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February 10, 2023

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • Over 60 infrastructure projects get the green signal under PM Gati Shakti
  • Gati's Express Business 9M FY23 EBITDA grew by 89 pc over 9M FY22
  • The Renewed Role of Freight Forwarders in MSMEs' Exim Trade
  • Schedule reliability continues on its upwards trend
  • Govt proposes quick settlement of contractual disputes to promote ease of doing business as announced in Union Budget 2023-24
  • McLaren Racing announces DP World as an Official Partner of McLaren Formula 1 Team
  • New Mill Scale handling record at Chennai Port
  • DPA withdrawal of oil jetty suspended
  • APM Terminals Pipavav consolidated net profit rises 89 pc to INR 844 million in Q3FY23

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • This time it's an Airbus
  • More train trips between Rotterdam and Germany
  • El Mosca expands fleet
  • Charging network for heavy e-trucks
  • Milk run flights from Europe to West Africa
  • Two roles for Markus Unterstein
  • On the impact of the 2M break-up
  • Swire launches PWX
  • A good start but a long way to go
  • Everts Air Cargo contracts AEI
  • Cargo-Partner values sustainability
  • Narrow Aisle picks Mike Hawkins
  • More e-vehicles in Swiss transport
  • Spot rates fall first time since Q1/2020
  • Procureship appoints Carsten Schmidt
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Another investment for Air Canada Cargo
  • Tianjin maintains speed
  • Rockford: a boost for air cargo business

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Maersk lays out integrator plan: no new alliance, post 2M
  • Carriers offer free cancellations, amendments and diversion from Iskenderun
  • Xeneta green scheme names and shames box line heroes and villains
  • Mærsk's 27% yield - the race to a new bottom
  • Shifts in procurement a threat and opportunity for forwarders
  • HMM creates digital system to track and move empty containers
  • $5.5-31.1/share Freightos - fairness of opinions
  • Carriers add flurry of long-haul services into 'steady' Indian market
  • Snapshot: Over 100% upside for CJ Logistics?
  • Supply chain diversification a boost for ASEAN economies
  • Awery appoints three industry veterans to push growth
  • Silicon Valley veteran Jitesh Shetty to head ECU's digital platform

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Huntington-Ingalls breaks ground on new nuclear sub construction facility
    Huntington-Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) has broken ground on a new project that will support nuclear submarine construction at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. The Multi-Class Submarine Production Facility is one of three
  • Seaside LNG acquires Clean Jacksonville LNG bunkering barge
    Seaside LNG reports that it has acquired the LNG bunkering barge Clean Jacksonville from TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, LLC, a subsidiary of TOTE Group, LLC. Seaside LNG's maritime transportation company, Polaris New
  • Crowley takes first step toward creating Port Fourchon offshore wind facility
    Port Fourchon, La., the land base for multiple service companies supporting U.S. Gulf offshore oil and gas activities, looks set to also become a hub for offshore wind. Crowley reports that, at

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Contecon Manzanillo, first carbon neutral port in Mexico
    Contecon Manzanillo, a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) and the concessionaire of the Specialized Container Terminal of the North Zone of the Port of Manzanillo (TEC-II), is the first company in the Mexican port industry to be certified carbon neutral. Earning this certification strengthens Contecon's position as a forerunner port terminal in Manzanillo, Colima
  • DP World becomes official partner of McLaren Formula 1
    McLaren Racing announced a partnership with DP World, a provider of supply chain logistics, as an official partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team from 2023. DP World will also become the lead partner of McLaren APEX, McLaren's off-track business-to-business event programme, promoting influential collaborations across McLaren's expansive partner network and beyond. From the 2023 F1 season, DP World
  • ACFS Port Logistics confirms new equipment order from SANY Group
    ACFS Port Logistics, Australia's transport, warehousing and freight logistics company, has concluded an agreement with SANY Group for a new equipment order. ACFS will receive 19 twin pick empty container handlers and 14 heavy reach stackers from the Chinese port equipment manufacturer in 2023 to enhance its cargo handling fleet. "These new machines will be under a regular service maintenance cont
  • Maersk to recruit South African cadets for its vessels
    South Africa has been recognised as a high potential crew sourcing location for Maersk fleet, which now counts 280 fully-owned and operated container vessels employing 12,500 seafarers. South African cadets from the National Seafarer Development Program will be evaluated for placement with Maersk, and the first cadets are anticipated to join Maersk vessels in the second quarter of 2023. "The impo
  • Port of Riga sees increased container numbers in 2022
    The Port of Riga recorded an increased container cargo volume with 460,700 TEUs in 2022, with containers being the third largest type of cargo in the Latvian port. Last year, Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) achieved a record-high cargo turnover rate, exceeding the previous year's result by 16% and transshipped 326,000 TEUs, which is the highest annual turnover in its history. The growth in contai
  • FMC calls on MSC to justify congestion fee imposed on US firm
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) of the United States has asked the largest container line in the world MSC to justify a congestion fee of US$1,000 levied against SOFi Paper Products, a US paper products firm. SOFi filed a complaint with the federal agency responsible for regulating the US international ocean transportation system and MSC must provide answers by the end of the month. Accordi
  • Box volumes skyrocket at port of Klaipeda
    The Port of Klaipeda in Lithuania was added to more cargo shipping routes in 2022, which led to an increase in container volumes, particularly in the transshipment sector, handling a total of 1,047,941 TEUs. The Port of Klaipeda has achieved the largest container growth among the ports on the east coast of the Baltic Sea with a 57% box volume growth. The major Lithuanian port closed the previous
  • US government announces over US$660 million available for port development
    The United States Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making available more than US$662 million in Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 funding for MARAD's Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). The purpose of the PIDP investment is to modernise the country's ports and help strengthen the supply chain sector in the
  • More boxships inactive as freight levels tank
    Close to 6% of the global boxship fleet is now idle, up from just under 5% a week ago, according to Alphaliner. It appears that it is mainly the carrier-controlled small and mid-sized vessels that are now unemployed. Alphaliner's count suggests that 338 vessels totalling around 1.48 million TEUs are now inactive, as freight levels, cargo volumes, and port congestion revert to pre-Covid-19 levels.
  • Drewry's World Container Index sinks below US$2,000 for first time in 32 months
    The Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) annexed the psychological mark of US$2,000 on the downside for the first time since July 2020, post the first set of quotes reported in the aftermath of the Chinese New Year. It must be noted, though, that similar quotes were seen in the WCI in early 2015 too. So, technically the rates are at a pre-pandemic level. The Europe-US rates fell 4% for the week,
  • Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach release final drayage truck feasibility assessment
    The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have released a final report on the current state and overall feasibility of using clean, heavy-duty drayage truck technology throughout the San Pedro Bay port complex. More specifically, the two mega container ports in California have jointly released a draft assessment in August 2022 for public review and comment. Moreover, the 2021 assessment builds upon
  • Iskenderun port fire to cause trade loss of around US$680 million: Russel Group
    According to Russell Group, a data and analytics company, the container fire at the Port of Iskenderun in Turkey, caused by the heavy earthquake , can generate US$680 million of trade disruption. The analysis says the accident is projected to interrupt US$36.7 million in iron and steel exports and US$51.4 million in plastic materials imports. The port shut operations on 6 February and remains clo
  • GCT proposes its own Vancouver new terminal plan instead of VFPA's project
    Global Container Terminals (GCT), a Canadian port operator, has submitted a proposal for the expansion of the port of Vancouver and the construction of a new box terminal. GCT's proposal comes with the name "Deltaport Fourth Berth Expansion Project (DP4)", which is currently undergoing federal and provincial impact assessments, and conflicts with the proposal of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authorit
  • Medkon Lines pays US$4 million to acquire its largest boxship
    Medkon Lines has acquired its largest vessel to date, according to Alphaliner, from Sea Consortium. The Turkish container shipping company paid approximately US$4 million for the boxship X-Press Brahmaputra, which has a box capacity of 1,162 TEUs and was built in 1997. The container ship will be renamed Medkon Mira and Medkon Lines will now operate a total of 13 vessels. The post appeared first

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Drewry's World Container Index sinks below $2,000 per feu
    The Drewry World Container Index ducked below the $2,000 per feu mark today for the first time since July 30, 2020. The composite global spot index now stands at $1,997.22 per feu, having peaked back in September 2021 at more than $10,300. "Container freight rates have fallen materially over the past six months and are ...
  • Tonnage offload accelerates at Navios Maritime Partners
    Active seller Navios Maritime Partners is busy offloading bulk and container tonnage. Greek player W-Marine has been identified as the taker of the 11-year-old, 93,000 dwt Jupiter N, while broking sources note that several more deals are in the making. Sources tell Splash the outfit is processing to sell the 12-year-old Serenity N, a Chinese-built ...
  • Quirky box-related world record secured in the Middle East
    One of the more quirky shipping-related world records has just been achieved in the Middle East. Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi's flagship deepwater port, has set a new Guinness World Records title for assembling the largest shipping container logo/image. The Khalifa Port team assembled 676 containers in the shape of AD Ports Group's logo at its ...
  • Pertamina seals VLGC acquisition
    Indonesia's Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has taken delivery of the 2021-built Monte Rosa Explorer, now renamed , from Trafigura. No price has been revealed for the 90,000 cu m ship, which becomes the largest LPG carrier in the PIS fleet. In November last year PIS detailed a five-year, $3bn fleet rejuvenation and expansion programme.
  • Fire under control at Iskenderun Port
    Firefighting continued this morning at the severely damaged container terminal at Iskenderun in southern Turkey three days after the site was hit hard by a massive earthquake. Turkey's Maritime General Directorate yesterday announced that the fire at Iskenderun Limak Terminal had been brought under control after efforts from sea, air, and land. However, TV images ...
  • CMA CGM adds ropax business to sprawling empire
    Cash-rich, acquisitive CMA CGM is closing in on a takeover of fellow Marseille shipowner La Méridionale, a struggling ropax operator belonging to STEF Group with routes to Corsica, Sardinia and Morocco. La Méridionale, which has 600 employees, has three ships and is the latest acquisition target by Rodolphe Saade-led CMA CGM, which has been on ...
  • TGS and CGG awarded NCS survey contract
    Seismic data providers TGS and CGG have been awarded a contract for the acquisition and imaging of a dense ocean bottom node multi-client seismic survey in the Balder and Ringhorne areas of the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The surveycovers a mature part of the North Sea, including the Balder and Ringhorne fields, the Iving/Evra and ...
  • $662m made available for American port development
    The US Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has made $662m available for port infrastructure development this year. "America's ports play a central role in our supply chains," said US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg. "With today's announcement, we are helping make our ports safer, more efficient, and more reliable-strengthening supply chains, reducing costs for t
  • Crowley takes key step toward becoming one of Port Fourchon's newest tenants
    Crowley has reached a right-of-first-refusal agreement with the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) to potentially lease and develop an offshore wind terminal at Port Fourchon, the southernmost port in Louisiana, located on the Gulf of Mexico coast. The site, more than 40 acres with over 2,200 linear feet of waterfront, is in a prime location ...
  • Equinor and SSE plan expansion at Dogger Bank offshore wind farm
    Equinor and SSE Renewables are looking to add an additional 1.32GW capacity to the world's largest offshore wind farm Dogger Bank, announcing early scoping work to explore options for developing a fourth phase, Dogger Bank D. Dogger Bank D would be located in the eastern zone of the Dogger Bank C lease area, subject to ...
  • Reach Subsea awarded North Sea decommissioning contract
    Reach Subsea has secured a decommissioning scope in the North Sea, utilising Olympic Subsea's CSV . The contract is scheduled for the first quarter of this year, and has a duration of about 40 days. Reach Subsea has an existing cooperation with Olympic Subsea for use of the vessel, and the companies have agreed to ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Saverys lay out decarbonisation agenda ahead of Euronav boardroom battle
    Board replacements will then be asked to 'explore whether, next to running an efficient and value-creating tanker business, new investments...
  • Upbeat Eneti boasts stronger than expected fourth quarter results
    Chief operating officer of wholly owned subsidiary Seajacks says outlook is bright on solid fundamentals, as demand for installation vessels...
  • RightShip works to stamp out seafarer abandonments
    Crew on a general cargoship off Senegal seize vessel after being without a generator, proper provisions, and wages for months
  • CMA CGM linked to purchase of Mediterranean ferry operator
    STEF confirmed the sale of La Meridionale to French financial media, although CMA CGM has not responded to requests for...
  • US sanctions Iranian petrochemical and petroleum trade
    The US has blacklisted nine entities involved in the production, sale and shipment of petrochemicals and petroleum from Iran
  • Russia sanctions insurance deal for Bosporus tankers now includes products, says Gard
    Development likely to be welcomed by shipowners engaged in the trade, who will now have clarity on insurance situation
  • P&I renewal round heats up
    'There is still no evidence of clubs conceding,' says one broker. 'All of those I have spoken to recently -...
  • Höegh Autoliners boosted by high spot rates and contract repricing
    World's fifth-largest operator of large car and truck carriers posts fourth-quarter revenue of $356m, compared with $329m in previous three...
  • Odfjell sees momentum in 'strong' chemical tanker market
    Charterer's interest in COAs remains high but available space is limited, leading to 'promising' negotiations on both rates and contract...
  • DFDS freight volumes fall but passenger numbers quadruple
    While freight volumes dropped, increases in freight rates and passenger volumes helped the Danish ro-ro cargo and passenger ferry operator...
  • ICBC manager is latest executive targeted in China's anti-graft crackdown
    Incident suggests Beijing's corruption crackdown on China's ship finance sector is not yet over
  • Democratisation of data is best hope for sustainable shipping
    There's no one-size-fits-all digital solution and trying to develop proprietary software is a waste of money, says study
  • Singapore agrees maritime and port co-operation with Vietnam
    Port authorities will explore collaboration and exchange views on areas including digitalisation, port state control inspection, maritime training of personnel...
  • Daily Briefing
    High China container throughput volume said to be inflated | Maersk's 'integrator' strategy unachievable under 2M, says chief | Price...
  • Tanker market recovery continuing says DHT Holdings as it posts highest profit in ten quarters
    Operator of 29 very large crude carriers refinances expensive debt as forecasts of global tanker fleet contraction keep rates profitable
  • Malaysia's Northport expands port handling capacity
    Terminal reconfiguration plan involves conversion and development of a new container yard, and acquiring port equipment
  • TotalEnergies delivers biofuel bunkering to Hapag-Lloyd vessel
    Bunker operation marks the start of a term supply agreement under which TotalEnergies will supply very low sulphur fuel oil...
  • Singapore removes harbour craft incentives for LNG bunkering
    Singapore has touted LNG as a 'pragmatic transition fuel' to reduce greenhouse emissions

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Maersk must contend with volumes, market share in steady decline: analyst
    If Maersk's volumes and market share continue to slip, the reduction in size will eventually challenge profitability aspirations in a market where some competitors are increasing their scale benefit, writes analyst Lars Jensen.
  • US DOT says ports can tap $662 million in 2023 grants
    The US Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration is on the hunt for port projects that mitigate climate change, among other aims, as it lays out grant funding opportunities for 2023.
  • Pandemic effect drives disconnect in global trade-GDP demand indicator
    Global economic growth is expected to outstrip container shipping demand through 2023, potentially upsetting the traditional approach to measuring trade.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • 'All trading volatility': March contracts for capesize bulkers plunge 12% in a day
    Physical capesize market remains flat as traders speculate, Breakwave Advisors' John Kartsonas says
  • Only a new board can 'restore serenity' at Euronav, Saverys' CMB says
    Belgian shipping dynasty says any shareholder with a 3% or greater stake can make recommendations at 23 March meeting
  • DHT looking to stand pat with fleet despite a few older ships still trading
    VLCC specialist says it is happy with its older ships and newer ships need to get cheaper alongside future fuels clarity
  • Star turn: Fidelity Investments checks out of dry bulk's biggest shipowner
    Famous institutional investor also has slashed its position in Connecticut's Eagle Bulk Shipping
  • New Russia ban will lead to higher freight rates, says Angelicoussis' Stohle
    Senior Angelicoussis executive expects sanctions on Russian products to have similar effects as the one on crude
  • Trafigura sets aside $577m for potential losses after nickel cargoes turn up nickel-less
    Trading house moves to sue alleged fraudsters, with poss potentially taking a chunk of its profits
  • Tailwinds: Eneti shares surge 12% after earnings beat estimates
    Offshore wind player benefitted from better than expected fleet utilisation as it hashes out a contract for second WTIV newbuilding
  • US continues crackdown on Iranian petroleum exports with fresh round of sanctions
    Nine companies connected to alleged frequent offender Triliance Petrochemical land on US blacklist
  • China's Jovo snaps up 15-year-old LNG steamship from Japan's Shoei Kisen Kaisha
    Chinese trading company has been slowly growing its LNG fleet with secondhand buys but has yet to take delivery of its first newbuilding
  • Supply shock: MR tanker rates skyrocket as US Gulf exports rebound
    Lower output earlier in the year reduced the number of vessels moving to the region
  • 'Forward looking' Chevron taps ABS Wavesight to track fleet's greenhouse gas emissions
    California energy giant to streamline data collection for IMO, EU and Sea Cargo Charter reporting requirements
  • Streetwise: Are product tanker stocks feeling the 5 February effect after breakout 2022?
    Our finance newsletter asks: What will the impact of the Russian product ban be on tanker stocks?
  • Klaveness and RightShip agree to share data to boost charterers' decision-making
    Norwegian shipowner's Market Manager tool will receive input from ESG platform
  • Windward: Risk of tankers busting sanctions rises with new oil ban
    Consultancy identifies hundreds of tankers currently operating in crude and product trades
  • Shipping lending down at HCOB due to 'dampened' credit demand
    Hamburg lender blames liquidity situation in the market, but profit rises
  • Global shipping leaders bemoan acute seafarer shortage
    As if Covid and Ukraine were not bad enough for seafaring, a labour standards brawl may make things even worse
  • ICBC ex-gas team leader Zhang Siliang targeted in China graft probe
    A 10th prominent figure in Chinese ship finance is in custody of Communist Party enforcers, according to sources
  • Evergreen is bottom of the class in new carbon emission rankings
    Outfit was worst of top six carriers operating from Asia to the East Coast of South America
  • Shanghai finance shop disbands amid Communist Party investigations
    Staff of China's Smarine Advisors are splitting up and starting over after founder Eric Wang was detained by Communist Party investigators
  • Why liner giant Evergreen is leading fresh rankings for carbon emissions
    Outfit was worst among the top six carriers operating from Asia to the East Coast of South America
  • Erik Lewenhaupt plots Concordia Maritime reboot after sell-offs
    CEO says future may be outside of product tankers with potential total fleet sale
  • Tomini Shipping moves into capesize segment with Greek bulker buy, brokers say
    Dubai-based shipowner reportedly starts 2023 in a big way with the purchase of its largest bulker yet
  • IMO working on helping stranded ships in Ukraine, Kitack Lim says
    'Special effort' is underway to deal with situation, according to IMO secretary general
  • Hoegh Autoliners pays record dividend after best ever quarterly result
    First quarter has started well, Norwegian car carrier owner says
  • DNB shipping book shrinks by $806m on impairment reversals
    Major Norwegian lender is still writing back earlier provisions after strong 2022
  • Container ship charter renegotiations inevitable, DNB banker says
    Voices proliferate, that amid falling container ship markets something will have to give
  • Braemar eyes offshore broking expansion with new office in Aberdeen
    Team of five likely to grow after move to modern property in Scottish city's west end
  • Trafigura's Olivi and Greek manager Zachariadis cross swords on ship efficiency
    Trafigura brings alternative energy efficiency gauges into play as shipowners seek revisions to CII
  • Gram hopeful of fixing open ships at big rates as profit grows
    Car carrier tonnage provider wants to lock in earnings in record markets
  • Concordia Maritime mulls further sales in product tanker asset boom
    Gains for the Swedish company were limited during rates spike with most of its tankers on long-term time charters
  • P&I clubs set $80m excess war risk cover limit for Russia
    Move comes following the exclusion clauses set by International Group's reinsurers
  • Container ship bear run: Fearnley Securities downgrades Maersk to 'sell'
    Weak market outlook for coming two years causes rethink
  • Yang Ming shortlists two yards for five container ship newbuildings
    The 15,000-teu boxships will be the liner's first LNG dual-fuelled vessels
  • Former boxer accused of using MSC ships to move cocaine pleads not guilty
    Goran Gogic fighting all charges as he remains in a federal detention facility in Brooklyn
  • Veteran Maersk technical guru swaps boxships for cruise ships
    The Harvard-trained marine engineer is set for sunnier climes as he swaps Copenhagen for Miami
  • Singapore withdraws concessions for FSRUs used for LNG bunkering
    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore says there is now adequate capacity for LNG bunkering in the city state
  • Cosco-linked Sanya International sells only ship after finding cruise to be less than charming
    However, with Chinese travel restrictions lifted, another cruise newcomer plans to launch with former Carnival ship
  • Great Eastern could add 30 ships to fleet when time is right, Bharat Sheth says
    Prices in some sectors are falling, but from elevated levels, Indian owner's boss tells analysts
  • Busier Wah Kwong sees emissions almost double but efficiency improves
    Hong Kong group blames bigger carbon output from vessels on more fixtures and longer hauls

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Welcome to the dark side: The rise of tanker shipping's 'shadow fleet'
    Sanctions have split the world's tanker fleet in two. On one side, those that follow Western rules; on the other, those that don't.
  • Flexport offers simplified ocean logistics for Shopify merchants
    Flexport and Shopify are partnering on a new app designed to reduce the complexity of managing ocean shipments for small businesses.
  • Aloha Air Cargo asks DOT to remove regulatory handcuffs on expansion
    Aloha Air Cargo is seeking to change an unusual federal limit on its fleet size so it can deliver more mail between the Hawaiian Islands.
  • Rockford airport prepares next cargo expansion as Menzies moves in
    Chicago Rockford is moving into the major leagues of cargo airports with big expansion plans and the arrival of a global ground handling agent.

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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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