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October 28, 2022

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Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • Container shipping industry called to collectively embrace digital standards-based innovation
  • Sanjam Sahi Gupta addresses IMO's 2nd GloFouling Partnerships R&D Forum & Exhibition
  • New research highlights urgent need for the transport sector to collaborate & scale sustainable fuels
  • Market volatility causing classic 'boom and bust cycle' in container shipping industry: Report
  • Steps to mitigate container misappropriation
  • DP World reports volume growth across its global portfolio of container terminals in 9M2022
  • Vessel utilisation remains low
  • MOL coal carrier with 'Wind Challenger' hard sail marks maiden call in Australia
  • CMA CGM overweight surcharge from Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea, Egypt to the US East Coast, US Gulf & Canada East Coast
  • Seafrigo Group starts construction of a new frozen foods logistics platform in Le Havre's port area
  • Höegh Autoliners registers strong financial results in Q3
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk's new warehouse at Dadri becomes the company's first run entirely by women
  • Indo-China trade up during Jan.-Sept.
  • Gangavaram Port is now Adani Gangavaram Port
  • MoPSW entities carry out number of initiatives under special disposal campaign
  • New system of paperless Customs compliance for exports in the works: CBIC
  • CBDT extends due date for furnishing return of income
  • Cardamom exports lose as cheaper crop floods Gulf region
  • LNG imports lowest in Q2 FY23

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International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • Hand in hand in Houston
  • More than Kiwis
  • Czech intermodal terminal now open for business
  • Increased transparency in groupage handling
  • Duisport is not Tollerort
  • TAP Cargo taps into maindeck capacity
  • Changes at the helm of TAM Americas
  • A twin operation in India
  • Mars Logistics now on French soil
  • Road-rail service for plastic pipes
  • Volumes at DPW still growing
  • Astre Italia names network coordinator
  • Amazon partners with Hawaiian Airlines
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Ukraine and Moldova: better links with TEN-T
  • Taking a different way to the Cape
  • Latam Cargo: more flights from Huntsville
  • GXO wants to grow - in employees
  • TRL welcomes Clive Hickman

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The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2022
  • Samsung lodges 'unreasonable D&D fees' complaint against Zim with FMC
  • Cosco stake in Hamburg's CTT stirs unease over Chinese influence in ports
  • Against the odds: Yoohoo! DHL rides to boohoo's corporate rescue
  • Quiet Cosco sale of stake in Duisberg trimodal terminal project a mystery
  • Maersk Air Cargo gears up for transpac take-off, despite a soft market
  • On the wires: Between M&A and cost cuts, Kuehne + Nagel will save every cent
  • Digital focus is key as Saudi Arabia invests billions in logistics infrastructure
  • MSC looks to add more 8,000 teu utility vessels as its fleet ambitions grow
  • Sea cargo insurance turns from broad brush to black box

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Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2022
  • World Energy Outlook paints scenarios with major implications for shipping
    The global energy crisis triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine is causing profound and long-lasting changes that have the potential to hasten the transition to a more sustainable and secure energy system,
  • Norwegian operator orders e-tug for Oslo
    Turkey's Sanmar Shipyards has booked another e-tug order. It has signed an order that will see it build a zero-emission ElectRA 2200SX design tugboat for Norway's Buksér og Berging. The order comes
  • Carnival will fit more cruise ships with air lubrication systems
    The world's largest cruise company, Carnival Corporation & plc [NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK] plans to expand its program for installation of air lubrication systems (ALS) to a majority of its cruise line
  • DeepOcean charters in Møkster subsea vessel Stril Server
    Oslo, Norway, headquartered subsea services provider DeepOcean has entered a long term agreement to charter the 2014-built multi-purpose subsea vessel Stril Server from Stavanger based Simon Møkster Shipping. The contract will start

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Container Newsweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2022
  • IMO and WISTA introduce new platform for female speakers
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International) have created the new Maritime Speakers Bureau platform, a speaker bank for women in shipping, aiming to end the tradition of all-male speaker panels, sometimes referred to as "manels". This will promote different role models and eliminate the excuse that 'I can't find a
  • Bunker indices continue downward trend
    Over Week 43, MABUX global bunker indices continued their moderate downward movement. The 380 HSFO index fell to US$487.96/MT, the VLSFO index, in turn, fell to US$787.40/MT and the MGO index showed the most significant drop to US$1,167.90/MT. The global weekly average Scrubber Spread (SS) - the price difference between 380 HSFO and VLSFO - showed a downward reversal in week 43 and fell below US$
  • Bangladesh starts dredging main navigation channel of Payra port
    Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated today (27 October) capital dredging works of the main navigation channel of the country's third-largest seaport, Payra port, located in south-central Bangladesh. The Dutch company Jan De Nul will carry out the dredging works of the 75-kilometre-long access channel namely Rabnabad channel which will be 100 to 125-meter wide with 10.5-meter water
  • Drewry's WCI registers 35th consecutive fall, loses 80% of the pandemic gains
    The Drewry's World Container Index took a 7% tumble to quote at US$3,145. The Index which has lost 67% annually and 70% since its peak, has now retraced over 81% of its gains ever since the pandemic hit the globe. After a series of double-digit percentage weekly losses, the magnitude of fall was reduced since the start of October. However, the 7% dip in the week was its greatest, in percentage te
  • First Maersk warehouse run entirely by women
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has increased the workforce of its new warehouse in Dadri , Uttar Pradesh, India with the addition of 84 women. The 100,000m² warehouse, located within the company's Container Freight Station (CFS) facility, is the first of its kind, with women managing and handling all operations and duties at the facility. Hand-picked from nearby villages, Maersk recruited, trained and crea
  • Samsung files FMC complaint against ZIM
    South Korea's leading electronics maker Samsung Electronics has joined the list of shippers who have complained about mainline operators' conduct to the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). On 26 October, Samsung Electronics' New Jersey subsidiary accused ZIM Integrated Shipping Services of imposing thousands of detention and demurrage (D&D) charges, when the Israeli carrier did not manage to de
  • New intra-Europe container service to start in November
    Sun Lines of TSG will launch a new container service between the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom in November. The rotation of the service will be Rotterdam (Netherlands) - Stockholm (Sweden) - Hull (United Kingdom) - Rotterdam. The Dutch shipping line will operate the service for both short sea as well as transshipment containers. Hutchison Ports Stockholm said the new service will giv
  • CMA CGM secures its move to larger terminal in Yokohama port
    On 26 October, CMA CGM Group and Yokohama Kawasaki International Port Corporation (YKIP) signed a reservation agreement for the Honmokufuto D5 container terminal at the Port of Yokohama in Japan. This primes the relocation of CMA CGM's current container terminal operations at D4 to D5 by October 2026, according to a statement. This agreement promises more capacity at the container terminal and a
  • 6,500 port workers in Chile on two-day strike
    Port workers in Chile have begun a two-day strike action to demand better working conditions through an agreement with the country's government. Around 6,500 stevedoring workers, members of the Chilean port union, Union Portuaria, present in 23 ports and terminals throughout the country, launched a 48-hour strike on Wednesday (26 October) morning and are expected to return to work at 8:00 am on F
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Splashweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2022
  • Belships seals three new charters
    Norway's Belships has chartered out three of its ultramax bulk carriers on period contracts. The Oslo-listed company has one vessel fixed between 10 and 13 months at $17,750 per day, the second between 11 and 13 months at 16,250 per day, and the third vessel will earn $17,250 per day and be employed between five ...
  • Diana Shipping scores another ultramax fixture
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has secured a charter deal from Singapore's Delta Corp Shipping for its recently-delivered ultramax . The 20015-built 60,446 dwt ship formerly known as STH London has already started its charter, earning $17,000 per day for the next 14 and up to 16 months. The New York-listed firm, which ...
  • Performance Shipping charters aframax to Glencore's ST Shipping
    Greek tanker owner Performance Shipping has chartered out its aframax to Glencore's Singapore-based ST Shipping and Transport. The contract of the 2011-built vessel is set to commence in December at $30,000 per day and last 24 months with options to extend or reduce the charter for 45 days. Performance Shipping now has three aframaxes under ...
  • GasLog Partners fixes out three LNG carriers
    GasLog Partners has inked new multi-month time charter agreements securing employment for three liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. The US-listed owner and operator has fixed the 2013-built tri-fuel diesel electric (TFDE) GasLog Shanghai to Woodside Energy Shipping Singapore for two years, while a one-year charter has been agreed with an undisclosed energy major for the ...
  • RWE places bids for five wind permits in Polish Baltic Sea
    German utility RWE has submitted bids for all five areas in the latest Polish offshore wind seabed leasing round in the Baltic Sea with a total capacity of 7.8 GW. The area includes a site, located in the direct vicinity of RWE's under-development FEW Baltic 2 wind farm, for which the company has introduced a ...
  • Sembcorp Marine to buy Keppel Offshore & Marine under revised deal
    Singapore's Sembcorp Marine and Keppel Corporation have revised their merger deal which will now see Sembcorp Marine acquire the latter's offshore oil rig builder Keppel O&M in a S$4.5bn ($3.19bn) deal. The amended deal would increase the equity ratio for Sembmarine's shareholders to 46% of the new company from 44%, with Keppel and its shareholders ...
  • J. Lauritzen buys into Cadeler
    Danish maritime investment company J. Lauritzen has bought into compatriot offshore wind contractor Cadeler. "We are happy to share that J. Lauritzen has become part of the owner group of Cadeler. We are excited to be part of a visionary company that installs renewable energy for the future, the company said via LinkedIn. The BW ...
  • Grimaldi taps China Merchants Heavy for up to 10 ammonia-ready car carrier newbuilds
    Italian shipowner Grimaldi Group has signed an order for the construction of up to ten ammonia-ready pure car and truck carriers worth around $1bn. The Naples-based company has confirmed the expected order for five firm 9,000 ceu units at China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu shipyard with an option for five additional ships. Grimaldi is expected ...
  • C-Innovation scores multi-year contract in US Gulf
    US marine services player C-Innovation (C-I), an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore, has inked a multi-year contract with an undisclosed Gulf of Mexico major, securing work for two vessels. The 2021-built C Constructor will support C-I's new well delivery program while the 2010-built Holiday has been earmarked for inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) services. Both ...
  • Pacific Basin readies methanol-fuelled bulker orders in Japan
    One of Hong Kong's largest shipowners has come out in favour of methanol in the future fuel debate. Pacific Basin, which has around 250 bulk carriers on its books, has stated today that methanol is its preferred fuel for commercially viable zero-emission vessels. In May this year, Pacific Basin entered into a memorandum of understanding ...
  • Carrier complaints stack up at the Federal Maritime Commission
    The Federal Maritime Commission is keeping busy with an increasing intro of complaints from shippers. The latest two to emerge involve Israeli carrier ZIM and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world's largest containerline. Samsung Electronics America has filed against ZIM, hitting out at the more than 2,000 individual demurrage charges and in excess of 7,000 ...
  • UK drilling workers call off strike
    Hundreds of drilling and contract maintenance workers have called off their strike after securing a double-digit pay rise. The Unite union confirmed that more than 450 workers covered by the United Kingdom Drilling Contractors Association had accepted the 10% increase, which is backdated to June. The union members employed by Archer, Maersk, Transocean and Odfjell ...
  • CMA CGM to move to larger premises at Yokohama port
    French liner CMA CGM will move into larger, new premises at Yokohama port in four years time. The world's third-largest carrier has signed a deal to move from terminal D4 to D5 at Yokohama in October 2026, a switch that promises more container yard capacity and a doubling of reefer plugs. The D5 terminal will ...
  • Elpida Petraki elected president of WISTA International
    Elpida Petraki has been elected as the president of WISTA International, taking over from Despina Panayiotou Theodossiou as the head of the global women in shipping organisation. Petraki has been working for Greek tanker firm ENEA Management since 1998. She also heads up WISTA Hellas and is a member of the board of directors for ...
  • Shipyards pitched to build new marine-based nuclear power plant
    Portland-based NuScale Power and Canada's Prodigy Clean Energy have announced a new conceptual design for a transportable and marine-based small modular reactor (SMR) power generating facility, which they are now pitching to shipyards to build. Compared to terrestrial deployments, the benefits of using Prodigy's technologies to deploy the NuScale power plant begins with manufacturing and ...
  • Al Seer Marine adds another VLCC
    Fast-growing Al Seer Marine has bagged another VLCC, its third in the space of four months. The company has taken the 2020-built Elandra Everest, and renamed it . Guy Neivens, CEO of Al Seer Marine, said: "The sentiment for tankers is strong, with VLCC earnings having risen consistently since June. The global tanker demand is ...
  • Floating offshore wind challenged by supply chain conundrum
    Floating foundation selection involves comparing a combination of technical and operational factors. Arguably the operational factors will have a bigger impact throughout the asset's lifecycle, says Mark Goalen, director of offshore engineering at Houlder. While the offshore wind market enjoyed its best year yet in 2021, with 21GW of capacity commissioned, only 57MW of that ...
  • Unionized port workers in Chile on strike for two days
    About 6,500 members of Union Portuaria at 23 Chilean ports began a 48-hour strike on Wednesday morning. They are expected to return to work at 8:00 am on Friday. The workers are protesting the lack of progress in contract negotiations with the Chilean government. Among other things, they are pushing for the modernisation of port ...
  • ExxonMobil announces two new Guyana discoveries
    ExxonMobil has made two discoveries at the Sailfin-1 and Yarrow-1 wells in the Stabroek block offshore Guyana, adding to its extensive portfolio of development opportunities. The company has made more than 30 discoveries on the block since 2015. The Sailfin-1 well encountered approximately 312 feet (95 metres) of hydrocarbon-bearing sandstone and was drilled in 4,616 ...

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Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2022
  • Piraeus port sees profits increase by 62% in first nine months
    Container handling up by 7.8% at PPA facility
  • Samsung files FMC complaint against ZIM
    Samsung Electronics America accuses ZIM of charging it "improper" detention and demurrage charges that stemmed from ZIM's own failures to...
  • Testing of world's first ammonia marine engine paused as Copenhagen centre upgrades safety
    'We're depending on ammonia... we cannot allow any failure here. It must be a success,' says MAN B&W head of...
  • GasLog Partners sells another steam LNG carrier
    Liquefied natural gas carrier owner beats analyst forecasts with strong third-quarter profit
  • Sanctions will remove 2m barrels per day from Russia oil production, says IEA
    'One of the effects of Russia's actions is that the era of rapid growth in natural gas demand draws to...
  • Japan Club cover for EU-sanctioned Russia cargoes 'little real benefit'
    'Even where owners and insurers are willing and able to continue to do business in sanctions-bound Russia, the broad reach...
  • Russia-classed fleet to lose 9% of activity following EU ban
    Ships registered to Russia's classification society will be prohibited from entering EU ports from April next year. Arrivals have been...
  • MSC's TIL partners with local developer to establish new Baltimore box terminal
    New terminal will add more than 50% to the port's current container capacity, but volume growth in Baltimore lags its...
  • Dry bulk players issue dividends amid softer spot market
    Companies have mixed views on the outlook, with one expecting an improvement for the smaller-sized bulk carriers amid slowing economies...
  • Greek shipping executive Elpi Petraki voted new head of Wista International
    Greek Wista president succeeds Despina Theodosiou, who bows out after impressive five-year tenure
  • Europe expected to replace more Russian gas imports
    In the event of a full stop of Russian gas supply with a 10% demand cut, gas storage in the...
  • Pacific Basin favours methanol for smaller-sized bulk carriers
    Having identified the best type of future fuel to use, the Hong Kong-based operator says it is now embarking on...
  • Grimaldi firms order for ammonia-ready PCTCs
    The ammonia-ready vessels, which will be built at China's Jiangsu yard and scheduled for delivery between 2025 and the end...
  • Imperial Petroleum posts 'amazing' profit increase
    Chief executive Harry Vafias says results should help stubbornly low share price to lift and enable the company to avoid...
  • Digital communications in shipping is not a drill
    Lloyd's List markets editor Michelle Wiese Bockmann will feature as part of a virtual panel discussion on why shipping should...
  • Investigation unable to detect mine in Ukraine grain corridor
    The inspection did not find a mine in the grain corridor route, but a tug is escorting ships travelling today...
  • V.Group hires advisers to assist in proposed loan amendment and extension
    V.Group's debt consists of more than $500m of term loans that are due in March 2024, a $25m term loan...
  • Yokohama port locks in CMA CGM to new D5 terminal
    he new terminal will have 20% more yard capacity and over double the number of reefer plugs, while the new...
  • FSL Trust pockets $5m profit from product tanker sale
    FSL Trust recently announced it is extending its business scope beyond tankers to include the offshore and renewable segments
  • Daily Briefing
    Japan Club will cover EU-sanctioned Russia cargoes | Container lines 'concerned' about EU parliament adoption of mandate for green hydrogen...

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2022
  • Trans-Pac schedule reliability improved again in September
    Carriers in the eastbound trans-Pacific continue to improve their on-time vessel arrivals at US ports as softer import volumes contributed to reductions in vessel backlogs and marine terminal congestion.
  • US trade groups urge Biden to re-engage to avert rail strike
    Now that a second rail union has rejected the tentative contract deal brokered by the Biden administration, trade associations are asking the White House to intervene before a potential November strike.
  • US truckload spot market likely at a bottom: Schneider
    Schneider says the peak season will be muted because shippers moved inventory into warehouses earlier this year, but the weaker volumes do not necessarily mean steep rate cuts for shippers in 2023 contracts.
  • Houston approves long-dwell box fees to prod shippers
    The move to impose fees on long-dwelling containers comes as the import backlog at Port Houston has created truck queues outside its terminals and increased turn times for drivers.
  • Shippers turning to spot market as demand, rates weaken: K+N
    The severe space constraints that drove container shipping rates to record levels over the past two years are over, easing shippers' reliance on long-term fixed rates.
  • Irreconcilable issues prolonging West Coast longshore labor talks
    The longer it takes for the ILWU and West Coast longshore employers to agree on a new contract, the threat of disruption grows and more cargo will be diverted elsewhere - some of it permanently.
  • Geodis RFP effort a sign of growing automation adoption
    A Geodis initiative around automating service requests from shippers is an example of growing consumption of robotic process automation in the third-party logistics industry.

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TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2022
  • Singapore bulker operator looks for $2.3m from mysterious Texas outfit
    Tomini Felicity jumped from terminal to terminal, running up a substantial bill, registered owner alleges
  • Diana Shipping fixes ultramax bulker period deal in rising market
    New York-listed owner signs $7m deal with Delta Corp Shipping that starteed on Thursday
  • IEA: Ammonia key fuel for shipping to hit climate change goals
    International body says current IMO proposals fall short if shipping is to limit temperature rises to 1.5C
  • Performance Shipping fixes third tanker on period deal
    In total, three recent time charter deals will provide the company $46.9m
  • LNG shipping to remain tight for 'foreseeable future', GasLog Partners says
    Paolo Enoizi-led company cashes in on newfound S&P liquidity for sector but shies away from talk of growth - for now
  • Conflict and profit will slow flow of tankers to breaking yards, BRS says
    French broker is forecasting only 39 ships of MR size and above to be scrapped in 2023
  • 'Difficult' box market not yet pre-Covid, says DHL
    Supply chain problems in container shipping could run for the next two years
  • Dorian LPG making the extraordinary ordinary with $40m payout
    'Irregular' dividends are becoming a habit in thriving VLGC markets
  • Streetwise: Why Robert Bugbee fears another upgrade from his 'favourite' investment bank
    Shipping finance newsletter explores the complicated relationship between Scorpio Tankers and analysts at Deutsche Bank in a banner year for the shipowner
  • GasLog Partners charters out more LNG tonnage in hot market
    Greek shipowner announces three new term deals as it strikes a new sale-and-leaseback deal and concludes another
  • Rederi Gotland moves closer to tanker exit with sale of MRs
    Swedish owner focusing on passenger shipping as it takes advantage of higher asset prices
  • Japan P&I Club sounds warning over cover limits for sanctioned shipments
    Insurance mutual can provide only limited cover for ships carrying Russian cargoes
  • Pacific Basin opts for methanol on next generation of newbuildings
    Bulker owner has completed study of options with Nihon Shipyard and Mitsui & Co
  • DOF Group debt swells to $2.5bn as critical restructuring deadline nears
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner's borrowings increased by US dollar strength ahead of creditor votes on rescue plan
  • 'Few worrying signs' as SpareBank 1 increases shipping lending
    Norwegian bank saw lower loan losses in the third quarter as its shipping and transport portfolio rises to $1.33bn
  • Grimaldi puts pen to paper on order for up to 10 PCTCs
    Order for five vessels plus options for five more signed with China Merchants Heavy Industry Holdings
  • Blinken says New Taiwan crisis will hit global trade
    US Secretary of State warns of major impact on world economy if tensions continue
  • IEA: Russia's oil export decline will be permanent
    Global energy outlook predicts that Moscow's net oil exports will fall by one-quarter to 2030
  • Comite Maritime International elects first woman president
    Global maritime law factory that was 'the IMO before there was an IMO' has reported progress and setbacks towards key treaties
  • BRS sees appetite for tanker orders rising despite looming recession
    Three-year lead time for deliveries means economic slump will not dent shipowners' growing enthusiasm
  • Hyundai yards finally return to profit after being in red for the last three quarters
    A favourable exchange rate has helped to lift the KSOE's earnings
  • Insurer Steamship Mutual targets 7.5% general increase
    Underwriting results have improved at the club, but it has been hit by negative investment returns
  • Clarksons says Navigator's gas fleet is a good bet on US energy dominance
    Analysts believe owner will benefit from cost advantage of US feedstocks
  • Prices rise as mystery buyers flock to older VLCCs to serve Russian trades
    But jump in value for ageing tonnage is not filtering through to younger vessels despite an apparently buoyant market
  • Mystery buyers eschew modern VLCCs hiking prices for older ships to serve Russian trades
    But price rises for ageing tonnage are not filtering through to younger vessels despite an apparently buoyant market
  • Insurer Steamship Mutual targets 7% general increase
    Underwriting results have improved at the club, but it has been hit by negative investment returns
  • Hoegh Autoliners sees tonnage tightness continuing as profit jumps to $92m
    Norwegian car carrier owner says port congestion and supply chain disruption is easing
  • Al Seer Marine continues VLCC buying spree with third ship in four months
    Middle East owner takes spending on large crude tankers to over $245m on the back of strengthening market
  • TMI sees potential for handysize recovery when US grains start moving
    London-listed owner says weaker market has been triggered by unwinding of port congestion
  • Harren Group sets up shop in Africa with Nigeria outpost
    German shipping and logistics eyes potential for all its activities across heavy lift as well as tankers and bulkers
  • China's Xi Jinping: captain of the global ship
    Chinese president's rising power will continue to have ramifications for the maritime sector
  • Tianjin Southwest Maritime makes debut in LNG sector with $750m order
    Chinese shipowner has teamed up with CSSC Ship Leasing to order three vessels at Hudong-Zhonghua backed by charter contracts
  • MOL set to partner Cosco on order for up to five LNG carriers at Dalian Shipbuilding
    Duo lined up for up to five nine newbuildings sought by Sinopec, with Shandong Shipping unmasked as provider of remaining quartet

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ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
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London
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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
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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