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November 17, 2023

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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
  • India inks Indo-Pacific supply chain pact
  • Overall exports on road to recovery, but demand still an issue in many markets due to high inventory: FIEO President
  • Strong expansion happening in global value chains but increased vulnerability a factor: Report
  • AD Ports Group delivers record Q3 2023 results
  • MOL to install cameras, AI systems in cargo holds of newbuilding LNG-fuelled car carriers for early fire detection
  • Ocean Alliance expands on Asia-North Europe
  • India urges speedy review of ASEAN trade pact
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk updates ocean services between the Far East & Africa
  • Merchandise exports up 6.21 pc in Oct.
  • GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo inaugurates exclusive Courier Terminal for import shipments
  • Modest rise in air cargo demand
  • Grégory Goba-Blé appointed Managing Director for UPS in India
  • HDC priority berthing for vessels carrying HSD/POL products
  • India's GDP growth seen at 6.7 pc for 2023: Moody's
  • India, Africa trade more than $100 bn: S. Jaishankar
  • IOCL plans to expand its LNG terminal at Kamarajar Port

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
  • Joint spearhead for intermodal terminals
  • Acquisitions expand short-line rail network
  • Geneva airport: Rufenacht to follow Schneider
  • Aapa welcomes Vietnam Airlines
  • Executive elections at Tiaca
  • Egypt: loans to shift more freight to rail
  • A robotic collaboration for Locus and ITG
  • Hydrogen path: EU ports unite
  • Awery introduces OBC management solution
  • Challenging seas for Finnlines
  • Road services primarily for heavy freight
  • APC promotes Sem Mahi
  • Handling non-food logistics in France
  • Cosco partners with Varamar
  • Strata Logistics enters pallet network
  • Trailer Bridge: two new VPs
  • A good year for Frasers Property
  • Dash-8 conversion kits for two clients
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
  • 'Feeding frenzy' over low rates must end, say forwarders
  • DSV investors uneasy over involvement in Saudi mega-city project
  • Idle vessel fleet set to grow as large newbuilds continue to arrive
  • DHL and Kuehne in forwarding - any better than the Danes?
  • Finding domestic buyer for Asiana air cargo arm 'won't be easy'
  • Zim goes for growth with bigger newbuilds, but will need to fill them
  • Analysis: US shippers and rate hikes - 'the offsetting adjustment'
  • UECC unveils 'much fairer' formula for calculating ETS liability
  • Thailand casts its net for investors in $28bn Malacca Strait trade corridor
  • Axel Herzhauser becomes new global managing director of WeFreight
  • FourKites 'management refresh' brings in new executives

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
  • VIDEO: Candela to start serial production of 30-passenger foiling ferry
    Stockholm, Sweden, based Candela Technology AB reports that its P-12 Shuttle foiling ferry vessel has successfully completed flight tests and will enter serial production at its Rotebro factory. In a pilot, the
  • New U.S.-built trawler-processor Arctic Fjord starts sea trials
    Arctic Fjord, the first new trawler-processor for Alaskan pollock to be built in the U.S. in over three decades is now undergoing sea trials in the Northern Pacific. Ordered from Houma, La.,
  • OFAC sanctions three more Russian oil price cap busters
    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today imposed sanctions on three entities and identified as blocked property three vessels that used Price Cap Coalition service providers
  • SWITCH raises $10 million to expand its zero-emission ferry fleet
    Zero-emission ferry developer SWITCH Maritime LLC has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Nexus Development Capital to grow its fleet of battery and hydrogen fuel cell powered vessels.

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
  • deugro opens new operations and logistics terminal in Texas
    Freight forwarding specialist deugro has announced the opening of a new 8,990 m² operations and logistics terminal in Baytown, Texas, US. Located in Baytown, this facility contains 29,500 m² of paved and fenced hardstand, suitable for container and cargo storage across various industry verticals, according to deugro. "Adjacent to the Port of Houston, deugro is starting a new chapter of growth and
  • Bolloré Logistics and Sarcona to use electric truck for the last mile delivery in New York
    Bolloré Logistics and its partner Sarcona will launch a new sustainable logistics service with the commissioning of an electric truck to deliver the last mile between New Jersey and New York in the United States. This truck, made in the US, has a range of 200 miles and will run 359 days a year between Bolloré Logistics' distribution centre in Ridgefield and the customer's retail network in the he
  • First electric inland vessel to sail with ZESpacks in the Netherlands
    Port of Rotterdam announces that the first inland vessel driven entirely by ZES technology is scheduled to travel with zero emissions between Den Bosch, the Maasvlakte, and Moerdijk in the Netherlands in April. A fixed battery package will be fitted for electric sailing with standard 20-foot modular energy containers (ZESpacks). The Den Bosch Max Groen is a 90-metre-long vessel and was prepared f
  • Demolition to stay in the doldrums
    Any expectation that capacity will be removed from the market over the coming year is being scotched by market analysts who say that the age profile of vessels points to depressed scrapping over the coming year. Only 82 boxships have been scrapped to date in 2023, amounting to just 145,50 TEUs, which has been more than offset with 40 ships of 247,441 TEUs delivered over the last 30 days alone, ac
  • cargo-partner joins United Nations Global Compact
    Global transportation and logistics provider cargo-partner has joined the UN Global Compact, a United Nations project that encourages businesses throughout the world to adopt and report on sustainable and socially responsible practices. The UN Global Compact is a voluntary project which motivates companies to align their plans and operations with universal human rights, labor, environmental, and
  • MSC, FS to strengthen Italian rail network and build new terminals through new company
    MSC and FS Italiane have agreed to form a new company specializing in intermodal transport and logistics, to design, build and operate new cargo terminals at sites controlled by the two groups in Italy. The primary goal of the new partnership is developing intermodal sea and rail transport with greater and more effective synergies to expand the freight transport logistics network to and from Ital
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces Asia-West Africa service update
    Hamburg-based container line Hapag-Lloyd has decided to upgrade its Asia-West Africa (AWA) service, effective from 5 December. The German ocean carrier said it will establish "an extended port coverage from Asia to South West African ports". The new rotation will include direct port calls in Kribi, Cameroon and Walvis Bay, Namibia. The updated port rotation of AWA service will be Qingdao (China)
  • Port of Long Beach handles over 755,000 TEUs in October
    Port of Long Beach saw 755,150 TEUs in October, representing a 14.7% increase from October 2022. The Californian port's imports rose by 23.6% to 363,300 TEUs, while exports decreased by 24.8% to 90,073 TEUs. At the same time, empty boxes moved through the Port of Long Beach increased by 23.3% to 301,777 TEUs. According to the US West Coast port, cargo entering through the port in October grew for
  • Hapag-Lloyd to increase rates worldwide in December
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced rate increases in several routes across the world, which will take effect in the next month. The German carrier will implement a general rate increase (GRI) from several countries in Asia to the West Coast of Latin America, Mexico, Caribbean and Central America. The following GRI will be effective from 1 December for cargo transported in dry and reefer containers, includ
  • Mumbai Maersk sets new draft record at Port of Felixstowe
    The 20,568 TEU container ship Mumbai Maersk has set a new record for the deepest draft vessel to call at Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe. The vessel, deployed on Maersk Line's AE10 service between Europe and Asia, arrived on 11 November from Bremerhaven, Germany to the UK port with a draft of 16.8 metres and sailed 24 hours later with a draft of 17 metres. The record was set just four weeks af
  • CMA CGM introduces congestion surcharge in South Africa
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced a new port congestion surcharge (PCS) in South African ports due to the ongoing congestion in the region. CMA CGM will implement a PCS of US$200 per TEU to Port Elizabeth, Durban and Cape Town, effective from 3 December. The surcharge will apply to dry and reefer containers arriving at the three South African ports from all the origins across the world,
  • India mulls outsourcing mooring services to improve port charges for carriers
    In a significant policy modification that could spark labour pushback, the government of India is exploring a proposal to enable major port authorities to outsource many of their in-house services, especially pilotage and towage activity, for greater efficiency and cost improvements for users. The move comes amid persistent calls by industry stakeholders, particularly ocean carriers, to lower mar

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
  • Splash releases Hong Kong magazine
    Ahead of the upcoming Hong Kong Maritime Week, Splash today launches its latest magazine - a 56-page assessment of where this Special Administrative Region sits on the global maritime map. Traditional trading entrepôt on the doorstep of China, Hong Kong continues to enjoy prominence as a major maritime hub not only due to its high ...
  • GasLog clinches $2.8bn sustainable refinancing deal
    US-listed Greek liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping player GasLog has landed a $2.8bn sustainability-linked financing deal. The five-year agreement with 14 banks refinances all outstanding debt of $2.1bn secured by 23 LNG carriers across both GasLog and GasLog Partners. The loan, in which Citibank and BNP Paribas acted as joint coordinators, is linked to decarbonisation ...
  • Semco Maritime wins long-term service contract at German offshore wind farm
    Denmark's Semco Maritime has won a 10-year service contract from Siemens Gamesa for the 288 MW Butendiek offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. The work covers operations and maintenance on the wind farm located around 32 km from the Island of Sylt near the German-Danish border. Project operations will mainly take place from ...
  • Fugro secures work on Lithuania's first offshore wind farm
    Fugro has secured a contract to carry out a geophysical survey at Lithuania's first offshore wind farm site. Ignitis Renewables has tapped the Dutch surveyor to support the 700 MW project it is developing together with Ocean Winds, a joint venture between Engie and EDP Renewables. The offshore wind farm development is located some 30 ...
  • Global One Energy signs for MR quartet at Yangzijiang
    Swiss trader Global One Energy (Gloen) has signed up for four MR tanker newbuilds in China. Multiple brokers named the Geneva-headquartered firm behind a $180m order for 50,000 dwt product tankers at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. The vessels will be delivered during 2026 and 2027. According to shipbuilding databases, the company, established in 2009, had earlier ordered ...
  • Grow your business in 2024 with Splash
    Teams involved in communications for maritime companies can today make plans for 2024 and 2025 with myriad brands connected with Splash. The Splash team have today unveiled their line-up of magazine titles for the next two years as well as confirming dates for events next year. In terms of events, Geneva Dry, the world's premier ...
  • Nationwide protests add to Panama woes
    It's not just drought in Panama that is giving supply chain planners pause for reflection, the Central American nation is also reeling from the largest protests in the western hemisphere, action that has affected rail, roads and ports over the past month. Protests that began over a mining contract with a Canadian company have rocked ...
  • Oceaneering awarded Australian contract
    Oceaneering's unit in Australia has secured an inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) and survey contract from an undisclosed energy major. Under the contract with an undisclosed value, Oceaneering will mobilise in mid-November to carry out the work scopes that include the provision of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and survey personnel and equipment, subsea inspection, onshore ...
  • United Maritime seals sale and leasebacks for capesize trio
    Nasdaq-listed Greek bulker owner United Maritime has secured $30m sale and leaseback financing for its three capesize vessels to sort out upcoming loan maturities and bolster liquidity. The Stamatis Tsantanis-led spinoff of Greek capesize pure-play Seanergy Maritime has entered into three separate and identical $10m sale and leaseback deals with an unnamed Chinese lessor for ...
  • MSC bolsters Italian rail position
    Mediterranean Shipping Co's (MSC) increasing focus on European rail is gaining speed. The world's largest containerline has just formed a new company with Italy's state-run Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane to expand the freight transport logistics network between ports in Italy and the rest of Europe. "The collaborative effort will enable the creation of new terminal ...
  • Sanmar Shipping looking to add eight ships
    India's Sanmar Shipping has announced plans to add eight ships to take its fleet to 20. The shipowner, a subsidiary of chemical company Chemplast Sanmar, recently opened an office in Singapore. As of today the Sanmar fleet is composed of 10 product tankers and two LPG carriers, all flagged in India. The shipowner traces its ...
  • UK government raises offshore wind subsidies by 66%
    The UK government has increased the maximum price for offshore wind projects in its flagship renewables scheme. Following an extensive review of the latest evidence, including the impact of global events on supply chains, the UK government has raised the maximum price offshore wind and other renewables projects can receive in the next Contracts for ...
  • Odfjell Drilling semi-sub gets more time with Equinor
    Norwegian energy major Equinor has exercised options for seven wells for Odfjell Drilling's semi-submersible for work on the Breidablikk field. The exercised options are planned to start in the mid-first quarter of 2025 in direct continuation of the current firm period and extend the firm backlog on the Deepsea Aberdeen to the end of the ...
  • The training racket and the seafarer
    Andrew Craig-Bennett bemoans our industry's misguided approach to training. There is a dangerous idea - common amongst those who speak of human resources - that training can solve all sorts of problems with the manning of ships. Indeed, more training is a standard recommendation for almost anything. Calling for more training is easy - and ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
  • US sanctions three more tankers over Russia price cap breaches
    The US Treasury has slapped sanctions on three more ships it accuses of breaching the G7 price cap in a...
  • Shipping must switch to renewable hydrogen fuels by 2040 to hit IMO targets, Lloyd's List webinar hears
    IMO's more ambitious climate targets will position the shipping industry to succeed in its green transition, according to panellists on...
  • UK Club confirms general increase for members
    The insurance price rise comes in at upper end of going rate. At the same time, the Thomas Miller-managed marine...
  • Ship berths in Türkiye after Black Sea collision incident
    No crew were injured but reports say both ships were damaged
  • Shipping companies failing to set science-based climate targets
    Prominent shipping companies are still failing to set science based net zero targets, despite the International Maritime Organization's ambitious greenhouse...
  • Braemar doubles underlying profit after drawing line under 'unspecified' historical transactions
    'The internal independent investigation commenced in late June 2023 has now been completed. It was time consuming and complex,' said...
  • ONE's first dual-fuel boxship orders take shape in China
    Sources say ONE is deep in talks with Jiangnan Shipyard and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in relation to building contracts for six...
  • Hamburg reports volume rise in third quarter
    An increase in North American trade has helped pull up Hamburg's nine-month performance. But volumes are still down across the...
  • China's Huarong Leasing backs United Maritime's aged capesize trio
    Vessels will be sold then bareboat chartered back for three years, with buyback options starting six months post-commencement at predetermined...
  • Holiday retail lifts port of Long Beach in October
    Long Beach's October volumes are an improvement on both the depressed levels of the same stretch last year when the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Talks underway for Denmark 'to stop and inspect' sanctions-breaching tankers from Russia | Marsh scheme could cut Ukraine war risk...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
  • Oversupply weighs heavily on US truckload market, keeping prices in check
    Although small trucking firms are folding, there is still a large supply of carriers and trucks keeping a lid on pricing amid soft demand.
  • MPV indices from Toepfer, Drewry continue down different paths
    While long-term optimism supports the MPV market, industry analysts see short-term divergence in time charter rate averages.
  • Intermodal savings poised to remain steady through end of the year: ISI
    Shippers saved nearly 26% using domestic intermodal instead of highway options in the third quarter, approximately in line with long-term averages.
  • US imports from Asia hit 2023 high in October despite muted peak season
    While October is typically one of the busiest months of the year for West Coast ports, the region's market share of imports from Asia slipped markedly from September, but carrier executives said that was an anomaly linked to capacity cuts in the eastbound trans-Pacific.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
  • Penfield Marine in play? Maersk Tankers said to have snapped up Connecticut pools power
    Management known to have been seeking buyers for tanker outfit in recent months
  • Control issues: if you want to do shipping M&A, find the big shareholder
    Evercore expert tells forum how his life mostly is made more difficult by shipping's unique structures
  • Panamax bulkers hit seven-month high as healthy volumes meet tight demand, analysts say
    Average spot rates maintain steady ascent that began a week ago
  • Why Bob Burke punted on raking in $1m a month, and how he'll find some new cheese
    Selling your ships for big profits is tougher than it might look, executives tell finance forum
  • US turns up price cap pressure with sanctions against Sovcomflot tankers
    US Treasury Department puts three of the Russian shipowner's vessels on blacklist as enforcement steps up
  • Celestyal reveals buying Carnival ship in 'crazy' Med cruise market
    Upheaval in the Middle East fails to discourage Greek operator from replenishing its fleet after Covid-19
  • Cadeler 'in a good place' with tender progress on Eneti merger
    Wind specialists on track to close shareholder deal and begin trading next month
  • Streetwise: Scorpio Tankers is living the dream, but first it had to wake up from a nightmare
    This week's Streetwise examines the product tanker giant's move to reward shareholders after digging out of heavy debt
  • Louis Dreyfus looks to the skies for unloading solution using airships
    Giant helium-filled vessels will avoid problems offloading oversized cargoes in remote areas
  • Uncle Sam is watching, and he wants your records on the Russia price cap
    Due diligence measures recommended by authorities go well beyond 'attestation'
  • Warning issued as Soviet gas masks containing asbestos found on bulker
    Paris MOU says seafarers should beware the use of vintage equipment
  • Nordic American reveals spot suezmax deals at up to $90,000 despite wider slump
    Herbjorn Hansson company busy fixing as activity picks up
  • Is the fate of container shipping in the hands of Gianluigi Aponte?
    Veson analyst Daniel Nash believes MSC's strategy is key to container shipping markets
  • Banks are back as GasLog claims record with $2.8bn sustainable refinancing deal
    Greek LNG carrier firm taps 14 banks for huge sum linked to eco and gender diversity performance
  • Marshall Islands to get wind-powered solution to help decouple from international bunker prices
    Vessel being built in South Korea with design and funding coming from Germany
  • MPC Capital profits halve despite flurry of shipping deals
    Asset manager maintains full-year guidance as shipping transactions prop up revenues
  • Russia price cap nations push for more detail on shipping documents
    Reports suggest EU following line issued by US over details of shipping costs for Russian oil
  • Subsea 7 bottom line rises with conventional oil and gas business leading the way
    Kristian Siem-backed offshore company argues there is plenty of work in renewables still
  • Economou comes up empty-handed again as Performance offer stretched to March
    Greek owner settles in for long haul in seemingly impossible bid to oust Palios family
  • Termination fees to kick in as BW's Cadeler sees wind farm deal scrapped
    Danish shipowner also fixes €50m green loan to finance newbuildings
  • Hoegh LNG prowls for fresh FSRU business as units kick off charters
    Norwegian owner has locked away all its regas vessels on long-term business
  • China Merchants splashes out on eight newbuildings
    Owner orders PCTCs and bulkers
  • Braemar hails 'virtuous circle' of recruitment as broker numbers jump 6%
    Chairman Nigel Payne says brokerage's growing reputation draws in higher-calibre staff
  • China's ZEME grows with MSC carbon capture plan and Greek scrubbers
    The low-profile marine technology unit of China's Zhejiang Energy Group (ZEG) makes outing in Piraeus
  • Torm banks $76.5m as brokers identify series of recent LR tanker sales
    Danish owner was busy selling ships as it pursued fleet deals
  • Braemar takes £2m hit after probe into deal commissions but underlying profit doubles
    London-based broker will also book costs of £2.5m in current financial year after completing investigation into historic transactions
  • Sohmen-Pao continues Oslo exit with BW Ideol take-private move
    After lamenting the state of Oslo equities markets, the Singaporean has moved to delist two of his companies
  • In pictures: Anyone for tennis? Eastern Pacific nets first LNG dual-fuel car carrier, replete with mod cons
    Car carrier is believed to be the first commercial ship to have a padel tennis court on board
  • Economou VLCC linked to Vitol Venezuelan tanker fixture
    Move is a signal that a softening of US sanctions is freeing up the Latin American country's exports, say analysts
  • Anyone for tennis? Eastern Pacific nets first LNG dual-fuel car carrier, replete with mod cons
    Car carrier is believed to be the first commercial ship to have a padel tennis court onboard
  • Pacific Radiance plots fundraiser as it eyes return to OSV ownership
    Company says there are opportunities in the market to acquire vessels, but it needs fresh capital

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
  • China and global trade: Why stimulus is MIA and risks are rising
    The era of rapid Chinese growth and large-scale government intervention is over, says China Beige Book CEO Leland Miller.
  • GlobalX Airlines defies cargo trend with fleet strategy
    Global Crossing Airlines, a 2-year-old hybrid carrier that provides supplemental airlift to customers that rent the entire plane, is taking a long-term view toward cargo expansion at a time when freight demand is very soft.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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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