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November 2, 2023

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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
  • Railways achieves another freight loading & revenue high
  • Shankar Shinde appointed Vice Chairman of CCTT; emphasises on cross border trade facilitation through INSTC route
  • WCO & IAPH launch guidelines on cooperation between Customs & port authorities
  • PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina inaugurate India-Bangladesh mega rail connectivity projects
  • Northeast infra gets a boost with key projects: Gadkari
  • Query reply pending with Exporters/IEC Holders against the Drawback Shipping Bills
  • WTO issues new edition of Trade Profiles
  • Sugar output seen dipping
  • PSA Singapore & Pacific International Lines expand collaboration on sustainability solutions to decarbonise global supply chain
  • ONE in China India Pakistan service
  • Procedure for revalidation/new registration of Self-Sealing Permission in EDI system by FSP Cell for Electronic sealing of containerized cargo at factory or warehouse premises
  • WISTA Cyprus to host 2024 WISTA International AGM & Conference in Limassol
  • India, Brazil discuss ethanol tech transfer to settle sugar dispute
  • Key infra sectors' growth dips to 8.1 pc in Sept.
  • Cotton output seen at 29.5 million bales in 2023-24: CAI
  • Govt notifies increase in windfall tax on crude to Rs 9,800 per ton
  • Haldia Petrochemicals conducts its first ever naphtha ship-to-ship transfer at Sandheads
  • Lines reportedly diverting ships to Haifa port in Israel's north

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
  • Operail: losses despite savings
  • Greece goes paperless
  • 60th anniversary for Air Cargo Club Deutschland
  • Etihad partners with WFS for Copenhagen launch
  • MOL inks long-term charter with Jera
  • GXO to build a German supplements' hub
  • Namibia: 417 km rail upgrade
  • Three B737-800SF freighter conversions
  • Changing of the guard at Time Matters
  • AI and the future of supply chains
  • Global shipping overcapacity: balanced by 2028?
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Digital trucking with Egim and Drive Mybox
  • 21 kg of ketamine concealed in air cargo
  • Next port of call for Rob Kusiciel
  • CSX to serve new battery plant
  • Duvenbeck expands Polish business

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
  • VGM container weight mis-declaration 'rampant at most ports', say forwarders
  • M&A horror show: Forward Air + Omni Logistics
  • Book a slot for Panama Canal transit as protests add to low water delays
  • Airfreight rates out of China soar, driven by e-commerce and restocking
  • No takers, so more unemployed big box ships will join the idle fleet
  • Shippers look to digital tools as they aim to bolster resilience and agility
  • Amazon sees income skyrocket after fulfilment network restructure
  • ECU Germany head Marc Meier announces departure
  • Menzies Aviation strengthens female leadership in MEAA
  • Why tech companies offload their reverse logistics businesses

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
  • New ultra-low emissions Wärtsilä 31DF cuts methane slip
    Wärtsilä has introduced a new ultra-low emissions version of its Wärtsilä 31DF engine, first introduced in 2015. When operating on LNG, this new version of the dual fuel engine can further reduce

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
  • GSBN and DNV collaborate on verified data sharing
    Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), an independent non-profit technology consortium, has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the DNV classification society. By facilitating the reliable sharing of verified data for green claims, the partnership hopes to boost decarbonisation and speed up the use of alternative fuels. "To achieve shipping decarbonisation at scale, it needs to have
  • Nokia to provide Caribbean port with first private wireless network
    Nokia has been selected by Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) to deploy the first private wireless network at the container terminal of the Caribbean port. The network was installed and will be deployed by Nokia Channel Partner EGC International. It is worth noting that KFTL's Digital Transformation journey has become a reference in the Americas due to the adoption of new technologies such
  • COSCO and CCIC South America ink strategic cooperation deal
    COSCO SHIPPING (South America) and China Certification & Inspection Group South America inked a strategic cooperation agreement in Argentina on 5 October. China Certification & Inspection Group South America is an independent third-party firm that provides inspection and certification services for important South American commodities shipped to China. It operates on the concepts of "standards, in
  • Black Sea dry bulk exports up 13% y/y as Russian wheat exports rise
    "Between January and October, dry bulk exports out of the Black Sea increased by 13% year on year, driven by Russian wheat exports. After two strong consecutive wheat harvests in Russia, the country's exports are now on track to reach a new record in 2023. However, Black Sea export volumes are 20% lower than in 2021 due to the loss of Ukrainian cargoes following Russia's invasion of the country,"
  • Container trade less of a GDP indicator these days
    Alphaliner's report said that container trade is decoupling from gross domestic product, as the TEU-to-GDP multiplier has continued to weaken since the pandemic, with the last 10 years now showing an average multiplier below 1. The ratio, which peaked in the 1990s and was still a robust 2.6x in the 2000s, had previously been a reliable indicator for the market, such that container trade could be
  • Port of long Beach partners with federal bodies to improve navigation
    Port pilots across the United States will now have a new high-precision navigation tool thanks to the Port of Long Beach, Jacobsen Pilot Service, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), making shepherding ships through the underwater terrain unique to each port safer than ever. "The Port of Long Beach handles cargo valued at more than US$200 billion every year, and safety
  • PSA Singapore and PIL expand collaboration on decarbonisation initiatives
    Aiming at net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, PSA Singapore and Pacific International Lines (PIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly create sustainable solutions to reduce carbon emissions and enhance efficiency in shipping operations. This partnership is expected to support the creation of environmentally friendly shipping routes for PIL's container shipments, focuss
  • ONE's Q2 returns show volumes up but profits crash
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) is set to undergo a series of cost-saving initiatives as its second-quarter returns show a 1% increase in cargo volumes yet still saw a 97% slump in its first-half revenues compared to the previous year. The Singapore-based carrier recorded first-half volumes of 5.91 million TEUs compared to 5.83 million TEUs in the first two quarters of 2022 but saw revenues crash fro
  • ONE announces China India Pakistan service upgrade
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) will upgrade its China India Pakistan (CIP) service, starting from the cycle of westbound ETA at Shanghai on 31 October. The updated service rotation of the CIP service will be Shanghai (China), Ningbo (China), Shekou (China), Singapore, Port Kelang (Malaysia), Nhava Sheva (India), Karachi (Pakistan), Mundra (India), Colombo (Sri Lanka), Port Kelang (Malaysia), Hong Ko
  • IoT technology will differentiate dry container services
    The Internet of Things (IoT) has been a largely untapped resource for dry container shipping. ORBCOMM's new-to-the-market dry container monitoring solution offers unprecedented transparency, cost-effective proof of compliance and untapped commercial opportunities, says Christian Allred, Executive Vice President, International Sales, ORBCOMM. Carrying around 90% of non-bulk cargo transported by se
  • ITIC warns ship managers of the dangers of management mistakes
    The International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC), a mutual insurer that provides professional indemnity cover for transport intermediaries in the marine, offshore, renewable, and aviation industries, has warned ship managers about the risks and costs associated with claims of inability to meet contractual obligations. The warning was issued as part of ITIC's October 2023 Claims Review, whic
  • CMA CGM transfers first peruvian grapes to Japan
    CMA CGM's Asia Central South America 1 (ACSA1) service shipped the first load of Peruvian grapes to Japan. The milestone shipment arrived at CMA CGM's Honmoku D4 terminal in the port of Yokohama. Peruvian grapes have joined the list of fresh fruits that the Asia-Latin America service has reliably brought to the Yokohama port, arriving onboard the 15,000 TEU CMA CGM Liberty, one of three e-methane
  • Port of Long Beach releases draft report on environmental impacts of World Oil Terminals' project
    The Port of Long Beach has released a draft report on the environmental consequences of World Oil Terminals' proposed project to build two new petroleum storage tanks at its privately owned and managed facility on Pier C. Ribost Terminals has applied to the Port for a Harbor Development Permit to build and operate two new 25,000-barrel petroleum storage tanks with internal floating roofs, new tan
  • DNV collaborates with Samsung Heavy Industries
    Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and the classification society DNV have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during KORMARINE, aiming to create SHI's advanced Remote Operation Centre (ROC) for immediate supervision and management of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). The agreement will serve as the foundation for DNV and Samsung Heavy Industries to work together in fostering inn

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
  • Solstad offloads laid-up AHTS
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad has sold its fifteen-year-old anchor handling tug supply unit . The sale will result in a positive accounting effect of around NOK50m ($4.8m) in the fourth-quarter numbers. Delivery of the 2008-built AHTS to an undisclosed buyer has already been completed. The Singapore-flagged vessel has been in layup in Asia since ...
  • Hyundai Glovis lines up orders for world's largest car carriers
    South Korea's Hyundai Glovis is set to build the world's lagest pure car and truck carriers. The shipping and logistics unit of Hyundai Motor Group unveiled plans in a local stock exchange filing to spend around $1.84bn on a dozen LNG dual-fuel 10,800 ceu vessels for delivery in 2027. The Seoul-based diversified owner, best known ...
  • Noble scores drillship and jackup contracts
    New York and Copenhagen-listed offshore rig owner Noble Corporation has secured more work for its drillships and a pair of jackups units. The 2011-built floaters Noble Globetrotter I and 2013-built Noble Globetrotter II have both received additional contracts from Shell for work in the US Gulf of Mexico. The Globetrotter I has been fixed until ...
  • Japanese firm invests in Norwegian fuel cell developer
    Japan's Yokogawa Electric has bought into Norwegian fuel cell developer TECO 2030. Yokogawa's investment in TECO 2030 by way of acquiring treasury shares comes with a strategic partnership agreement aimed at working together on optimising hydrogen fuel cell technology and exploring business opportunities for distributed power sources in shipping and other industrial sectors. TECO 2030 ...
  • Gulf Marine Services wins batch of new deals
    London-listed liftboat operator Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has won several contract awards from unnamed clients for work in the Middle East. GMS said that it won three deals in total - two contract extensions for four years in total and one new contract for two years. All work will be done in Gulf Cooperation Council ...
  • Imza Marine buys first VLCC
    Turkey's Imza Marine has bought its first VLCC. The low-profile tanker player has tabled some $32.5m in recent months, adding one vintage product tanker after another. The latest ship is a step up in size, with the acquisition of the 16-year-old, 306,000 dwt Gesi for $48m, a ship that has changed names and ownership rapidly ...
  • Chris Stedman exits Petredec in deal with the Fearn family and Bahri
    Gas shipowner and trader Petredec has a new ownership structure following the exit of former director Chris Stedman. The Fearn family and Saudi Arabian state shipowner Bahri have struck a deal with Stedman to take over his stake in Petredec parent company Petredec Group Limited (PGL). The British Virgin Islands-headquartered PGL is the sole owner ...
  • IACS membership back up to 12 with addition of Türk Loydu
    The membership at the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) is back up to 12. In March last year, the Russian Maritime Register was expelled from the body of elite class societies following Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine. While there is no sign the Russian class society will be welcomed back into the IACS fold ...
  • Growth of the shadow fleet has made Russian oil price cap 'unenforceable': World Bank
    Russia's swift build-up of a so-called shadow fleet of tankers - estimated to number more than 600 ships - has made the West's oil price cap "unenforceable", according to a new report from the World Bank. As one of many sanctions measures put in place against Russia since it invaded Ukraine in February last year, ...
  • US gives go-ahead to country's largest offshore wind project
    The US authorities have approved the development of Dominion Energy's 2.6 GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project - the largest approved offshore wind project in the US so far. This is the fifth approval of a commercial-scale, offshore wind energy project under the Biden administration following the approval of the Vineyard Wind 1, South ...
  • Vision of green shipping corridor cluster outlined
    Members of the Silk Alliance cross-supply chain industry partnership, initiated by the Lloyd's Register (LR) Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, have issued an open letter to share their collective vision for the implementation of a green shipping corridor cluster. The open letter - described as a model for cross-industry collaboration across the maritime supply chain - aims ...
  • Ørsted ceases development of two US offshore wind projects, takes FID for Revolution Wind
    Danish renewable energy developer Ørsted has decided to cease the development of its Ocean Wind 1 and 2 projects. Simultaneously, it has taken a final investment decision on the Revolution Wind project. Discontinuation of the Ocean Wind 1 and 2 projects off the coast of southern New Jersey in the US is a consequence of ...
  • EMGS wins first renewable energy infrastructure survey deal
    Norwegian seismic service provider Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has entered into its first acquisition contract related to renewable energy infrastructure. Subject to the issuance by the undisclosed customer of certain notice to proceed orders, the contract has a value of up to approximately $2m. The contract does not include any minimum scope of work. Under the ...
  • Record dry weather forces further dramatic cuts at the Panama Canal
    The dry weather in Panama shows no sign of letting up with the El Niño weather phenomenon wreaking havoc to schedulers working for the country's canal administration. The Panama Canal Administration warned yesterday that following the driest October on record, the volume of daily transits will be cut further. At its maximum, the canal can ...
  • MOL pursues electric vessels
    Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Pyxis Maritime, a Singaporean maritime electrification technology start-up, are going to work together. The pair have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the electric vessels markets in Singapore and Japan. "We believe this memorandum will be an important step for both companies to make a significant change ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
  • Panama Canal restrictions set to drive continued disruption, rates and record slot auctions
    Panama's rainy season has been the driest on record and with little hope of drought easing this year the canal...
  • Gard offers war risk clients access to DNK intelligence products
    London and NorthStandard operate in Combined Group pool, while West entered market earlier this year
  • EU ETS to include calls at Tanger Med and East Port Said
    Containerships sailing from a non-EU port to discharge cargo at an EU port via Tanger Med or East Port Said...
  • Boxship charter rates still falling while terms get shorter
    The outlook for the containership charter market is increasingly bleak as oversupply prevails
  • Dark fleet consolidates Russian oil shipments dominance
    Some 39% of all vessels calling at Russian Baltic and Black sea ports last month were elderly, anonymously owned and...
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping reports robust Q3 profit growth
    The company announced a new name to show its diversified business portfolio
  • China still the driving force behind vehicle carrier trade growth, says Wallenius Wilhelmsen
    'We believe volumes next year will be at least on level with 2023,' says WWL chief executive Lasse Kristoffersen
  • Green Marine forms joint venture in Singapore to build methanol dual-fuel vessels
    Founder of Copenhagen-based Green Marine says several new building projects are in the works
  • Costamare adds new bulker acquisition finance to near $1bn liquidity pot
    Neptune Maritime Leasing arm contributes to profitable third quarter
  • Türk Loydu becomes IACS member and eyes global expansion
    Türk Loydu becomes the 12th member of IACS. Its full membership application was made in February this year
  • Daily Briefing
    Should ships use grey methanol? | Ukraine's seaborne exports top 2m tonnes | Non-domestic arrivals to Israel slow

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
  • Southeast governors say ILA could 'weaponize' Leatherman court decision
    Six amicus briefs have been filed to the US Supreme Court supporting the South Carolina Ports Authority's position that the ILA is illegally forcing carriers to boycott Charleston's Hugh Leatherman Terminal as a means to acquire jobs that belong to state employees.
  • USWC-bound ships boost reliability in September amid cargo push
    On-time performance to the West Coast improved during the busiest month of 2023 for Asian imports to date, but East Coast reliability took a dip.
  • Omni Logistics sues Forward Air to enforce completion of merger deal
    Freight forwarder Omni isn't giving up on a merger with Forward and is moving to force completion of the deal despite Forward's cold feet.
  • Forwarders warn of rising transshipment, cargo delays after ETS rollout
    Carriers are already beginning to adjust schedules ahead of Europe's new shipping carbon tax, something forwarders say could reduce direct port connections and boost transshipment activity.
  • Shipping emissions data-sharing initiative launched by DNV, GSBN
    The two partners will collaborate on pilot projects aimed at accurately measuring and tracking emissions reduction data across the supply chain.
  • Forwarders warn of rising transshipment, cargo delays after ETS roll out
    Carriers are already beginning to adjust schedules ahead of Europe's new shipping carbon tax, something forwarders say could reduce direct port connections and boost transshipment activity.
  • Offshore services companies expect boost from increased energy spending
    Fresh investments among oilfield services giants should bolster the offshore services market, with supply chain spending expected to grow 16% in 2023 and 2024.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
  • Seacor Marine narrows loss as cyclical recovery continues
    New York-listed owner may offer $25m in common shares
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings beats analyst consensus as demand remains strong
    New York-listed operator posts better results despite contending with Maui wildfires and escalating conflict in Israel
  • Green Seas: Climate change reverberates through shipping amid Panama Canal and liner woes
    Newsletter on the environment and the business of the ocean explores ways in which climate change is impacting maritime trade lanes
  • Turkey's Imza Marine breaks into VLCC sector with move for much-flipped vessel
    Istanbul owner lists the Gesi in its fleet, with brokers quoting a 'soft' price
  • ESL profit drops as bulker group tries to seal investment from new partners
    Finnish owner says time-charter costs are still high in the Baltic
  • Mariner training vessels will drag on Philly Shipyard bottom line as yard mired in problems
    The five vessels will be loss-making efforts for the company
  • Hayfin Capital emerges behind methanol-ready tanker newbuildings at HD Hyundai
    Alternative investment fund says suezmaxes will help grow a more carbon-efficient asset base
  • Danny Ungar's Unity targets 50-ship bulker fleet in new venture with Synergy
    London owner is drawing up expansion plans with the help of Rajesh Unni's ship-management group
  • Shipowner seeks damages over cargo links to sanctioned Russian
    Tonzip Maritime brings case against Singapore-based trader after cargo was linked to oil tycoon Mikhail Gutseriev
  • Costamare reveals busy S&P, commits fresh 'hunting license' funds for buys
    Greek owner renews bulker fleet and sells older boxships while growing CBI and Neptune Maritime Leasing platforms
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings' quarterly profit plummets 83%, citing operational challenges
    Hong Kong-listed carrier is latest victim in downturn in container shipping markets
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings sees profits drop 83% in last quarter
    Hong Kong-listed carrier is latest victim in downturn in container shipping markets
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen bullish on 2024 after third-quarter earnings
    World's largest car carrier owner trumpets strong contract renewals and automaker guidance
  • Clarksons-backed Sea promotes former ZeroNorth exec to product chief
    Mads Donkin joined the vessel-fixing platform in Copenhagen in June
  • Panama Canal auction smashes vessel transit record as slot goes for $2.85m
    Pressure mounts at drought-hit waterway as new record transit price dwarfs normal fee
  • Clarksons-backed Sea promotes former ZeroNorth executive to product chief
    Mads Donkin joined the vessel-fixing platform in Copenhagen in June
  • Wartsila unveils new methane-slashing version of LNG dual-fuel engine
    Latest version piloted on Wasaline's ferry, which acted as technology provider's 'floating lab'
  • Banks force Havila out of AHTS sector with more sales as DOF Group takes over duo
    Saevik family-controlled told by lenders to offload trio of ships
  • Turk Loydu joins IACS after years of talks, following 'robust' vetting
    Turkish classification society plans to expand footprint following its international recognition
  • Stamford Green Marine targets owners, investors and traders to build methanol-fuelled fleet
    Shipowning platform to build and charter out methanol dual-fuel vessels
  • Hyundai Glovis poised to place $1.84bn order for 'world's largest' car carriers
    Chinese shipbuilders are expected to secure contracts of up to 12 units of 10,800 ceu each
  • Banks force Havila out of AHTS sector with more sales as DOF takes over duo
    Saevik family-controlled told by lenders to offload trio of ships
  • World Bank: G7 price cap unenforceable as Urals price rises
    The growth of the shadow fleet has allowed Russia to trade outside of the price cap
  • Stamford Green Marine targets shipowners, investors and traders to build methanol-fuelled fleet
    Shipowning platform to build and charter out methanol dual-fuel vessels
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers says carbon levy cost could cut $4m eco retrofit payback time to six years
    Engebret Dahm makes the case for energy saving devices on Cabu carrier
  • Singapore's Pacific International and terminal operator PSA join forces to slash carbon emissions
    Singapore stalwarts looking at a number of initiatives including low emission routes and biofuel trials
  • The never-ending story: Greek tonnage tax wobbles may not be going away
    A little-noticed lawsuit in Luxembourg may open a can of worms in Greece's rearguard battle to defend its tonnage tax
  • KCC says carbon levy cost could cut $4m eco retrofit payback time to six years
    Engebret Dahm makes the case for energy saving devices on Cabu carrier
  • East England Shipping LR1 product tanker seized in Singapore
    Bunker supplier arrests vessel, alleging its fuel bills have not been paid
  • PIL and PSA aim to develop low emission trade routes
    Singapore stalwarts looking at a number of initiatives including low emission routes and biofuel trials
  • Panos Laskaridis champions family values as he drives growth
    Greek owner is growing a 'greener' fleet but says the time is not yet ripe for 'fancy' future fuels or ships
  • Offshore wind recruitment firm sees Singapore IPO slump on debut
    Company shakes off disappointing start as listed entity says going public enhances its brand visibility
  • Liner firms in uproar as protectionism moves create chaos at Bangladeshi port
    Foreign players claim cargoes are being diverted onto Bangladeshi vessels while their ships face long delays in Port of Chittagong

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
  • Shipping braces for impact as Panama Canal slashes capacity
    The water crisis at the Panama Canal is getting worse and will force more ships to take much longer routes.
  • IndiGo, Air Inuit opt for converted narrowbody freighters
    The freighter conversion business is slowing down, but there remains residual momentum from carriers such as IndiGo.

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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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