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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • Positive ocean freight sentiment keeps the charter market bullish
  • FedEx unveils plan to consolidate Express and Ground parcel networks
  • DHL poaches Kuehne talent to form 'a perfect piece of architecture'
  • Data shows a sense that air cargo may be 'returning to normality'
  • RusCon and partners launch St Petersburg link to Turkey
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Marine Log web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • First U.S.-built SOV marks construction milestone
    The first American-built offshore wind service operations vessel (SOV), the 262-foot ECO Edison has reached its 50% construction milestone at the Edison Chouest LaShip yard in Houma, La., and senior officials from
  • New MSIB gives maritime a wake up call on harassment policies
    The "Midshipman X" case continues to have consequences and a new USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin on "Reporting Sexual Misconduct on U.S. Vessels" is getting very serious attention from U.S.-flag operators. Superceding

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Container News web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • Adani Ports completes US$181 million takeover of Karaikal Port
    Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), an India-based transport utility, has completed the acquisition of Karaikal Port Private Limited (KPPL) pursuant to National Company Law Tribunal's (NCLT) approval. The cost for the acquisition of the port was approximately US$181 million. Earlier, APSEZ was declared as the successful resolution applicant under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Pro
  • Adani Ports records annual container growth
    Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) reported a 5% increase in its container volumes from April 2022 until March 2023 with 8.6 million TEUs moved through its box terminals. Port of Mundra continues to be the largest and busiest container port in India, handling 6.6 million TEUS in the mentioned period. "The engagement with container lines and the resolve to deliver on commitments has
  • Game-changer for Indian box trade: HMM opens long-haul access for Kolkata shippers relying on transshipment
    In a game-changing move for Indian containerised trade, South Korean carrier HMM has begun connecting freight out of India's east coast Kolkata Port - generally tethered to the transshipment mode over Sri Lanka's Colombo Port or Singapore -- on its regular calls at Kattupalli Port in southern India. HMM has two weekly long-haul connections out of Kattupalli: FIL (Far East-India-Latin America) and
  • OOCL's revenue more than halved in 2023 first quarter
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) announced that its total revenues dropped by 57.8% to approximately US$2.2 billion in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the same period in the previous year. Additionally, the COSCO-owned container line reported that its total liftings fell slightly by 3.2% to around 1.7 million TEUs, while the company's loadable capacity rose by 0.7%. The total load fac
  • ShibataFender Team supplies cone fender systems for expansion in Texas Freeport
    Undergoing expansion works are taking place at Freeport in Texas, US that will allow the port to handle larger vessels. In this phase of the project, berth seven of the Velasco Terminal is being refurbished to make it the deepest container terminal in the Gulf of Texas and a new berth is being built, number eight, to gain additional terminal length to accommodate vessels from Panamax to Post-Pana
  • Port Houston sees significant drop in imports
    The Houston Ship Channel expansion and deepening program, Project 11, continues, at the same time that the overall tonnage is up 7% year-to-date collectively for public terminals. However, the executive director of the port Roger Guenther noted there is now a "considerable softening of demand, especially in the import of container". Tempering expectations concerning container imports, Guenther ex
  • New Kalmar equipment enhances Napier Port operations
    Napier Port received new container handling equipment from Kalmar last month with two Eco Reach Stackers and two Empty Container Handlers enhancing its cargo handling capabilities. New Zealand's port noted these machines have a natural, long-term life cycle, so it is critical the right environmental and investment decisions are made as the port works towards its goal of net zero emissions by 2050
  • Sea-Intelligence reports US$15 billion drop in box lines 2022 last quarter earnings
    Even though the shipping lines recorded 2022-FY Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) of US$138 billion, minus CMA CGM, PIL, and MSC, there were visible indications of a weakening market, according to Sea-Intelligence. This was confirmed by the 2022-Q4 financial and volume data published by the ocean carriers. Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, Sunday Spotlight, issue 608. "While all of the shipping

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Splash web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • Just how much did MSC's container business make last year?
    It's one of shipping's most closely held secrets, up there with Greeks and the dark fleet, the true meaning of EEDI, defining an eco-ship, the hourly wage of a Burmese deckhand, and the full extent of the web of shipping interests of the Ofer family. Just how much is Switzerland's richest man worth? News that ...
  • Maritime NXT: Pairing passion with purpose
    A well-known name in Singapore shipping circles has today launched his own consultancy. Punit Oza, whose career has included stints at Precious Shipping, Torvald Klaveness, and most recently Wiz Bulk, has established Maritime NXT. When questioned why, Oza tells Maritime CEO: "The simple answer is to give back to this amazing industry, pair my passion ...
  • CBO scores Petrobras contracts for PSV trio
    Brazilian offshore vessel owner and services provider CBO has secured new contracts with Petrobras for three large platform supply vessels. The contracts, with an undisclosed value, are for four years each and set to commence in August this year. The 2016-built 4,700 dwt units of Ulstein design, CBO Oceana, CBO Itajaí and CBO Aliança, will ...
  • Vahana liftboat makes history with first Abate-ready notation
    Dubai-based Vahana Marine Solutions DMCC has seen its 2018-built become the first liftboat to receive DNV's Abate-ready notation. The Abate notation has been designed by the Norwegian class society to assist offshore owners and operators, which are not covered by the IMO rules, identify and implement measures that could lead to reductions in greenhouse gas ...
  • Say No To LNG shipping campaign launches
    Say No To LNG, a global shipping campaign, has launched this month, with its backers saying they aim to debunk the "myth" that LNG is a climate friendly marine fuel alternative. LNG remains the number one alternative fuel chosen by owners when ordering newbuilds, with the number of LNG-fuelled ships soaring in recent years. Detractors ...
  • Lidl and Kaufland sign up for offshore wind power
    Lidl and Kaufland have signed a power purchase agreement with RWE to procure electricity from the Kaskasi offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. Under a 10-year deal, retail divisions of the Schwarz Group will offtake roughly 250 GWh of renewable energy per year starting in 2028. The 342 MW Kaskasi is located 35 ...
  • Japanese set out to develop engines for tomorrow's alternative fuel mix
    Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has set out to work with compatriot Akasaka Diesels to develop hydrogen and ammonia ship engines. The pair have received funding from the Green Innovation Fund project by Tokyo-based New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). Japanese shipping lines and shipbuilders are among the world leaders in the development of ...
  • FLNG sector EPC spend forecast at $35bn by 2027
    The floating liquefied natural gas sector is poised for $35bn in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract awards through to the end of 2027. In view of FLNG investments last year and planned investments expected between 2023 and 2027, energy market research and consultancy firm Westwood estimated 18.3 mtpa of additional FLNG capacity to come ...
  • Europol details how criminal networks have infiltrated leading European ports
    Europol, the law enforcement agency of the European Union, has launched a joint analysis report with the Security Steering Committee of the ports of Antwerp, Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Rotterdam that looks into the risk and challenges for law enforcement posed by criminal networks in EU ports. Criminal networks are increasingly working toward the infiltration of ...
  • China launches ship inspection campaign in the Taiwan Strait
    Commercial maritime traffic along one of the world's busiest shipping lanes face a tense few days ahead. China's Fujian maritime safety administration has launched a three-day special joint patrol and inspection operation in the central and northern parts of the Taiwan Strait that includes moves to board ships. The operation runs from Wednesday through Friday ...
  • Cuba's Mariel Container Terminal completes expansion to allow access for neopanamax vessels
    The Mariel Container Terminal (TCM) - the main container terminal in Cuba, with a yearly container throughput of approximately 300,000 teu and capacity of 800,000 teu - has completed the dredging of its access channel to accommodate neopanamax vessels. With the new channel dimensions, the terminal can receive vessels of up to 366 metres long, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • 'We're not part of dark fleet', says Russia's Sovcomflot
    Sovcomflot wants to dispel any impression that its ships, managed from its subsidiary in Dubai, are engaged in subterfuge and...
  • Modern product tankers sold for prices not seen since 'heydays before the financial crisis'
    Tanker market sales dominated by product carriers, while high rates are also tempting owners to fix ships on longer-term durations...
  • Dark fleet's biggest shipowner Gatik Ship Management loses Western insurance cover
    Removal of Gatik's fleet of elderly tankers suggests cargoes are no longer compliant with G7 oil price cap
  • Swedish Club spells out owner responsibilities under Russia price cap attestation mechanism
    War risk, P&I and freight, demurrage and defence policies only on offer to those who stick to the rules
  • Australia's key bulk commodity exports to hold steady on balance
    Revenues from mineral exports, such as those used in the energy transition, will be similar to earnings from coal exports...
  • Terminal automation: It's not for everyone
    Container terminal automation can bring efficiency and higher capacity. But the overall financial benefits are marginal even in the best-case...
  • North Korea accelerated vessel purchases in 2022, UN report finds
    'The same networks of individuals and entities, employing shell companies, are involved in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea sanctions...
  • Maritime tech must keep seafarer skills at its heart, says OTG chief
    Ocean Technologies Group chief executive Thomas Zanzinger comes to shipping from the software sector. Oakley Capital appointed someone who could...
  • Shipping should brace for a compliance crackdown this year
    Last year was about installing an unparalleled network of sanctions restricting trade. 2023 is going to be defined by increasingly...
  • Seadrill completes all-stock acquisition of Aquadrill
    Acquisition will allow Seadrill to serve a broader range of customers, company says
  • SIPG sees record profit for 2022 despite slow container growth
    The state-owned port group reported a 17.3% year-on-year profit growth. This is backed by a fast-growing port logistics business
  • Multiplicity of policy wordings complicates loss of hire payouts, average adjusters told
    Rui Hao of Richards Hogg Lindley highlights key problems to Association of Average Adjusters and the International Underwriting Association
  • Shipyards mark-up newbuilds as market regains steam
    Yards have become more confident as orders numbers creep up. These include six methanol dual-fuel 16,000 teu ships to be...
  • Alternative fuel vessel orders slowed in March
    Liquefied natural gas dual-fuel vessels once again became the most popular alternative fuel option for newbuilding orders in the past...
  • The Shipowners' Club KYC conundrum over North Korea-linked tanker
    Case underscores risk and compliance complexities as regulatory shortcomings fail to highlight red flags to marine service providers
  • Regulators intensify focus on risky ship-to-ship transfers
    Sanctioned oil is being transferred in international waters beyond the jurisdiction of port authorities
  • MPA backs BIMCO's campaign to accelerate adoption of eBLs in dry bulk sector
    Launched last month, BIMCO's 25 by 25 campaign aims to encourage important players in the bulk sector to move 25%...
  • Global gas consumption to reach all-time high in 2023
    Global gas consumption is expected to resume growth and reach an all-time high level in 2023, according to the Gas...
  • Abu Dhabi Ports secures $2bn syndicated bank facility
    Robust demand for the credit facility reflects the banking sector's confidence in AD Ports' financial health and future prospects, company...
  • Daily Briefing
    Dark fleet links back to Chinese shell companies | Subterfuge shipping patterns revealed | CII needs an update | Costly...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • Ocean carriers 'jumping the gun' on D&D billing changes: terminal operators
    Ocean carriers are already rushing to fall in line with pending FMC rulemaking, with a string of liners announcing in recent weeks they will cease charging detention and demurrage on containers that cannot be picked up or dropped off when a terminal is closed for business.
  • CORRECTION: NWSA terminals, ag exporters in talks to ensure efficient cargo flow
    Lower imports have prompted marine terminal operators on the US West Coast to cancel at least one work shift per week, something that has complicated cargo flow for exporters due to the resultant delays and higher transportation costs.
  • OOCL Q1 revenue plunges in early sign of freight rate collapse
    The company's revenue for the 2023 first quarter is one of the ocean shipping market's very first indications of how the plunge in rates will affect carriers' bottom lines.
  • Growing warehouse vacancies near NY-NJ not sign of weak market: analysts
    The warehouse market near the Port of New York and New Jersey is seeing some tenants leave and new space becoming available, but that's not a sign of a significant drop in demand, observers say.
  • India-US carriers line up more GRIs ahead of service contract deals
    Forwarder sources in India say they view the latest GRI attempts as nothing more than contract negotiation posturing on the part of the carriers.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • ONE Apus cargo loss battles nearing settlement agreement
    More than two years after container ship lost 1,800 boxes overboard, lawyers see an agreement coming together
  • Russian master in custody over 'oil smuggling' claims
    Grace Felix has been detained off Albanian port of Durres for more than six weeks after police operation
  • Navigazione Montanari buys back eight MR product tankers
    Fabio Montanari-led tanker owner exercises call options in deal with Sole Shipping
  • Europol reveals scale of new cocaine smuggling tactic at European ports
    So-called PIN code fraud was first identified in 2018 and has been growing at key EU ports
  • PDVSA probe: Arrests mount in Venezuela over 'mafia' that sought to 'embezzle the nation'
    Attorney General Tarek Saab says 34 people have been detained by probe into state oil company PDVSA
  • Container shipping industry profits set to plunge 80% in 2023, as small lines feel crunch
    Another earnings downturn towards the end of 2022 bodes ill for the sector
  • Major South Korea yards to build new capacity as demand is set to remain hot
    Shipbuilders aim to secure high-price newbuildings on the back of continued strong demand
  • Major South Korea yards to build new capacity as demand for ships set to remain hot
    Shipbuilders aim to secure high-price newbuildings on the back of continued strong demand
  • Beyond carbon: Shipping needs to update its language about greenhouse gas emissions
    Nitrous oxide is no laughing matter for climate change, and shipping needs to include methane emissions in its greenhouse gas emissions path
  • Norway's Viken product tanker sales emerge in Russian trades
    Viken Shipping is reshuffling its fleet of product carriers and two of three recently sold MR1 sister ships have turned up in Russian trades
  • Embattled Yieldstreet vows to fight on after US court dismissal of recycling case
    Financier Yieldstreet vows to keep up its legal campaign against its maritime advisors over a massive ship recycling fraud, as it faces a class action lawsuit and a US government probe
  • Leading insurers pull out of UN's Net Zero Alliance over antitrust concerns
    Munich Re and Zurich insist the move does not impact their commitment to decarbonise
  • Peter Dohle container ship detained in Greece after shipwreck 'scratches' hull
    Vessel suffers minor damage as Greece continues to show little enthusiasm in removing vessel carcasses
  • Greek share of Russian tanker trades 'to plummet' if Opec+ cuts drive oil price to $90
    Oil price rises linked to Opec+ cuts in production have put pressure on G7 oil price caps
  • World's biggest liner firms talk to yards over new surge of container newbuildings
    Enquiries continue to stack up with yard reservations for big-name clients blocking slot space for other sectors
  • Kumiai Senpaku inks tanker newbuilding trio as shipowner targets niche sectors
    The Japanese shipowner has ordered three newbuildings against charter contracts from a European company as it moves away from the dry bulk
  • Khanna's Heidmar welcomes Allseas Marine suezmax tanker to managed fleet
    Seven-year-old Greek tanker is latest recruit by pools player as it targets US listing
  • Clarksons director Heike Truol making sure employee voices are heard
    Independent board member provides a link between shipbrokers' staff and management
  • OSG tanker crew rescues 12 castaways adrift in Gulf of Mexico
    OSG's Sam Norton says tankers' crew did an excellent job of ship upholding the law of the sea during rescue
  • Shipyards sit on berths for over 40 upcoming container ship newbuildings
    Enquiries continue to stack up with yard reservations for big-name clients blocking slot space for other sectors
  • Shipyard prices creep up again amid rising costs and tight capacity
    Shipbrokers do not expect prices to fall as demand is starting to build up

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • FedEx says air network restructuring to save $700M annually
    FedEx said it aims to slash $700 million per year in costs through a massive overhaul of its air network, part of a larger corporate profitability initiative.
  • Maritime History Notes: Daniel K. Ludwig - father of the supertanker
    American shipping magnate believed in efficiency and economies of scale in operating the world's largest ships.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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