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Exim India web site
JULY 14, 2023
  • SeaLead expands presence with first India office in Mumbai
  • South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2023 enthrals with record participation
  • Shippers see worse reliability
  • DPIIT notifies QCOs for lighters to limit import
  • Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates 'SAGAR SAMPARK' Differential Global Navigation Satellite System to strengthen maritime sector
  • India exports 275 tonnes of grapes to the Netherlands
  • Record number of Indians lifted out of poverty in 15 years: UNDP report
  • Seafrigo acquires specialist UK-headquartered forwarder Perishable Movements
  • India, Bangladesh begin trade transactions in rupees
  • CMA CGM FAK rates from India & Pakistan to East Coast Central America, the Caribbean & Mexico East Coast

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 13, 2023
  • Canadian labour minister sends in mediator with plan to end port strike
  • Amazon at a critical (logistics) juncture
  • Ocean carriers confirm strike delays as pessimism grows, says eeSea
  • Judge dismisses forwarder racketeering claims against Polar Air Cargo
  • China-Europe H1 rail freight rebounds after losing volumes to ocean
  • As HMM sale talk heats up, SM Line boosts its stake in flagship carrier
  • Foxconn eyes new tech partners for semi-conductor plant in India

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Marine Log web site
JULY 13, 2023
  • Philly Shipyard wins contract for hospital ship replacement study
    Philly Shipyard Inc. reports that it has been awarded a contract by Gibbs & Cox to conduct the T-AH(X) Hospital Ship Feasibility Study. The six-month hospital ship replacement study will cover a
  • Milestone: MAN B&W research engine completes successful ammonia test run
    With the race on to develop engines able to burn the next generation of future fuels, MAN Energy Solutions has announced the successful first running of a test engine on ammonia at
  • NASSCO delivers the future USNS Harvey Milk
    GD NASSCO delivered the future USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO 206), the second ship in the Navy's 20-ship John Lewis-class fleet oiler program, during a July 11 ceremony at its San Diego shipyard.
  • VIDEO: AWO spreads the word on waterways sustainability
    The American Waterways Operators (AWO) continues to take the industry's message on waterways sustainability where it needs to be heard. When it comes to environmental sustainability, says AWO, "we have a powerful

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Container News web site
JULY 13, 2023
  • PSA leads financing round of Bangladeshi truck booking platform
    Truck Lagbe, a truck booking logistics platform in Bangladesh, has announced the completion of its Series A+ financing round. PSA International, a worldwide port operator and supply chain provider, led the financing, with Startup Bangladesh Limited and IDLC Venture Capital Fund I, also participating. This funding will enable Truck Lagbe to continue expanding its platform and increasing its reach,
  • ReCAAP ISC and Royal Thai Navy to strengthen regional cooperation
    The Royal Thai Navy, which is ReCAAP Focal Point for Thailand, and the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) completed a three-day cluster meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. The participants discussed ways to strengthen regional cooperation and information sharing to combat Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Southeast Asia. According to ReCAAP, the Thai authorities shared how they are steppin
  • Asia-US container exports continue to decline
    Container exports from ten major Asian economies to the United States reached 1,473,191 TEUs in June (based on volumes at ports of loading), according to Descartes Datamyne statistics compiled from Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and bill-of-lading (B/L) data provided by the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP). They fell 13% from a year ago, continuing an 11-month decreasing
  • NYK JV trials electronic vehicle truck transportation in China
    NYK Zhenhua Logistics (Tianjin) Co. Ltd. (NYK Zhenhua), an NYK joint venture (JV), will launch a demonstration test to examine potential issues involving a large EV (electronic vehicle) truck in July. This test will be performed jointly with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (China) Ltd. (MSIC) and Panasonic Navinfo Mobility Technology Service (Beijing) Co. Ltd. (Panasonic Navinfo). EVs have become more
  • Bunker indices show upward trend
    The Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global bunker indices are still on an upward trend as of the current week. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$10.4. In turn, the VLSFO index rose by US$3.4 and the MGO index gainded US$17.7. "At the time of writing, the market was still on an uptrend," stated a MABUX representative. The Global Scrubber Spread (SS) - the price difference between 380 HSFO and VLSF
  • Shippers see worse reliability, Sea-Intelligence reports
    Sea-Intelligence reported that global schedule reliability increased to 67% in May 2023, which albeit low, is considered "normal performance". Even though most shippers are exposed to only a subset of the trade lanes covered, and hence from their perspective it is the trade level detail that is relevant, the global figure serves the purpose of conveying a sense of the larger picture. "To better r
  • Shipping emissions up to three year high in Europe
    According to a recent Transport & Environment (T&E) report, European shipping emissions increased by 3% last year, bringing the industry closer to pre-pandemic levels. Cruise ship emissions were well up on the year before while a high number of vessels transporting LNG contributed to driving up emissions. "The industry is moving closer to the point of no return," pointed out T&E. Jacob Armstrong,
  • Evergreen Marine chairman Chang: No thrid-quarter peak this year
    Evergreen Marine Corp. chairman Chang Yen-i said that the third-quarter peak is unlikely to materialise this year, and the industry can only look to a rebound in the fourth quarter. Chang was speaking at an event held by the National Association of Chinese Shipowners (NACS) just as Evergreen sealed a US$4.32 billion order for 24 16,000 TEU methanol dual-fuelled ships, 16 at Samsung Heavy Industri
  • ZIM forecasts full-year losss in updated outlook
    Israeli ocean carrier ZIM Integrated Shipping Services updated its guidance for the full year of 2023 and now expects to generate adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of US$1.2 - US$1.6 billion and adjusted EBIT loss of US$500 - US$100 million. According to ZIM's prior guidance, the company's adjusted EBITDA was expected between US$1.8 billion and US$2.
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh to North and South Europe
    Hapag Lloyd has announced changes in its tariff rates from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh to North and South Europe. The updated rates will apply to 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment, and will be effective from 6 August 2023 until further notice. 20' dry containers From To Current base rate New base rate Delta Karachi, PK North Europe US$405 US$805 US$400 Nhava Sheva, IN N
  • LA port sees improved container figures in June, but H1 volumes remain low
    The Port of Los Angeles moved 833,035 TEUs in June, representing its best performance since last July and a 5% decrease compared with the same month last year. In the previous month, loaded imports reached 435,307 TEUs, down 2% from June 2022. On the other hand, loaded exports increased by 15%, reaching 108,050 TEUs. At the same time, empty boxes landed at 289,679 TEUs, translating to a 14% year-
  • ZHD Stevedores orders Liebherr's first all-electric crane
    ZHD Stevedores has confirmed the order of Liebherr's first all-electric crane, which was recently launched and has a hook lifting capacity of up to 105 tonnes and a maximum grab capability of up to 90 tonnes. The crane will be utilised for bulk handling in the Rotterdam region, as well as at ZHD terminals in Dordrecht and Moerdijk in the Netherlands. Liebherr said that new features were added to
  • OOCL commences new service in Europe - East Coast South America network
    COSCO-owned ocean carrier Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) announced a new service connecting Europe with East Coast South America. OOCL expects to launch its new product in September aiming to enhance its network coverage in Latin America. The new Europe East Coast South America Express (EEX) will provide direct connections between Europe and Brazil. "With an attractive transit time of only
  • Call for expression of interest for electric harbour craft in Singapore
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) on 10 July 2023 to invite interested parties to submit proposals to design and promote adoption of full-electric harbour craft (e-HC) in Singapore. MPA aims to support harbour craft companies by providing e-HC engineering reference designs and safety standards to adopt, as well as helping the companies acces
  • President of Oakland Port Commissioners Board begins second term
    Barbara Leslie was reelected as president of the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners for a second term. As first vice president, Yui Hay Lee will begin his second term. Andreas Cluver will take over as second vice president replacing outgoing commissioner Cestra "Ces" Butner. Leslie was appointed to the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners in 2018. She served as first vice president from 2020 to 2

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Splash web site
JULY 13, 2023
  • Operators 'wait and see' as floater reactivation economics passes the tipping point
    Strategies of market leaders with cold-stacked tonnage could signal the recovery of the deepwater drilling sector, says MSI The floating rig market has long since crossed an inflection point incentivising the reactivation of cold-stacked tonnage, yet operators remain disciplined in their approach, according to new research by Maritime Strategies International. In its Q2 MODU Report, ...
  • Wood offshore workers end dispute with salary reinstatement deal reached
    UK offshore workers employed on TAQA platforms have decided to end their industrial action after reaching a deal with Wood which reinstates a 10% cut made to their salaries in 2015. A new offer has been accepted by 86% of the country's largest offshore trade union members, Unite. Around 120 Unite members had taken four ...
  • Shell and Eneco venture contracts Rosetti Marino for hydrogen production and storage platform off the Dutch coast
    Italian fabricator and shipyard Rosetti Marino has won a contract from Dutch offshore wind farm developer CrossWind, a joint venture between Shell and Eneco, to build a green hydrogen production and storage plant within Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm located some 18 km off the Dutch coast. The contract covers engineering, procurement, construction, installation ...
  • Diana Shipping fixes out bulker to Cobelfret
    Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered a time charter contract with Cobelfret for the kamsarmax dry bulk vessel. Diana Shipping said that the charter of the 2013-built 82,131 dwt dry bulk vessel was expected to begin on July 15, 2023. The gross charter rate is $12,650 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to ...
  • Dynagas LNG Partners agrees charter for LNG carrier duo
    New York-listed Dynagas LNG Partners has entered into time charter party agreements for two LNG carriers with Rio Grande LNG. The Tony Lauritzen-led LNG carrier owner said that the two charters added approximately $270m to its existing backlog. The first deal is for the 2007-built LNG carrier Clean Energy. It was given a time charter ...
  • Svitzer inks 15-year Alexandroupolis LNG terminal towage deal
    Towage provider Svitzer has signed a long-term agreement with Gastrade for terminal towage services to their new LNG terminal in Alexandroupolis, the first offshore LNG terminal in Greece. The agreement between Gastrade and Svitzer will last for 15 years and will be Svitzer's first entry into the Greek market. The towage firm will service Gastrade's ...
  • Livanos wraps up GasLog Partners buyout
    Peter Livanos-controlled GasLog has completed a merger with its affiliate, GasLog Partners. The deal saw GasLog take the owner of 11 LNG ships private by acquiring shares it does not currently own for $8.65 per share, including a special dividend of $3.28 per share. Trading in GasLog Partners's common stock on the New York Stock ...
  • Gram Car Carriers swoops on managed vessel
    Norwegian tonnage provider Gram Car Carriers (GCC) has boosted its ownership interest in one of its managed ships. The Oslo-listed firm has bought a 20% stake in Gram Car, a single purpose company owning the 2010-built 5,000 ceu . Prior to this transaction, GCC held 1% of the shares outstanding. The deal is worth $4.75m ...
  • The rise and fall of the biggest names associated with the dark fleet
    In the game of tanker whack-a-mole, as port states attempt to crack down on companies hauling Russian oil, some previously fast-growing names are returning to the shadows while others hoover up tonnage to fill the gap. Mumbai-based Gatik Ship Management, one of the most high-profile companies to be linked to Russian oil shipments in the ...
  • Huaxia Financial Leasing boosts orderbook with kamsarmax pair at Chengxi Shipyard
    Chinese leasing newcomer Huaxia Financial Leasing has returned to Chengxi Shipyard for a pair of its first kamsarmax bulk carrier newbuilds. The financial terms of the deal for the 82,600 dwt duo were not disclosed, but similar newbuild tonnage has been priced at about $35m. The Beijing-based leasing company, which entered the shipping market at ...
  • Open source maritime cyber hacking database launches
    NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands has launched an open source database that exposes cyber hacking in the worldwide maritime industry Researchers led by Dr Stephen McCombie, professor of maritime IT security, today debuted the Maritime Cyber Attack Database (MCAD), which contains over 160 incidents, including the location spoofing of NATO ships ...
  • Arkona Allied Container behind significant feeder newbuilds in China
    Five owners have teamed together with Hamburg-based project manager Arkona Allied Container (AAC) to order 11 methanol-ready 1,074 teu containerships in China, with the newbuilds set to enter a commercial pool when they deliver. Reederei Jungerhans, Wessels Reederei and Reederei HP Wegener each ordered signed vessels at Jiangsu Dajin, while at Qingdao Yangfang Shipbuilding Douwe ...
  • PSA shelves Hutchison stake sale
    The global economy might have passed its peak ports moment. Bloomberg is reporting Singaporean terminal operator PSA International has ditched plans to sell its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports with limited interest unwilling to fork out the $4bn PSA was after. PSA bought the stake in 2006 for $4.4bn. PSA has declined to comment on the ...
  • Hornbeck turning OSV into SOV to support US offshore wind market
    Hornbeck Offshore has contracted Eastern Shipbuilding Group to convert one of its OSVs into a service operation vessel (SOV) to serve the US offshore wind market as well as the petro-energy flotel market. The conversion of the recently acquired 280-foot OSV into an SOV capable of supporting both construction and operation and maintenance activities will ...
  • Singapore's transport minister faces corruption investigation
    Singapore's transport minister, S Iswaran, is facing a corruption investigation and has been temporarily replaced by senior minister of state Chee Hong Tat. Iswaran is currently assisting the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) with the investigation. "Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption. CPIB investigates all cases without fear or favour and will not ...
  • Portugal and Brazil ink green shipping corridor agreement
    Planned green, digital shipping corridors now crisscross the world's oceans. The latest heads across the Atlantic, connecting Portuguese-speaking nations. Portugal's Sines port and Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional of Brazil have just signed a memorandum of understanding to develop sustainable, green and digital shipping corridors with a strong focus on green hydrogen supplies. The MoU was signed ...
  • Petrobras taps Weatherford for intervention services in Brazil
    NYSE-listed oilfield services provider Weatherford International has been awarded a five-year contract to provide intervention services for oil and gas giant Petrobras in Brazil. Weatherford has performed subsea intervention and commissioning services in Brazil in close cooperation with Petrobras for more than 20 years. The company will build on this with the provision of the ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 13, 2023
  • Forwarders welcome EU green transport package
    Freight forwarder association broadly supports commission initiatives on greener hinterland transport. But rail services need further work to promote uptake
  • Strike in Canada's west coast ports ends as union and employers reach tentative agreement
    ILWU Canada and the BCMEA have reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year deal, bringing an end to the...
  • Salvors report further slump in revenues
    ISU member companies had a poor year in 2022. Both the number of cases and earnings from that work fell...
  • Guards still needed in some areas, experts warn
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data records extent of attacks on shipping in year to date
  • Damaged CldN ro-ro arrives at A&P Falmouth ship repair berth
    CLdN's ro-ro cargo vessel Mazarine, which received damage to its hull after running on to rocks off Cornwall on Monday...
  • Iran's oil exports have hit a five-year high point
    Iran's oil exports remained robust throughout the first half of the year, averaging 1.3m barrels per day, data from US...
  • The next IMO secretary-general: Zhang Xiaojie
    China's candidate Zhang Xiaojie tells Lloyd's List he thinks his chances are 'pretty good' at securing enough votes when the...
  • MAN confirms breakthrough in testing of ammonia-fuel two-stroke engine
    MAN Energy Solutions predicts that around 27% of fuel used on large merchant ships will be ammonia by 2050
  • Sanctions test looms for shipowners as Urals crude price exceeds G7 cap
    Risk and compliance concerns amplify for Russia's Baltic and Black Sea oil trades as the price of crude surpasses the...
  • Recessionary sentiment drags on PSA's Hutchison Ports stake sale
    Trade spats, high inflation, a looming global recession, and growing geopolitical conflicts are said to be dampening the outlook, making...
  • EU shipping emissions reached three-year high in 2022
    Liner giants MSC, CMA CGM and Maersk were the top three emitters last year, according to analysis by environmental group...
  • Russia wheat exports reach record while Ukraine dwindles
    As the 2022-23 trading year ends, Russia has solidified its standing as the world's top wheat exporter, reaching a record...
  • The next IMO secretary-general: Nancy Karigithu
    Kenya's candidate Nancy Karigithu tells Lloyd's List how she fell in love with the sea as a small girl living...
  • Boxship charter rates head downwards as demand softens
    Container line operators appear to have become more cautious in arranging the fixture of chartered containerships due to an uncertain...
  • UN secretary-general contacts Russian President days before grain deal expiration
    Moscow representatives say the deal will come to an end at this renewal round, but no formal withdrawal has been...
  • Nanjing Tanker cashes in on tanker freight rates, with profits close to doubling in first half
    Nanjing Tanker profits surge nearly 300% in the first half of the year as tankers ride an opportunistic wave of...
  • Singapore transport minister involved in anti-corruption probe
    The investigation originated from an unrelated probe on a separate matter
  • Daily Briefing
    Erratic actions of Suez Canal pilots cited as major contribution to Ever Given grounding | Prokopiou inks orders for VLCCs...
  • Chinese builders seal more bulker newbuilds amid strong market momentum
    Deals indicate an extension of the remarkable performance shown by shipyards in China during the first half of the year
  • Los Angeles posts strong June volumes
    The port of Los Angeles had its strongest month since July of the past year, with imports down only 2.1%...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 13, 2023
  • Western Canada port strike ends after deal reached on tentative four-year contract
    The end of the strike comes less than two days after Canada's Minister of Labour ordered the federal mediator overseeing negotiations between the union and employers to provide recommendations for a settlement.
  • Chassis repairs causing short-term shortages in Chicago
    Truckers are having difficulty locating available chassis in Chicago because many units have been taken off the street to be serviced after heavy usage over the last two years.
  • Zim expects EBIT loss up to $500 million in revised 2023 guidance, citing soft rates
    The carrier's CEO said the company would continue to "actively manage and rationalize" its fleet and services during the current downturn in the global shipping market.
  • Fewer empty imports reconfigure Indian containerized trade patterns
    The new trade pattern reflects in large part a sharp drop in empty equipment imports amid weakening demand conditions, rather than sustained export trade, industry observers say.
  • DHL to invest $551 million to expand presence in Latin America
    DHL will spend hundreds of millions of dollars in the region over the next five years as the company targets customers looking to globalize their business and diversify sourcing.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 13, 2023
  • Canada dockers end strike after reaching tentative labour deal with employers
    Canadian Labour Congress strongly opposes government involvement in negotiations
  • Diana kamsarmax bulker scores 15-month charter as period rates sink lowest level since 2021
    It has been three weeks since a bulker snared a charter that is longer than a year, according to market data
  • Saverys sticks to Exmar take-private offer after missing acceptance threshold
    Nearly half of Exmar minority shareholders hold out against $411m Saverys offer
  • Dynagas LNG Partners wins deals at new US liquefaction project
    As European dependency on US natural gas grows, NextDecade's Rio Grande project starts showering business on LNG carrier owners
  • Tor Olav Troim's 2020 Bulkers and Himalaya see rates slip but stay ahead of Baltic Exchange
    Oslo-listed newcastlemax vehicles follow earnings trend downwards, but still offer 'strong' returns, analysts say
  • 'Ghost ship' that fled oil transfer is linked to sanctioned trading
    TankerTrackers.com identifies the tanker using the name of a VLCC scrapped five years ago
  • North Star hires Amplemann executive for European wind shipping push
    Scottish owner creates new role for Caspar Blum in Hamburg
  • 'This is about cleaning up shipping': Green Marine gets real on methanol fuelling
    Platform has built a one-stop shop for operating methanol-fuelled vessels and has plans to invest in ships themselves
  • Pelagic Partners fixes out former Hafnia tanker to International Seaways
    Cypriot shipowner secures two-year deal for LR1, while Seaways charters out one of its own aframaxes
  • Briese and Nordic Hamburg linked to $232m-worth of MPP orders
    Sources say project and heavylift vessels will be built in China
  • Streetwise: Michael Webber has his ESG scissors out and they're going to clip Eagle Bulk's wings
    International Seaways also could see a further drop in annual governance 'scorecard' as analyst punishes defensive measures
  • Mitsubishi and Imabari deepen cooperation on LNG dual-fuel orders
    Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will provide fuel supply systems for car carrier and bulker order
  • Iranian oil exports hit five-year highs amid talk of sanctions deal, says IEA
    Country could record some of the highest crude production growth levels of any nation in 2023
  • Iranian oil exports hit 5-year highs amid talk of sanctions deal, says IEA
    Agency says the country is on course to record some of the highest levels of crude production growth of any nation in 2023
  • Prateek Gupta accuses Trafigura staff of cooking up $590m nickel fraud
    Court filings present Indian businessman's defence for first time in curious case of missing metal shipments
  • Gram pumps more cash into NRP car carrier at 'attractive' price
    Norwegian company says deal will boost dividends
  • Emissions fall on most major box routes, but have lines got lucky?
    Expert argues improvement is down to slower speeds rather than permanent reduction measures
  • First Citizens' CIT strikes $30m MR tanker refinancing deal with MSea Capital
    US lender says it will help Cyprus-based owner expand its fleet
  • Russia's Urals crude breaches price cap for first time, creating headache for Western shipping interests
    G7 and European shipping services go on alert after oil price rises
  • Chengxi Shipyard bags bulk carrier newbuilding order from Huaxia Financial Leasing
    Chinese leasing company expands orderbook with two kamsarmaxes
  • Revived Greek shipyard puts panamax dock in operation
    Elefsis is the second Greek shipyard to stage a turnaround under the management of Greek-US Onex group
  • Panama probe reveals what went wrong in Ever Given Suez Canal grounding
    Investigator recommendations determine that bridge teams should not be 'overconfident' in assessing a pilot's abilities
  • Fred Olsen's Bonheur close to selling out wind vessel capacity to 2026
    Norwegian group's offshore ships in demand and cruise operation returns to profit
  • First Citizens' CIT strikes $30m MR tanker refinancing deal with MSea
    US lender says it will help Cyprus-based owner expand its fleet
  • Briese and Nordic Hamburg linked to $232m worth of multipurpose orders
    Sources say orders for eight F-500-type project and heavy lift vessels to be built at China's Huanghai Shipbuilding
  • Singapore transport minister faces anti-graft probe
    Senior minister of state Chee Hong Tat will be acting minister for transport while inquiry is carried out

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American Shipper web site
JULY 13, 2023
  • It's over: Labor deal ends strike at Vancouver, Prince Rupert ports
    The extended strike in western Canada was beginning to affect U.S. supply chains. Its resolution limits the fallout.
  • Delta Air Lines' cargo revenue falls $100M in past year
    Delta Air Lines delivered sharply lower cargo revenue in the second quarter, reflecting the prolonged downturn in shipping demand that has engulfed all air logistics providers, even as overall revenue [...]
  • Carload traffic grows at ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert
    Although international intermodal traffic has come to a halt at the Canadian West Coast ports since the start of the work stoppage on July 1, carload volumes for commodities such as coal and grain have grown, according to supply chain data visibility firm RailState.

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