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February 13, 2023

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
  • Saksham Group launches ReCycle, Wheels of Change
  • Shankar Shinde unanimously elected Chairman of IFCBA for 2023-25
  • AAL expands presence in the Middle East in support of positive trade outlook for the region
  • Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs & other key dignitaries grace AMTOI Cricket Tournament Season 3
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (10 February 2023)
  • Basmati rice exports surge
  • Maintenance dredging at Dahej Port berth face
  • Turkey post-quake port status
  • CCI approves proposed acquisition of up to 25% shareholding in HPPL by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund & proposed merger of HIPL into HPPL
  • Suez Canal Authority survey

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
  • In Europe for the first time
  • Deepening cooperation
  • Rural areas hold most dangers for truckers
  • MSC upgrades Sentosa service
  • Sea-to-air service launched in East Africa
  • Pharma.Aero gains five new associate partners
  • Xpediator wins on the Continent
  • Polish carrier begins liquid fuel transports
  • AMT changes hands
  • Jungheinrich strikes in USA
  • CPC Logistics promotes Daniel Most
  • Lethal cockfighting spurs seized by CBP
  • Building for Dachser
  • For the best liner in coffee
  • 30,000 cbm of solid fuel delivered
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Real-time tracking for sustainable freshness
  • Andreas Krause leaves Clark Europe
  • Airline industry association welcomes new member

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • Euro/US exporters back in favour as carriers seek backhaul cargo
  • DSV 'slices the baloney pretty thin' in Cuba case - but wins first round
  • Digitisation will get queueing trucks across borders much faster
  • India gives thumbs-up to a vital sea-air route for Bangladeshi exports
  • The worst January for US intermodal for ten years, and no sign of relief
  • Logistics in 2023: sourcing shifts and higher prices on the cards
  • DFDS sees profits rise, despite falling volumes on ferry services
  • Shell in the dock, as groups claim its green strategy is a failure

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • John Fredriksen seeks seat on Euronav board
    In the latest plot twist in the ongoing drama following the collapse of the planned tanker mega merger of Euronav and Frontline, Famatown Finance Limited today announced that it intends to propose
  • VIDEO: Michelin inflatable wing sail system marks a milestone
    An inflatable wing sail system developed by Michelin has marked a milestone. The sail has now been awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) by classification society DNV. This is the first AiP

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • Port of Tallinn cooperates with compatriot energy company to develop offshore wind farms
    The Port of Tallinn and Utilitas Wind, a renewable energy producer and district heating company in Estonia, have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy in the country and the Baltic States. Cooperation with Utilitas, according to Valdo Kalm, CEO of the Port of Tallinn, represents the port's rising role in the development of renewable energy
  • Shanghai Composite Index falls into triple digits
    The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) issued after Chinese New Year 2023 saw the index fall into the triple digits, closing at US$995 for the week ending 10 February 2023. This was a level last annexed in January 2020, the opening days of the pandemic phase. However, that wasn't a first. These levels were seen in 2012, 2015 and 2017, indicating that the spot rates at least have now hit
  • ONE adds Hakata port call in East Asia service
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced that it will add a call at Hakata in Japan to its weekly Japan Vietnam Haiphong (JVH) service, linking Haiphong in Vietnam with Hakata in travel times of exactly five days. The new rotation will be effective from 15 March 2023. The new JVH service will expand ONE's port coverage in Japan, Taiwan, and Vietnam by providing the shortest transit time from Kaohsiu
  • MSC reintroduces Asia to Mediterranean service
    MSC has announced that the DRAGON service connecting Asia to Israel, Italy and the South of France will return in the next month. MSC claims that this service will deliver fast connections into Tyrrhenian region and South of France. The Swiss/Italian container carrier said the newly introduced call at Ashdod Hadarom in Israel will allow them to offer full coverage of Asia in the Israeli market, t
  • CMA CGM vessels to call new terminal in Egypt
    CMA CGM has invested in a new terminal in Alexandria port, Egypt, which is currently able to accept the French line's GETEX and WEMED services. The 1,000 TEU vessel Atlantic Monaco will call at Alexandria TMT terminal on 9 February, followed by the 2,260 TEU boxhsip CMA CGM Fort Saint Pierre on 14 February. CMA CGM noted that with the deployment of this new Egyptian call, these services will no l
  • CMA CGM's Saadé inks collaboration deal with European parcel delivery firm
    Bosses of CMA CGM, La Poste and CEVA Logistics, Rodolphe Saadé, Philippe Wahl and Mathieu Friedberg respectively, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a closer business relationship between La Poste's subsidiary GeoPost and CEVA Logistics. The MoU was signed in Paris on 7 February and its purpose is to capitalise on the companies' respective expertise, services, and areas of op
  • Grimaldi Group invests in port of Amsterdam
    Through its subsidiary Amsterdam Multipurpose Terminal (AMT), the Grimaldi Group has acquired assets totalling approximately 200,000 m² in the Amerikahaven region of the port of Amsterdam, including storage spaces, neighbouring warehouses, and logistics areas, as well as two quays and a 20-year concession within the Dutch port. AMT bought the assets from the company EMA. Neapolitan Grimaldi Group
  • ZIM takes actions to support earthquake victims in Turkey
    ZIM donated and sent containers loaded with humanitarian aid and equipment, as a first phase in an aid effort for the victims of the earthquake in Turkey. The containers have already arrived in the affected areas and contain, among other essential goods, baby food and other emergency rations. ZIM has been operating in Turkey for many years through its representative office in Izmir and ZIM vessel

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • Product tanker rates surge in opening days of EU's latest Russia ban
    Tankers carrying heavy crude failed to bounce following the European Union's Russian ban in December. Not so, lighter products, where rates have leapt in the opening five days of the much discussed product ban, largely on the back of strong Asian demand. Vortexa notes MR tonne-miles out of East Asia towards Southeast Asia have surged ...
  • 2020 Bulkers extends charters on two newcastlemaxes
    2020 Bulkers has converted and extended the index-linked time charters for two newcastlemaxes, Bulk Shanghai and Bulk Seoul, to fixed rate charters from today until September 30 at a rate of $22,850, gross, including scrubber benefit. Following the fixed rate charter periods, both time charters have been extended with six months index-linked charters. The Norwegian ...
  • A chance to 'restore serenity': CMB makes its case to replace the Euronav board
    The top two shareholders in Euronav have made their next moves in the protracted takeover saga for one of Belgium's top shipping names. The Saverys family-controlled Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB), Euronav's top shareholder with a 25% stake, is pushing shareholders to replace the existing supervisory board at the tanker company, something that will be due ...
  • Saadé seals partnership with La Poste
    A memorandum of understanding has been signed by Philippe Wahl, chairman and CEO of La Poste, Rodolphe Saadé, chairman and CEO of liner giant CMA CGM, and Mathieu Friedberg, CEO of CEVA Logistics. The memorandum of understanding concerns establishing a closer business relationship between the La Poste subsidiary GeoPost and CEVA Logistics, a subsidiary of ...
  • Last remnants of the X-Press Pearl ready to depart Sri Lankan waters
    Nearly 21 months after it sank following a huge fire, the last remnants of the wreck of the containership are expected to be cleaned up off the Sri Lankan coastline in the coming few days. China's Shanghai Salvage has been working to remove the ship for the past few months, cutting it in half as ...
  • New white paper calls for 'data democratisation' to improve maritime sustainability
    French digitalisation expert Opsealog has launched a white paper calling for greater data sharing across supply chains to help achieve shipping's decarbonisation and sustainability ambitions. The report calls for a more collaborative approach to digitalisation in the maritime sector, so that all organisations can contribute their data insights and collectively share the benefits. It argues ...
  • Vestas unveils circularity solution to end landfill disposal of turbine blades
    Vestas, a global manufacturer of onshore and offshore wind turbines, has announced a process through which epoxy resin can be chemically broken down into virgin-grade materials for reuse in new turbine blades. The process was developed through the CETEC project, a coalition of industry and academia established to investigate circular technology for turbine blades. "As ...
  • EverWind Fuels receives environmental approval for first industrial-scale green hydrogen and green ammonia project in North America
    Canadian green hydrogen developer EverWind Fuels Company has received environmental approval from the Government of Nova Scotia for the initial phase of its C$6b, 1m-tonnes-per-annum green hydrogen and green ammonia project located in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia. EverWind remains on track to deliver green ammonia to German off-takers E.ON and Uniper by 2025, achieving the ...
  • Transocean invests in DEME's Global Sea Minerals Resources
    Offshore driller Transocean has agreed to make an investment in Global Sea Mineral Resources (GSR), the deep-sea mineral exploratory division of DEME Group, in exchange for a non-controlling stake in the company. Transocean has agreed to make a small cash investment as well as contribute its stacked drillship for GSR's ongoing exploration work. It will ...
  • GC Rieber Shipping takes full ownership of Polar Circle
    Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has entered into an agreement with Maas Capital Offshore to buy its 50% share of 2006-built icebreaking tug . The deal will give GC Rieber Shipping full ownership the vessel. Einar Ytredal, CEO of GC Rieber Shipping, commented: "Polar Circle, designed by GC Rieber Shipping and built in 2006, is a ...
  • Solstad continues to trim fleet with PSV sale
    Norway's Solstad has announced the sale of 2003-built platform supply vessel . Solstad said that delivery of the vessel to the new owner took place on February 9, and the sale of the vessel will result in a positive accounting effect to be reflected in its first quarter results. Since a 2017 merger between Solstad, ...
  • Shelf Drilling secures jackup extension
    Dubai-based Shelf Drilling has secured a one-year contract extension from Gemsa Petroleum Company for 1982-built jackup rig . The extension is in direct continuation of its current term with Gempetco for operations in the Gulf of Suez, offshore Egypt. The new deal keeps the rig employed through to February 2024. Shelf Drilling was founded in ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why shipping's sanctions risk is here to stay
    The impact of sanctions against Russia may be politically underwhelming, but that doesn't mean they are going away any time...
  • Citibank has 30,000 compliance professionals. How many has your shipping company got?
    The Russian price cap could easily see some shipowners who try to stay just within the rules find themselves just...
  • Norden balances bulkers and tankers to deliver record earnings
    Norden's prudent timing to flip the majority of its chartering exposure from dry cargo to tankers allowed its freight services...
  • Port operator denies structural damage at Turkey's Iskenderun
    The earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria claimed the lives of more than 21,000 people with over 75,000 injured
  • European demand for Russian LNG is still there, says Novatek chairman
    Novatek chairman expects Europe to buy up to 50m tonnes of LNG to replace Russian pipeline gas
  • Handysize bulk carrier joins Russia's grain plundering operation
    The bulk carrier recently changed its name and flag and has shut off its Automatic Identification System while travelling in...
  • Lloyd's List launches Decarbonisation Survey
    Lloyd's List's second Decarbonisation Survey - in association with Lloyd's Register - adds 'carbon clarity' to the industry's decarbonisation debate...
  • Boluda to acquire Smit towage business
    Acquisition will help boost Boluda's global reach. Deal still requires regulatory approval and no financial details have been given
  • UK-listed GPI to redomicile to Russia
    A vote will be held on moving terminal operator's headquarter from Cyprus to Russia. Under Russian law, it global depository...
  • Trafigura writes off $577m over alleged nickel shipping fraud
    Some containers were found not to contain nickel, Trafigura said
  • Daily Briefing
    P&I renewal round heats up | ICBC manager is latest executive targeted in China's anti-graft crackdown | US sanctions Iranian...
  • Shipowners urged to scrutinise shipyards selected for recycling
    Owners must exercise vigilance to ensure that the recycling yards they select meet the Hong Kong Convention Standards, says company

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • Zim adds capacity, frequency to its Asia-US East Coast service
    Zim's eCommerce Baltimore Express, which makes its first US call at Baltimore, will see a capacity boost of "nearly 50 percent."
  • FMC judge ruling on chassis will have major impact, but questions linger
    A decision by an FMC administrative judge on chassis usage will shake up the way chassis are provisioned for ocean containers, but there are several unknowns on what the future will look like at ports and rail hubs.
  • West Coast labor talks resume after T-5 dispute temporarily set aside: sources
    The resumption of negotiations between the ILWU and terminal employers can be viewed as a case of both sides feeling external pressure to get a deal done, especially with stakeholders growing increasingly displeased at the cargo bleed from West Coast ports.
  • High full-year rate levels offset OOCL's poor Q4 performance
    It might have been a fourth quarter to forget for OOCL as volume and rates tumbled, but a strong performance through the rest of 2022 has put the carrier on course for another profitable year.
  • Zero-carbon fuel crucial in meeting EU truck emissions targets: transport groups
    Meeting the EU road emissions targets will not be achieved by focusing exclusively on electric vehicles, with the combustion engine likely to play a significant role over the next two decades.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • Nigeria's Dangote refinery tapped to create more tanker shuffling
    Europe could need to look further afield for crude barrels, while more products will stay at home, Gibson Shipbrokers said
  • DHT Holdings paid a fat dividend and investors didn't miss it
    Clarksons Securities says new policy set at 100% of net income was behind 14% jump in company stock
  • Diana Shipping gets lower rate on two-year newcastlemax fixture
    New York-listed shipowner expects to make at least $14.9m off deal with SwissMarine
  • Proxy advisors weigh in behind $10.9bn deal to take Atlas and Seaspan Corp private
    ISS and Glass Lewis tell clients to vote for transaction that will see major shareholder delist the shipping group
  • Letter: The changing shape of marine insurance correspondent work
    Marine insurance clubs are increasingly designating correspondents in two categories: commercial and legal
  • VLCC rates dip as Russia signals 5% crude output cut in March
    Producer reacts to Western price cap but analysts remain positive on tanker prospects
  • ICS to put new proposal for fund-and-reward carbon levy to the IMO
    Scheme aims to narrow the gap between alternative and fossil fuels based on carbon emissions to help pay for a global transition to a net zero future.
  • Plugging the price gap for green fuels: are contracts for difference the answer?
    Environmentalists back CfDs as a route towards filing the price gap between conventional and green fuels but some within shipping are not so sure
  • Editor's selection: Costamare Bulkers' charter spree, trades hit by Russia sanctions and a fresh arrest in China graft probe
    TradeWinds brings you a curated look at the biggest and best stories of the week in shipping
  • Proxy advisors weigh in behind $10.9bn deal to take Atlas and Seaspan private
    ISS and Glass Lewis tell clients to vote for transaction that will see major shareholder delist the shipping group
  • Falling asset prices tempt Swiss and German container ship buyers to bite
    Atlanship, HS Schiffahrt and MSC keep the sale and purchase ball rolling
  • How world events have burst the bubble of 'business as usual' for shipping
    Maritime players must be nimble in an age of uncertainty as geopolitical spats, armed conflict and physical earthquakes disrupt the status quo
  • Iskenderun container fire put out, as Turkey trade faces long hurdles
    Earthquake damage is likely to affect southern Turkish ports for months, P&I club warns
  • False alarm: attack alert off Somalia was military live-fire exercise
    Maritime security group Diaplous had reported possible piracy incident
  • Solstad Offshore trims fleet further with sale of veteran PSV
    Norwegian owner continues to slim down to core fleet after financial restructuring
  • 'Unfair to everyone': Greek shipowners set their sights on amending the IMO's intensity index
    The Union of Greek Shipowners has added its voice to the chorus of the gauge's critics
  • Maersk under fire after meeting ministers to lobby against global shipping tax
    Danish group has publicly said it is open to paying more tax, but private actions are called into question
  • Hoegh LNG secures $685m loan to refinance two Germany-based FSRUs
    Cash will be used to repay existing borrowing facilities on the vessels and corporate use
  • Norden books best profit in 151 years after volatile 2022
    'Trading-oriented' owner-operator made money from weak dry cargo market and surging tanker market last year
  • X-Press Pearl wreck removal draws to a close
    Burned out wreck of container ship is to be recycled in Singapore
  • Boardroom battle heats up as Fredriksen aims for director role at Euronav
    Major shareholder joins rival Marc Saverys in seeking representation at Belgian tanker owner
  • Open borders deliver profitable 2022 for Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering
    MISC-linked ship repair company expects an uptick in offshore and eco-upgrade work going forward
  • Maersk turns to South Africa in cadet recruitment drive
    The country has 'high potential' as a source of seafarers, Danish giant says
  • Boluda buying 111-strong fleet of OSV and tug player Smit Lamnalco
    Spanish group says deal will make it a world leader in its sector
  • Spain warns ship-to-ship suppliers over Russian sanctions
    VLCCs collect Russian crude in the Mediterranean from smaller tankers before heading to Asia
  • Western Bulk returns to panamax market as it reports record result
    Owner says dry bulk market expected to face continued near-term headwinds, before starting another upward cycle later in the year
  • Samsung Heavy Industries down to last orphaned drillship, says analyst
    Nomura analyst says each vessel sold continues to boost the shipbuilder's balance sheet
  • Call China's crackdown on ship finance what it is: a purge
    China's ongoing investigation of ship finance is partly political, and observers should be careful about assuming financial misdeeds
  • Great Eastern keeping tankers in spot market on double the money
    Managing director Bharat Sheth says policy of keeping capacity open has paid off

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • Asian shipping lines are reporting steep revenue declines
    Ocean carrier revenues fell sharply in the fourth quarter versus the third and continued sinking in January.

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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
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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