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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
  • Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal opens doors to container shipping with successful inaugural call
  • Long-term ocean freight rates continue slide, but spot market offers turnaround hope
  • Chabahar port deal with India soon: Iran
  • World's first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II 'Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle' launched
  • Steel sector seen growing at 8 pc in FY24
  • Jaishankar calls for diversified & democratic globalisation with multiple centres of production
  • Panama Canal drought causing severe shipping disruption; highlights impact of climate crisis on global trade
  • Gati Shakti to have infra planning through AI
  • India's ban seen impacting rice exports & supply
  • Jaya Varma Sinha first woman Chairperson & CEO of Railway Board
  • US growth revised down to 2.1 pc in second quarter
  • Suez Canal Economic Zone celebrates concession for Container Terminal 2 in East Port Said
  • Artificial Intelligence Command Centre at CONCOR's ICD Tughlakabad
  • RoDTEP scheme likely to be extended
  • SCOMET Updates 2023 - Amendment in Appendix 3 (SCOMET items) to Schedule- 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import items, 2018
  • VCBA elects new Office Bearers & Executive Committee Members for 2023-2025
  • Global IndiaAI 2023 in October to see leading AI players, researchers, start-ups & investors from India & abroad
  • US concerned about India curbing imports of computers, laptops
  • Booking Condition in Panama Canal's Panamax locks
  • Cotton textile, garment exporters see 8-10 pc growth
  • Scrappage policy seen boosting used CV financing

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
  • Braving the failure of UK's ATC system
  • Schenker France pushes fleet electrification
  • Global container turnover declines
  • KPI Ocean Connect reshuffles management team
  • Trialling a solar-powered hybrid truck
  • ANA expands "Prio Temp" container range
  • Oostende: a new warehouse in operation
  • HGK: tandem in motion
  • ICTSI secures Metrobank loan
  • New ideas for the working world
  • DSV buys its first e-truck in Singapore
  • Recht Logistik: cartons instead of plastic
  • A whale at MUC
  • Cargo growth in Gothenburg
  • Switzerland: guidelines for seven aerodromes
  • China launches cargo service to Central Asia
  • CBP seizes forged devices worth USD 400,000
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • Cosco bucks the trend as container line profits hit $8.9bn in Q2
  • RCL sells more older box ships for scrap as earnings fall
  • DB Schenker deal fever - 'Kuehne + Nagel... or just Kuehne?'
  • Container lines may be eyeing even more new tonnage
  • Spotlight on 'DHL vs DSV' in the painful ESG race
  • Phased introduction of UK customs switchover 'was forced on HMRC'
  • Irish seafood exporters take a fresh look at Asian markets

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • Leading Louisiana ports in cooperation agreement with Ukrainian sea ports
    The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority has signed a memorandum with the Port of South Louisiana and the Port of New Orleans. It covers cooperation on technical planning, development, construction, administration, operation, and
  • Kongsberg Digital wins next-gen engine room simulator contract
    Kongsberg Digital is to provide a second full mission K-Sim engine room simulator package to Denmark's largest marine engineering school, Aarhus School of Marine and Technical Engineering (Aarhus Maskinmesterskole, or AAMS). This
  • VIDEO: Oceanbird wing sail plans move forward
    Alfa Laval and Wallenius joint venture Oceanbird reports that its first wing sail, Wing 560, has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV. Conceived by Wallenius, the Oceanbird system for vessel propulsion
  • A tough week for U.S. offshore wind
    This week has not been a good one for U.S. offshore wind. Tuesday's much anticipated U.S. Gulf of Mexico lease sale produced only one winning bid. RWE Offshore US Gulf, LLC was

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Container News web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • CN analysis: Indian export container freight rates recover after a long steak of declines
    Container freight rates for exports from India have shown some positive signs for carriers, after a long streak of declines, according to the latest market analysis by Container News shows. On the westbound India-Europe trade, average short-term contract rates from West India [Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)/Nhava Sheva or Mundra Port] to Felixstowe/London Gateway (UK) or Rotterdam (the Netherlands)
  • CMA CGM boost its AZTECA services by adding a direct call in Oakland
    CMA CGM announced that Oakland has been added to AZTECA Loop 1 with direct calls from the West Coast of the United States to Central America. The following is the new AZTECA 1 rotation: Los Angeles (USA) - Oakland (USA) - Manzanillo (Mexico) - Lazaro Cardenas (Mexico) - Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala)- Corinto (Nicaragua) - Balboa (Panama) - Puerto Caldera (Costa Rica) - Puerto Quetzal - Los Angeles A
  • MABUX indices increase during week 35
    The MABUX global bunker indices moved slightly higher during Week 35. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$0.48 to US$563.67/MT. The VLSFO index had a more significant increase of US$6.77 to US$668.40/MT. The MGO index increased strongly by US$18.65, rising from US$968.98/MT to US$988.63/MT. The Global Scrubber Spread (SS) - the price difference between 380 HSFO and VLSFO - increased somewhat, hitt
  • Cargo throughput in the Port of Gothenburg remains stable
    Despite the current global and domestic economic recession, the Port of Gothenburg maintains strong volumes throughout most cargo divisions. The cargo volume report for the first half of 2023 from the Port of Gothenburg demonstrates this. The Port of Gothenburg handles more than half of Sweden's container transports, with the majority passing via APM Terminals' container terminal. Despite the rec
  • Hapag-Lloyd reportedly ruled out of HMM bid
    German mainline operator Hapag-Lloyd is said to have failed to make the cut in preliminary bidding for the majority stake in South Korean carrier HMM. Reports from South Korea said that only the three local bidders, Harim Group-JKL Partners consortium and the logistics groups LX Group and Dongwon, have been shortlisted after preliminary bids closed on 21 August. Hapag-Lloyd emerges as potential H
  • COSCO defies market pressures with reduced expenses
    COSCO Shipping Lines showed an unusually strong result in 2Q 2023, becoming the only carrier to significantly improve its finances compared to 1Q 2023, after an apparently highly successful cost-cutting move, according to Alphaliner. COSCO Ship Holding's container shipping business, represented by COSCO Shipping Lines and OOCL, recorded revenue of US$7.91 billion in 2Q 2023, compared with US$4.5
  • Port of Valencia welcomes first hydrogen-powered container stacker in Europe
    The Port of Valencia has received the hydrogen-powered ReachStacker, which was built as part of the European H2PORTS project. This prototype will be tested with the hydrogen-powered tractor unit and the mobile hydrogen supply station (HRS) in the Port of Valencia from this month until December 2024. Moreover, Valencia is Europe's first port to use hydrogen technology to lessen the environmental e

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Splash web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • Equinor fixes two COSL semisub rigs
    COSL Drilling Europe, the European arm of China Oilfield Services Limited has secured contracts from Norway's Equinor for semisub drilling units COSLPromoter and COSLInnovator on the Norwegian continental shelf. The 2012-built COSLPromoter is already contracted to Equinor and will start its new contract in the first quarter of 2025. The firm contract is for one ...
  • Noble scores drillship contract in US Gulf
    New York and Copenhagen-listed offshore rig owner Noble Corporation has sealed a deal with LLOG Exploration Offshore for its drillship . The 2014-built rig has been fixed to the Louisiana-based operator for six months for work in the US Gulf of Mexico. The contract is set to start between November 2023 and March 2024 at ...
  • Shipping shown path for ammonia-powered gas carriers from 2026
    A new study released by the international not-for-profit organisation Global Maritime Forum has identified possible pathways to commercialise a first-of-its-kind ammonia-powered gas carrier as early as 2026. As part of the Nordic Green Ammonia Powered Ship (NoGAPS) project, which is co-funded by Nordic Innovation and brings together Yara International, BW Epic Kosan, MAN Energy Solutions, ...
  • Eidesvik Offshore seals PSV extension
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik has secured more work for one of its platform suppliers. Oil and gas producers Wintershall Dea and OMV have declared an option to extend the contract for the 2008-built LNG-powered PSV through to October 2025. The contract extension kicks off in May 2024, in direct continuation of the current fixture ...
  • Poul Hestbaek leaves Hamburg Süd
    The head of Hamburg Süd, Poul Hestbaek, has called time on his tenure at the Maersk company. A longtime Hamburg Süd executive announced via social media that he would be leaving Maersk by August 31. Maersk bought Hamburg Süd from the Oetker family for $4.4bn in 2017 and has gradually integrated the line into the ...
  • ADS Maritime picks up $1m worth of shares in Golden Ocean
    Oslo-listed ADS Maritime has become a shareholder in John Fredriksen-controlled bulker owner Golden Ocean. The Terje Bodin Larsen-led shipping investment company established in 2018 acquired 130,000 shares in Golden Ocean for about $1m. Golden Ocean, the world's largest listed owner of large-size dry bulk vessels with a 97-strong fleet, including four newbuildings, and an aggregate ...
  • Chinese real estate takes another turn for the worse
    The risks of contagion are growing in the cancerous Chinese real estate sector, a key part of the world's second-largest economy accounting for somewhere between one-quarter and a third of the country's GDP. Property giant Country Garden, previously considered a comparatively safe, financially secure company, has just posted a first-half loss of nearly $7bn, warning ...
  • IBIA appoints new executive director
    The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has appointed Alexander Prokopakis as its new executive director. Joining the IBIA team on September 1 with Edmund Hughes, the recently appointed IBIA IMO representative, Prokopakis brings a strong background of active association membership. In addition to his IBIA activity, Prokopakis brings a wealth of bunker industry experience as ...
  • Financing secured to complete 640 MW offshore wind farm in Taiwan
    Skyborn Renewables, a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), and its partners TotalEnergies, Electricity Generating Public Company (EGCO) and Sojitz Corporation (Sojitz), have secured an extended financing agreement to complete the construction of the 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind farm project in Taiwan. The Yunlin offshore wind farm project is located in the Taiwan ...
  • Solstad seals six-ship deal with Ocean Installer
    Norwegian OSV player Solstad Offshore has landed a deal with Ocean Installer, securing work for six ships. Marine construction player, formerly known as Havfram Subsea, has signed up to take five of Solstad's anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels on a project in West Africa. The contract, which starts in the fourth quarter of this ...
  • Co-CEOs of up-for-sale Polaris Shipping under investigation
    Efforts to sell Polaris Shipping, a Korean operator of large bulk carriers, have been dealt a severe blow this week with the police in Seoul raiding the owner's headquarters in an embezzlement case. The raid took place on Monday morning with documents and hard disks taken away with the Financial Crimes Investigation Unit of the ...
  • JP Morgan signs for more methanol dual-fuel tankers in China
    JP Morgan has added to its methanol-powered product carrier orderbook in China with two more ships at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), according to broking reports. Greek shipbroker Intermodal has placed the US banking giant behind the order for two 50,000 dwt units costing $50m each. The deal brings the total number of methanol dual-fuel MR ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Lauritzen Bulkers
    In the first of a series engaging with key names coming to next year's big dry bulk summit in Switzerland, Splash sits down with Niels Josefsen, the CEO of Denmark's Lauritzen Bulkers. Geneva Dry officially started marketing on May 2 this year, exactly one year out from the first day of the inaugural show. Among ...
  • Landbridge seals VLCC sales
    Hong Kong-based owner Landbridge has sealed a financial deal with compatriot owner CSSC Shipping, the shipowner vehicle of state-run China State Shipbuilding Corp. Brokers note that Landbridge's two Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co-built ships, Landbridge Glory and Landbridge Horizon, have been sold for $102m each basis nine years and seven years bareboat back respectively at around $29,500 per da

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • Retail boosts port of New York and New Jersey in July
    The port of New York and New Jersey opened the second half of the year on a strong note, finishing...
  • US west coast labour deal ratified
    The ratification marks the final step in protracted negotiations that began in May last year but did not yield a...
  • Closing ammonia price gap possible, but far from easy, GMF study finds
    The Global Maritime Forum found an ammonia gas carrier would cost 50-130% more to run than a conventional gas carrier...
  • US lawmakers mulling AIS-spoofing bill as Iran's oil exports surge
    Bipartisan bill looks to set up a pilot programme to review the use of big data analytics as a tool...
  • Changing lanes: Is liner shipping heading towards overcapacity?
    Forecasts indicate that the influx of fresh tonnage in the short to medium term will result in vessel supply outstripping...
  • Lending for dry bulk deals stutters
    Banks and debt funds have cooled on dry bulk financing deals against a backdrop of weak earnings and high asset...
  • Oil price cap breach sees Fractal Shipping tankers leave Russia trading
    Geneva-based Fractal Shipping was one of the largest tanker operators exporting from Russia until crude and diesel prices breached the...
  • Greater efforts needed to gather container safety information
    Cargo safety inspections can help improve the safe carriage of goods. But the IMO has insufficient data to make meaningful...
  • Cosco-Sinopec joint venture confirms $700m LNG carrier order
    Vessels will be operated on a long-term charter for cargo from US gas producer Venture Global
  • CoolCo talking to charterers over employment for LNG newbuilds
    Market looks 'tightly coiled' as northern hemisphere winter approaches, says chief executive Richard Tyrell in upbeat statement
  • Spliethoff and MSC respond to ship bans in Australia
    MSC Ship Management and the Spliethoff Group defended their track record on crewing and safety after Australia's maritime authority banned...
  • Commodity shortages set to hit minor bulk trades
    Poor weather in Asia is hitting its agricultural production. Vessel supply could also be constrained by Panama Canal restrictions
  • China braces for Typhoon Saola with highest warning
    Saola may make landfall in Guangdong province and Hong Kong
  • Daily Briefing
    Panama Canal seeks to reassure markets | Shipping on hold as Gabon coup shuts down operations | Cosco eyes terminal...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • Warning: EU ETS ahead
    Breakbulk carriers and their clients must prepare for the EUs new emissions trading system before the Jan. 1 start
  • Smaller LTL fleets gain freight, add terminals post-Yellow
    Regional LTL carrier A. Duie Pyle and point-to-point trucking firm Hercules Freight are finding opportunities to expand as shippers adjust to the loss of Yellow's capacity.
  • FMC publishes list of NVOs at risk of losing licenses over tariff non-compliance
    The move is part of an ongoing effort by the FMC to bolster the oversight of regulated entities through "informed compliance," an agency spokesperson said.
  • Carriers on course for healthy year despite tumbling profits: analyst
    A series of quarterly profit declines by container shipping lines will still not be enough to drag the industry into the red in 2023, says analyst John McCown.
  • Southeast US ports reopen after Hurricane Idalia blows through region
    Given the short duration of the port and terminal closures, impacts appeared minimal as Jacksonville, Savannah and Charleston resumed normal operations.
  • 'Rushed' sourcing shift out of China prompts some reconsideration
    For any number of product categories, relocating sourcing brings with it less efficient logistics, occasional lower quality and overall higher costs at a time when cost control is rapidly assuming a higher priority for shippers.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • 'Compelling regional proposition': Columbia strikes deal to manage fleet of Seacon
    Shipowner's vessels will be run out of CSM's Greek office in bid to bring manager's digital optimisation to China
  • ICTSI takes out $750m loan to expand port operations through acquisition
    Terminal operator does not specify expansion plans that call for its largest credit facility ever
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings launches share buyback after market-beating profit
    Chinese container shipping giant touts success in cutting costs amid challenging market conditions
  • Australian strikes could result in loss of up to eight LNG cargoes a week, SSY says
    But outlook for freight remains 'uncertain' with Rystad analyst saying Asian buyers are taking 'wait and see approach
  • Floating storage moving into play for LNG carriers, CoolCo says
    Idan Ofer's LNG shipping company claims its redelivering vessel is one of last two independently owned TFDE open vessels in market
  • Hamburg Sud boss Poul Hestbaek follows Philip Oetker out of the door
    CEO says responsiblity for integrating German line into Maersk is over
  • Oslo bond market hot as Ocean Yield, Kistefos and KCC seeking $234 combined
    Shipping companies trying to refinance earlier more expensive debt, with investors keen
  • Ammonia fuel ships to be commercially viable by 2026, says GMF
    New study finds ammonia's cost gap with conventional fuel will close by 2030 by using subsidies
  • Streetwise: Owner-on-owner investing shows heady returns on Seaways while others wait
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at the recent trend of shipowners taking stakes in other public owners and how their bets have played to date
  • Oslo bond market hot as Ocean Yield seeks $70m and Kistefos, KCC sell $164m combined
    Shipping companies trying to refinance earlier more expensive debt, with investors keen
  • Avance Gas marketing final 'higher spec' veteran VLGC for sale
    CEO Oystein Kalleklev expecting to bank more proceeds from latest disposal
  • Polaris Shipping office raided in police probe as owners look to close sale
    The company's joint chief executives could be summoned in ongoing probe
  • Comment: Seafarers need safeguarding before Odesa grain exports restart
    Insurance for the proposed trade is being negotiated, but what about the risk to human life?
  • Poland's Orlen charters Greek tankers on Middle East backhauls after Russian shipments
    Refiner getting discounted rates on vessels returning to Europe after discharges
  • Expanding Greek shipowner IMS revealed to be behind Concordia LR tanker deal
    Low-profile Greek operator has gone on a tanker buying binge over the past 16 months
  • Russia installs protective barrier on south side of Kerch bridge
    Barges placed by the vital road artery to prevent Ukrainian drones from hitting it
  • Houthi rebels block Indian and Singapore LPG carriers from loading gas in Yemen
    Reports suggest group wants to stop government profiting from high prices
  • 'Buy it in Norway': Avance Gas boss Kalleklev says no plans for US dual-listing
    VLGC company CEO says John Fredriksen's large shareholding makes New York move trickier
  • AMA Capital Partners teams with global investor ABL to beef up shipping firepower
    Boutique shipping investment bank wants to explore new territory in deal restructuring
  • Henrik Sleimann Petersen returns to Singapore to join Swire Bulk
    Former Ultrambulk's director returns to the garden city after two years
  • Oaktree's Ryan Lee takes board seat at Star Bulk Carriers
    Private equity executive fills director gap left by Pinegrove Capital's Brian Laibow
  • Aframax tankers fail to cut voyage time on Northern Sea Route to China
    Russian officials are looking to exploit Arctic route to Asia as global warming opens up new trading routes
  • CoolCo in talks with 'multiple charterers' on new 2024-delivering LNG carriers
    Eastern Pacific Shipping-controlled gas shipowner describes the winter market as 'tightly coiled'
  • ADS reveals stake in Golden Ocean after selling out of Gram Car Carriers
    Norwegian investment company has seen bulker punt fall in value
  • OOIL retains firepower for further big dividend payouts, say analysts
    However, company may retain more cash in view of the uncertain industry outlook

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • UPS offers senior pilots buyout package to cut costs
    UPS Inc. is offering pilots an early retirement package to reduce payroll amid declining package volumes. The integrated parcel and logistics giant confirmed Thursday it wants to trim senior pilots [...]
  • Port of New York and New Jersey moves the most TEUs since October 2022
    Based on current port data compiled by American Shipper, the East Coast and Gulf ports are strongly favored over West Coast ports.
  • Mexican cargo airline accused of labor violations under USMCA
    The U.S. is pressing Mexico to review a complaint by pilots at Mas that they were harassed over associations with a labor union.
  • Avianca's new cargo focus serves it well in soft market
    Avianca is investing in capacity and quality control because it sees growth opportunities in the Latin American air cargo market.

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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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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
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
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
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
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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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