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October 11, 2023

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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 11, 2023
  • DG Shipping amendment on guidelines for RoFR
  • Piyush Goyal unveils system-based automatic 'Status Holder' certificates under Foreign Trade Policy 2023
  • India importing less coal seen impacting overall demand growth prospects for dry bulk sector
  • Ashte Logistics & Terapanth Yuvak Parishad jointly hold successful blood donation camp at Ashte CFS
  • Business confidence on the up
  • Year-on-year air cargo demand grows for the first time in 19 months
  • Blue Dart to implement General Price Increase w.e.f. January 1, 2024
  • Qatar Airways Cargo relaunches its Mail product
  • Rail connectivity to 3 key airports being expedited under PM GatiShakti
  • Smartphone exports surge to the UAE, US
  • New Berthing Policy & Tariff Structure at Dahej terminal
  • Additional restrictions expected at Panama Canal
  • Govt likely to reduce basmati rice MEP

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 11, 2023
  • Adding value in Germany's skies
  • Products "made in Italy" directly to Japan
  • Trans-Asia rail sub-route in Bangladesh to open in 2024
  • Decline in post-panamax values
  • Cargo-Partner: milestones in Eastern Europe
  • ELP delivers further Euro Dual locomotive
  • More belly capacity for Angolan airline
  • Jens Schmale to be the next CEO
  • Unsworth next to integrate Pledge carbon tracking
  • Growing intermodal options within Asean region
  • Tecon Suape's ESG commitment
  • QR Cargo marks World Post Day
  • Xstaff: a reshuffle at the helm
  • US Customs to use AI in supply chain visibility
  • 530 km completed without charging
  • Deugro expanding in Poland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • ACS: new leadership team for Greater China region
  • Support for reopening of Doncaster airport

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Alliances sinking - EC says CBER 'no longer fit for purpose' and won't renew it
  • BIFA urges UK government to follow the EC's lead on liner consortia laws
  • DHL Global Forwarding fully acquires Danzas AEI Emirates
  • Listen: Toll Group eyes deals - second time lucky? Or just fluff?
  • OOCL Q3 data provides a frightening pre-curser to carrier results season
  • Europe 2021 results show some growth as Flexport battles rising costs
  • Classic pie-sharing MSC - next deal (Wilson Sons?), please
  • More ships on East Asia-Russia lanes push up capacity by 44%
  • PHOTO BLOG: Maersk's new methanol-powered containership

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • USCG recovers more human remains from Titan submersible wreck site
    Marine safety engineers with the Coast Guard's Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) recovered and transferred remaining Titan submersible debris and evidence from the North Atlantic Ocean seafloor, October 4. Additional presumed human
  • Sicily to get a "made in Sicily" ferry
    Italy's Sicilian Region is to get an entirely "made in Sicily" ferry to link it with its smaller islands of Lampedusa and Pantelleria. The EUR 120 million contract for the LNG dual-fueled
  • FTA's Donald Burns to keynote FERRIES 2023 conference
    The ferry market continues to rebound from the pandemic and is making great strides to improving ridership and going green thanks to innovation and also available funding opportunities. Opening the FERRIES 2023

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Port of Halifax publishes report on building workforce capacity for net-zero future
    The workforce development team at the Port of Halifax in Canada has released its report on green skills for a net-zero economy. This is part of the Port of Halifax's continuous efforts to cultivate a skilled and diverse workforce, which includes Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs, hackathons, seminars, and other activities. The study is based on contributions from the Nova Scotia Apprentices
  • MOL and MCS Internasional form new LNG carrier joint venture
    MOL (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) and PT MCS Internasional, a manning company in the PT Humpuss Maritim Internasional Group, officially launched PT McMOL Crewing International, a new joint-venture LNG carrier manning company in Indonesia. The joint-venture firm intends to start operations in April 2024 and will primarily allocate sailors to the MOL Group's fleet of LNG carriers. According to a statement,
  • ORBCOMM introduces dry container telematics solution
    ORBCOMM Inc., a global provider of supply chain Internet of Things (IoT) technology, announced that its new dry container telematics solution is commercially available through its global distribution network. Therefore, ORBCOMM will be showcasing its maritime IoT offering at stand D32 during this year's Intermodal Europe conference from 10-12 October at the RAI Amsterdam in Netherlands. In partic
  • Mawani and GEOSA start collaboration on research, commercial and logistics operations
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to strengthen mutual engagement in data sharing, technical consultation, research, surveying, and geospatial services. The agreement was signed in the Mawani headquarters in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia by Omar Hariri, Mawani president, and Mohammed
  • MSC Air Cargo completes its first direct flight from Italy to Japan
    The first flight operated by MSC Air Cargo, the MSC Group's air cargo division, has departed from Italy's Malpensa Airport. In particular, the Boeing 777-200 Freighter, adorned with the MSC livery in white with yellow and black stripes, landed at the Lombard airport from Liege Airport (Belgium) before departing for Tokyo, Japan. This inaugural flight is part of a weekly service, operating every F
  • Golden week holidays no barrier to rate index decline
    Rates on the two major trades to Europe and the United States continued to slide even as workers begin their slow return to factories in China following the Golden Week holidays. Last week's shutdown of production in China included the Shanghai Container Freight Index (SCFI) which will resume publishing its rates this week with the headhaul Pacific rates already US$200/FEU below the last SCFI val
  • Quick and Effective Financial Solutions for Small Businesses
    Small businesses often face financial challenges that require quick solutions. Whether you're looking to avoid cash flow shortfalls, invest for growth, or run into unforeseen expenses, knowing the tools that can help you access financial resources quickly is always helpful. In this article, we'll look at several quick financial solutions tailored to the needs of smaller companies. The Most Common
  • Hapag-Lloyd revises INDAMEX 2 service rotation
    Hapag-Lloyd has decided to discontinue its vessel calls at Norfolk, US on its INDAMEX 2 (IN2) service, effective from November 2023. The updated IN2 service port rotation will be as follows: Port Qasim (Pakistan) - Mundra (India) - Nhava Sheva (India) - Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) - Charleston (US) - Savannah (US) - Port Qasim The German ocean carrier said it will use its INDAMEX (TPI) service as an al
  • Africa Global Logistics wins international tender for Lobito container and multipurpose terminals
    The Angolan authorities have announced that Africa Global Logistics (AGL) was the successful bidder for the Lobito container and conventional terminals, following an international call for tenders launched in January 2023. With the support of MSC, AGL's industrial project aims to improve the connectivity of the Lobito port platform, while it is expected to boost trade in the region and support in
  • Tacoma terminals halt operations after fatality accident
    All terminals in Tacoma, US remained closed on Monday, 9 October due to a fatality that occurred during Sunday night operations at a marine terminal in Tacoma. The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a marine cargo operating partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, said that normal operations will resume today, 10 October. "We appreciate your understanding at this time and offer our deepest
  • deugro boosts its global presence with two new branches in Europe
    deugro, a highly specialised expert in freight forwarding and project logistics solutions, will establish its second branch in Aarhus, Denmark on 1 November, as part of its expansion plan, to increase client proximity and attract and hire more staff. This second branch expands on the well-established Herning branch, which celebrated its 20th anniversary on 1 January 2023. The new office is anothe
  • Associated British Ports to restore Grimsby docks heritage
    Associated British Ports (ABP) historic buildings at the Port of Grimsby are being brought back into use as part of a programme of renovation works. Twelve buildings have initially been earmarked for requiring urgent work. This list of buildings and required works have been identified from condition surveys undertaken by ABP, Historic England, and North East Lincolnshire Council, as part of grant
  • Maersk unveils methanol-fuelled newbuildings with new design
    Maersk has unveiled the new look of its new series of 12 large methanol enabled container vessels. The new vessels with the new container ship design are expected to enhance the fleet of the Danish ocean carrier in the next months. "The first in a new series of 12 large methanol enabled container ships, made her launching and undocking milestone," said Maersk in a Twitter post. The new container
  • HMM returns to port of Koper after ten years
    South Korea's major ocean carrier HMM established a new link with the port of Koper in late summer, with connecting transhipment in Piraeus, Greece from where HMM provides direct services to Asian and Indian ports. The FIM (Far Est - India - Mediterranean) provides relatively quick travel times from/to Indian ports such as Nhava Sheva and Mundra. According to the port of Koper's statement, HMM ha

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Marco Polo Marine sets up another joint venture with Taiwan's Shengfan
    Singapore offshore vessel player and shipyard Marco Polo Marine has formed another joint venture company with Taiwan's Shengfan. The company's subsidiary, Marco Polo Offshore, has incorporated M Renewables in the Cayman Islands, where it will hold a 49% ownership stake. Back in 2021, the duo set up a jv company, Oceanic Crown Offshore Marine Services, ...
  • EU puts a stop to antitrust exemption for liner shipping consortia
    The European Commission has decided not to extend the EU legal framework which exempts liner shipping consortia from EU antitrust rules. The Commission said on Tuesday that the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) no longer promotes competition in the shipping sector and therefore it will let it expire on April 25, 2024. Today's decision follows ...
  • KCA Deutag Azerbaijan venture lands $300m contract extension
    Turan Drilling & Engineering, a joint venture between drilling and engineering contractor, KCA Deutag and drilling and integrated well services company, SOCAR AQS, has secured a contract extension in Azerbaijan worth $300m. The two-year extension, effective from April 2024, will see Turan continue to deliver drilling operations and maintenance as well as procurement and warehouse ...
  • SAL Heavy Lift bolstering fleet with pair of modern deck carriers
    Germany's SAL Heavy Lift is strengthening its fleet with two modern semi-submersible deck carriers on a long-term charter deal with Shanghai Salvage in China. The 2022-built Zhong Ren 121 and Zhong Ren 122 will be delivered in Shanghai between December 2023 and February 2024 and marketed through the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance, a joint venture with the Dutch ...
  • Lomar taps into autonomous hull cleaning tech
    Lomar has teamed up with US robotics startup Alicia Bots to deploy autonomous hull cleaning technology on up to fifteen of its vessels. The UK-based shipping subsidiary of Libra Group said the move both integrates cutting-edge robotic hull inspection and grooming solutions into its biofouling control practices as well as tests new use cases, "marking ...
  • Viking Supply Ships wins anchor handler work in Australia
    Sweden's Viking Supply Ships has signed a contract for one of its anchor-handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels for operations outside Australia. Viking Supply Ships said that it won a deal for the anchor handler - soon to be named Andreas Viking. The vessel will be operated by Go Offshore under a time-charter with an unnamed ...
  • Shipping on alert as Israel's war with Hamas enters fourth day
    The war that has broken out between Israel and Hamas has shuttered one port 10 km north of the border with the Gaza Strip, currently being pounded by the Israel Defense Forces (pictured), while international shipping has been cautioned to exercise extreme caution when transiting near the region. Ashkelon, Israel's biggest oil terminal, has been ...
  • Aker BP and DeepOcean team up on unmanned vessel operations
    Norwegian ocean services provider DeepOcean has sealed a deal with oil and gas company Aker BP to use an unmanned surface vessel (USV) for subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) and survey work. The two companies, which already cooperate under a frame agreement for subsea IMR and survey work, share a long-term ambition to move ...
  • Reach Subsea firms up cable route survey deal with SSEN Transmission
    Norwegian offshore services player Reach Subsea has penned a survey contract with Scottish energy firm SSEN Transmission for the Spittal to Peterhead HVDC power cable as part of a significant upgrade of the electricity transmission network to facilitate the increase in renewable energy generation across the north of Scotland. The Oslo-listed firm will collect data ...
  • Oceaneering scores five-year contract with Petrobras
    Houston-based Oceaneering has secured a five-year contract from Petrobras potentially worth up to $75m. The contract, which will be executed by Oceaneering's Brazilian subsidiary Marine Production Systems, covers the operation of three existing drill pipe riser ("DPR") systems to support intervention and completion operations in Brazil. The company will be replacing the umbilicals on the ...
  • Metrostar exits aframax segment in busy week for tanker sales
    The vintage groove in tanker S&P has been replaced by sales of modern tonnage, with brokers reporting a flow of young tankers sold, reflecting that average earnings remain healthy in most segments. Mostly cash-rich tanker owners are selling such as shipping and steel magnate, Theodore Angelopoulos and billionaire shipowner George Economou. The takers are ...
  • Cape sales jump in line with soaring rates
    October bulker sales are fired up by firming capsize rates, fuelling excitement in the larger segments. With the Golden Week over in China, more deals are expected to filter in during the coming days. Capesize spot earnings have hit year-high numbers closing in on $30,000 a day in recent days. "The low rainy season has ...
  • Estonia and Finland sign green corridor agreement
    Representatives from Estonia and Finland have signed a green corridor memorandum of understanding (MoU) to speed up marine decarbonisation between the two neighbours. The MoU was signed by the cities and ports of Helsinki and Tallinn, Rederi AB Eckerö, Tallink Grupp and Viking Line, the Estonian Ministry of Climate, and the Finnish Ministry of Transport ...
  • Maersk unveils new-look boxship
    Maersk has revealed the design of its new-look series of 16,200 teu methanol-fuelled ships which feature the accommodation at the bow and no islands along the vessel. The first in a series of 12 methanol-enabled containerships made its launching and undocking milestone over the weekend. The ship is under construction at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries ...
  • Propeller Club elects Maria Conatser as first female international president
    The International Propeller Club, one of the world's largest maritime networking organisations, has elected and installed its leaders for the next two years at its 97th annual convention in Charleston, South Carolina. Representatives of the club's 77 chapters from around the world elected Maria Conatser as international president making her the first woman to be ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Renewable hydrogen-based fuel share to reach 3% by 2030, DNV says
    DNV's energy transition outlook estimates just a 19% share for green hydrogen-derived fuels in 2050
  • Latest Capital moves underline Marinakis' twin-track mind
    New filing with the SEC hints at refocusing public partnership towards the LNG carrier business, although this would hardly count...
  • MOL JV to train seafarers for LNG in Indonesia
    MOL manages and operates the world's largest fleet of LNG carriers
  • Green corridors lack commitment, says Cargill
    The current crop of green corridor proposals could feasibly secure the technology and the low-carbon fuels, but it is the...
  • First vehicle carrier recycling sale since 2021 confirmed as MSC sells a 35-year-old boxship for scrap
    The 36-year-old Foresighter is the first vehicle carrier to have been sold for recycling since March 2021, while MSC is...
  • Vafias steps into dragon's den of local politics
    StealthGas and Imperial chief executive likely to be deployed by new mayor for his fundraising experience
  • Carriers lose fight to keep consortia block exemption regulation
    European competition authorities have finally brought to an end an anomalous rule that dates back to the conference era. Vessel...
  • Owners and charterers tussle in Cyprus over bill for low-friction paint
    Executives at two of the world's largest dry bulk charterers, Cargill and Louis Dreyfus, outline why they will not always...
  • 'Too much FOMO': high premiums draw war risk insurers back to Ukraine cover
    Significant increase in enquiries in recent weeks, market sources confirm
  • Lomar dives into robotic inspection and cleaning collaboration
    Co-operation seen as 'significant leap forward' in industry's pursuit of efficiency and sustainability
  • The week in newbuildings: First Maersk alt-fuel ULCS launched as dual-fuel methanol orders prevail
    The first in a new series of dual-fuel methanol ultra-large containerships has been floated out of its building dock as...
  • Cosco eyes VLGC newbuilds amid surging China LPG appetite
    Industry sources suggest the state-owned giant has sought to expand the business, where it has little exposure, amid China's ballooning...
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings forecasts 77% profit slump for first three quarters amid weak market
    The China Containerised Freight Index dropped by nearly 70% in the same period
  • Israel-Hamas conflict: Impact on crude tankers 'neutral' for now, says shipbroker
    Ports Ashdod and Ashkelon have higher risk of disruptions, latest reports say Ashkelon and its oil terminal shut
  • Daily Briefing
    Euronav and Frontline offer two very different visions of the future | Procopiou: EU regulations on shipping 'just bullshit' | Israel marine...
  • Growth in demand for natural gas to slow by a third until 2026: IEA
    Accelerated rollout of renewables and improved energy efficiency key drivers behind the change in consumption patterns in mature markets

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Montreal port gets federal funds for mega-terminal after operators balk at risk
    The Montreal Port Authority said the funding will allow it to "implement a new delivery model" for the Contrecoeur terminal project after talks with initial bidders did not lead to a "satisfactory" result.
  • Typhoon leaves vessel delays in its wake as ports in China, Taiwan reopen
    Both Hongkong International Terminals and Modern Terminals confirmed cargo handling operations at their facilities at Hong Kong's Kwai Chung container port were halted for about 33 hours, gradually resuming late Monday afternoon.
  • Ex-Tiger Cool executives take second stab at Washington state reefer ramp
    Tri-Cities Intermodal said it will revive plans to refurbish a cold storage warehouse and rail ramp served by Union Pacific's intermodal service.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Dry bulk heavyweights chime in on impact of Middle East warfare
    For a sector that's had to get used to 'black swan' events, how to digest yet another?
  • South Korean VLCC hunger and aframax surge push dirty tanker index to 11-week high
    Baltic Dirty Tanker Index finds new multi-month high as Maran and VL8 tankers ride rebound
  • Frontline fever hits New York: Fredriksen not 'crazy' as Barstad upgraded to platinum
    Capital Link session turns to a subject that seems to be on everyone's mind
  • IMO works on 'fixing' faults with carbon rating scheme, says senior official
    Widening industry concerns about regulation's perceived failings are gaining traction at the UN agency
  • European Commission rips up the rule book by ending block exemption
    Decision marks a victory for those who argued the liner sector has fundamentally changed
  • MCTC fears crew provisions at risk from Indian rice exports ban
    Catering company is monitoring global markets
  • Philly Shipyard tight lipped over Hanwha Ocean takeover talk
    South Korean giant is reported to be in close discussions with the US Jones Act shipbuilder
  • 'Pay my paint': are charterers paying enough for decarbonisation?
    Shipowner and charterer argue in conference over how the cost of measures to improve ships' fuel efficiency can be shared
  • Israel conflict could influence US-Iran relations and tanker market
    If Tehran is thought to be behind Hamas attack, relationship with Washington could go back to being icy
  • Tankers International awaits fallout from Frontline-Euronav deal
    The 24 VLCCs planned for sale by Euronav to Frontline are all part of the Tankers International pool
  • Reach Subsea boosts reach with deal to buy Guardian Geomatics in Australia
    Survey capabilities expanded through share and cash takeover
  • Biggest tanker S&P deal of all time could propel Frontline to $6bn market cap
    Nothing comes close to $2.35bn price tag for 24 VLCCs
  • MOL named as shipowner behind lone LNG carrier newbuilding order
    Shipowner returns to Samsung Heavy Industries to beef up on newbuildings but at a hot price
  • Crew sentenced in Italy for role in Norman Atlantic tragedy
    But shipowner Visentini and operator ANEK are acquitted
  • Excelerate Energy unveils emissions cuts in first ESG report
    Floating regasification specialist commits to increasing female representation in its workforce
  • Chappell encourages investors to take Euronav up on share offer
    Belgian tanker owner will have to offer smaller shareholders the same deal as Frontline
  • IMO works on 'fixing' Carbon Intensity-Indicator, says senior official
    Widening industry concerns about the CII's perceived failings are gaining traction at the global shipping regulator
  • Lomar reveals tie-up with Alicia Bots on robotic hull cleaning
    London-based shipowner says collaboration with start-up will redefine maintenance operations
  • Peninsula positions its new LNG bunker vessel baby off Gibraltar
    Another piece of LNG fuel supply jigsaw slides into position
  • UniSea expands with deal to acquire shipping software start-up Maindeck
    Long-established Norwegian company takes over new drydock management operation
  • Chappell encourages Euronav investors to take company up on share offer
    Belgian tanker owner will have to offer smaller shareholders the same deal as Frontline
  • Cyprus in talks on interim business for its FSRU as terminal delays mount
    Receiving facility not expected to be ready until 2024 - two years later than planned
  • More than 20 seafarers poisoned by acid exposure on Philippines ropax
    Accident caused spill of sulphuric acid, crew members reported
  • Clarksons looks through the eyes of cargo owners as it reveals freight cost pain
    Analyst Trevor Crowe says shippers have faced much more volatile markets so far this decade
  • Capesize market 'on fire' as Greek shipowners behind a string of bulk carrier deals
    Big bulkers sold by Far Eastern companies are washing up on Hellenic shores
  • Russia offers cheap loans to build up merchant fleet
    Decree offers to compensate Russian lenders over loan scheme to bolster foreign trade tonnage
  • Israel's biggest oil-importing port closes to tankers as fighting continues
    Vessels told to wait offshore following Hamas attack
  • Local hero: Harry Vafias elected city councillor in Athens suburb
    Major shipowner enters local politics in his home town of Kifissia
  • Braemar picks David Holland and Dimitris Kyrtsos as new S&P bosses
    UK shipbroker moves quickly to replace Sebastian Davenport-Thomas
  • OOCL third-quarter performance continues weak trend
    Company continues to see performance revert to normal following extraordinary market conditions of the past two to three years
  • Swire Bulk's Peter Norborg spells out alternative fuel 'dilemma'
    Decarbonisation comes with challenges and opportunities
  • Owners need to focus on results to avoid digital fatigue, says Klaveness Digital's Stensby
    Tech boss has noticed some companies becoming overwhelmed by range of optimisation services available
  • Ship management in focus: Seizing opportunities
    TradeWinds reporters have produced a series of articles looking at how ship managers are zeroing in on business growth drivers in the new economic order. You can read them below

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Shippers, regulators tap into technology to ferret out illicit imports
    "AI-powered insights help customers take informed action, like seeking alternative suppliers, tracing their raw materials, identifying potential geographic concentrations and targeting risky supplier networks," says Altana Technologies' Amy Morgan.
  • Qantas Freight makes progress on cargo pileup
    The traffic jam of freight at Qantas Airways facilities in Australia is slowly abating as the airline makes efforts to remediate problems caused by a new cargo system.
  • US container imports still rising, topping pre-COVID levels
    Peak season demand propelled imports higher in September, although softening spot rates point to a fourth-quarter slowdown.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
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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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