000-dwt dual-fuel orderbook at Qingdao Beihai to 20 units
  • Tanker rate rally fires up profit at Malaysia's MISC
    Shipowner says rebounding oil production and shift to longer-haul trade flows driving rate increases
  • Ex-Modec pair charged in Singapore for corruption and money laundering
    Japanese company said allegations were made by a whistleblower via its internal reporting system
  • Maritime start-up alliance aims to smooth path to success for newcomers
    Ocean Founders aims to give a candid view of hurdles, progress made and opportunity gaps to leverage on
  • Japanese shipowners turn to the S&P market as yard prices soar
    Private investors are increasingly putting their cash in sale and charter-back lease deals
  • Star Bulk frees two of three vessels from Ukraine waters under grain pact
    New York-listed owner rolls to third-quarter profit but misses analyst expectations in weaker market

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
  • Watchdog finds DOT could be hindering infrastructure grants
    A GAO report recommends DOT better explain its grant-funding procedures so that applicants won't overestimate how much money they must contribute to qualify for funding.
  • CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd announce leadership changes in North America
    Ed Aldridge is retiring from CMA CGM America, and Uffe Ostergaard is leaving Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Amazon air cargo service takes wing at Manchester-Boston airport
    Amazon has rented a new air cargo facility in New Hampshire and launched daily freighter service to shorten delivery times.
  • Recovery mission continues for cargo airplane - 70 years later
    In 1952, a C-124 flew straight into a remote Alaskan mountaintop, killing all aboard. Here's the story of what it's taking to bring them home.

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The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Coper
Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
Joy Taurus
It is not subject to the VIA procedure
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected
Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding
Fly
Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036
US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points
Beijing/Washington
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Ravenna
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo
The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
Ancona
At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Joy Taurus
Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase
Trieste
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%
In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Venice
Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Florence
Giani: work can finally start
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition
Copenhagen
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%
At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara
Olten
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
Genoa
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Panama
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
Ankara
A total of 9,351 ships passed through
Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste
Trieste
It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
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The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
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 fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
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