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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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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
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ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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