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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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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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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
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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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