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February 17, 2023

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
  • FFFAI's 12th Executive Committee Meeting deliberates on important issues; felicitates members
  • IAPH reunites with Indian ports in Mumbai
  • DCSA's member carriers commit to a fully standardised, electronic bill of lading by 2030
  • OOCL welcomes its first 24,188 TEU container vessel
  • Pristine Logistics & Infraprojects to acquire DLI
  • Twenty banks open special rupee vostro account
  • CBDT notifies Income-tax Return Forms for Assessment Year 2023-24 well in advance
  • Scotch whisky imports at a high!
  • India to engage with G20 countries to build international coordination on policy approach to crypto assets
  • Cashew industry seen growing
  • Gap between long-term & spot rates closes
  • Milaha's net profit rises 40% for Full Year 2022
  • Railways buys 84,000 wagons to raise freight share
  • Suez Canal increases surcharge for crude oil & oil product tankers
  • DGFT notifies minimum import price for arecanut
  • India ready to face palm oil export curbs from Indonesia
  • India, China jostle to invest in Bangladesh's Mongla port

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
  • More than 70 million t annually
  • Targeting markets in Southeast and Midwest
  • Another bridgehead in Benelux
  • 2022 was good to the Ports of Normandy
  • TX Logistik Transalpine hires Dejan Pejic
  • Electric trucks pass freezing endurance test
  • Ethiopian: new freighter flights from today
  • K Line appoints executive officers
  • Market-ready system to support road-to-rail shift
  • Added power from the Black Forest
  • Karlshamn: a new port of call
  • Cargo growth for Bengaluru Airport
  • Two new faces for teams in Germany
  • A record result for an anniversary
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Logistics for James Bond
  • Truckloads: operating income up more than 50%
  • Investing in fresh seafood from Tasmania

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
  • NOOs batten down the hatches after two years of 'exceptional' earnings
  • NS freight train derailment 'a wake-up call' for tougher safety rules
  • Now beaten by 'my darling', GXO outsources love to the long term
  • Foreign ships at Chittagong delayed as Bangladeshi lines eye their cargo
  • Shortage of SAF may force air cargo to give e-commerce a miss
  • Cathay's new sea-air cargo handling solution will save time and costs
  • Anti-migrant stance puts shipping at risk with growing need to rescue migrants

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
  • Carnival's Costa Group in MOU on methanol fueling for cruise ships
    Methanol continues to make new inroads into the marine fuel market. Yesterday, it was the bulk carrier segment where methanol fueling was in the news. Today, it's cruising. Costa Group, part of
  • Siemens Gamesa concludes charter agreement for NYK crew transfer vessel
    Japan's NYK Group has concluded a time charter contract to provide Siemens Gamesa with a crew transfer vessel (CTV) for the offshore wind power generation facility at Ishikari Bay New Port, which
  • ICS tries again on "Fund and Reward" GHG reduction proposal
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world's merchant fleet, has submitted a revised proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that reaffirms the industry's commitment to
  • VIDEO: Eastern Pacific tanker completes Filtree CCS system retrofit
    Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) reports that it has completed the successful installation of Value Maritime's (VM) Filtree system onboard its managed vessel M/T Pacific Cobalt in Rotterdam. The Filtree system, which
  • PortMiami to deploy world's largest shore power system
    Hadsund, Denmark, headquartered PowerCon AS is to deliver five shore power systems for cruise ships. When installed in the Port of Miami by the end of the year, the combined system will

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
  • MacGregor receives large RoRo equipment order for two vessels
    MacGregor has been chosen to supply RoRo equipment for two 8000 LM RoRo ships built for CLdN in Luxembourg by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) in South Korea. The order has been entered into Cargotec's orders received in the first quarter of 2023. The first vessel will be delivered to the owner by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024, and the second vessel will be delivered in the second quarter of 2
  • Konecranes introduces new lift truck innovations
    Konecranes added two new technical innovations to their lift truck lineup: reach stackers that can carry larger empty containers and spreaders with greater capacity. Not all containers are entirely loaded when crammed for transport or totally empty when they reach their destination. As a result, Konecranes has launched the SMV 128 TC6 reach stacker, which can handle semi-laden and empty container
  • Maersk and Mawani break ground for Saudi Arabia's largest Integrated Logistics Park
    A.P. Moller - Maersk and Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) broke ground for Saudi Arabia's largest Integrated Logistics Park at Jeddah Islamic Port today (16 February). The new facility will be able to handle yearly volumes of around 200,000 TEUs across a variety of products. The 225,000 m² greenfield project will be the first of its type at the Jeddah Islamic Port, offering extensive infrastructure
  • Port of Barcelona improves financial results amid steady box volumes
    Container volume remained at the same levels as in 2021 (-0.3%) and exceeded 3.5 million TEUs in 2022 at the Port of Barcelona. In particular, the Spanish port saw an increase in import containers (+3.4%) and transit containers (+4.5%). On the other hand, the export container was down around 6%. According to the port, that happened because of the slowdown in international maritime traffic. China,
  • T&E blames EU of dodging deadline on polluting trucks
    Polluting trucks could be supplied in Europe beyond 2040, according to a new European Union (EU) plan that Transport & Environment (T&E) fears would make the net-zero climate objective difficult to achieve. The planned 90% CO2 reduction target for truckmakers, according to the green organization Transport & Environment (T&E), almost guarantees that diesel freight trucks will still be on the road
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports reports box volume drop in January
    COSCO's port operating subsidiary, COSCO SHIPPING Ports saw its total container throughput decrease by 10.3% in January, compared with the same month last year. In particular, the Chinese operator handled more than 7.7 million TEUs in the first month of the year across all of its ports and terminals worldwide. According to the company, the main reason is that the Chinese New Year holidays in 2023
  • MSC introduces ID-based container pick-up
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced the launch of ID-based container pick-up. This decision came after a successful test phase with Van Moer Logistics and MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) in 2022. More specifically, this technology is going to allow MSC containers to be released for transport using ID and biometric data, rather than a PIN code, improving security across the supply ch
  • Falling retail and manufacturing orders lead Savannah to container volume drop in January
    Loaded container exports at the Port of Savannah increased by 21% in January, compared with the same month in 2022, reaching 110,305 TEUs, while the US port's overall trade in the first month of the year was 421,714 TEUs. According to the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), exports from the United States were a bright spot last month for the port, when overall cargo fell by 55,000 TEUs, or 11.5%, comp
  • MSC, DB Schenker seal biofuel deal
    World's largest container line MSC and global freight forwarder DB Schenker have made an agreement according to which, DB Schenker will use 12,000 metric tons of biofuel component for all of its own consolidated cargo, less-than-container load (LCL), full-container-load (FCL) and refrigerated containers (reefer containers), from MSC. According to a joint statement, the amount of biofuel purchased
  • OOCL receives its first giant vessel with over 24,000 TEU capacity
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) received its first 24,188 TEU container ship, which was officially named "OOCL Spain" at a ceremony held on 16 February in Nantong, China at the No.2 outfitting quay of Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co. (NACKS), which built the ship. The giant vessel has a total length of 399.99 meters and a width of 61.3 meters and is the first container ship of OOCL to
  • Euroseas pursues legal action against CSL for charter repudiation
    Greek container vessel owner Euroseas has announced it is pursuing legal action against Singapore-headquartered Continental Shipping Line (CSL). Euroseas claims that CSL, the charterer of the 1,069 TEU boxship Aegean Express, repudiated its charter in January 2023. "Continental Shipping Line, Singapore (CSL), the charterers of M/V Aegean Express, in January 2023 repudiated its charter as the vess
  • Port of Oakland plans for sustainable growth and green projects
    Danny Wan, executive director of the Port of Oakland, said the Californian port needs to proceed with plans for sustainable growth and green projects. To achieve its green transition, the Port of Oakland is taking steps to "green" itself, including a US$2 million investment in the design of a renewable energy infrastructure project, implementation of all-electric trucks and top pickers (cargo-han
  • Hunterston PARC granted special development status
    Hunterston Port and Resource Campus (PARC) has been granted national development status by the Scottish government under the National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), paving the way for new renewable energy ventures to come onstream. According to the statement, Hunterston has been designated as a strategically significant site that will play an essential part in delivering Scotland's new national dev
  • Downward trend in bunker indices worldwide
    Over the sixth week of the year, MABUX global bunker indices continued a firm downtrend. The 380 HSFO index declined to US$476.42/MT, the VLSFO index fell to US$700/MT and the MGO Index decreased to US$988.48/MT. The Global Scrubber Spread (SS) weekly average - the difference in price between 380 HSFO and VLSFO - decreased for Week 06 - minus US$12.68 (vs. US$236.33 last week), while the average

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
  • United Maritime boosts fleet with secondhand bulker trio
    Greek owner United Maritime is expanding its dry bulk fleet with the addition of three secondhand vessels. The Nasdaq-listed spinoff of Greek capsize specialist Seanergy Maritime, with two capes and one LR2 tanker in its fleet, has bought a pair of kamsarmax bulkers from an unnamed seller and bareboat chartered-in a panamax from a Japanese ...
  • Uniper sells UAE bunker trading unit
    Düsseldorf-headquartered energy company Uniper has reached an agreement to sell its United Arab Emirates-based crude oil processing and marine fuel trading business, Uniper Energy DMCC, to a consortium of Montfort Group and the Private Office of Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum. The agreed purchase price has not been disclosed, and the acquisition is expected to ...
  • Bourbon and Horizon Maritime form offshore joint venture
    French offshore vessel player Bourbon and its Canadian counterpart Horizon Maritime have established a joint venture company targeting the North Sea and Canadian offshore sectors. Bourbon Horizon will be incorporated in Norway with a base fleet of seven offshore support vessels of which five platform suppliers, a WROV-fitted large AHTS and a multipurpose support vessel ...
  • NYK seals crew transfer vessel charter with Siemens Gamesa
    Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has sealed a crew transfer vessel (CTV) time charter contract with wind turbine maker Siemens Gamesa. The vessel will transport workers to the offshore wind farm at Ishikari Bay New Port, which is scheduled to begin commercial operation in December 2023. The project is being developed by Green Power Ishikari ...
  • SFL offloads suezmax tanker for $39m
    John Fredriksen's SFL Corporation has agreed to sell its 2009-built suezmax tanker for $39m. The New York-listed diversified owner said the ship, which matches the description of the 156,000 dwt would be delivered to an unnamed buyer in February. SFL estimated net cash proceeds of around $23m after repayment of associated debt and an accounting ...
  • TotalEnergies links up with Corio for offshore wind in Taiwan
    French energy major TotalEnergies and Corio Generation have signed a joint venture partnership to develop the Formosa 3 offshore wind farms in Taiwan. Under the agreement, Corio, a portfolio company of Macquarie's Green Investment Group (GIG), will remain the majority shareholder and lead developer with 50% plus 10 shares overall in the project. The announcement ...
  • China's shipbuilding market share exceeds Japan and South Korea combined
    In 2022, Chinese shipbuilders reached a market share of 47% and for the first time exceeded the combined market share of Japanese and South Korean shipyards, according to new data released by BIMCO. Ships delivered to new owners by Chinese shipyards in 2022 totalled 14.6m compensated gross tonnes (cgt) of the 30.8m cgt delivered globally. ...
  • Brisk start to the year for containership scrapping
    Twice as many containerships have already been scrapped this year compared to the whole of 2022 with liners and tonnage providers anxious to prune their fleets amid plummeting rates and an uncertain outlook for the global economy. The latest count shows 15 boxships have been sent for recycling so far this year, compared to just ...
  • Eagle Bulk swoops for ultramax sisters
    Eagle Bulk's appetite for modern, scrubber-fitted ultramaxes remains strong. Sources tell Splash that the US-listed company has moved for two three-year-old Cosco Yangzhou-built ultramax sisters, the 63,000 dwt Springfield and Aston for around $60m. The duo belongs to UK-based heavyweight Union Maritime. The last time Eagle Bulk grabbed a ship was in January with the ...
  • Singapore mega yard merger moves ahead
    Shareholders of Sembcorp Marine (Sembmarine) voted to merge with Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) today paving the way for the consolidation of the Singapore shipyard scene. The $4.5bn deal won the approval of 95.28% of voting shareholders at a virtual extraordinary general meeting. With the merger now green-lighted, Keppel's Chris Ong will be appointed ...
  • Aquadrill reveals new contract in Thailand
    UK-headquartered rig owner Aquadrill and a subsidiary of rig manager Energy Drilling Management have secured a deal for the provision of tender-assisted drilling barge T-15 for operations in Thailand. The contract is for a firm period of eight-and-a-half months plus a priced optional period of up to three weeks. Operations will start in April this ...
  • Reach Subsea raises $12m for fleet investments
    Norwegian offshore services player Reach Subsea has raised NOK125m ($12.3m) via a private placement of 29,4m new shares to support its first planned vessel acquisition and other investments. The Oslo-listed company said it plans to use the cash to finance the equity portion of the subsea vessel it agreed to acquire last November; for investments ...
  • Eastern Pacific installs first-of-its-kind carbon capture solution onboard MR tanker
    Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has announced the successful installation of Value Maritime's Filtree system onboard its managed vessel Pacific Cobalt in Rotterdam. The Filtree system, which filters sulphur and 99% of particulate matter, includes Value Maritime's carbon capture and storage (CCS) module that can capture up to 40% of CO2 emissions from the vessel's main ...
  • ICS details fund and reward green proposal
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has sent a submission to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) fleshing out its fund and reward proposal to get the industry on a green track, after previous decarbonisation plans from the lobby group had failed to garner interest in recent years. The revamped proposal calls for shipowners to make ...
  • Top carriers vow to make all bills of lading electronic by 2030
    Nine top global carriers belonging to the Digital Container Shipping Association(DCSA) have committed to 100% adoption of an electronic bill of lading (eBL) based on DCSA standards by 2030 in a significant digital step forward for the industry. Switching away from the transfer of physical paper bills of lading could save $6.5bn in direct costs ...
  • Petrobras commits to reducing methane emissions
    Brazil's state-controlled oil company Petrobras has signed an agreement to join the Oil & Gas Methane Partnership 2.0, a global initiative coordinated by the United Nations Environment Program and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition. The OGMP seeks to enable the oil and gas industry to realize deep reductions in methane emissions over the next ...
  • Port of Brunswick shipping channel expanding to accommodate larger ships
    The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers have signed an agreement that will see the Army Corps begin work to widen and deepen parts of the shipping channel of the state-operated Port of Brunswick. The expansion will enable the port to accommodate larger cargo vessels. Construction is expected to begin in ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
  • Dry bulk market failing to inspire
    Hopes of a post-Chinese New Year boost fail to materialise with capesizes bearing the brunt of the losses, while sub-capesize...
  • Bullish Scorpio doubles dividend after record year
    Increases in product exports and tonne-mile demand coupled with a low orderbook will continue supporting Scorpio's product tankers for the...
  • Digital progress requires sweeping away deep-rooted technophobia
    Digital disruption is unlikely in shipping because of the industry's complexity and fragmentation. Key elements in change will be diversity...
  • Ukraine billion-dollar total loss payout fears receding
    Around 70 vessels have potential constructive total loss claims on first anniversary of Russian invasion next week, but underwriters confident that many...
  • Vafias puts emphasis on further growth for Imperial Petroleum
    Spin-off from StealthGas posts $30m net profit for first year of operation
  • Carriers face tough talks over contract rates
    After the chaos of the past two years drove rates ever upwards, the shoe is now on the other foot...
  • Golden Ocean expects market rebound
    Positivity stems from China's reopening as well as global growth figures that are better than expected, combined with low fleet...
  • MSC and DB Schenker agree biofuel deal
    Biofuels provide an easy first step in reducing carbon emissions. Forwarders can then resell that product as an environmental gain...
  • IMO to address CII concerns post review
    Sectors within shipping have called on the IMO to revise its carbon intensity indicator regulations, suggesting its metrics are 'flawed'
  • MSC pens $1.2bn methanol-ready boxship order
    Newbuildings are developed by the Offshore Engineering Design & Research Institute of CIMC, whose state-owned parent owns a 30% stake...
  • Malaysia's MISC positive on LNG outlook
    LNG spot rates remained high in the fourth quarter of 2022, despite falling sharply in December due to unwinding floating...
  • Euroseas takes legal action after charterer walks away from feeder deal
    With large overall boxship orderbook, owner is fortunate to be in smaller market segment, says Euroseas chief executive Aristides Pittas
  • ICS spells out details on 'Fund and Reward' system to achieve net zero
    The fund will be used to reward first movers of alternative fuels that are used to cut carbon dioxide emissions...
  • Daily Briefing
    Cyprus axes ships as EU targets Dubai Sovcomflot operations | EU port authorities detain three tankers linked to Russian oil...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
  • GPA cuts Savannah hours, discontinuing pop-up yards amid volume decline
    The Georgia Ports Authority instituted evening truck gate hours at the Port of Savannah in 2021 to combat the import surge that resulted in more than 30 vessels anchored outside its Garden City terminal.
  • Canada commits up to C$50 million for digital supply chain projects
    The funding commitment comes after port congestion in Western Canada last year, fueled by backlogs at key inland hubs such as Toronto and Montreal, slowed import shipments.
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  • New carrier connections heighten rate pressure on India-US trades
    Container shipping sources in India expect an even more dramatic impact on carrier pricing power in the coming weeks as new services added recently settle into the market.
  • Acquisition spree continues despite downshift in container shipping bull run
    The container shipping industry's profit margins are easing, but the appetite for acquisitions - from air cargo units to last-mile delivery logistics - isn't letting up, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
  • Cap European rail electricity price hikes or lose out to road: intermodal group
    Long-haul rail freight in Europe, the main alternative to road transport, is being undermined as the cost of electricity far outstrips diesel, say combined transport stakeholders.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers posts biggest-ever profit and feels draw of tanker rate boom
    Oslo-listed company is feeling the powerful gravitational pull of tanker time charter rates
  • 'Mind-blowing' US crude inventory build-up could boost tanker rates
    US government report shows enormous increase in commercial crude inventories
  • 'Strong belief': United Maritime confirms $63m bulker swoop
    Seanergy Maritime spin-off is upbeat about the prospects of the bulker market
  • Analysts praise Golden Ocean results but adjust expectations for first quarter
    Capesize market remains in the doldrums and analysts are tweaking their estimates accordingly
  • Tanker at centre of 'dark trade' probe detained at Greek port
    Suezmax identified by tanker tracking groups over alleged network smuggling sanctioned Venezuelan oil
  • Burbon and Horizon team up on North Sea and Canada-focused joint venture
    Harsh-environment tie-up to be called Bourbon Horizon with offices in the Maritimes and Norway
  • Scorpio Tankers doubles dividend and restocks $250m buyback fund
    First-quarter bookings remain strong despite product market's January swoon
  • EcoClipper invites €25,000 investors in share offering to take free trips
    Dutch sailing cargo vessel start-up looking to raise €225,000 to pay off its first ship and launch transatlantic liner service
  • Streetwise: After a decade on the public-market seas, Ardmore's ship has finally come in
    TradeWinds' weekly finance newsletter takes a look at Ardmore Shipping's long, strange trip from 10 years as a public shipowner
  • Port specialist retreats to Russia after plunge in business
    Global Ports Investments has lost major shareholders since Ukraine invasion
  • Has Maersk turned from cuddly 'Big Blue' to corporate 'Bad Boy'?
    The mask of moderation would appear to be slipping at the liner giant as markets slide and money screams
  • Shell says Europe-Asia LNG demand competition set to intensify
    Battle for volumes between buying regions may 'dominate' LNG trade over longer-term as supply gap emerges
  • Suez Canal tanker surcharges rise in yet another tariff hike
    Measure applies from 1 April and adds to a string of other toll increases
  • Evalend Shipping doubles up on newbuilding orders at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
    Greek shipowner now has four MR tankers and four handysize open-hatch bulkers booked at yard
  • Sembcorp Marine shareholders give go-ahead to merger with Keppel O&M
    Majority of Sembcorp Marine shareholders gave the thumbs-up to proposed merger of Singapore's largest yard groups
  • Awilco LNG profit slashed for 2022 after 'roller-coaster' year
    But both its LNG carriers are now chartered out on fixed rate contracts until third quarter 2024
  • Golden Ocean Group profits sink on cooler freight markets
    The bulker owner will pay out a smaller dividend for the final quarter of 2022
  • Grindrod Shipping's profit dips on weaker bulk market during back end of 2022
    Bulker owner preaches financial prudence despite bringing home more than $100m for the second year in a row
  • BP teams with Knutsen OAS venture to target South Korean offshore wind sector
    Oil major says Asian nation is an exceptional market to expand bp's growing offshore wind footprint
  • Rebounding repair and offshore sectors send Marco Polo Marine profits surging
    Singaporean shipyard and offshore group is bullish about its 2023 financial year as first quarter gross profit surge 153%
  • EPS aims to 'move the needle' in net zero drive with MR carbon capture trial
    Shipowner says if the industry it wants to meet net zero targets it needs to start moving the needle significantly now
  • Prem Watsa's Fairfax spends $78.7m to lift Atlas Corp stake to $2bn
    New York-listed parent of Seaspan Corp reveals a dip in fourth-quarter profits, but not enough to prevent full-year earnings growth.

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
  • Beleaguered Los Angeles port pins hopes on 2nd-half rebound
    Los Angeles continues to face a double whammy of sinking demand and fears over the port labor contract that expired in July.

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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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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
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ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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