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Exim India web site
MARCH 2, 2023
  • King Abdulaziz Port added to BTL's India-Saudi-Iraq service
  • Lines urged to review free time periods
  • 'MOL Group DX Vision' launched for transformation through use of digital technology
  • Amidst container surplus, good time to buy containers, enter smaller trade routes ∓ avoid detention charges with SOCs: Study
  • RCL reports record net profit
  • Oil tankers, bulk carriers older than 25 years banned
  • LB jetty dredging at JN Port
  • Mumbai Port's JD 4 berth to be decommissioned for repairs
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  • LNG import operations set to begin at Dhamra
  • Port strike notice given in France
  • Govt to upgrade 5,500 km of highways into e-ways through PPP
  • Crude steel production up by 5.80 pc in 2022

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 2, 2023
  • Green energy for all Ceva warehouses
  • Palletised freight now shipped by rail overnight
  • Louisa Hosegood joins board of Logistics UK
  • Turkey: TIR speeds up aid delivery
  • Bio-methanol fuelled "Cajun Sun" crosses Atlantic
  • "Special flight division" with "special cargo"
  • New location for contract logistics
  • Support for rail operators using electric traction
  • Kale and IPCSA release whitepaper on MSW
  • Silk Way West Airlines expands network
  • 29th Intl maritime hall of fame: five honourees
  • Tatham ∓ Co welcomes Paul Haworth
  • Reset container handling times, Fiata says
  • Volta Trucks: two more service hubs
  • Next project for ABB and Rio Grande terminal
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • World's first collapsible AAX now available

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 1, 2023
  • 'Cap-in-hand' carriers face shipper anger after the tables turn
  • Box lines announce $500 GRI on India-US as exports increase
  • Container glut won't dent the financial appeal of shipper-owned boxes
  • Kuehne + Nagel akin to DSV - 'Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away...'
  • Mixed views on cargo shift from US west coast ports to the east
  • EXCLUSIVE: Top Kuehne + Nagel SVP jumps ship
  • Kuehne + Nagel now an airfreight market leader, but had a poor Q4
  • UK logistics welcomes the 'end of the Irish Sea border'

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 1, 2023
  • Norwegian will lengthen Prima newbuilds, ready them for methanol
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) yesterday today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022 and provided guidance for the first quarter and full
  • Farra Marine orders seven Incat Crowther designed CTVs
    Dublin, Ireland, headquartered crew transfer vessel (CTV) owner and operator Farra Marine has placed an order with Singapore-based Penguin Shipyard International that will see it double its fleet to a total of
  • Marine Highway Program gets a new name but less money
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity making $12,423,000 available in Fiscal Year 2023 funds through what is now called the United States Marine

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Container News web site
MARCH 1, 2023
  • Spanish shipping sector on decarbonisation path
    Representatives of the Spanish maritime and river transport sector met at the Clock Building of the Port of Valencia with the Board of directors of the Waterborne Technology Platform. This meeting was organised by the Valenciaport Foundation in collaboration with the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), aiming to discuss the next steps in the transition to a zero-emission sector. In particular, the
  • PIL launches intermodal services in South Korea
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) has announced the launch of intermodal services in South Korea, with rail and truck services being available for cargo transportation from Busan inland into South Korea. The inland connection to Pugok is via rail service while for Gunsan, Gwanju, Hwaseong, Incheon, Kwangyang, Pohang, Seoul and Yongin, the linkage is via truck service, according to PIL's announcem
  • More methanol and LNG-fuelled boxships on order
    The orderbook of container ships powered by alternative fuels has reached 40% of under-construction tonnage, as the past six months have seen carriers turn their focus from conventional fuel oil. Alphaliner's latest report stated that there are now 198 orders for LNG dual-fuelled boxships, amounting to 2.31 million TEU, or 30% of the orderbook, compared with 25% a year ago. Noticeably, methanol-f
  • cargo-partner introduces new LCL services from Asia to Europe
    Global transport and logistics provider, cargo-partner, has extended its range of LCL (Less than Container-Load) services and launched new weekly sea freight consolidation services from China and India to Rotterdam, serving several locations in Western Europe. Northern European ports and warehouses are still experiencing severe congestion and service problems. To address these issues, cargo-partn
  • MSC enhances its presence in Central Africa
    MSC said the arrival of the 15,000 TEU, 366-metre container ship MSC Virgo at the Port of Pointe-Noire in Congo-Brazzaville on 27 February has marked the enhanced position of the company in Central Africa. "The arrival of this container ship is part of MSC's expansion plans to extend its network in sub-Saharan Africa by redesigning its service to the West African coast," said the company in a sta
  • "The global nature of trade will prevail," MSC CEO Toft tells TPM23
    MSC CEO Soren Toft gave an overview of the company's ongoing development, economic recovery expectations, and attempts to achieve sustainable shipping, speaking at this year's Transpacific Maritime Conference, known as TPM23. "The world has seen through the supply chain crunch just how important the logistics and shipping industry really is - we keep global trade moving," he said in an interview
  • CMA CGM adds new call on NOURA service
    CMA CGM announced a new call on its NOURA service and Comoros will now be served via Mtwara in Tanzania. Starting with the 1,740 TEU boxship CMA CGM Fuzhou, which is estimated to arrive at Jebel Ali on 5 April and on Mtwara on 19 April, NOURA service will include Mtwara to its port rotation, as follows: Colombo (Sri Lanka) - Jebel Ali (Dubai)- Berbera (Somaliland-1/2) - Mogadishu (Somalia)- Mtwar
  • Atlas acquisition from business consortium to be completed in March
    Poseidon Acquisition, a business consortium comprising Ocean Network Express (ONE) and major shareholders Fairfax Financial Holdings, the Washington family, and Atlas Chairman David Sokol, is expected to complete the acquisition of Atlas in March. This comes after the approval from the other shareholders of Atlas for the transaction. Atlas, a Hong Kong-based asset management company and the paren
  • Associated British Ports unveils ambitious green plans
    Associated British Ports (ABP), UK's major port group, has officially unveiled Ready for Tomorrow (RFT), a broad new sustainability strategy backed by a plan to invest around US$2.4 billion (GB£2 billion) in decarbonising its own operations by 2040 at the latest and major infrastructure projects to support the wider UK energy transition. For ABP's internal activities, Ready for Tomorrow names fiv

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Splash web site
MARCH 1, 2023
  • EGD sells down in Klaveness Combination Carriers
    The second-largest shareholder in Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC), EGD Shipping Invest, has sold 3m shares for around $20.6m. The Norwegian investment company offloaded the shares through a private placement at a discount price of NOK71 per share, compared to yesterday's close at NOK78. Consequently, KCC shares opened at NOK73 on Wednesday. After the sale, EGD ...
  • Farra Marine books seven CTV newbuilds
    Irish crew transfer vessel (CTV) owner and operator Farra Marine is bolstering its fleet with a contract for seven newbuilds at Singapore's Penguin Shipyard. The vessels will be delivered in 2023 and early 2024. The newbuilds, part of the WindFlex-27 series, will when complete, see Farra Marine boast a fleet of 14 CTVs servicing the ...
  • Bluefloat reveals 1.7 GW Austalian floater scheme
    Spanish developer BlueFloat Energy has revealed plans for a new floating offshore wind project in Australia. The Eastern Rise offshore wind project, which sits within the proposed offshore wind zone in the Pacific Ocean off the Hunter region of New South Wales, is the latest in BlueFloat Energy's growing portfolio of projects currently standing at ...
  • SKS eyes LR2 pool expansion with Signal tie-up
    Norwegian LR2 owner and operator SKS is looking to grow its pool of LR2 product tankers by partnering up with diversified shipping services group Signal. The new setup, named "SKS LR2 Pool - powered by Signal", has been launched with SKS' five LR2 spot vessels, co-owned with funds managed by Hayfin Capital, with the goal ...
  • Maersk offloads $80m of Höegh Autoliners shares
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has reduced its stake in Norwegian car carrier player Höegh Autoliners by selling shares for nearly $80m. The Danish shipping and logistics group has offloaded around 13.5m shares, corresponding to around 7.1% of Höegh Autoliners, at a price of NOK61 per share, or a total of NOK821.5m ($79.5m). The shares closed ...
  • Saipem wins $400m Ivory Coast drilling contract
    Italy's Saipem has landed a drilling contract worth $400m with Eni and Petroci joint venture for operations offshore the Ivory Coast. The Milan-headquartered firm said the deal includes the use of the recently chartered seventh-generation drillship Deep Value Driller. Saipem noted the contract value is to be considered gross of the leasing costs of the ...
  • DEME and Jan De Nul JV selected to build world's first energy island off Belgium
    Belgian marine contractors DEME and Jan De Nul have won a contract for the construction of the world's first artificial energy island. Under the joint venture TM Edison, the two offshore construction players sealed an EPCI (engineering, procurement, construction and installation) deal with Belgian transmission system operator Elia covering the further design and construction of ...
  • Product tanker sinks off popular Filipino tropical holiday island
    A 6km long, 4km wide diesel slick has been detected near the white sandy beaches of the popular island resort destination of Mindoro in the Philippines following the sinking yesterday of the locally flagged product tanker Princess Empress. The laden ship's engine overheated early yesterday morning, having encountered rough weather on a domestic trip. The ...
  • India makes vintage ship ban official
    As widely telegraphed last month, India has officially banned bulkers and tankers aged 25 or above from entering its waters. The new rules are for for Indian-registered ships while also applying to foreign vessels discharging in India. The government has given existing vessels affected by the new cap three more years' sailing time, regardless of ...
  • Hong Kong liner rapidly builds up links with Russia
    Yesterday, Splash detailed the main container names operating in and out of Russia, with a slew of new capacity entering the region as many global carriers have exited in the wake of war with Ukraine. One of the most ambitious new players is Hong Kong-registered OVP Shipping, formed in late 2020. OVP launched a first ...
  • Rotterdam port to widen canal to allow megamax two-way traffic to Maasvlakte 2
    The port of Rotterdam will widen its Yangtze Canal to allow two-way traffic for megamaxes to its giant Maasvlakte 2 port complex. The jumboisation of containerships, which have quadrupled in size this century, has meant that only one megamax boxship can transit the 600 m wide, 2 km long canal at present. The widening of ...
  • Methanol boxship orders growing more rapidly than all other fuel types
    The container segment is leading shipping to green new pastures, taking a massive lead when it comes to investing in methanol propulsion. According to Alphaliner, methanol boxship orders have grown more rapidly than LNG in the last six months, while carriers have all but ditched orders for conventional fuel oil tonnage with just 8% of ...
  • Keppel and Sembcorp yard merger completed
    Singapore's top two yards have completed their mega merger, ending a two-decade saga. Keppel Offshore ∓ Marine (Keppel O∓M) and Sembcorp Marine have joined forces and will trade under the Sembcorp brand with Keppel's Chris Ong taking charge of the yard giant. The combined yard group has a total orderbook of S$18bn ($13.4bn) lasting through ...
  • Unleashing digital innovation in the third era of satellite connectivity
    Digitalisation in the maritime industry has developed in step with the available connectivity; now new technologies promise to enable a completely new level of innovation, writes Tore Morten Olsen, president, maritime, Marlink. The evolution of satellite connectivity and the progress of digitalisation are closely correlated and the latest advances in connectivity look set to unleash ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 1, 2023
  • Box shipping faces major shakeup in wake of 2M divorce
    Alliance agreements struck in the wake of the Hanjin collapse are set to be reset. The changes could even be...
  • TOP Ships moves to shore up support for share price
    Measures include moratoria on new share offerings and executive bonuses
  • Höegh Autoliners buys leased PCTC from Scorpio Group
    World's fifth-largest operator of pure car and truck carriers has agreed to purchase 18-year-old vessel for $34.25m
  • Yinson Production wins $5bn FPSO contract for Angola
    The contract with Eni Angola, worth about $5.3bn, is another sign of the revival of prospects for the offshore oil...
  • MSC leads growing alternative-fuel boxship orderbook
    Conventional fuel propulsion represents only 8% of orders placed so far in 2023
  • BIMCO lifts dry bulk demand forecast on China recovery
    Improvements in the dry bulk market are expected, with demand growth likely to outstrip vessel supply when taking into account...
  • West unveils war and hull insurance products
    New lines will be written on a commercial basis to subsidise mutual membership, says chief
  • FT ranking shows sustainability makes good commercial sense
    Silverstream's inclusion at the top of a listing of Europe's fastest-growing businesses underscores the belief that cleaner shipping can still...
  • India's reliance on Russian crude oil spikes
    Indian imports of crude oil from Russia rose 705% year on year in 2022 as demand increased from its large...
  • Maritime engineering firm among Europe's fastest-growing companies
    Air lubrication technology should be fitted on all newbuildings, says Noah Silberschmidt. First movers Grimaldi, Shell and Carnival have returned...
  • US in an 'unstable arms race' with China in Pacific
    The US and China are ramping up their naval arms race, and an escalation could have a devastating impact on...
  • KSOE wins order worth $180m for four MR tankers
    Deal comes as tanker orders are expected to increase this year amid bullish freight markets and demand for fleet renewal
  • Daily Briefing
    VLCC tonne miles and rates soften as China's demand for US crude remains flat | Great power rivalries threaten to...
  • India's ban on ageing tankers and bulk carriers hardly a 'game changer'
    India is to slowly withdraw trading licences for oil tankers, bulk carriers and vessels in its offshore fleet that are...
  • Sanction risks fail to stop carriers' gold rush in Russian trade
    Geneva-based MSC has the biggest presence in Russian trade in capacity terms, followed by Russian domestic carrier Fesco, according to...
  • US green energy subsidy package favours blue ammonia, fuels forum hears
    Grey methanol, B30 biodiesel and liquefied natural gas are said to be the most competitive alternatives when compared with conventional marine...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 1, 2023
  • TPM23: Ocean Alliance could be next domino to fall after 2M: analyst
    Cosco Shipping's large orderbook and decreasing market share make it more likely to go after customers of its Ocean Alliance partners, analyst Lars Jensen told TPM23.
  • TPM23: Trans-Atlantic profitability 'unique' given loss-making history: CTS
    The elevated rate levels on the trans-Atlantic will continue to soften, but there will be no steep drop in prices as seen on the major trades out of Asia, TPM23 attendees were told.
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  • EPCs look beyond traditional oil and gas for growth opportunities
    EPC projects drive much of the global demand for project and breakbulk logistics services from carriers, forwarders, and other suppliers.
  • Zim's Gold Star Line forms Vietnam shipping venture with Hai An Transport
    The JV will serve Vietnam's three major ports and link with nearby provinces where direct access to international and domestic shipping services is limited.
  • Shippers face tricky balancing act in trans-Pacific service contract talks
    With memories still fresh of being shut out of capacity over the past two years and forced into a historically high spot market, shipper executives are headed into service contract talks mindful of the need to minimize costs while at the same time ensure cargo moves.
  • TPM23: LA-LB needs more than new labor deal to bring cargo back: Seroka
    The Port of Los Angeles' executive director acknowledged that stalled West Coast longshore labor talks are taking a toll on the port, but says the cost of shipping through California is also a big factor.
  • TPM23: CN focusing investment on capacity growth: CEO
    Canadian National will grow its capacity based on the assumption that China will remain the biggest sourcing country for North America while acknowledging the shift under way into Southeast Asia, India, and potentially Africa that could fuel cargo through eastern Canada, its CEO told TPM23.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 1, 2023
  • Norwegian Cruise Line's $1.3bn methanol bet a 'great signal'
    Chemical tankers and container ships are already using alternative fuel for propulsion
  • S∓P moves poised to add youth and scrubbers to Eagle Bulk fleet profile
    Eagle Bulk sells older supramax and is expected to announce purchase of modern ultramaxes
  • Investors flee as Performance Shipping sells more shares
    Serial equity raiser taps capital markets again for $12.5m
  • Baltic Dry Index hits seven-week high as China's manufacturing reaches highest level in decade
    Futures market for capesize bulkers shows that higher rates are in the works for that sector
  • Hoegh Autoliners buys fifth bareboat-chartered ship in a year with $34m purchase
    Norwegian car carrier company buys back 7,850-ceu Hoegh Berlin which it sold in 2009 and chartered back under a bareboat deal
  • Bahri and Suez Canal team up to form joint stock company
    As Egypt looks for politically palatable ways to monetise the waterway, shipping is trying to make its voice heard
  • Slow death of the LR1 tanker will not be reversed by rare newbuilding order in China
    Shipbroker believes the clean tanker class will remain a niche concern
  • Global Ship Lease scouts for acquisitions as container market starts to normalise
    Tonnage provider will unleash its fire power after selling smallest vessel
  • ZeroNorth doubles the amount of CO2 it has cut from clients' vessels
    Danish platform claims it has prevented 443,780 tonnes of the greenhouse gas being released into the atmosphere
  • Wet and dry, fast and slow: A look at how freight markets moved emissions in bulkers and tankers
    Green Seas newsletter talks to The Signal Group's market analyst about how the spot markets moved carbon intensity for key segments
  • Ultrabulk looks at building 'series' of dual-fuel bulk carriers after banner year
    Negotiations are expected to be concluded this year, the owner-operator said
  • Impact limited as India bans old tankers and bulkers
    Shipping regulator confirms move to cut emissions and promote the Indian flag
  • Sanctioned ship manager linked to first Russian 'dark' STS since EU ban
    Sun Ship Management was listed in European Union's 10th sanctions package to mark the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
  • Ambitious West of England launches war and hull business
    Protection and indemnity insurer continues to diversify its commercial business lines
  • Virginia McVea to run MCA as female influence grows at the top of UK shipping
    Political, policy and safety roles now all held by women
  • Arctic poaches from Lorentzen as market for offshore brokers tightens
    A strengthening market means broking shops are on the prowl for each other's talent
  • Signal jumps into Jebsen's SKS tanker pool to boost hunt for more LR2s
    Greek and Norwegian players teaming up to expand product carrier operation
  • India's Gatik nears 50-ship mark with latest round of tanker buys
    Mumbai-based player emerges behind fresh wave of acquisitions that even involves a bulker
  • Disposal dilemma: Frontline in two minds on more tanker sales in 'smoking' market
    Norwegian tanker company deciding whether to stick or twist with old ships
  • Soren Toft signals reduction of MSC's chartered fleet in 2023
    CEO of liner giant tells TPM23 his company prefers to focus on owned tonnage
  • Sembcorp Marine's merger with Keppel O∓M is finally done and dusted
    Focus of nascent mega-yard group will be the global energy transition, says newly appointed chairman
  • Hoegh Autoliners stock plunges as Maersk sells off big chunk for $80m
    Share price drops nearly 12% as long-time partner cashes in some of 26% holding in car carrier company
  • Maersk bringing in former Adidas boss Kasper Rorsted as new director
    Giant shipowner nominates experienced Danish executive for its board
  • Solstad says 'spoiled' charterers now facing high rates and ship shortages
    Newbuildings will take years to replenish an ageing offshore fleet, Norwegian CEO believes
  • Himalaya Shipping is 'compelling' bet on bulker recovery, Fearnley Securities says
    Investment bank begins coverage of Tor Olav Troim-backed start-up with a 'buy' rating
  • Crew rescued but fuel spilt as new tanker sinks off Philippines
    Small product carrier Princess Empress went down off Oriental Mindoro on Tuesday
  • EGD takes big profit by selling $23m of Klaveness Combination Carriers
    Norwegian investment company first bought into innovative shipowner in 2016
  • Petrovietnam scours the secondhand market for offshore support vessels
    Vietnamese oil major's offshore services arm calls for proposals for four AHTS vessels and PSVs
  • Lauritzen Bulkers' Josefsen says handysizes are the bulkers to bet on
    Versatility of dry cargo workhorses means Danish owner and operator is looking ahead with optimism
  • Genting Hong Kong's last cruise ship World Dream has been sold
    Auctioned cruise ship listed in court records as sold, but everything else remains a mystery
  • India's Russian crude imports up over 700% in 2022, says Bancosta
    But increasing demands to ensure shipments do not breach Western sanctions may crimp the flow
  • With $900m in revenue ahead, will Tidewater spend cash on vessels, buybacks or acquisitions?
    The company is considering a number of potential uses for cash as its 2023 revenue is scheduled to skyrocket
  • How will Tidewater spend $900m? Vessels, buybacks or acquisitions?
    The company is considering a number of potential uses for cash as its 2023 revenue is scheduled to skyrocket

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 1, 2023
  • Container lines still chartering ships despite drop in cargo demand
    Charter rates are far below the peak but higher than pre-COVID as liners continue to sign new container-ship leases.
  • Sichuan Airlines to convert Airbus A321 aircraft for cargo
    Sichuan Airlines is taking the unusual step of carrying out cargo conversions of Airbus A321 aircraft on its own.
  • Port of Virginia eyes completion of channel deepening this year
    The Port of Virginia says it's nearly done with its channel deepening project, which will enable the port to allow for two-way traffic of ultra-large container vessels.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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