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International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2022
  • Where have the drivers come from?
  • New logistics hub at Lyon airport
  • Six charging stations for e-trucks
  • Transload rail park opens for business
  • A stable 9M/2022 in Rotterdam
  • Airbaltic carries over 400 t of mail from Ukraine
  • It is Werner & Baylor now
  • MCI: Søren Leth Johannsen to be promoted to CEO
  • Leasing locos for container and car transports
  • Capacity outstrips demand
  • ITA Airways opens Cargo One booking channels
  • Air Caraïbes welcomes Hughes Marchessaux
  • For a big site in Sheffield
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Another player switches to TIR in GCC region
  • More logistics space at Strasbourg airport
  • Stockholm wants more hydrogen
  • First aircraft lands at Nigeria's Ekiti airport
  • Matthias Hohmann leaves Night Star Express

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The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • Euro ports brace for more throughput declines as carriers blank more sailings
  • China Q3 growth a blip: Covid still a drag on productivity and recession looms
  • Analysis: Hot (basis points) Tuesday - it's the turn of DSV, Keuhne & UPS
  • Import gateway shift pushes Houston to the top of port congestion league
  • War of words over deal or no deal at port of Liverpool heats up
  • UPS's head of Turkey, Burak Kiliç, promoted to GM in France
  • Hawaiian to deliver the goods for Amazon Air with ten A330-300Fs next year
  • M&A radar: Insatiable MSC strikes again - now let's go cruising...
  • OceanX radar: Record-breaker MSC; Alibaba's ocean play; freight rate woes

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Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • MSC Cruises cuts steel for LNG-fueled American-market ship
    Geneva, Switzerland, headquartered MSC Cruises and French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique today marked the official start of construction on MSC's second World Class ship by cutting the vessel's first steel. The cruise
  • Wärtsilä to supply electrical package for new research vessel
    Wärtsilä is to provide and integrate the electrical system package for the new German research vessel Meteor IV. Its scope of supply includes the design integration of all the electrical systems and
  • Mayorkas faces Congressional ire over Jones Act waivers
    The bipartisan leaders of two key House panels have written Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas expressing their concern over his approvals of recent Jones Act waivers. The letter, which concludes with
  • Svitzer adding 3 newbuilds to Americas fleet
    Maersk group towage operator Svitzer is to take delivery of two new ASD tugboats and one workboat, expanding its fleet in the Americas region. With the three newbuilds, the fleet of Panama

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Container Newsweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • APM Terminals Liberia appoints new managing director
    Clay Crain is the new director of APM Terminals Liberia and will take up his duties on 1 November. He will replace Jonathan Graham who will take on a new role within APM Terminals' global operations, moving back to the United States. "As I transition into my new role, I am confident that APM Terminals Liberia will be in safe hands with Clay, who is no stranger to West Africa and who has a deep un
  • Maersk-operated 5,500 TEU vessel suffers power loss in Australia waters
    The 5,500 TEU boxship Rio Madeira suffered an electrical power outage causing loss of propulsion on 20 October, while it was sailing to Sydney, Australia from the port of Singapore. After the incident, the Singapore-flagged container vessel was towed into the port of Sydney and berthed at Sydney Hutchison terminal, where repairs were carried out on 23 October. The ship, which had onboard 3,380 co
  • Maersk, SCZONE and Siemens Energy discuss green hydrogen projects
    Representatives of SCZONE, Maersk Egypt and Siemens discussed the identification of the green hydrogen industry and its complementary industries. During the meeting, the officials discussed the framework of the feasibility studies prepared by the companies in preparation for the signing of the final contracts at the cop27 summit, for the implementation of the pilot phases of the projects. "SCZONE
  • Wan Hai holds naming ceremony for 13,100 TEU newbuildings
    Wan Hai Lines held a ship naming ceremony on 20 October for the first two vessels in the series of 13,100 TEU container vessels built by Samsung Heavy Industries Geoje shipyard. Wan Hai A07 and Wan Hai A08 are designed with a length overall of 335 meters, a breadth of 51 meters, a draft of 16 meters and a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots, which is currently one of the largest ship type in Wan H
  • Public charging and hydrogen filling station opens at Gothenburg
    The port of Gothenburg in Sweden will have the first public charging and hydrogen filling station in Scandinavia, a subregion in Northern Europe. The facility is owned by the American Circle K store chain. The aim of the station is to become a new hub of the port for facilitating the transition from fossil to electricity and alternative fuels for heavy goods traffic. Initially, there will be six
  • Cyclone leads to suspension of container operations at Bangladeshi ports
    With cyclone "Sitrang" approaching Bangladeshi coasts, handling of containers and bulk cargoes at both the Chittagong and the Mongla seaports remained suspended from Monday (24 October) morning amid high wind and heavy rains. The port authorities have sent all vessels to the deep sea from the jetties and the equipment was packed to avoid any incidents. The Chittagong port authority has issued the
  • Berthing, trucking delays continue at Ningbo
    Freight forwarders and liner operators are advising of trucking delays as Ningbo-Zhoushan port continues to operate under closed-loop management, with shippers urged to divert cargoes to Shanghai. The city, home to China's second-busiest container port, and the world's third-busiest box port had a three-day lockdown imposed on 14 October after Covid-19 infections emerged in the Beilun district. T
  • Top 10: The busiest container ports in the United States
    Several important container ports are located in the United States and are key gateways for national and global trade. Below, you can find a list of Container News for the busiest box ports in the US in terms of TEU volumes in 2021. Port of Los Angeles , California - 10.7 million TEUs in 2021 1 of 9 The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) is the busiest port in the United States for the last 21 years, and
  • HHLA handles first ammonia shipment from UAE to Germany
    The first trial shipment of ammonia from the United Arab Emirates to Germany has been successfully completed and arrived at the climate-neutral HHLA-operated Container Terminal Altenwerder in Hamburg for polymer products manufacturer Aurubis. Peter Tschentscher, first mayor of Hamburg, Michael Westhagemann, Hamburg Senator for Economy and Innovation, Roland Harings, CEO of Aurubis and Torben Seeb
  • Peel Ports, Unite unable to find common ground, another strike action begins in Liverpool
    Negotiation discussions between Peel Ports, owner and operator of the Port of Liverpool in the United Kingdom, and the British trade union Unite have ended one more time in chaos and another two-week strike has begun today (24 October). On the one hand, the port owner claims that Unite has rejected an improved pay offer, while on the other hand, the union says that Peel Ports' board continues to
  • "Port of Hamburg will not be sold to China," said HHLA spokesman
    German port and terminal operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is still in the ongoing process of obtaining the necessary investment law approval, while it is not aware of any rejection by six federal ministries, regarding the potential acquisition of shares in HHLA container terminal by COSCO. In particular, COSCO Shipping Port Limited (CSPL) is expected to acquire a maximum of 35% of
  • MSC to acquire global towage operator Rimorchiatori Mediterranei
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, through its subsidiary SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl, has agreed to buy 100% of the share capital of Rimorchiatori Mediterranei S.p.A., an international towage operator active in Italy, Malta, Singapore, Malaysia, Norway, Greece and Colombia, from Rimorchiatori Riuniti and a fund managed by DWS's Infrastructure Investment business. With this transaction,

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Splashweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • Performance Shipping eyes younger tankers as it ships out 15-year-old aframax
    Greek tanker owner Performance Shipping has sold an ageing aframax as it scouts for younger ships on the market. The Nasdaq-listed firm has offloaded the 2007-built to an undisclosed buyer for $34m, nearly three years after purchasing the vessel from Zodiac Maritime for $26m. The Japanese-built ship is estimated at $32.4m by VesselsValue. "Aframax tanker ...
  • Jinhui offloads ageing supramax
    Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has offloaded its third vessel this month. The Oslo-listed Chinese bulker owner is selling its eighteen-year-old supramax to Kong-incorporated Xinfeng Shipping for $13.3m. The Japanese-built 52,100 dwt ship will deliver between November 25 and December 19 this year. Jinhui, which has owned the vessel since 2006, said it would realise a ...
  • China Merchants preps car carrier for international market
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is getting ready to enter the international vehicle carrier sector backed by the continuous export growth of domestic carmakers. The Shanghai-listed energy transport unit of China Merchants Group has completed modifications to its 2009-built 4,900 ceu vessel, . The process was approved by the China Classification Society and the company ...
  • Oilfield services giant Schlumberger rebrands
    Houston-based oilfield services giant Schlumberger is rebranding to highlight its capability to develop lower-carbon businesses, Reuters reported Monday. The move will see the company move forward as SLB with a new color scheme and logo. The company's chief executive Olivier Le Peuch noted that the rebranding to SLB does not mean that the company would ...
  • Russia rushes to fix tanker fleet with six weeks to go until EU crude ban starts
    With six weeks to go until Europe's ban on Russian crude kicks in, the scale of the global tanker fleet rejig Moscow is attempting is coming into focus. By December 5, tanker owners that fly any European Union flag or carry P&I insurance from an EU club can no longer have crude oil onboard that ...
  • Euronav confirms double suezmax order
    Euronav has confirmed a tanker order first covered by Splash a fortnight ago. The Belgian tanker giant has booked a pair of scrubber-fitted suezmaxes at Daehan Shipbuilding in South Korea for delivery in Q3 of 2024. The vessels will have the structural notation to be LNG ready, and will likely also be deemed ammonia and ...
  • Pacific Basin raids the secondhand market
    Hong Kong's Pacific Basin has raided the secondhand bulker market, showing its dedication to Japanese-built ships. Sales registers show that the Martin Fruergaard-led handymax and supermax specialist has grabbed an 11-year-old scrubber-fitted ultramax, the 62,000 dwt, Oshima Shipbuilding-built . The Hong Kong-listed owner paid $22.2m for the ship. The owner is also linked to the ...
  • PGS books seismic survey in Namibia
    Norwegian offshore seismic acquisition specialist PGS has won a contract from an undisclosed energy major for a 3D exploration project in Namibia. The Oslo-listed company will mobilise the 2013-built to carry out the survey. The contract value has not been disclosed, but PGS boss Rune Olav Pedersen said the deal secures visibility for the vessel ...
  • NYK developing onboard waste-to-energy solution
    Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) will work with LPG distributor Astomos Energy on a project to convert organic material onboard ships into fuel. The two Japanese companies are working with Sustainable Energy Development, a company NYK invested in two months ago, on the study which will aim to have installed an organic waste treatment system that ...
  • MSC buys Italian towage operator
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has agreed to acquire 100% of the share capital of Rimorchiatori Mediterranei, a towage operator active in Italy, Malta, Singapore, Malaysia, Norway, Greece and Colombia, from Genoa-based Rimorchiatori Riuniti and a fund managed by DWS's Infrastructure Investment business. No price for the transaction has been revealed. Diego Aponte, MSC president, commented:
  • Another two-week strike starts at Liverpool port
    Liverpool dockworkers are downing tools for another two weeks from today as a bitter pay dispute between Peel Ports and trade union Unite shows no sign of resolution. Peel Ports chief operating officer David Huck commented: "It's hugely disappointing that Unite has staged yet another outdated show-of-hands mass meeting which has, very predictably, failed to ...
  • Politicians demand answers on 'novel and problematic' Jones Act waiver
    Bipartisan leaders of the US House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure wrote last week to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Transportation to express their concern related to a Jones Act waiver issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the delivery of fuel to Puerto Rico by a foreign vessel. "We write ...
  • US moves forward with offshore lease sales in Gulf of Mexico and offshore Alaska
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the next steps for oil and gas leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). These steps include a proposed sale for the Gulf of Mexico region and completion of an environmental review for Cook Inlet, offshore Alaska. BOEM has today announced in the Federal Register ...

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Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • ICS outlines levy on shipping carbon emissions to reward alternative fuels 'first movers'
    Sustainability fund aims to reduce complexity and find compromise as IMO works to finalise its revised greenhouse gas reduction strategy...
  • Survey reveals extent of female seafarer discrimination
    About 60% of female seafarers report being subjected to overwhelming discrimination on board ships, coupled with harassment and bullying, new...
  • ABB ordered to pay $159m over misrepresentation of Azipods' safety
    NCL's lawsuit alleges ABB purposefully misrepresented reliability and safety of propulsion system
  • Black Sea grain corridor facing delayed journey times of over 27 days
    Delays in inspection have increased voyage times for the grain corridor, with more than 40 vessels taking at least 27...
  • Russia needs giant tanker fleet to continue oil exports amid sanctions
    Despite increasing opaque secondhand deals for older tonnage, Russia will face a capacity shortfall to move all its oil once...
  • MS Amlin hires Paul Evans
    Mr Evans is a former deputy chair of the Lloyd's Market Association Property Reinsurance Panel
  • S&P downgrades Swedish and West
    'We are expecting more clubs to follow, particularly London Club and American Club. We think there's a small possibility for...
  • Euronav orders pair of suezmaxes that could be ammonia- and methanol-ready
    While the ships will be LNG-ready, Euronav is working with the yard to get them ammonia- and methanol-ready, giving the...
  • MSC to acquire towing business in latest expansion
    Mediterranean Shipping Co has been growing its terminal interests. It has now added towage to its portfolio
  • CIMC pays Maersk $85m to settle failed reefer business acquisition
    Chinese state conglomerate is required to pay a settlement fee, which accounts for about 8% of the total value of...
  • The week in charts: Longer berthing time at Ningbo | US west coast imports slide | LNG rates hit record
    Vessels are spending more time at berths in China's Ningbo port, collisions occur in Sea of Marmara as congestion intensifies...
  • Third strike starts at Liverpool as talks collapse
    Dock workers at Liverpool have stopped work for a third time in an ongoing pay dispute. Peel Ports says action...
  • Boxship bottlenecks on US east coast begin to unwind
    Backlogs on the east and Gulf coasts are easing during what is normally the traditional peak season, but inland congestion...
  • China Merchants poised to enter international car shipping
    CMES has signed long-term contracts with leading automobile manufacturers to develop a line of business related to long-haul trades. It...
  • Okeanis VLCC undamaged after Yemen drone attack
    The vessel immediately abandoned loading operations and left the port for international waters
  • Daily Briefing
    What can shipping expect from China? | The Lloyd's List Podcast: Does decarbonised shipping feel safe to you?

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • US LTL group launches standard digital BOL
    More than two years in development, a standard electronic bill of lading for less-than-truckload shipments promises to streamline the flow of data, providing greater visibility to shippers.
  • Bangladesh boosts share of US imports from Asia
    US ports saw a jump in shipments from Bangladesh this year through August, mostly from apparel and clothing accessories, as importers support a "China-plus-one" sourcing strategy.
  • Intra-Asia carriers see revenues fall as rates slide
    The rate declines seen in major ocean trades this year have begun to seep into intra-Asia markets, with regional carriers now reporting lower revenues and volumes.
  • US LTL market softening, but not by much: 3PLs
    US shippers will find LTL savings in 2023, but the biggest savings will go to those who can accurately forecast demand and fit freight to carrier networks, according to BlueGrace Logistics.
  • Liverpool dockers in new two-week strike as pay dispute escalates
    The increasingly bitter dispute between the union and Liverpool's terminal operator is over pay increases labor is seeking to compensate workers for the UK's runaway inflation rate.

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TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • Limited ice class tonnage tipped to hobble Russian exports
    Even if steps are taken to maximise the fleet it has, BRS Groups says it will not be enough to maintain current export levels
  • Imperial Petroleum profits shows equity raise strategy worked
    Vafias-backed owner boosts revenue and profits following acquisitions backed by share sales
  • Wista releases 'shocking' survey on onboard gender discrimination
    Two-thirds of female seafarers report having encountered this while at sea, according to Wista International survey
  • Plunging charter market provides opening for container shipping newbies
    Plummeting rates and shorter periods enable entry of second and third-tier liner players
  • Kirby's inland barge business drives swing to profitability
    Houston barge owner expects further improvement in the inland business. Coastal transportation will see more 'modest' gains
  • Cruise companies promise to behave at France's Cote d'Azur
    Best-practices charter for French Mediterranean waters pushes for quick emission cuts and slow steaming when whales are around
  • Navios Holdings buys back less than half of shares sought in $20m tender offer
    New York-listed owner of Navios South American Logistics snaps up $9.24m of preferred shares
  • Ex-Oldendorff staff set up Costamare-backed bulker platform in Copenhagen, Hamburg and Singapore
    Former employees of the German operator are setting up a commercial platform that will operate capesize and panamax bulkers
  • The $200,000 loan that began Aponte's $100bn MSC empire
    Unhappy former client says he helped founder to start the company with cash for first vessel purchase
  • 'Tactically advantageous': Performance Shipping gets strong price for older aframax
    Athens-based shipowner sells a 2007-built tanker for more than its purchase price
  • Oldendorff defectors flock to Copenhagen and Hamburg to set up Costamare Bulkers
    Greek shipowner Costamare has plans for the 45 bulkers it bought last year and has poached staff from German operator to run them
  • Focused MSC owner Gianluigi Aponte is not slowing down yet
    Hands-on founder is still imposing his values on giant Swiss shipping group
  • S&P downgrades two P&I clubs as investment income slumps
    West of England and the Swedish Club's capital strength has been impacted
  • UN says Black Sea deal renewal is 'critical' as Kyiv blames Moscow for Bosphorus delays
    Istanbul gridlock reaches 150 ships after almost 8m tonnes of grain manage to get shipped out of war-torn Ukraine
  • War has propped up tankers amid economic 'dark clouds'. A Russian exports slump could change that
    Shipbrokers Poten & Partners and Gibson raise questions over how long geopolitics can support tanker rates
  • Clarksons tips VLCC rates 'significantly' higher than $100,000 per day
    Investment banking arm of UK shipbroker says next few weeks and months will see big gains for owners
  • Fujian Guohang scores approval for listing on Beijing Stock Exchange
    The cash raise from the IPO will be used to buy bulk carriers and supplement working capital
  • Cypriot owner SMT expands bulker fleet with Chinese supramax
    Low-profile Limassol company has added five vessels so far this year
  • Comment: Carbon rules not fit for purpose won't get the job done
  • Russia faces 'yawning' shortfall of tankers before price cap turmoil
    Capability remains to build up fleet of ageing tankers to service trade in sanctioned Russian crude
  • Shipping Corp of India transferring $121m to spin-off as privatisation moves forward
    Indian state shipowner also trying to sort out issues arising from defunct Iranian joint venture
  • Insurance broker Marsh expects P&I clubs to push for 'unjustified' rate rise
    But premium hike at next February's renewal should be less than 2022 after massive fall in claims
  • EU policy seen as blocking scale up of cross-border liquefied CO2 exports by ship
    Peter Livanos' new LCO2 shipping venture EcoLog makes plea for urgent action to speed decarbonisation
  • Fujian Guohang gets approval to list on Beijing Stock Exchange
    The cash raise from the IPO will be used to buy bulk carriers and supplement working capital
  • Norway's NRP sells investment management arm Procurator to View
    Shipping asset manager transferring 41 staff members to new Oslo-based partner
  • MSC snaps up world's third largest tug firm Rimorchiatori Mediterranei
    Swiss containership giant buys Italian harbour towage operator with 170-vessel fleet from Italian owner and asset manager
  • American Shipping beats OSG rate by 19% with new Jones Act tanker deal
    The third of three tankers set to be redelivered at the end of the year will have a new operator following its break with OSG
  • Greek master killed while towing Azamara Cruises vessel in Aegean
    45-year-old man trapped in his cabin under unexplained conditions
  • New tankers needed: Euronav confirms deal for ammonia and methanol-ready suezmaxes
    Two more million-barrel ships added to orderbook at DH Shipbuilding
  • Safeen reveals offshore expansion with Singapore-owned dive support vessel acquisition
    AD Ports Group subsidiary says it sees significant potential for growth in the Middle East's subsea support sector
  • Royal Caribbean gives sneak peek of what will be world's biggest cruise ship
    Fuelled by LNG and featuring the Miami giant's first fuel cell, vessel also has the largest waterpark on a vessel and the first family raft slides at sea
  • MSC acquires Italian tug firm Rimorchiatori Mediterranei
    Swiss containership giant buys world's third-largest harbour towage operator from Italian owner and asset manager
  • War has propped up tankers amid economic 'dark clouds'. A Russian exports slump could change that
    Shipbrokers Poten and Gibson raise questions over how long geopolitics can support tanker rates

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American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • Did US slash imports too much, setting stage for shipping rebound?
    Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd, gives his take on the "bullwhip effect," rates and global trade.
  • MSC acquiring international harbor towage provider
    "At MSC, we want to continue to improve towage service efficiency and expand Rimorchiatori Mediterranei, building on the impressive work of the Genoese families that have developed the company the past 100 years," MSC CEO Soren Toft said.

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Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
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Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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