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December 7, 2023

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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 7, 2023
  • DP World targets 60% renewable power at Indian terminals by 2026
  • India seen driving growth in the Asia-Pacific
  • Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy giving impetus to green-fuelled, hybrid, electric vessels
  • 9 automation solutions to enhance efficiency across the EXIM value chain
  • MPS is the largest importer of fresh fruits & vegetables in the Middle East
  • APM Terminals & DP World launch Zero Emission Port Alliance
  • Amnesty Scheme - Closure of cases of default in Export Obligation under Advance Authorisation and EPCG Schemes where applications have been filed with PRC/EPCG Committee for relaxation in policy/procedure on grounds of genuine hardship/adverse impact on trade
  • Economic activity seen up at 7.5 pc
  • JSW Infra to acquire majority stake in PNP Port
  • War risk insurance premiums up for Red Sea voyages
  • MSC and Ellerman sign slot agreement for Atlantic routes

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 7, 2023
  • RCG signs agreement with Swiss MFD
  • Norfolk Southern for Mason Mega rail terminal
  • Germany's second-largest rail logistics provider
  • Hactl: "ASK" to enhance import collections
  • Cartwright Brothers: more double deck trailers
  • CTP planning sustainable German hub
  • Azur wins award
  • DNV certifies world's largest car carrier
  • UAE and Japan sign ROD
  • Automated book distribution in Italy
  • New managing partner at AGG
  • Kalmar launches electric cargo handlers
  • Dakosy: Dieter Spark retires
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Nestlé significantly cuts sea freight emissions
  • Luxcargo to follow Luxair - as expected
  • A joint venture into cryogenic transport
  • Western Global emerges from Chapter 11

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • Geopolitical shocks pose the greatest threat to supply chain health
  • Analysis: DB Schenker - let's put Saudi on the agenda
  • Yang Ming diverts Asia-USEC service from congested Panama Canal
  • India on the cusp of a warehousing boom as sourcing diversifies
  • Rival LTL players snap up Yellow terminals in $1.9bn auction
  • Amazon steps up modal shift of volumes from trucks to railfreight
  • MSC subsidiary SAS in talks to acquire French forwarder Clasquin
  • Seaspan expands its charter business into booming PCTC sector
  • Ambitious Medlog inks deal to operate and expand UK iPort Rail terminal

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • Pacific green corridor ports agree partnership strategy
    Green corridors first got a lot of attention at the COP26 summit in 2021 when the U.S. signed on to the Clydebank Declaration for Green Shipping Corridors (DGSC). Since then, the Maritime
  • CMB.TECH and WinGD move ahead on ammonia-fueled bulkers
    CMB.TECH, the clean tech division of Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB), and CSSC group member WinGD have signed an agreement that will see WinGD X72DF-A ammonia-fueled engines power a series of 210,000 dwt

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • Kalmar launches electric reachstacker and Essential forklift truck production at Shanghai facility
    Kalmar will commence production of electric reachstackers and Essential forklift trucks at its Shanghai manufacturing facility. The production launch was honoured on 6 December with a themed 'Electrify & Expand' event attended by customers and dealer representatives. Kalmar's Shanghai facility opened in 2005 and produces a variety of high-end cargo handling equipment such as reachstackers, empty
  • ClassNK awards AiPs for SDARI's green fuels powered vehicle carriers
    ClassNK has granted Approvals in Principle (AiPs) for three innovative vehicle carrier designs crafted by the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI). The initial AiP is a noteworthy recognition for an ammonia-ready LNG dual-fueled vehicle carrier with a 7,000 CEU capacity-a pioneering achievement in China's self-sufficient design landscape. According to a statement, for the sh
  • Canada launches Green Shipping Corridor initiative
    Canada's Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez announced the development of the Green Shipping Corridor initiative, a US$165 million investment. "With the new Green Shipping Corridor Program, Canada is taking another step towards meeting its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050. We can work together to establish green shipping corridors to decarbonise the marine sector along the Great Lakes,
  • PSA Sines acquires new container handling equipment
    On 4 December, two mega ship-to-shore (STS) cranes arrived at PSA Sines in Portugal. The new cranes will be added to PSA Sines existing 10 super post-panamax cranes, allowing the terminal to handle the largest container vessels currently sailing on the Iberian Peninsula. The new equipment will also assist in increasing PSA Sines capacity from 2.3 to 2.7 million TEUs and boost PSA Sines position a
  • PIL and DP World partner to develop green supply chain solutions
    Singaporean ocean carrier Pacific International Lines (PIL) and Dubai-based port and terminal operator DP World have signed a decarbonisation agreement to jointly develop green solutions for global supply chains. By signing a Memorandum of Understanding, the companies aim to help accelerate progress towards their common target of net zero GHG emissions. The agreement was signed by Lars Kastrup, C
  • RSGT to operate Bangladesh's newly built terminal for the next 22 years
    Saudi Arabia's port and terminal operator Red Sea Gateway Terminal International (RSGT) has secured a concession agreement for the Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) at the port of Chittagong in Bangladesh. RSGT will operate the newly built box terminal on PPP (public-private partnership) - G2G (government to government) basis for the next 22 years after the agreement, which was signed by RSGT CEO
  • ZIM vessels divert from Arabian regional waters
    Israeli container ships are avoiding the Red Sea region as the conflict in Gaza and the heightened regional tension have increased the risks for all ships transiting the Suez Canal. Even so, the consultancy Linerlytica said several US East Coast services are now trading via Suez to avoid the logjam at the world's other busy waterway in Panama, but for Israeli vessels, the risk is considered far g
  • Northwest Seaport Alliance appoints new COO
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), an alliance between the US ports of Tacoma and Seattle, announced the appointment of Jeff Bellerud as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he will be responsible for the oversight of comprehensive marine operations, encompassing rail, road, terminals, breakbulk operations, and effective waterway management. Bringing a wealth of strategic-level expertise in
  • Nestlé sees significant reduction in ocean emissions, may renew ECO Delivery deal with Maersk
    Maersk announced that its partnership with Nestlé, the world's largest food and beverage company, has led the Swiss conglomerate to cut its ocean logistics greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Nestlé has agreed to use Maersk's ECO Delivery solution for all of its ocean containers shipped by the Danish carrier in 2023, with an option to extend this agreement into the next year and beyond. The seaborne

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • Boxship collides with floating bridge in Suez Canal
    A Singapore-flagged containership struck a floating bridge in the eastern lane of the Suez Canal after losing control of its steering. The 336 m long 2008-built ship suffered a fault with its rudder while transiting the canal on its way from Singapore to the Netherlands. The Suez Canal Authority said in a statement that the ...
  • HMM matches Seaspan in massive car carriers order for Hyundai Glovis charter
    Hot on the heels of Seaspan's entry into the car carrier segment with an order for six 10,800 ceu vessels at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding against Hyundai Glovis charters, South Korea's flagship line HMM has commissioned Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) to build another six similar ships backed by the shipping and logistics unit of Hyundai Motor ...
  • NYK inks ammonia shipping deal with Mitsui & Co
    Japanese shipping giant Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and trading house Mitsui & Co have penned a charter contract for ammonia shipping. The 2004-built 35,850 cu m gas carrier Berlian Ekuator, owned and operated by NYK, will be used for the shipments of fuel ammonia to JERA's Hekinan Thermal Power Station, where Japan's largest utility is ...
  • Marinakis sets up offshore vessels unit
    Evangelos Marinakis has set his sights on the booming offshore sector. The Greek shipowner and founder and chairman of Capital Maritime group, has launched Capital Offshore after picking up seven platform supply vessels for about $106m. Capital Offshore is taking over the vessels from now soon to be shipless Norwegian OSV outfit Standard Supply. The ...
  • RWE secures final permit for Welsh offshore wind farm
    RWE is pressing ahead with its Welsh Awel y Môr offshore wind farm project. The German utility has secured a marine licence from Natural Resources Wales, completing its permitting for the 1.1 GW wind farm. The project will be located alongside the operational 576 MW Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm and is planned to ...
  • Carbon calculators proliferate ahead of imminent EU ETS inclusion
    With 26 days to go until shipping is included in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) brokers and tech firms are falling over themselves to offer clients carbon calculators. From 1 January 2024, shipping will be included in the EU ETS. As a result, vessels visiting EU ports will be required to offset ...
  • BASF takes stake in another Vattenfall offshore wind project
    German chemicals firm BASF has struck a deal with Swedish utility Vattenfall to buy 49% of Nordlichtoffshore wind farm project in Germany. The Nordlicht wind park zone is located 85 km north of the island of Borkum in the German North Sea and consists of two separate sites: Nordlicht 1 with a capacity of 980 ...
  • China unveils nuclear-powered megamax containership design
    Making headlines at this year's Marintec China exhibition in Shanghai is a design for a giant nuclear-powered megamax containership. State-run Jiangnan Shipyard has unveiled a design for a 24,000 teu ship incorporating molten salt reactor technology. "The ultra-large nuclear container ship is designed to truly achieve zero emissions during the ship's operating cycle," the yard's ...
  • MOL forms carbon capture and storage partnership in Bahrain
    Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines has teamed up with Bahrain's Bapco Energies to develop a cross-border carbon capture and storage (CSS) project. Under a memorandum of understanding, the two companies will work towards establishing a CCS value where MOL would be responsible for shipping of liquefied CO2 and Bapco would provide the sequestration sites. The ...
  • Shandong Shipping signs for four methanol dual-fuel VLOCs
    At a signing ceremony held at Marintec China yesterday, Asia's largest shipping exhibition, Shandong Shipping signed with Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding for four 325,000 dwt methanol dual-fuel very large ore carriers (VLOCs). The giant 340 m long ships will be used to haul Brazilian iron ore for Vale. The revolutionary bulk carrier designs, all created in ...
  • MSC bids for French logistics player
    Cash-rich Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world's largest containerline, has made a bid for Clasquin, a French logistics company. Clasquin is an air and sea freight forwarding and logistics specialist, which is listed in Paris. MSC has given the company's top two shareholders through to the end of Q1 next year to decide on whether ...
  • BW Epic Kosan privatised
    The privatisation process of BW Epic Kosan has been completed with the gas ship operator exiting the Oslo Børs today. In October, Web Holding, a company controlled by Kristian Mørch-led J. Lauritzen and Greek shipowner Nicholas Lykiardopulo, made a voluntary unconditional offer of NOK24 ($2.20) per share to acquire all outstanding shares in the Oslo-listed ...
  • Want the maritime technology market to thrive? Stop glorifying raising money
    Nick Chubb, the founder of Thetius, with some useful advice to startup founders. Picture the scene. You are a wide-eyed entrepreneur looking to make a major impact on the industry you know and love. Perhaps you are a naval architect, or you've worked at sea. Maybe you know everything about port community systems or you ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • CMA CGM flips newbuild fuel pick from methanol to LNG
    Propulsion system design for eight 9,200 teu boxhips has been changed, as the French giant was said to be concerned... Related Stories Daily Briefing December 7 2023 OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spin-off OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spinoff
  • OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spin-off
    OSG has announced its first cash dividend since its troubled restructuring in 2016 that saw it spin off its international... Related Stories OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spinoff Shippers face more disruption from blankings as carriers cull capacity China showcases nuclear ultra-large containership concept
  • Shippers face more disruption from blankings as carriers cull capacity
    Container lines are blanking up to 40% of voyages on some trades. This is making supply chain planning difficult for... Related Stories OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spin-off OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spinoff China showcases nuclear ultra-large containership concept
  • Blank Rome: Not built in a day
    Don't like a US law? Firm with lobbying capability says it can help you get it changed Related Stories Seacon sets sights on climbing leading shipmanager ranks ICS expresses 'serious concern' at Red Sea attacks
  • China showcases nuclear ultra-large containership concept
    Applying the fourth-generation molten salt reactor solutions, the design has won the statement compliance from DNV Related Stories OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spin-off OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spinoff Shippers face more disruption from blankings as carriers cull capacity
  • Top 10 box port operators 2023
    Singaporean operator PSA's mainstay at the top of the box port league is extended by another year, in a 12-month... Related Stories Red Sea activity levels normal despite escalating Houthi threats Top 10 marine insurers 2023 Top 10 in marine insurance 2023
  • IMO assembly adopts 'dark fleet' resolution to tackle 'illegal operations'
    The resolution reflected rising concerns from members about false and fraudulent flags, abuse of the IMO numbering scheme and other... Related Stories Green hydrogen producers to supply shipping up to 11m tonnes by 2030 Safety report recommends anchorage change after pipeline leak Cosco Shipping appoints investment veteran as new president
  • Green hydrogen producers to supply shipping up to 11m tonnes by 2030
    A group of shipping companies, green hydrogen producers and engine designers pledged to scale up green hydrogen production and provide... Related Stories IMO assembly adopts 'dark fleet' resolution to tackle 'illegal operations' Safety report recommends anchorage change after pipeline leak Cosco Shipping appoints investment veteran as new president
  • Safety report recommends anchorage change after pipeline leak
    Ships dragging anchors were responsible for damage to an underwater pipeline off the US west coast. Anchorage boundaries should be... Related Stories IMO assembly adopts 'dark fleet' resolution to tackle 'illegal operations' Green hydrogen producers to supply shipping up to 11m tonnes by 2030 Cosco Shipping appoints investment veteran as new president
  • Red Sea activity levels normal despite escalating Houthi threats
    Governments are wary about the potential impact of hostilities on global trade, but data indicates there have been no major... Related Stories Top 10 marine insurers 2023 Top 10 in marine insurance 2023 Shipping showcases its decarbonisation progress at COP28
  • Cosco Shipping appoints investment veteran as new president
    Zhu joined state investment firm China Chengtong Holdings in 2015, rising to chairman before moving to Cosco Shipping Related Stories Daily Briefing December 6 2023 Oaktree offloads $84.6m of Torm shares Marinakis group diversifies into offshore support vessels

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • US DOT data-sharing initiative on cargo visibility gaining momentum
    The Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) program offers a free view of supply-demand data across several metrics to help make transportation management decisions easier for US supply chain stakeholders.
  • ODFL Q4 operating data underscores softness in US LTL trucking market
    The second-largest US LTL provider saw daily shipments increase less than 1% year over year in November, signaling continued softness in underlying LTL demand as the post-Yellow market settles.
  • Nestlé inks deals with carriers to move volume via green transport services
    The world's largest food and beverage company is the latest shipper to sign on to emissions-cutting services, committing half its global shipping volume to premium green products offered by Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and CMA CGM.
  • MSC bid for French forwarder extends carrier's recent buying spree
    There has been no sign of a slowdown in the carrier's acquisition activities as it uses its cash-rich position to expand footprints in key port and logistics markets.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • EC and Nordics pour cold water on Med nations' pleas to defer ETS
    However, transport commissioner Adina Valean placates critics by hinting at extending the measure's reach outside the EU
  • Euronav inks new VLCC in China after Frontline deal
    Owner has three large crude carriers on order at Qingdao Beihai
  • Ocean Network Express container ship in Suez Canal collision
    Suez Canal Authority says navigation in the passage will not be affected
  • Green Seas: A mountain to climb at COP28 after new targets shift IMO from laggard to leader
    Newsletter on the environment and the business at the ocean looks at global climate conference
  • Cosco Shipping Line contracts MAN ES for methanol fuel boxship conversions
    Cosco Shipping Heavy Industries will carry out conversion work
  • IMO slams 'shadow' fleet and calls on members to crack down on illicit cargo transfers
    Flag, port and coastal states urged to collaborate and up their game against sanctioned activity
  • Russian master back home as oil smuggling probe drags on
    Final crew member held in dispute over transfer of reputed Russian oil goes home after union intervention
  • Panama Canal surcharges could be coming for car carriers as rates tipped to spike
    Veson Nautical analyst Andrea De Luca has a base case of $130,000 per day for 2024
  • China's Shandong Shipping inks Guaibamax order quartet against Vale charters
    But the Brazilian miner is yet to firm up the charters
  • Japanese ro-ro remains stuck hard aground in the Inland Sea
    Ship ran into trouble more than two weeks ago before being grounded
  • Grain most likely dry commodity to be affected by any disruption to Red Sea shipping
    Almost 7% of global dry cargo trade makes its way through the Suez Canal, Kpler analysis shows
  • HMM inks giant car carriers to charter to Hyundai Glovis
    Seoul-based liner giant signs up for six 10,800-ceu ships at China's Guangzhou Shipyard International
  • Trafigura and former COO Wainwright charged over alleged Angolan chartering bribes
    Switzerland alleges former Sonangol boss was paid more than $5m
  • Arcadia Shipmanagement inks first tanker order in China
    Greek shipowner said to have signed deal for up to four aframaxes
  • Norwegian pension fund becomes second-biggest Hoegh Autoliners shareholder
    Details begin to emerge of new ownership after Maersk exit
  • Navios and Byzantine bulkers sold as fleet renewal moves roll on
    Angeliki Frangou has shaken out two dozen older vessels in 18 months
  • Previous links to Israeli shipping unlikely to impact Red Sea war risk pricing say underwriters
    War risk rates increase again following most recent run of attacks at the weekend
  • China's Shandong Shipping inks Guiabamax order quartet against Vale charters
    But the Brazilian miner is yet to firm up the charters
  • Frontline's 24 new VLCCs could soon be worth $350m more than price tag, Clarksons believes
    Analysts argue that rising values have already left Fredriksen company $80m in the money after giant acquisition
  • Every dollar spent on fuel savings onboard will save $10 in future supply, says report
    Maersk's Zero Carbon Centre predicts how important energy-saving solutions will remain in a future-fuelled industry
  • Iran and Russia close ranks against sanctions in Moscow declaration
    The joint statement raises the prospect of the two countries seeking compensation for 'unilateral' measures
  • Broker Alibra outlines limits and pitfalls of FuelEU ship pooling plan
    Complex system could lead to disputes over what happens when penalties are levied, London shop believes
  • Costa Rica police find 200kg of cocaine in ship's engine room
    Latest drugs bust takes place after unnamed vessel arrived from Colombia
  • Asia's largest maritime trade fair returns to China in physical form after Covid-hiatus
    Denmark is Marintec China's first host country pavilion
  • COP28: Hoegh Autoliners strikes new deal to fill ammonia supply gap
    CEO Andreas Enger says early users of ammonia are likely to be from Europe
  • Sea Cargo Charter ups benchmarks to align with IMO and invite shipowners
    But new benchmarks stop short of Paris Agreement-aligned trajectory
  • Pacific Basin secures first sustainability-linked loan facility
    Hong Kong owner says facility diversifies its funding profile and reinforces its commitment to sustainable shipping
  • Cosco Shipping Line contracts MAN ES for methanol fuel box ship conversions
    Cosco Shipping Heavy Industries in China will carry out the conversion work
  • ONE plans new service via Suez Canal to tap growing US-India trade links
    Japanese owner says India has been playing an increasingly important role in world trade
  • ONE plans new service to tap growing US-India trade links
    Japanese shipowner plans to use Suez Canal for new service despite recent geopolitical risks

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • Reliable Robotics achieves milestone for uncrewed cargo flight
    Reliable Robotics successfully tested its autopilot system with no one on board the Cessna cargo plane.
  • DHL Express diverts freighters from Cincinnati hub as strike precaution
    DHL Express says it has procedures to ensure there are no service disruptions if unionized ramp workers at its Cincinnati air hub go on strike.
  • Ambrey expands advisory for Israel-linked vessels amid Red Sea attacks
    Maritime security firm Ambrey has expanded an advisory to vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, warning that rebels could be using outdated data to plan attacks.

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