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August 9, 2023

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Exim India web site
AUGUST 9, 2023
  • JNPA gets key permission for the construction of Vadhavan Port
  • Gati appoints V. Rajesh Gowrinath as Senior Vice President - Sales to drive customer experience
  • Air Cargo Association of Hyderabad holds grand Annual Ball 2023
  • Sanjay Kumar Agarwal is the new CBIC Chairman
  • APSEZ's quarterly operating performance attains new highs in Q1
  • Reefer container freight rates outperforming dry cargo trade: Report
  • OOCL receives fourth 24,188 TEU mega vessel
  • Bangladesh notifies 4 transit routes for goods transportation to NE India
  • ILWU Canada ratifies BC ports deal
  • India's per capita income seen growing by 70 pc by 2030
  • Ukraine declares six Russian ports war risk area

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 8, 2023
  • Panama Canal draught restrictions start to bite, sparking liner surcharges
  • 'Green shoots' spotted as air cargo market bottoms-out
  • XPO plays the get-out-of-jail card
  • Cash-rich box ship owners check out new sectors for investment
  • It's official: without extra parental support, Toll Group goes under
  • RMG the star performer as Bangladesh exports show strong growth
  • Kuehne + Nagel - 'least preferred'
  • Importers claim Del Monte boxes given priority, while their fruit rotted
  • The story of air freight, Goldilocks and three bears

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 8, 2023
  • Houston bunker fuel contamination hits more ships
    Leading fuel testing services provider VPS reports that the bunker fuel contamination issue in Houston that it identified in July has spread. At that time, VPS informed its customers and the wider
  • VIDEO: Hornblower wins new NYC Ferry operating contract
    The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has announced the procurement of a new NYC Ferry operating contract with Hornblower Group. NYCEDC, which launched an RFP for an operator back in
  • Tidewater's Quintin Kneen sees "compelling long term market backdrop"
    The world's largest operator of offshore service vessels, Houston-headquartered Tidewater Inc.(NYSE:TDW), yesterday reported its results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. Highlights included: What all this will mean

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Container News web site
AUGUST 8, 2023
  • Port Authority of Valencia proceeds with inland rail network construction at the Port of Sagunto
    The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) has put out to tender technical support for site management and health and safety coordination as part of the project for the construction of the inner rail network of the Port of Sagunto in Valencia. This action, in general terms, involves the supervision of the execution to ensure the human and material resources necessary for the correct execution of the co
  • OOCL receives another 24,188 TEU mega container vessel
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) strengthens its vessel fleet by adding another 24,188 TEU container ship, named OOCL Felixstowe and built at the Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering, (DACKS) shipyard. The new ship is the fourth eco-friendly 24,188 TEU vessel to be received by the COSCO-owned ocean carrier in a series of 12, and will be serving the Asia-Europe LL3 service with its three sister
  • New cooperation between Greek and Israeli ports
    Greece's Thessaloniki Port Authority (ThPA) announced a new partnership with Ashdod Port Company, an Israeli government company that operates the largest port in Israel. Thanos Liagkos, executive chairman of the Board of Directors and managing director of ThPA, and Shaul Schneider, chairman of Ashdod Port Company, led by Eli Bar Yossef, acting CEO of Ashdod Port Company, Spyros Nikolaou, director
  • Maersk's weak earnings expose integration strategy failure
    The drastic drop in AP Moller-Maersk's 2Q 2023 earnings shows that the Danish group's strategy of integrating shipping and logistics has flopped, while its passive fleet expansion has resulted in losing market share to its competitors, according to Linerlytica's latest report. Maersk's net profit in the second quarter of the year fell to US$1.5 billion, from US$8.6 billion in 2Q 2022. In addition
  • Incessant rain halves box delivery at Chittagong port and depots
    An incessant rain caused waist-deep water logging in the port city of Chittagong in Bangladesh halving box and cargo supply from the port yard and inland container depots (ICDs) during the last couple of days. The rain put almost all main and sub roads under water halting the movement of small and medium vehicles, while water also entered into the offices and residential buildings disrupting day-
  • Hapag-Lloyd, DB Schenker join forces to decarbonise supply chains
    Hapag-Lloyd and DB Schenker have entered into a decarbonisation partnership with the German logistics provider selecting Hapag-Lloyd's "Ship Green" sustainable transport solution. DB Schenker and Hapag-Lloyd have signed an agreement for emission-reduced container transports with waste- and residue-based biofuel. By the end of 2023, DB Schenker plans to claim approximately 3,000 metric tonnes of c
  • Lawsuit filed to block new container terminal at Port NOLA
    A south Louisiana parish is suing the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) to block the construction of a planned US$1.8 billion container facility, according to the Associated Press . The St. Bernard Parish District Attorney's Office filed the lawsuit claiming that the Louisiana International Terminal at Violet would disrupt life and cause environmental damage. Port Nola chief executive officer, Bran
  • ABP extends security contract with Mitie until 2025
    Mitie and Associated British Ports (ABP) have agreed to extend their initial three-year contract for one additional year with Mitie continuing to provide security services to 17 ports across the United Kingdom until 2025. The contract extension will see Mitie continue to deliver manned guarding services across ABP sites, supporting the safety of passengers and cargo departing and arriving in the
  • Port of Valencia begins electrification of its docks
    The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) has put out to tender the drafting and execution of the works for the electrical connection to ships for the Transversal Costa-MSC quay in the first electrification or Onshore Power Supply (OPS) project to be carried out by Valenciaport in the Valencian precinct. The port authority has begun the process of awarding the contract for the drafting and execution o
  • DP World opens largest UK music and video distribution warehouse
    DP World will open the United Kingdom's largest distribution warehouse for physical music and video in August. The facility is located in Bicester, Oxfordshire, and is being launched in partnership with Utopia Distribution Services, who entered into a GB£100 million (US$128 million) deal with DP World to provide warehousing and logistics for physical music goods in the UK earlier this year. The 2
  • 5 Ways to Save Money When Buying Building Materials for Your Home
    Building materials take up a significant chunk of a home construction budget. These materials have seen a sharp price rise due to inflation, shortage of raw materials, scarcity and increasing energy costs, supply chain disruptions, and environmental factors. Nonetheless, implementing the right strategies can help save money when buying building essentials without jeopardizing quality. This post o
  • Net Feasa, Carrier Transicold pen global supply agreement
    Net Feasa, a provider of IoT (Internet of Things) wireless solutions, has signed a global supply agreement with Carrier Transicold, a global provider of connected cold chain solutions, to enable digital transformation for service partners via IoT On Vessel Networks for the intermodal shipping industry. Carrier Transicold will distribute Net Feasa's IoT On Vessel Networks to shipping clients globa

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Splash web site
AUGUST 8, 2023
  • Chellaram Shipping bumps up order tally at New Dayang
    Hong Kong-based bulker specialist Chellaram Shipping has added another ultramax to its orderbook in China. Multiple brokers are linking the Vishal Khurana-led outfit, also known as Chellship, to a 63,000 dwt newbuild booked at New Dayang Shipbuilding for delivery in 2026. No price has been disclosed, similar to the previous two 64,000 dwt ships the ...
  • Eneti offloads non-core vessels for $70m
    Emanuele Lauro-led offshore wind vessels player Eneti has sold its three non-core smaller turbine installation jackups to undisclosed unaffiliated buyer for $70m. The Monaco-based owner and operator has offloaded the 2014-built Seajacks Hydra, and the 2009-built Seajacks Leviathan and Seajacks Kraken, obtained by taking over UK-based Seajacks in 2021. The GustoMSC-designed NG 2500X multi-purpose
  • No India recruitment ban for Anglo-Eastern
    Hong Kong-based shipmanager Anglo-Eastern has resolved the issues regarding a potential ban on the company's recruitment placement and service licence (RPSL) in India. India's Directorate General of Shipping decided in June to suspend the manager's RPSL for three years on the back of a long-running case involving the death of a chief engineer on one ...
  • Lawsuit against Port of New Orleans to block $1.8bn container terminal construction
    The St. Bernard Parish District Attorney's Office is suing the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) to block the construction of a proposed $1.8bn container terminal. The lawsuit was filed in the 34th Judicial District Court and claims that building the giant container terminal would disrupt life at Violet and cause environmental damage. According to ...
  • Petrofac offshore workers back strike action
    Offshore workers employed by Petrofac have voted to strike in ongoing disputes over jobs, pay and conditions, the Unite trade union has confirmed. Around 80 workers on Ithaca Energy's FPF1 platform, Captain WPP, Captain floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel, Alba FSU and Alba North installations overwhelmingly backed the strike action. Unite said that ...
  • Growing Panama Canal congestion a rates 'wildcard'
    Delays at the Panama Canal averaged about 15 to 19 days per vessel in the first week of August, with low water levels in the Gatun Lake restricting the numbers of fully-laden vessels able to make the transit. Effected by what it has described as an "unprecedented" drought, the Panama Canal Authority has shaved around ...
  • Edison Chouest Offshore building mini-CTV for US wind sector
    Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) has launched construction of the US offshore wind industry's first ever mini-crew transfer vessel (CTV). The offshore vessel operator, builder, and owner said the unit designed by UK-based Chartwell Marine is set to enter service in summer 2024 for Ørsted and its US-based joint venture partner, Eversource Energy. The mini-CTV or ...
  • Shipping in the dark as Black Sea battle intensifies
    With Ukraine effectively opening up a new naval front with its enemy Russia by declaring six Russian ports as war-risk areas last Friday and then promptly attacking a Russian tanker, the situation in the Black Sea has gone from bad to worse with many international shipowners now avoiding the area. Even though Russia's invasion of ...
  • Invenergy, energyRe propose 2.4GW offshore wind project in New Jersey
    Invenergy and energyRe have submitted an offshore wind project bid for Leading Light Wind, the only American-led project in the New York Bight. New Jersey's third competitive offshore wind solicitation represents a significant milestone toward achieving the state's ambitious goal of 11 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy by 2040. New Jersey has set a ...
  • DDW Offshore scores more work for AHTS pair
    Norway's DDW Offshore, a subsidiary of Akastor, has secured more work for its anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) fleet. The 2012-built Skandi Atlantic has been fixed to Petrofac for an additional four months in direct continuation of the existing contract announced in September last year. The new deal will keep the vessel supporting the disconnection ...
  • Cetus Maritime and Yangzijiang Financial form handysize bulker venture
    Hong Kong bulker owner and operator Cetus Maritime has partnered with Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Financial to invest in the handysize sector. The duo will set up a new asset-owning joint venture with the aim of buying between four and eight eco-designed ships, which will be deployed in Cetus Maritime's commercial handysize pool. The joint venture established ...
  • Greek owners fare poorly in annual corporate governance scorecard
    Greek owners Top Ships, StealthGas, Castor Maritime, Tsakos Energy Navigation, Euroseas, Safe Bulkers and Dynagas are the companies propping up the bottom of the charts in the latest annual ESG scorecard published by New York-based Webber Research & Advisory. Every year, the Michael Webber-led company looks at the environmental, social, and corporate governance data of ...
  • Fifth Korean company linked with HMM takeover
    A fifth Korean company has emerged as a suitor in the takeover of HMM, the country's flagship carrier. State-backed creditors have given a deadline of August 21 for bids to be placed for HMM with a view to completing the privatisation of the line by the end of the year. Splash has already reported on ...
  • Turkish grain port hit by massive explosion
    An explosion occurred in the Turkish port of Derince yesterday afternoon which caused great damage to grain silos located in the port. The explosion happened around 2:40 PM local time during a transfer of grain from a ship to the silos in port. According to the latest information available, the blast in the port injured ...
  • Fuel contamination spreads to Singapore
    The fuel contamination incident in Houston Splash reported on a month ago has now spread to Singapore, the world's largest bunkering hub. Fuel checker VPS reported a VLSFO contamination case at the Texan port on July 11, the largest bunkering hub in the Americas. VPS detected the presence of dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) and associated isomers at ...
  • Not all CO2 is the same
    Carbon capture and storage has been at the top of many news feeds in recent weeks but the challenges of transporting CO2 and the importance of high purity CO2 as a feedstock for e-fuels should also be a priority, says Rupert Hare, CEO of design and engineering consultancy, Houlder. The purity of CO2 is dictated ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 8, 2023
  • All cargo removed from Grande Costa D'Avorio in Port Newark
    All vehicles and 134 containers have been removed from the Grande Costa D'Avorio. The Grimaldi vessel caught fire in the...
  • Ship recycling falls to 15-year low
    The scrapping trade is in the doldrums as high freight rates keep clunkers in use, while other former beachgoers are...
  • Cargill strengthens food chain sustainability with ZeroNorth contract
    The food giant is trying out ways to cut fuel consumption and emissions to find the most sustainable shipping options...
  • Reefer rates cool but market remains resilient
    Containerised reefer volumes are expected to rise again this year. Freight rates have fallen from peak but remain far above...
  • Raymond Chen returns to CULines' helm
    Chen's return is expected to alleviate some concerns about CULines' future as the Chinese line faces the dual challenge of...
  • Should companies fess up to potential sanctions breaches?
    Companies who disclose potential violations willingly could have a far easier time in brushes with sanctions agencies. But they will...
  • ITIC unveils surplus and member cashback
    Marine mutual books premium growth for fourth year running
  • DB Schenker turns to Hapag-Lloyd for emissions reductions
    Hapag-Lloyd is using biofuel blends to cut emissions. DB Schenker plans to use this to claim approximately 3,000 metric tonnes...
  • Fixed-premium P&I outfit Hydor acquires EF Marine
    Combined entity expected to book tens of millions of dollars in marine premium income
  • MSC expands air freight operations
    MSC has already expanded into air freight. The latest move will help further expand its network
  • MOL joins Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation as partner
    Japanese shipping group will contribute its internal knowledge and experiences to GCMD's projects, including providing access to its vessels, sharing...
  • Yangzijiang Financial and Cetus Maritime joins forces in handysize acquisitions
    Companies expect the investment to enjoy medium-term benefits from tight vessel supply and improving demand for mini bulk
  • Daily Briefing
    Tanker detentions surge in China's oil hub amid crackdown on ageing tonnage | War risk insurers unfazed by increased Black...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 8, 2023
  • Revamped Southeast chassis pool to charge 'penalty fee' to unregistered users
    Consolidated Chassis Management is asking cargo owners to encourage their trucking partners to sign up for the South Atlantic Chassis Pool (SACP) 3.0 before it launches in October.
  • Robust Asia-Med demand continues to outpace North Europe growth
    Despite unfavorable comparisons with last year, volume between Asia and the Mediterranean has surpassed that recorded in pre-pandemic 2019.
  • US trucking hiring slowing amid soft freight demand
    The US economy is improving, but the gains in recent months haven't translated into additional freight, nor an additional surge in trucking employment.
  • DB Schenker signs up to Hapag-Lloyd 'book and claim' green service
    The German forwarder aims to make significant cuts in emissions for customers on the ocean leg of their container transport.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 8, 2023
  • DHT Holdings seals another profitable quarter off hot VLCC spot rates
    Company makes the case for strengthening market in year's second half, but spot fixtures this quarter are down so far
  • Panama Canal booking slots reduced as wait times reach 20 days
    Canal is experiencing a backlog of 150 ships as draught restrictions limit daily crossings
  • International Seaways said to be pouncing on LR1 newbuilding pair
    New York-based company reports first half earnings on Wednesday
  • Eneti sells three NG 2500 units for $70m as focus turns fully to WTIVs
    At least one equity analyst thought company would do better with windfall from disposals
  • EuroDry returns to loss as weak dry bulk market prevails
    But trade volumes of iron ore and coal increased from a year ago, chief executive Aristides Pittas says
  • Hafnia confirms 'expensive' methanol MR tanker orders
    Order is joint venture with France's Socatra with long-term time charters secured with TotalEnergies
  • Cargo taken from fire-stricken Grimaldi ship off New Jersey as probe continues
    US Coast Guard will provide updates on salvage operation and investigation findings
  • New Fortress Energy expects first FLNG unit to go live next month
    But delays start to stretch out for initial floater and long-planned Brazilian FSRU which is now due onstream this year
  • Oldendorff Carriers promotes Scott Bergeron to head of fleet management
    Bergeron will join the board of the German bulker owner-operator
  • Castle Harbour grows fleet with purchase of German boxship brace
    London-based investment firm takes tally to 15 container ships
  • Himalaya Shipping files debut results after vessel deliveries and New York IPO
    Newcastlemax owner now has an operational fleet
  • Panama joins the International Chamber of Shipping
    Move strengthens established links between ICS and Panama
  • MOL joins Singapore's Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation
    Shipowner signs up to five-year 'Impact Partnership agreement'
  • Can burned-out car carrier Fremantle Highway be saved?
    Initial survey indicates the most severe damage is limited to the upper decks
  • Suezmax tankers to take hit from Black Sea disruption
    BRS says Russian exports are unlikely to switch to Baltic ports owing to price cap restrictions
  • Nigeria sets year-end deadline for shipowners to settle controversial back tax claims
    Tax official warns government will use 'international cooperation mechanisms' to go after those who fail to pay
  • Yangzijiang Financial and Cetus Maritime team-up in handysize bulker asset play
    Companies say working together can extract the best value from the market in terms of asset deals, financing and operational efficiency.
  • Poland's Gaz-System kick-starts plan for Gdansk FSRU
    Transmission operator talking on both newbuilding and existing units
  • Core Power ramps up team as nuclear transport expert Scott Edwards signs on
    30-year nuclear veteran joins start-up as director of regulatory development
  • Houston VLSFO bunker contamination spreads to Singapore, says VPS
    Fourteen ships in total are said to have suffered some form of damage after receiving contaminated fuel
  • Eastern Pacific bumps up orderbook with PCTC and suezmax tanker newbuildings
    The company has spent $534m ordering two crude tankers and four large car carriers
  • Tidewater continues rates improvement in profitable quarter that misses analyst bets
    Houston-based operator saw slightly lower utilisation as it moved to reposition fleet for opportunities

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 8, 2023
  • Bankrupt cargo airline Western Global owes millions to Delta, Lufthansa
    Freighter operator Western Global got in financial trouble when the overheated air cargo market cooled off last year and nearly shut down this summer before getting a financial lifeline from creditors and filing for bankruptcy.
  • What the TEU tea leaves are telling us
    We are now in peak season and, as all logistics data has shown, it is not going to be stellar.

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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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