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March 14, 2023

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Exim India web site
MARCH 14, 2023
  • CMA CGM launches Bangladesh India Gulf Express (BIGEX) service
  • JN Port surpasses last fiscal's throughput figures
  • ZIM generates strong full year results
  • Regional workshops highlight salient features of PM Gati Shakti & National Logistics Policy
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port Hospital to be upgraded to multi-specialty
  • Fourth version of WCO Cargo Targeting System released
  • Adani Ports, Mundra docks first LNG-powered crude oil tanker
  • DP World's Pusan terminal world's first to implement BOXBAY high-bay storage system
  • CMA CGM to reshuffle SAFRAN & SIRIUS services connecting Europe with East Coast South America
  • APM Terminals Poti invests in improved operations
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports acquires majority stake in Xiamen facility
  • LNG import seen rising to meet demand from power stations
  • Import of fertilisers up
  • India paying for Russian oil in non-dollar currencies
  • Commitment to 100% adoption of electronic bills of lading by 2030

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 14, 2023
  • Cessation of Covid-19 subsidies leads to loss
  • Dachser opens offices in South East Asia
  • Eleven new trucks added to fleet
  • First Australasian carrier for Cargo Ai
  • Logista wins Ecovadis silver medal
  • Maersk provides shipping to Ukraine
  • HPC puts Indian terminals through their paces
  • New deal to stir up international parcel market
  • Key safety measures towards zero accidents
  • Key appointments at XL Global Group
  • Acia Aero Leasing enters Canadian market
  • Research to understand and secure supply chains
  • Now it's time for a full spring checkup
  • Schwarzmüller: a trio to take the helm
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Air Asia's Teleport returns to China
  • HGK Shipping: state neglects inland navigation

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • Carriers should revamp networks rather than blank services as demand drains
  • Mexico City airport transition starts slowly, TIACA says carriers need help
  • Spotlight on San Francisco as Silicon Valley Bank sinks
  • Infrastructure upgrade sparks cargo logjam at Nhava Sheva
  • Freightos fairytale earnings call. Are you sitting comfortably, children?
  • Industry puzzles over IAG Cargo's late move to drive eAWBs
  • OceanX: Flying dreams, results galore - and the SVB dive
  • How does a bank collapse in 48 hours?

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • All American Marine delivers innovative offshore wind survey vessel
    Bellingham, Wash., based All American Marine (AAM) has delivered an offshore wind survey vessel to Geodyamics, a Newport, N.C., based subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed NV5 Global, Inc. The research and hydrographic vessel, the
  • HaiSea Marine tugboats named at Sanmar Shipyards
    Turkey's Sanmar Shipyards last week held naming ceremonies on two consecutive days for five advanced tugboats being built for Canada's HaiSea Marine. The fleet of three battery-electric harbor tugs and two LNG
  • Top Women in Maritime 2022 video debuts at TTB
    Every year, Marine Log's editorial team carefully selects 20 women of varied backgrounds, ages and locations, as its Top Women in Maritime based on nominations submitted by those in the industry. In
  • Anglo-Eastern plans 200-vessel StarLink roll-out
    One of the world's leading ship managers, Hong Kong headquartered Anglo-Eastern, plans to roll out SpaceX's Starlink Maritime broadband service on at least 200 vessels by year-end, with more to follow. The

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Container News web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • Rail container traffic on the rise in Valencia
    In 2022, a total of 2,230,683 tonnes of cargo were transported by rail in the Port of Valencia, an increase of 8% over 2021. At the same time, the Spanish port saw 236,142 TEUs be moved by rail in the previous year, translating to a 10% growth over 2021. Additionally, the percentage of containers carried by rail compared to the port's total was 7.8% in 2021, rising to 8.9% in 2022. Port of Valenc
  • Singapore highlights container shipping as Covid-19 success story
    The Singapore government has credited container shipping with ensuring a resilient supply chain as the city-state battled Covid-19 from 2020 to 2021, according to a government report. The government white paper stated that as the aviation sector shut down, container shipping was the main means of moving food supplies. Pacific International Lines, Singapore's only locally owned ocean-going carrier
  • ZIM increases annual revenues amid slight container decline
    Israel-based container line ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has published its operating and financial results for the full year ending 31 December 2022. ZIM reported a year-on-year decline of 3% in its container volumes, handling 3.38 million TEUs in 2022. The Haifa-headquartered company noted that the average freight cost per TEU in 2022 was US$3,240, compared to US$2,786 in 2021, representing
  • CMA CGM launches direct Bangladesh-Middle East service
    CMA CGM Group announced the launch of a new service, named Bangladesh India Gulf Express (BIGEX). The French shipping company said it will be the first direct service that will connect Bangladesh to the Gulf's Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi, as well as Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India. BIGEX will begin operating from the port of Chittagong in Bangladesh on 5 April. Three 1,700-TEU vessels will be deploye
  • Port of Oakland passes zero-emission law
    At its meeting on 9 March, the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved an environmental ordinance. The Port legislation requires cargo-handling equipment (CHE) tenants to develop a strategy for converting CHE to zero emissions. Tenants at the Port of Oakland have until 31 December 2023, to develop a cargo-handling equipment conversion plan. Furthermore, the law will enable the Californian po
  • Malta Freeport adds two new services
    Malta Freeport Terminals has introduced two services that provide customers with quick transit from Malta to different European ports, including seven-day delivery to Felixstowe and Southampton in the United Kingdom. According to the statement, the NC LEVANT express, which is run by CMA CGM and ONE and already calls at the Freeport on its Southbound route, from now on it will provide services to

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Splash web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • NYK sends first ship for demo in Bangladesh
    Chattogram-based PHP Ship Breaking and Recycling Industries said it has become the first ship recycling facility in Bangladesh to receive a ship from Japan. Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has sold its 1998-built multipurpose (MPP) vessel Kamo to PHP for recycling in line with the Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of ...
  • Navigare Capital sells five-year-old boxship to D Oltmann Reederei
    Denmark's Navigare Capital Partners has sold its youngest containership to German shipowner D Oltmann Reederei. The Copenhagen-based alternative investment fund manager, which has containers, bulkers, tankers, gas carriers and offshore wind support vessels in its portfolio, confirmed the sale and delivery of the 2018-built for an undisclosed price tag. VesselsValue estimates the 10,100 teu boxshi
  • Atlas and EMF score profitable asset play with sale of aframax newbuilds
    Atlas Maritime of Greece and Danish shipping investment firm European Maritime Finance (EMF) have achieved a lucrative asset play in a vibrant tanker market with two aframax newbuilds from South Korea. EMF, chaired by the former Maersk chief commercial officer and the current CEO of Enerjen Capital, Stephen Schueler, confirmed the sale of 115,100 dwt ...
  • Scorpio Tankers buys back six more ships
    New York-listed Scorpio Tankers has repurchased six more ships slashing its debt by nearly $150m. The Monaco-based company said it had given notice that it will exercise options to buy two 2016-built LR2 product tankers, the STI Grace and STI Jermyn, the 2019-built LR2 STI Lavender and three MR product tankers, the STI Magnetic and ...
  • Peterson extends Havila Shipping PSV pair
    Norway's Havila Shipping has secured more work from energy industry logistics provider Peterson Den Helder for two of its platform supply vessels. An affiliate of Peterson Offshore has declared options for the 2009-built Havila Borg and Havila Herøy extending their employment until April 2024. Last month, Havila Shipping also won a contract with Equinor for ...
  • Reach Subsea seals three-year frame deal with Equinor
    Oslo-listed offshore services player Reach Subsea has secured a three-year frame agreement from Equinor for work on the Norwegian continental shelf and internationally. The deal covers all core activities for Reach Subsea, including installation support, seabed intervention and all forms of subsea surveys and monitoring. "The frame agreement will be an excellent driver for growth ...
  • More strikes to hit UK offshore assets
    Unite the union has confirmed that 200 Sparrows Offshore Services workers will take imminent strike action potentially shutting down dozens of platforms in the UK Continental Shelf. Around 150 Sparrows offshore contractors have voted to take strike action across more than 20 oil and gas platforms in a dispute over pay. The strike action will ...
  • NCT emerges behind cable layer order at Vard
    Denmark's NCT Offshore has been revealed as the owner behind the cable layer booked at Norwegian shipbuilder Vard. The ship of VARD 9 01 design will be built entirely by the Vard network in an upgraded version targeting renewables and fiber optics work. It will have a length of around 95 m and a total ...
  • COSCO car carrier venture in for three GSI newbuilds
    COSCO's car carrier shipping venture has contracted CSSC Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) for the construction of three new vessels. The Guangzhou-based branch of the state-run shipbuilding conglomerate has booked 7,000 ceu LNG dual-fuel vessels for delivery in 2026, lifting the shipyard's LNG-powered car carrier orders to 22. Guangzhou COSCO Car Carrier Shipping was set up ...
  • S&P Global buys Tradenet
    Vessel tracking data platforms are hot property in 2023. New York-headquartered S&P Global has joined the race to offer clients real time shipping data, announcing today the acquisition of UK-based technology firm Tradenet, which has been the long-time developer of the Market Intelligence Network (MINT) live vessel tracking platform that S&P Global has exclusively sold ...
  • One in five VLCCs 'break bad'
    TankerTrackers.com, one of the world's foremost sources covering illicit movements of oil, has worked out that one in five VLCCs trading today are "up to no good". The Samir Madani-led platform tracks ships breaking sanctions against Iran, Venezuela and Russia. It has counted 174 VLCCs out of the 900-strong fleet are currently breaking rules put ...
  • Wales greenlights first floating wind project
    The Welsh government has granted consent for the country's first floating wind farm being developed by Blue Gem Wind, the joint venture between TotalEnergies and Simply Blue Group. The project Erebus is located approximately 40km off the Pembrokeshire coastline and will house seven 14 MW turbines on Principal Power's WindFloat floating platforms, providing enough energy ...
  • Embiricos making a fortune selling VLCCs
    Epaminondas Embiricos-led Aeolos Management is dominating VLCC S&P headlines, pumping the market with ships bought cheaply in recent years and finding buyers keen to haul Russian oil. The savvy London-based Greek owner is making a fortune, offloading a string of rusty mammoths. Over the weekend, sources tell Splash that Aeolos Management is attempting to offload ...
  • 'As connected as any office or home': Anglo-Eastern gives rave Starlink review
    Anglo-Eastern, one of the world's largest shipmanagers, has made the biggest on the record investment in Starlink at sea to date. The Hong Kong-based manager has earmarked at least 200 installations of Elon Musk's new satellite communication system across its fleet by year-end. Last week Anglo-Eastern had the first formal installation of Starlink's maritime broadband ...
  • Marine-Fields Holding expands its presence in Germany
    Marine-Fields Holding, part of the Tototheo Maritime, has bought fellow consultancy BM Bergmann Marine. "We are excited to join forces with Marine-Fields and to build on the strengths of both companies," said Michael Bergmann, managing director of BM Bergmann Marine. "Together, we will be able to offer an even broader range of services and solutions, ...
  • ExxonMobil relinquishes oil and gas permits in 'critical marine habitat' off Canada's Pacific coast
    ExxonMobil has relinquished the exploration permits it held offshore British Columbia, Canada, including two permits within or bordering the Scott Islands Marine National Wildlife Area. The permits were granted more than 50 years ago. WWF-Canada and the David Suzuki Foundation, represented by lawyers from Ecojustice Canada, disputed one of the permits in a court challenge ...
  • Navantia and General Dynamics NASSCO to join forces on development of floating offshore wind power in the US
    Spanish company Navantia Seanergies has signed a memorandum of understanding with the US shipyard General Dynamics NASSCO to enable the companies to jointly bid on offshore wind farm projects in the US. Through the agreement, the two companies will manufacture components and assemble floating foundations for offshore wind projects, combining Navantia's experience of almost a ...
  • Blue sky thinking on CII and the weather
    Advances in predictive analytics and weather forecasting accuracy are key to shipping's smart response to climate change, writes Eleni Polychronopoulou, CEO of METIS Cyberspace Technology. Entry into force of shipping's Carbon Intensity Indicator has only reinforced resistance to the International Maritime Organization mechanism devised to drive ship decarbonisation. Shipping interests have highl

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • Scorpio exercises purchase options on six product tankers
    Company has has exercised purchase options on more than 20 ships that were financed under sale and leaseback arrangements since...
  • Zim expects second-half rebound as rates 'near bottom'
    Israeli carrier issues a more modest guidance for 2023 amid a challenging near-term outlook for container shipping
  • Uniper proceeds with Rotterdam electrolyser plans
    German energy company has selected a technology provider to design its 100 MW Rotterdam electrolyser as part of its wider...
  • VLCC rates climb on firm activity
    Demand from China is seen as the biggest driver for large crude carriers with charterers seeking to fix tonnage for...
  • Russia-linked dredger denied entry to Lithuania over sanctions
    Vessels registered under the flag of Russia are prohibited from entering ports in the European Union
  • The week in newbuildings: Coated aframax tankers in demand
    Orders for two medium-range and five long range two tankers have been placed recently, together with one cable-laying vessel and...
  • Amazon and Aspen Institute announce maritime decarbonisation alliance
    Alliance says its mission is to give companies access to zero-emission shipping solutions that are not yet available
  • Green hydrogen breakthrough unlikely before 2035, study finds
    A new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research sets out the challenges that could delay the scaling...
  • Container demand fall will spark service modifications
    Volume recovery will not emerge in the first half of the year. Carriers need to begin phasing out services to...
  • Bulk carrier values climb as positive market sentiment returns
    'Over the past couple of weeks, sentiment has turned positive in the paper market, which has been reflected in the...
  • The week in charts: Dark fleet moving sanctioned oil doubles | Cruiseship sector advancing decarbonisation strategy | Bulk exports from Russia remain elevated
    Rates and volumes have fallen back to earth a year on from the peak of the container cargo surge, Iran's...
  • NYK Line certifies first standards-compliant scrapping yard in Bangladesh
    Ship recycling yards certified by NYK include 30 in India, three in China and one in Türkiye
  • Container lines 'likely insulated' financially despite declining rates
    How well the container lines manage additional capacity and whether there will be changes in other carrier alliances will be...
  • Cosco unit expands PCTC orderbook with 7,000 ceu trio
    The number of electric vehicles exported from China continues to grow, but the sector is also facing big challenges, including...
  • Daily Briefing
    Dark fleet of tankers now comprises 10% of seaborne oil transport | Ingosstrakh confirms P&I cover for sanctioned Russian shipping...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • FMC outlines $44 million budget request to enhance market oversight
    The Federal Maritime Commission is preparing to ask for another big increase in its budget as it looks to increase market surveillance and enforce OSRA-22.
  • 'Precipitous' fall in ocean spot market near bottom: Zim CFO
    Restocking by US retailers will spur demand on the trans-Pacific and arrest the steep drop in freight rates in the second half of the year, according to Israel-based carrier Zim.
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  • US chassis market nearing 'equilibrium' after disruptive shortages
    Chassis providers believe the equipment shortages that bogged down inland supply chains in 2021 and 2022 will soon no longer be an issue for shippers, allowing the industry to return to a more typical supply/demand balance.
  • Ocean carriers on transnational regulatory defensive over antitrust immunity
    Stripped of antitrust protection that is under scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as the legal certainty of being able to operate within alliances and perhaps even vessel-sharing agreements, ocean carriers could be all but forced to operate independently, writes Peter Tirschwell.
  • Intermodal share data point to opportunities: analyst
    It stands to reason that the more miles one spends on low-cost rail, the better the comparative economics versus truck should be, but that's not what happens in the real world, writes analyst Larry Gross.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • 'Window of opportunity': Green group urges action ahead of key IMO meeting
    Upcoming working group meeting is a 'pivotal moment' for aligning shipping emissions with Paris Agreement, Opportunity Green says
  • Russia offers 60-day extension to Black Sea grain deal, leading to questions in Kyiv
    Ukraine official says he is unclear whether the Black Sea Grain Initiative can only be extended 60 days after negotiations in Geneva
  • Freightos widens loss after listing on Nasdaq stock exchange
    Number of yearly transactions reached a record 668,000 deals for 2022
  • Vietnam tanker in sanctions probe returns to Russia port
    Elephant was detained in February after Spanish authorities investigated a ship-to-ship transfer linked to a former Russian-flagged tanker
  • Navios' South American tankers push up contract rates 36% this year
    Coastal clean vessels enjoying much higher earnings from strong demand, Greek owner says
  • Shipowners could be stuck in slow-steaming CII 'straitjacket' during market spikes, Clarksons says
    Research boss Stephen Gordon says there may be no scope for speed increases when vessel demand improves
  • Scorpio Tankers buys back six product carriers to cut debt by $150m
    Emanuele Lauro-led company continues to reduce finance costs by using purchase options
  • Minerva Marine says aframax escorted into port after propeller malfunction off Spain
    Three rescue vessels and tugs in attendance as Minerva Nounou suffers reduced propulsion capability
  • Gibson Shipbrokers tracks more than 140 product tankers shipping Russian oil
    And more vessels are signalling Russian destinations this week as the market undergoes a dramatic transformation
  • NYK makes history with sale of first vessel for green recycling at Chattogram
    Increasingly active scrap market also sees an LNG carrier, as well as a few tankers, bulk carriers and container ships sold
  • Minerva says aframax escorted into port after propeller malfunction off Spain
    Three rescue vessels and tugs in attendance as Minerva Nounou suffers reduced propulsion capability
  • Zim shareholders pocket $2.2bn but profits and revenues plummet
    Dividend payout of $769m in fourth quarter caps 'exceptional year'
  • Clarksons Securities ups bulker rate forecasts as China roars back
    Investment bank also believes stocks are undervalued as asset values rise
  • World Dream auction sets $330m benchmark price for modern ultra-large cruise ships
    Auction price for World Dream suggests prices for this asset class have plummeted
  • Withstanding Covid test: Shipping one of Singapore's response successes, says white paper
    City-state said in early days of the outbreak the industry provided the only way to import most food
  • Greek shipowners make a killing as they capitalise on open VLCC asset window
    Embiricos firm Aeolos Management is tied to yet another, highly lucrative tanker sale
  • Idan Ofer-linked Ace Tankers swoops for chemical fleet of Utkilen's Stream Tankers
    Dutch shipowner follows up last year's capture of six former Chemical Tankers Inc vessels from Hafnia
  • Two seafarers missing after cargo ship sinks off Vietnam
    Search continuing for remaining crew members of the Tuan Tu 09 near Phu Quy
  • Minerva says aframax needed tow after propeller malfunction off Spain
    Three rescue vessels and tugs in operation to bring the Minerva Nounou into Vigo
  • Podcast: Shipping's methanol first movers strive for a greener shade of the fuel
    Cargill, Waterfront Shipping and Vale discuss one of the fastest growing alternative fuels in maritime at the Green Seas Fuels Forum
  • Guangzhou Ocean Car Carrier jumps into red hot market with ship orders
    Joint-venture company has struck a newbuilding deal with Guangzhou Shipyard International for three LNG dual-fuelled ships
  • S&P Global snaps up vessel tracker as Russia drives tech market
    New York-based company buys Tradenet to boost visibility after sanctions shake-up
  • CoolCo shares set to start trading on NYSE this week
    LNG shipowner set to emerge as dual-listed entity within days as it eyes growth prospects
  • Two Russian yards eye 30-ship order to renew domestic bulk carrier fleet
    Krasnoye Sormovo and Okskaya Sudoverf are in line to build more river-sea vessels
  • Gibsons tracks more than 140 product tankers shipping Russian oil
    And more vessels are signalling Russian destinations this week as the market undergoes a dramatic transformation
  • NYK makes history with the sale of first vessel for green recycling at Chattogram
    Increasingly active scrap market also sees an LNG carrier, as well as a few tankers, bulkers and container ships sold
  • Minerva aframax tanker towed into Spanish port
    Three rescue vessels and tugs in operation to bring the Minerva Nounou into Vigo
  • Option advantage: 'We don't have to run round buying ships,' says Paolo d'Amico
    Italian shipowner can use bargain purchase clauses in leases to expand fleet while mulling sales of older tankers
  • RS Platou's founding family offloads $21m of Clarksons stock as Aegon moves in
    Heirs of Norwegian shipbroker's original owners sell off another chunk of UK group
  • Greece's Byzantine Maritime returns to handysize bulker sector after eight-year hiatus
    Shipping company orders handysize bulk carriers at New Dayang Shipbuilding in China
  • World Dream auction set $330m benchmark price for modern ultra-large cruise ships
    Auction price for World Dream suggests that prices for this asset class have plummeted
  • Shipping one of Singapore's Covid response successes, says white paper
    City state said in early days of the outbreak shipping provided the only way to import most food

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Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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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