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December 23, 2022

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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 23, 2022
  • BCBA celebrates 85th Founders' Day
  • ECU360 adds trucking services to its digital suite of offerings in the US
  • MSC boosts connections between Angola, Namibia and their key trade markets
  • Maersk extends acceptance of shipping instructions & amendments via email until January 31, 2023
  • India-GCC trade surging
  • Bunker measuring system to be mandatory in Antwerp, Zeebrugge & Rotterdam
  • UK likely to revoke restrictions on imports of Indian steel
  • Long-term container ocean freight rates steady for now, but 2023 could be different
  • Govt devises new valuation metrics for imports to prevent under-invoicing
  • Defence, aerospace exports see surge
  • Railways plans to initiate GPS tracking of wagons
  • Coal output seen touching one billion tonnes next fiscal: Minister

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 23, 2022
  • A big eye and boxes

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 22, 2022
  • New China Covid outbreaks wreak havoc on supply chains
  • Idle tonnage fleet set to soar next year as charter rates tumble
  • A DB Schenker trade buyer for $20bn cash? You must be joking
  • FedEx looks to use more third-party airlift as it bids to slash costs
  • Canada's Cargojet 'controlling' US carrier via legal loophole, claim pilots
  • Cooperation the key to keeping containers clean and free of pests
  • Rising energy prices threaten French rail freight and intermodal sector
  • FedEx, Polar & UPS win $2.2bn Transcom contract for package deliveries
  • Tracking trucking trends stateside - context is everything

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 22, 2022
  • Livestock carrier to be auctioned, but stranded crew have yet to receive wages
    The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) reports that a Liberian-flagged livestock carrier, the Yangtze Fortune, has been arrested in Portland, Victoria, Australia, by the Australian Federal Court. In the meantime, the Australian
  • Algoma Central acquires 2007-built products tanker pair
    St. Catharines, Ontario, based Algoma Central Corporation (TSX: ALC), today announced that it has acquired two 18,894 dwt product tankers to join the Algoma Product Tankers fleet. Built in 2007, the sister
  • Galveston set to add a fourth cruise terminal
    MSC Cruises has plans for a new homeport at the Port of Galveston, Texas. The cruise line is in negotiations with Galveston Wharves and both entities have signed a non-binding memorandum of

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 22, 2022
  • COSCO to receive two electric feeder boxships in 2023
    COSCO has announced that it held a ceremony for the launch of the construction of two electric container ships with a capacity of 700 TEUs. The opening ceremony of the project for the two electric vessels managed by COSCO SHIPPING Development was successfully held at COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry in Yangzhou, China. The project was designed to serve the main line of the Yangtze River, according t
  • UWL expands presence in Dallas with new office
    UWL, a top-10 American-owned NVOCC, is expanding its presence in Dallas, US with a new office of over 300 m² to meet the needs of the market and prepare for growth in 2023. According to UWL, Dallas' office has experienced significant growth due to customers looking for an experienced partner to facilitate moving freight through Dallas and around the globe. With its easy access to three major rail
  • European port giants make bunker measuring system mandatory
    The port authorities of Antwerp-Bruges and Rotterdam will make it mandatory to use a bunker measuring system on board bunker vessels to measure the exact amount of fuel delivered to sea-going vessels. According to the Dutch port, this follows an independent study in both Antwerp and Zeebrugge and Rotterdam, which showed regular quantity issues in the bunker market. With the measure, during the fi
  • Several years of poor maintenance led to APL England container loss accident
    A final report into the loss of containers from the 5,780 TEU vessel APL England off Sydney in 2020 notes the importance of vessel fixtures being regularly maintained to ensure they are secure and stable, according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). APL England was making its way down the east coast of Australia on 24 May 2020 when, in adverse weather, it underwent a series of heav
  • Chittagong port set to slip from three million TEU ports' club
    With a significant fall of mainly the import cargo and also the outbound one, the Chittagong port is set to slip down from three million TEU club this year due to global trade disruptions linked to the war in Ukraine. This year, the prime seaport of Bangladesh will face a significant fall in its productivity, as the government curbed imports in the face of a severe foreign currency shortage. Even
  • MSC strengthens NWC to South Africa service
    MSC has announced the update of its NWC to South Africa service, revising the port rotation in Northern Europe and call at Cape Town on the Northbound leg. With this change, the largest container line in the world aims to improve transit times and schedule reliability. MSC noted it will continue to serve its customers in the Mediterranean via Sines and Las Palmas, "ensuring quick and reliable con
  • BIMCO continues to seek feedback on CII clause
    BIMCO published the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Operations Clause for Time Charter Parties on 16 November 2022, after the clause was adopted by the Documentary Committee. BIMCO has since initiated a process of gathering feedback on its application from members and industry stakeholders. BIMCO said the CII clause has been developed to help address the commercial complexities of the CII regula
  • GEODIS launches sixth strategic control tower in India
    Global logistics provider GEODIS has established its sixth strategic control tower in Bangalore, India for its Supply Chain Optimization Line of Business which specializes in supply chain management and advisory. Bangalore Center of Excellence (CoE) is going to provide customers with end-to-end visibility, performance monitoring and continuous improvement to supply chain processes on a 365/7/24 m
  • Bunker indices show upward correction
    According to the weekly outlook of Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) for fuel prices, global bunker indices stopped declining and switched to moderate upward correction. The 380 HSFO index rose slightly to US$463.06/MT, the VLSFO index increased to US$663.08/MT, while the MGO index climbed to US$996.60/MT. "However, the emerging growth of the indices has not yet transformed into a firm uptrend," poi
  • Rail operations at APM Terminals Gothenburg in continuing progress
    The volume of containers transported by rail via APM Terminals Gothenburg in Sweden increased by 13% this year compared to 2021. "More than 55% of all goods now reach us by rail and I don't envision a slowdown," highlighted Svante Altås, senior sales executive at APM Terminals Gothenburg and added, "During the year, we introduced a round-the-clock service to meet demand and create the capacity to
  • PIL announces port call addition to Gulf China Service
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) announced the further enhancement of its Gulf China Service (GCS) with the addition of Hamad Port in Qatar to the existing calls to Jebel Ali in Dubai and Dammam in Saudi Arabia. The updated service will call Singapore on the westbound route from China to the Middle East. Currently, GCS calls Singapore on the Eastbound route from the Middle East to China and then
  • Sea-Intelligence sees deployed capacity remain high during CNY 2023
    Chinese New Year (CNY) sees a production slowdown in Asia while the major shipping lines announce blank sailings in order to bring supply in line with demand. According to Sea-Intelligence, in 2020, the CNY extended due to the Covid outbreak, while in both 2021 and 2022 the shipping lines kept capacity high in order to cater to the high demand levels. Moreover, given that demand growth has now st
  • Port Authority of Gijón and Prodevelop to digitalise rail-port system
    The Port Authority of Gijón (PAG) is digitalising the rail-port system with a new module for railways. The award to Prodevelop follows the Port Authority of Gijón (PAG) decision to improve the management of rail traffic within the port area, in what is a clear commitment to digitalisation and sustainability within the transport and logistics chain. PAG mentions that the main objective is the impl

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 22, 2022
  • 2020 Bulkers switches newcastlemax pair to fixed deals and seals charter extensions
    Norway's 2020 Bulkers has switched a pair of its newcastlemax bulk carriers from index-linked charter to Koch Shipping into a fixed-rate hire and sealed charter extensions for up to 13 months. The Oslo-listed owner's 2019-built Bulk Santiago and 2020-built Bulk Shenzhen have been fixed for Q1 2023 at $16,500 per day, including scrubber benefits. Bulk ...
  • Vestas taps NOS methanol-powered CTVs
    Danish wind turbine maker Vestas has joined forces with crew transfer vessel (CTV) operator Northern Offshore Services (NOS) to explore how the world's first methanol-powered CTV can help reduce carbon emissions from offshore service operations. The CTV, provided and developed by N-O-S, will be powered by a dual-fuel solution, capable of being powered by methanol, ...
  • PGS awared 4D survey by Petrobras
    Norwegian seismic player PGS has won a 'significant' 4D survey contract from Petrobras over the Barracuda-Caratinga field in the Campos basin offshore Brazil. The Ramform Victory will most likely be rigged to carry out the project, supported by the 2010-built PGS Apollo as a source vessel. PGS said the cost of mobilising the 1999-built vessel ...
  • Allseas secures Aker BP installation contract
    Swiss-based marine construction specialist Allseas has been selected to provide offshore transport and installation services for a new processing platform topsides facility with well bay area and living quarters (NOA PdQ) in the NOAKA area development operated by Aker BP in the Norwegian North Sea. The contract award follows the successful completion of front-end engineering ...
  • BIMCO responds to criticism of its CII charter clause
    Following widespread criticism from a host of shipping heavyweights this week over its Carbon Intensity Indicator operations clause for time charter parties, international shipping organisation BIMCO has said it will take the advice onboard. The BIMCO CII clause has been developed to help address the commercial complexities of the CII regulation entering into force on ...
  • Tech predictions for 2023
    Angus Whiston from DeepSea on what to watch out for next year. This year has proven to be a turning point for the use of technology in shipping. From the influx of new data driven by external factors, such as sanctions, to incoming regulation from within maritime - the CII - and landmark adoption of ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 22, 2022
  • US lawmakers pass seafarer safety protections to combat sexual violence at sea
    New legislation includes provisions from a bill that was drafted in the wake of the Midshipman-X controversy and enacts important...
  • Latsco moves into containerships with two feeder newbuildings
    Marla Tiger and Marla Bull are equipped with the latest electronic engines as well as scrubbers
  • Capesize market ends 2022 on strong footing
    In a surprise move, spot prices moved up over $20,000 per day, with the front months edging higher. But how...
  • Greece-based companies hailed as Amver mainstay
    The Angelicoussis Group, which enrolled 110 vessels, topped participation by Greek companies in the voluntary vessel rescue system
  • Lars Rhodin steps down at Swedish Club
    'The shipping industry is unique and it's an exciting business, but also very much a people business. So, when you...
  • New EU gas price cap could open up West-East arbitrage
    The price cap, which runs for a year, could boost tonne-miles as Asian buyers secure cargoes from the Atlantic, but...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Top 10 for 2022
    It was a record-breaking year for the Lloyd's List Podcast with more people around the world than ever before listening...
  • MSC-operated boxship in bomb threat on passage to Antwerp
    Master ordered by Belgian police to turn ship around in River Scheldt and to anchor at Vlissingen as a precaution
  • Capesize bulker and boxship on the block
    Greek shipowner sends 20-year-old bulk carrier for recycling in $12m deal, while Chinese owner sells its only containership for scrap
  • Infamous tanker Young Yong transfers cargo to Iranian VLCC
    The very large crude carrier made headlines when it ran aground in late October off the Singapore Strait. It was...
  • NYK appoints new president and chief executive
    Soga also currently oversees NYK's automotive transport and corporate communications divisions
  • Daily Briefing
    The Lloyd's List Podcast: Here's what 2023 is going to look like | Big names slam BIMCO's CII clause as...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 22, 2022
  • New warehouse tenants boost NY-NJ's streak as busiest US port
    New Jersey's warehousing growth of just 1 percent is butting up against the 8 percent volume growth at the Port of New York and New Jersey, with ever more shippers looking to tap the port's capacity.
  • HMM's new inland access in India refuels single port call strategy
    HMM's north-south inland solution in India ties in with an evolving industry strategy to aggregate cargo with a single port call, allowing carriers to maximize capacity utilization and save on port charges.
  • Contract rates on trans-Pacific, Asia-Europe set to tumble: analyst
    Long-term rates on major trade lanes out of Asia have fallen steadily through Q4 as shippers sign fewer contracts and instead ride the collapsing spot markets.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 22, 2022
  • Scrubber premium falls below 2022 average as fuel price spread dwindles, analyst says
    Bunker prices in the Atlantic basin are driving the lower price differences, Jefferies' Omar Nokta says
  • Quiet week before Christmas could set tankers up to end 2022 with a bang
    Activity has dropped off, potentially setting up the last week of 2022 for a flurry of fixtures
  • Algoma Central buys two secondhand product tankers from Valloeby Shipping
    Vessels will replace two 1998-built tankers in Algoma Central's fleet
  • Torm gets bumped into Nasdaq Nordic's large-cap index
    Product tanker owner saw its share price rally this year as rates skyrocketed following the war in Ukraine
  • Eni orders Congo FLNG unit newbuilding from Wison Heavy Industries
    Barge-based unit expected to be brought onstream in 2026 to beef up production from the mini Tango FLNG
  • Latsco reveals container ship play with feeder newbuildings in Japan
    The Latsis family enters the container ship business and marks a return to Japanese shipyards after nearly 60 years
  • Tankers in 'mad dash' for Russian diesel as ban looms
    Europe is looking further afield for diesel supplies in boon for the product tanker market
  • NYK Line boss Hitoshi Nagasawa to step down as container ship business enters 'new phase'
    Successor pledges to focus on stable profits and ESG in fresh business plan to be launched next year
  • Cartel car carriers fail to get $150m class action thrown out in UK
    England's appeal court says case should go ahead over six-year price fixing operation
  • Oman swoops on LNG carrier duo at Hyundai Samho yard at strong price
    Another pair of vessels will boost 2022's already stellar record tally on LNG orders to at least 167 vessels
  • Capacity interest at Greece's Argo FSRU terminal over-subscribed
    Mediterranean Gas is set to move onto a binding phase for companies showing interest in the new facility
  • Toyofuji Shipping lines up order for two LNG dual-fuel PCTCs in Japan
    Ships have been contracted as part of the the company's decarbonisation programme
  • MR Pivot : Greece's Chemnav pounces on Navios and UPT product carriers
    Coronis family outfit continues to be a busy player in the secondhand market
  • Soren Skou is the Alex Ferguson of shipping. Here's why
    The timing of the AP Moller-Maersk chief's exit puts him in an elite group of executives that have got out at the top of their game
  • Safeen doubles offshore fleet through organic growth
    Growing workload sees Abu Dhabi-based company scouring the secondhand market for good assets

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 22, 2022
  • FedEx to outsource more cargo flying in cost-cutting effort
    FedEx Express is looking to trim fat at the largest cargo airline in the world and lean on rental fleets to fill in needs.
  • 1974: They may be the last hurdles in the way of renewed trade between the
    United States and Cuba. An embargo failed to work and indirect business has begun.

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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
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
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
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› 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
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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