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May 15, 2023

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Exim India web site
MAY 15, 2023
  • Ministry recognises Mumbai Port with second prize for overall performance among Major Ports
  • Double-stack reefer container train flagged off for the first time
  • MoPSW ranked 2nd amongst Ministries/ Departments in survey report on Data Governance Quality Index
  • Containers with HMS reportedly held at ports
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (12 May 2023)
  • Gordon Woodroffe Logistics recognised as 'Best Customs Broker in India' by World Freight Group
  • Kamarajar Port shines with 3 performance awards
  • 2023-Q1 reliability rises close to pre-pandemic levels
  • Germany approves COSCO stake in Hamburg Port terminal
  • Call for balanced global approach to manage digital data
  • Dr M. Angamuthu takes charge as Chairman of Visakhapatnam Port
  • Singapore's Tuas Terminal Phase 2 work period extended
  • Jafza facilitating growing India-UAE trade following CEPA
  • India's exposure to global shocks seen reducing in FY24
  • FinMin extends deadline to May 31 for GTAs to opt for GST payment on forward charge basis
  • Ministry notifies zero duty on crude soyabean, sunflower oil imports till June 30
  • Walmart to export $10 bn worth Indian goods by 2027

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 15, 2023
  • Now transporting wood
  • Beyond (east of) Munich: Japanese buy Cargo-Partner
  • Booking a shipment in six steps
  • 2,300 trucks to shift from road to rail
  • VR launches first Dr19 locomotive in Finland
  • Pharma expert Mark Maurer joins Loxxess
  • Historic moment for Jaxport
  • First USA-Faroe service bookable from today
  • Three new logistics estates in Asia
  • German logistics network partners with ABC
  • Harren & Partner rebrands to Harren Group
  • Pelican ready for take-off
  • Anglo-Eastern uses Wärtsilä's FOS
  • US class I railway CSX to deliver renewable fuels
  • UECC introduces Autostar
  • Ecovium appoints Jörg Jung
  • Haulier expands LTL business in North America
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • UPS A300-600F retrofit completed

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • 2M 'go-slow' and massive capacity injection lights Asia-Europe touchpaper
  • Bullish Emirates bets on growth and the need for speed
  • Signs of Chinese vertical M&A in logistics? Enter the Sinotrans rollercoaster
  • EXCLUSIVE: Ceva names new ocean freight captain
  • No signs of an uptick for a US trucking sector stuck in low gear
  • Halved Hapag-Lloyd - chase the income beneficiaries
  • Singapore and Changi Airport eyeing a busier - and greener - future
  • Photo blog: Munich's Transport Logistic and Air Cargo Europe

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Marine Log web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • Enova provides funding for three ammonia-fueled short-sea bulkers
    The Norwegian government's Enova innovation agency is providing NOK 130 million (about $12 million) in funding to Skarv Shipping Solutions AS to acquire three cargo ships that will operate, emissions-free along the
  • Rick Iuliucci elected as new AWO chairman
    The members of the American Waterways Operators (AWO) elected a new slate of leaders this week during the association's Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Rick Iuliucci, vice president, The Vane Brothers
  • U.S. maritime borders remain firmly closed
    The termination of the Title 42 public health order does not alter U.S. maritime migration policies, and U.S. maritime borders remain closed. That was the message from the U.S. Coast Guard as
  • NASSCO wins LHD 8 contract worth a potential $75 million
    General Dynamics NASSCO, San Diego, Calif., has been awarded a $66,854,586 firm-fixed-price contract action for maintenance, modernization and repair of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) fiscal 2023 selected restricted availability. The contract

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Container News web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • Ports of Klaipeda and Hamburg strengthen cooperation
    At the transport logistic trade fair in Munich, Algis Latakas, general director of the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority signed the declaration of accession to Hafen Hamburg Marketing e.V (HHM). Latakas commented that joining Hafen Hamburg Marketing e.V. is a continuation of the cooperation agreement signed between the ports of Klaipeda and Hamburg during the visit of the Minister of Transport and
  • Ernst Russ Group acquires feedermax boxship
    The Ernst Russ Group, an internationally operating ship owner and maritime investment manager based in Hamburg, recently bought a container ship with a capacity of 2,194 TEUs. The 2017-built vessel will sail under the name Frida Russ, was built in Guangzhou, China, and is still chartered out for a remaining period of up to 20 months with an option right for a further three months at market levels
  • Canadian ports team up on shipping decarbonisation
    In 2022, the ports of Montreal, Québec City, and Trois-Rivières agreed to collaborate on a variety of issues, including communication, innovation, the environment, maritime operations, and asset management. The Canadian ports are now joining forces to speed up the decarbonisation of marine transport along the St. Lawrence River corridor by announcing their combined participation in the Net-Zero C
  • New cranes to enhance APM Terminals Mumbai operations
    The Zhen Hua 15 vessel travelled 5,300 nautical miles over a period of 20 days, reaching APM Terminals Mumbai in India on 28 April. The vessel was carrying two ship-to-shore cranes and three rail-mounted gantry cranes. The new cranes, with a 23-row outreach, will help load and discharge larger vessels in a shorter time, thereby increasing operational efficiencies at the Indian terminal, according
  • Georgia Ports receives green light for new rail hub in Gainesville
    Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) executive director Griff Lynch confirmed that GPA's Network Georgia plans to develop rail hubs around the state is gaining momentum, with federal environmental approval for an inland terminal near Gainesville. GPA will now finalise a grant agreement with United States Maritime Administration (MARAD), an agency of the US Department of Transportation, before beginning
  • Partnership between ports of Rotterdam and Pecém to strengthen Brazilian-Dutch relations
    A new partnership was formed by 27 parties operating in the ports of Rotterdam and Pecém, which are located in the Netherlands and Brazil respectively. The aim of this agreement is to strengthen bilateral cooperation and knowledge and promote public and private initiatives between the two countries in port development, port logistics, hinterland connection and port-related energy projects, such a
  • First fully electric straddle carrier starts operations at Port of Antwerp
    MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) launched a new fully electric straddle carrier (e-straddle carrier) at its terminal in the Port of Antwerp. That was part of the joint Green Straddle Carrier Program initiated by Antwerp Terminal Services (ATS), MPET and PSA Antwerp (PSAA). This is an important milestone for the Belgian port as the straddle carrier is the first-of-its-kind in mainland Europe. Kone

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Splash web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • Noble scores $500m drillship contract with Petrobras
    New York and Copenhagen-listed offshore driller Noble has won a $500m contract from Brazil's Petrobras for the ultra-deepwater drillship . The 2013-built rig, formerly Pacific Khamsin, has been fixed for two-and-a-half years for drilling operations at the BM-S-11 and Tupi fields offshore Brazil starting in the fourth quarter of 2023. The unit is currently under ...
  • GasLog clinches long-term employment for LNG trio
    US-listed Greek liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping player GasLog has secured multi-year employment for three of its ships. In its first-quarter results statement, the Peter Livanos-controlled company said it had chartered out the 2010-built 155,000 cu m GasLog Singapore to New Fortress Energy Transport Partners for two years and an option for additional 90 days. ...
  • Solstad lines up new CSV deal
    Norway's Solstad Offshore is lining up more work for its 2016-built construction support vessel, . The Oslo-listed OSV owner and operator has received a letter of intent from an unnamed subsea player to take the vessel on a contract for at least 490 days, starting in the first quarter of 2024. The Normand Maximus is ...
  • ADNOC Logistics & Services launches unmanned offshore supply vessel scheme
    ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics arm of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has signed an agreement with French maritime automation and digitalisation specialist SeaOwl for the design of unmanned remotely operated vessels. The vessel, intended to carry vehicles, equipment and supplies to and from offshore sites, will be ...
  • Norwegians press ahead with pioneering ammonia-fuelled dry bulk project
    Skarv Shipping Solutions, a joint venture between Peak Group and Grieg looking to pioneer green short-sea dry bulk trades, has received NOK130m from the Norwegian government fund, Enova, to help it acquire three ships for use along the Norwegian coast. The 4,000 dwt vessels will potentially reduce emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional ...
  • Subsea 7 lands new contract worth more than $750m
    Subsea 7 has won a major contract for a two-phase subsea development worth more than $750m. The client and the project have not been disclosed, but the Oslo-listed company said its initial work scope will cover engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of around 37 km of infield flowlines, 47 km of control umbilicals and associated ...
  • Uncertainty still reigns as Greek ship lending portfolio shifts to UBS
    Switzerland's largest bank UBS told the market earlier this week about its way forward, including the appointment of a new finance head, Todd Tuckner, and the retention of Credit Suisse CEO Ulrich Koerner as part of a new leadership team after the takeover. Once the transaction is completed in the coming weeks, a new operating ...
  • Minna Kivimäki: What I would do as the next IMO secretary-general
    In less than 10 weeks shipping will find out who its next chief regulator will be with voting for the next secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) scheduled for July 18, and the winner set to take the reins from incumbent Kitack Lim from January 1 next year. Seven people from four continents have ...
  • Seoul unveils new package of shipbuilding support measures
    The Korean government is readying another package of measures to support the nation's shipbuilding industry, one of the key pillars of the economy. Seoul has allocated KRW180bn ($135m) to help with shipbuilding R&D, as well as expanding refund guarantees and easing immigration rules to allow more foreign workers to come and help complete the busy ...
  • Don't feed the trolls
    Steven Jones, the founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index, with some useful advice on how to nurture ideas in your organisation. One of the best things about working in the maritime industry is the fact that it is so ripe for new ideas and thinking. The worst bit is the tendency for entrenched ideas to ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • 'Zero evidence' to support US lawmakers' targeting of port cranes, says US port association
    A bipartisan bill introduced in the US House of Representative seeks to limit the use of foreign cranes because of...
  • Ship seized in Mariupol is being used in 'spoofed' international trade
    The bulk carrier began sending unusual AIS transmissions at the end of March 2022. A journey to the Gulf of...
  • Return of 'high-risk' mid-Atlantic ship-to-ship transfers of China-bound Russia oil
    Practice first seen during several months last May, amid concern that scant technical and operational oversight amplifies safety and environment...
  • Scorpio exercises options on five product tankers and repurchases more shares
    Emanuele Lauro-led tanker giant continues its debt reduction efforts, while also announcing a share repurchase of more than 2m of...
  • Cyber attacks: downside of the digital revolution
    Existing IMO guidelines are good. A robust internationally agreed legal cybersecurity framework with mandatory standards would be better, while marine...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why shipping is about to be a sanctions crackdown target
    A sanctions crackdown targeting shipping looms large in both the US and European Union this week as regulators prepare to...
  • HMM eyes Hyundai LNG Shipping acquisition as opposition to foreign buyers grows
    HMM says 'nothing has been decided yet specifically'. But at least financially it has the strength to pursue the deal...
  • Stena orders first methanol-capable ro-ro cargo ships
    Stena says it is working to develop an e-methanol supply chain for newbuildings that will operate in the Irish Sea between...
  • Container spot rates continue slide from recent highs
    Despite the downturn, most rates still remain higher than in 2019. And rises since the beginning of this year indicate...
  • Maersk's first methanol vessel to secure green fuel in early 2024
    Maersk made a supply agreement with European Energy for up to 300,000 tonnes of green methanol from 2025/2026 as part...
  • Yang Ming approves newbuild order amid earnings slump
    Yang Ming saw net profits in January-March plunge to TW$3.4bn from the year-ago level of TW$60.6bn, blaming reduced demand from...
  • Grain deal talks end without clarity on initiative's continuation
    Registrations have stopped, inspections are down, and overall operations have slowed during the initiative's third term. Representatives from the United...
  • Toyota Tsusho launches Japan's first biofuel supply to ships
    The biodiesel-blended fuel complies with Japan's emissions cuts initiative in the shipping sector
  • CSSC Shipping in leaseback deal with Onorato for ropax duo
    Vessels are understood to be two ropax newbuildings ordered by the Onorato Group from Guangzhou Shipyard International in 2017. They...
  • Daily Briefing
    Freight rates need to rise by a third, Hapag-Lloyd says | Torm profits soar as high fleet utilisation boosts freight...
  • MISC vice-president appointed chief executive at subsidiary AET
    Malaysia's tanker specialist MISC has announced leadership changes at its petroleum shipping subsidiary AET. The company is prioritising leadership continuity...
  • GSL remains unfazed by container market uncertainty
    Agreement to acquire four ageing Maersk boxships hailed as example of GSL's deal-making abilities

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • CEVA Logistics shifts into vessel operations with ro-ro newbuildings
    Traditional 3PL provider CEVA plans to lease four new hybrid ro-ro vessels chartered by parent company CMA CGM.
  • NY-NJ port stakeholders improve trucker experience as downturn cuts work
    The influx of new drivers to the New York-New Jersey port helped it handle record volumes in 2022, but the downturn means less work and possibly more turnover.
  • Capacity oversupply keeps US truckload rates in decline
    Excess capacity is lingering in US freight markets because fewer carriers than expected have gone bankrupt so far this year, analysts say.
  • Yang Ming's Q1 revenue, profit plunge as global container market stalls
    The Taiwan-based carrier is the latest container shipping line to have its extreme profitability of recent years slashed by a slowdown in demand and excess capacity.
  • Asia-Med container volumes hit four-year high in March: CTS
    A surge in volume from Asia to the Mediterranean in March has carriers injecting capacity into the trade to capture growing demand from southern Europe.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • Santos Brasil's profit falls by half as container terminals handle less volume
    First-quarter revenue for containers and general cargo business drops 9.3% from a year earlier
  • Aristidis Alafouzos sees tighter EU sanctions boost for 'white' tankers
    Adding teeth to Russian oil price cap raises environmental risks but rewards legitimate operators, argues Okeanis Eco Tankers CEO
  • Heroic Idun owner to pay Nigeria $15m to end nine-month detention
    Public apology to navy to secure release of VLCC
  • Aristidis Alafouzos sees tighter EU sanctions boost 'white' tankers
    Adding teeth to Russian oil price cap raises environmental risks but rewards legitimate operators, argues CEO of Okeanis Eco Tankers
  • Special report: Education and training in focus
    In our latest Business Focus, Holly Birkett pinpoints the skills gap that owners and operators must learn to bridge; Adam Corbett reports on unlikely partners uniting to upskill crew on future fuels; Jonathan Boonzaier and Ian Lewis ask managers how they are tackling the challenges posed by training the next generation of seafarers. Read the full stories below.
  • Carbon reduction looms large in Pangaea Logistics' strategy
    Fresh off securing younger and larger bulker, managers say 'there's a scramble for good ships out there'
  • Editor's Selection: Clarksons' pay problem, passing the buck on Pabo and Japan mourns titan's death
    TradeWinds brings you a snapshot of some of the biggest and best stories of the week
  • Euronav on Safer salvage operation: 'We were the only ones willing to do it'
    Hugo De Stoop surprised that no other owners were prepared to step in to avert FSO disaster in Yemen
  • Question time: Ship managers have their say over the great training debate
    Leading players set out how they are tackling the challenges posed by training the next generation of seafarers
  • Levelling up: Unlikely partners unite to upskill seafarers on green transition
    Just Transition partnership focuses on how to train seafarers to handle decarbonisation technology
  • Sexual harassment and bullying prevention high on the agenda in STCW review
    US leads a number of countries and associations calling for mandatory training for seafarers to prevent sexual harassment at sea
  • Three big conros to disappear from trading in sale to US military
    Eager buyer Liberty is losing out to MarAd as three commercially hot vessels go into military standby role
  • FLNG unit sale and FSRU charter turn a first quarter profit for Exmar
    Take private offer to shareholders on agenda for Tuesday's extraordinary general shareholders meeting next week
  • Belgian police arrest 30 linked to Antwerp drugs operations
    Spanish group had connections with corrupt employees involved in retrieving cocaine from shipments to the city's port
  • Navios Partners lays ground for $500m fundraiser as it sells LR1 tanker
    Greek owner files to sell shares and securities as another tanker offloaded
  • Opaque project in line to drive $750m into Subsea 7 coffers
    Norwegian company's contract backlog jumps over $10bn with low-profile project set to start in 2025
  • Six Turkish ships trapped in Ukraine to return home, minister says
    Turkish defence minister also makes upbeat tones about a renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative beyond 18 May
  • Quick decisions: Fredriksen and Saverys 'entrepreneurs at heart', De Stoop says
    Euronav boss believes company will be backed by big shareholders if it has to move quickly on new opportunities
  • GasLog locks in term charter deals on three LNG carriers
    Greek owner ties up fresh deal with New Fortress Energy and two charter extensions for long-term customer Shell
  • Euronav court victory could propel Unicredit and others out of trade finance business
    Italian bank had feared loss of legal protection before verdict in tanker fraud case
  • Bright dawn beckons for shipyards as they enter a brave green world
    Newbuilding deliveries are tipped to rise in coming years and shipbuilders are positioning themselves to reap the rewards
  • Insurer Skuld in profit after P&I underwriting result improves
    Premium income also increased, reflecting growth and higher rates
  • Low fleet growth 'virtually ensured': Teekay Tankers' Mackay unworried about tanker orders
    Chief executive of midsize tanker giant says newbuilding uptick will not make a dent in 'excellent' supply picture
  • Volatile tanker rates set to continue in 2023, says Torm CEO Jacob Meldgaard
    Torm boss says a range of factors are behind widely-swinging rates from longer voyages to changes in refinery capacity
  • Shiling adrift off New Zealand again a month after first losing power
    Troublesome container ship relying on tugs once more in rough seas
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers boosts dividend on soaring first-quarter profit
    Alafouzos family company benefits big from putting most of its VLCCs in the spot market
  • Shipowners and operators will need to step in to fulfil their own training needs
    More complex technology and the changing role of seafarers will mean shipping companies will need to step in to plug skills gaps
  • Scorpio buys back another five MR tankers to cut debt by $119m
    US-listed owner continues repurchase spree, while also scooping up more of its own shares
  • If you want to build safer ships - ask a seafarer, says InterManager
    Head of crew and ship management association warns industry not to skimp on training for seafarers crewing new generation of ships
  • Clarksons pay rebellion swells again as 44% of shareholders vote against
    Revolt against remuneration package for top execs also hits approval for directors
  • Podcast: Why Australia is making such a stink about stink bugs on ships
    Green Seas audio edition explores why biosecurity measures in Australia are gumming up imports of cars
  • Japanese shipping legend Masashi Taga of Santoku Senpaku dies age 80
    Son-in-law Junichi Taga will take over as president of Japanese shipping giant
  • Stalled Wan Hai ship breaking job returns to life after three months
    Dutch cash buyer Elegant Exit points to bureaucracy and contract terms after waiting three months to start a demolition job at Bahrain's ASRY
  • Kamco linked to sale of VLCC for 77% of newbuilding cost back in 2003
    Latest deal for ageing tanker shows elevated asset values remain in place
  • Former Shell executive Zahid Osman takes over at VLCC owner AET
    Change of leadership made to ensure continuity at MISC subsidiary

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American Shipper web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • Nippon Express buys European logistics firm Cargo-Partner
    Nippon Express has signed a deal with Austria's Cargo-Partner that expands its geographic reach and logistics service capabilities.
  • DHL Global Forwarding opens pharma logistics hub in Indianapolis
    DHL Global Forwarding will offer its first temperature-controlled service between Indianapolis and Europe.
  • Air Canada's cargo sales sink 40% in first quarter
    All airlines are experiencing lower cargo revenue, but Air Canada lagged most competitors during the first quarter for reasons both unique to the airline and common for the industry.

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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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- 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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