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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
  • RCL President Twinchok Tanthuwanit emphasises on key topics in MALA 2023 address
  • Gati Appoints Palani B. as Head Digital Marketing to boost strategic digital marketing initiatives
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (15 September 2023)
  • Merchandise exports in August steady despite sluggish global growth
  • B. Kasiviswanathan appointed Chairperson of Cochin Port Authority
  • World's first methanol-enabled container vessel named
  • Many countries mulling rupee trade with India, says FM
  • Sharp Golden Week capacity reductions
  • India monitoring import of apples, walnuts from the US
  • Shutdown of Berth-17(O) at Haldia being mulled
  • India, Russia discuss the Northern Sea Route for trade
  • India can be an export hub due to Global Biofuel Alliance: Minister

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
  • The 'Uberisation' of shipping?
  • The Dart - from Blue to Bharat
  • Green light for the Gotthard Tunnel
  • Fully digital is the Korean style
  • 50% more capacity for non-food products
  • King Abdulaziz Port is 'linked in'
  • Daily freight trains to Apapa port terminal
  • MxV Rail welcomes MW
  • C.H. Robinson opens facility in Laredo, TX
  • Arctic hub for Eurasia
  • Yamato invests in 900 all-electric Fuso trucks
  • KPI appoints head of alternative fuels
  • Network Airline Management adds another 747
  • Viking Drone Packaging passes crash test
  • Collapsible AAX containers now unfolded
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Higher tolls to increase costs by 12%
  • Netherlands and Rhine: low-water plans
  • Changes at the port of Trois-Rivières

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
  • Carriers struggle as they pull capacity to boost floundering spot rates
  • EXCLUSIVE: Ceva shake-up comes with high-profile casualties
  • DSV bucks forwarder trend by increasing charter flights
  • Cargolux unions stand firm, as striking workers reject claims by CEO
  • The wind of (leadership) change blows at Expeditors
  • Interview: Daniel Maffei, chairman of the FMC - new power, new responsibilities
  • New end-to-end supply chain package a likely home-run for Amazon
  • Snapshot: GXO and its latest opportunistic luxury e-commerce play...
  • Logistics chiefs injured as aircraft crashes at Mumbai Airport
  • AMI appoints Carlos Font as EVP, while Jonathan Clark goes to Network Aviation Group

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
  • Grounded expedition ship pulled free
    Passengers and crew aboard the grounded expedition ship Ocean Explorer did not, after all, have to wait for the Danish inspection ship Knud Rasmussen to arrive to free the vessel from the

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
  • APM Terminals enhances truck drivers safety in Mumbai
    APM Terminals aims to enhance safeguarding for truck drivers in Mumbai developing "lock arrester" to keep truck drivers safe. APM Terminals said that around 3,500 trucks enter AT Gateway Terminals India (GTI), APM Terminals operation in Mumbai, India every day. Some had become accustomed to getting down from their trailer cabin to check if the trailer was unlocked from the container it carried. T
  • OCI Global inks green hydrogen supply deal with New Fortress Energy's ZeroParks
    Following a competitive bidding procedure, OCI Global, a producer of ammonia and methanol, announced a deal to offtake green hydrogen from New Fortress Energy Inc.'s (NFE) ZeroParks commencing in 2025. The agreement will allow OCI Global to increase its green ammonia production capacity in Beaumont, Texas, to about 160,000 tons per year. The deal follows New Fortress Energy's announcement of a 10
  • Mawani achieves container increase in August
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced that its ports achieved an increase in the number of handling containers during August by 4.79% year-on-year, moving 721,629 TEUs. In particular, the number of export containers witnessed an increase of 5.98% to reach 218,051 TEUs, while import boxes increased by 1.91% to 226,738 TEUs. At the same time, transshipment containers recorded an increase of
  • Port of Rotterdam and PortLiner to build electrolyte bunkering station
    The Port of Rotterdam Authority and Dutch inland shipping operator PortLiner inked a contract for the building of a flow battery charging and storage pontoon in the Hartelkanaal. PortLiner will deliver flow batteries to electrically powered inland vessels from this bunkering station. Construction is anticipated to begin in the fourth quarter of this year, with the first electrolyte bunkering stat
  • Waiting times not exceed two hours at Tokyo Port Terminals
    Average waiting times at Tokyo Port Terminals were more than one hour at seven terminals and less than one hour at five terminals on 8-29 May, according to a survey conducted by the Tokyo Trucking Association (TTA) on the 12 container terminals at the Port of Tokyo's Aomi, Central Breakwater Outer, Oi and Shinagawa wharves. "Waiting times, however, did not exceed two hours at any of the 12 termin
  • Ports and Cargo Handling Services now member of Portchain Connect network
    Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited has joined the Portchain Connect network. Through digital handshakes and secure data sharing, Ports & Cargo Handling Services will improve the quality and speed of their berth alignment with clients. Portchain said it is thrilled to collaborate with Ports & Cargo Handling Services to enhance overall berth alignment and simplify communication channels. Portc
  • HMM proceeds with green sailing service using marine biofuel
    HMM conducted a trial use of a sustainable marine biofuel on its 6,400 TEU container ship HMM Tacoma calling in Busan, South Korea. In particular, HMM Tacoma, operated in FIL service connecting Far East, India and Latin America, was refuelled with the biofuel blend during its bunkering at the Port of Busan. According to the company, this marine biofuel, supplied by GS Caltex, consists of 30% biod
  • Cargo volume at Port of Los Angeles increase in August
    In August, the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) handled 828,016 TEUs, a 3% increase over the same month the previous year. That was the port's first year-on-year monthly increase in the last 13 months. Loaded imports totalled 433,224 TEUs in August 2023, a 7% increase over the previous year, loaded exports reached 124,988 TEUs, a 22% increase over August 2022 and empty containers reached 269,804 TEUs,
  • MABUX global prices continue to grow
    The Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global indices continued to rise in Week 37. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$8.95. In turn, the VLSFO index rose by US$9.12, while the MGO index increased by US$21.67. "Bunker indices were still rising at the time of publication," commented a MABUX official. The Global Scrubber Spread (SS) - the price difference between 380 HSFO and VLSFO - remained relativel
  • Scan Global Logistics enters Swiss market with new acquisition
    Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has completed its third acquisition this year by adding Switzerland-based transportation and logistics provider Belglobe to its growing global portfolio across 48 countries. With the acquisition of Belglobe, SGL is expected to gain immediate proximity to multinational companies' central procurement and supply chain management. Additionally, another advantage is Switzer

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
  • Iran seizes two vessels in oil smuggling probe
    Iranian forces have detained two ships in the Persian Gulf and arrested their crew for allegedly carrying smuggled oil. The Iranian state news agency Irna said that the Revolutionary Guards Navy seized two vessels flying the flags of Panama and Tanzania, accusing them of smuggling over 1.5m litres of fuel. Local media reported, citing deputy ...
  • Bunker platform ENGINE launches fuel trading service
    Five years after launching a bunker information and news platform, ENGINE has diversified into bunker trading and launched a new worldwide marine fuel trading service. ENGINE said that the decision to expand into trading and the creation of the fuel trading platform, named ENGINE X, came after witnessing the difficulties clients frequently face when executing ...
  • BW Offshore completes sale of Nigerian floater
    Oslo-listed BW Offshore has completed its non-core fleet divestment programme with the sale of the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit Abo, operating offshore Nigeria. STAC Marine Offshore, a member of the Nigerian Transport Group (STAC) has purchased the vessel converted from the 1976-built aframax tanker for $20m. The FPSO has been operating for ...
  • CIP and Andel team up for Danish offshore wind bid
    Danish fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and compatriot energy and fiber network group Andel have joined forces to bid on two offshore wind projects in Denmark. Earlier this year, a political agreement laid the foundation for the largest Danish build-out of offshore wind historically at 9 GW. The Danish authorities have designated areas for ...
  • Maersk investing in Rijeka terminal
    A joint venture between Maersk's terminals unit and Croatia's ENNA Group has marked the beginning of the construction of the future €380m ($405m) Rijeka Gateway terminal - the largest investment in the history of the Croatian port of Rijeka. The container terminal, which will start operating in 2025, will be developed in two phases, with ...
  • Private debt market data highlights the sliding fortunes of various shipping sectors
    Oceanis, a German online ship finance platform, has released data highlighting the changing fortunes of the various shipping sectors, numbers that make for good reading for those involved in the offshore support vessel (OSV) sector and less so for anyone involved in container shipping. Over the last three years oceanis has been tracking published shipping ...
  • COSCO seals China's first ESG-linked shipping loan
    COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation (CSET), the oil and gas shipping unit of COSCO Shipping Group, has signed up for the first syndicated shipping loan in China linked to environmental, social, and corporate governance performance. The CNY1.5bn ($206m) three-year loan was agreed with the Bank of China's Shanghai Branch and COSCO Shipping Financial Co. The deal ...
  • HMM aims to have up to 10% of its fuel mix coming from biofuels by 2026
    HMM, South Korea's flagship line, intends to have as much as 10% of its fuel mix coming from biofuels by 2026. HMM announced today that it conducted another trial use of a sustainable marine biofuel on its 6,400 teu containership HMM Tacoma calling in Busan. This marine biofuel consists of 30% biodiesel derived from used ...
  • MSC faces growing opposition to Hamburg port deal
    Some of the wealthiest citizens of the Hanseatic port of Hamburg are huddling, working out strategies to fend off the arrival of the Apontes from their city. This week's biggest shipping news story - the decision by Gianluigi Aponte-founded Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) to bid $1.4bn for a 49.9% stake in port operator Hamburger Hafen ...
  • New hydrogen system for liquified hydrogen carriers gets stamp of approval
    HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), along with its subsidiaries HD Hyundai Heavy Industry and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, have received approval in principle from class society DNV for their new hydrogen system for a liquified hydrogen carrier. This new system utilises boil-off gas from hydrogen transport for a hybrid propulsion system, integrating hydrogen ...
  • Norway assessing three new areas for offshore wind farms
    The Norwegian Government has instructed the country's Directorate of Water Resources and Energy (NVE) to start assessing three new offshore wind areas so that they can be open for tendering in 2025. For the tendering round in 2025, NVE has recommended that the government consider the possibility of the already open areas Sørlige Nordsjø II ...
  • Vattenfall set to develop 630 MW offshore wind farm in Germany
    Sweden's Vattenfall has obtained the right to develop the N-6.6 offshore wind power project off the German North Sea coast. The German Federal Network Agency provisionally awarded N-6.6 to RWE, but Vattenfall took over the project after exercising its right of entry. The company did so with the N-7.2 project - otherwise known as Nordlicht ...
  • Shipyard surprises in latest rankings: Samsung on top, Oshima above Imabari
    The Geoje shipyard of Samsung Heavy Industries in the far southeast of South Korea has the largest orderbook backlog of all individual yards globally today at 11m cgt - about 9% of the global orderbook - and 17.9m dwt, according to the latest statistics from Clarksons Research. In terms of individual yards - as opposed ...
  • SBM Offshore, Mitsubishi Heavy team up for FPSO CO2 capture solution
    Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore and Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have signed a partnership agreement that will offer a CO2 capture solution for FPSOs during oil and gas production from offshore reservoirs. The agreement follows an engineering and design study between the companies demonstrating the technical feasibility and commercial readiness of CO2 capture ...
  • How I learned to stop worrying and love the green transition
    The way we pay for our bunkers will change this decade. Carl Martin Faannessen, CEO of Manila-based Noatun Maritime, explains why. The energy landscape is shifting beneath our feet and keels. As in any tectonic shift, there is no shortage of headlines ridden with exclamation marks and visions of endless problems. But they are mostly ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
  • What is green about methanol?
    Maersk is to be applauded for its ambition. But for mass adoption of methanol fuel to make environmental sense, the...
  • Crude tanker demand to rise on oil shortage, says Jefferies
    Crude tanker demand is likely to increase until 2024 driven by rising oil demand and low inventories, according to Jefferies
  • Greek courts can overturn English law clause in Alexandros T case, CJEU rules
    Insurers may be among last to be hit by old 'Italian torpedo problem'
  • UK launches green corridor fund
    The UK is involved in at least two important green corridor projects that are still in their development phase, however...
  • Dynagas Partners sees positive outlook for LNG carriers
    Six-ship fleet is fully employed to end of 2027 after recent deals with Rio Grande LNG
  • Arkas seeks fleet renewal to comply with IMO carbon intensity rules
    Arkas aims to set a net zero target in 2024, while acknowledging that there may be a lag in alternative...
  • 'Influencer' Maersk isn't just betting on methanol
    'If we had waited for the perfect solution we'd not have enough time to reach our commitment to reach net...
  • Shipowners' Club sees half-year combined ratio drift out slightly
    International Group affiliate proves ability to provide P&I cover at cost, says chief executive Peacock
  • Doubts over G20 economic corridor's ports and logistics promise
    Jayendu Krishna believes the G20's answer to China's Belt and Road initiative offers little additional momentum for ports and logistics...
  • Los Angeles and Long Beach edge near 2019 levels in August
    Last August was the beginning of the end for the LA port's pandemic-induced shipping boom, with volumes falling 6.4% below...
  • Multiple pathways, not a silver bullet is solution to decarbonisation
    Gas advocates urged the industry not to dismiss LNG fuel as an interim solution to decarbonisation. Meanwhile, participants at Gastech...
  • Third of policy makers unaware of wind propulsion - survey
    Wind propulsion technologies can cut emissions by 5% to 20% depending on routes and could prove significant when more expensive...
  • US targets Turkish shipping support and Arctic ambitions in latest Russian sanctions
    Latest round of US sanctions has sent a warning to Türkiye over support for Russia's maritime circumvention of sanctions while also...
  • Daily Briefing
    FMC chairman sees improvements in carrier conduct | Shell Marine head affirms focus on slashing emissions, not offsets | Ground-breaking boxship...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
  • J.B. Hunt brokerage acquisition deepens partnership with BNSF
    The division of BNSF Logistics between BNSF Railway and J.B. Hunt is aimed at helping to improve service to joint customers at a time when freight demand is weak.
  • Logistics provider GXO buys PFSweb amid end-to-end fulfillment rush
    The deal comes on the heels of other acquisitions and new services launched this week at several logistics and transportation providers, all aimed at expanding their ability to deliver end-to-end global fulfillment services.
  • Possible MSC deal brings 'respite' for competition-hit HHLA: Drewry
    The carrier's commitment to bring an additional 1 million TEUs per year across HHLA's wharves in Hamburg if it wins a bid for almost half the company will come as an attractive sweetener for the terminal operator.
  • Low rates, poor service to mark trans-Pacific trade amid capacity boom
    Although importers can look forward to paying low freight rates at least into 2024 due to weak volumes and significant overcapacity in the trans-Pacific, aggressive capacity reductions through blank sailings will disrupt service levels, this week's IANA conference was told.
  • Ocean carriers on India-US trade cut sailings to keep rates afloat
    The Indamex 2, the weekly loop touted as the fastest connection between western India and the US East Coast, is set to see a 50% capacity reduction for loads out of India this month.
  • Estes expands international forwarding, raises bid for Yellow terminals
    Estes Forwarding Worldwide, a subsidiary of the LTL trucking provider, is buying Superior Brokerage Services, a step that increases Estes' ability to offer end-to-end logistics services as other providers look to do the same.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
  • Container spot market sinks under weight of growing supply and Golden Week
    Liner operators may hold blank sailings to reduce supply and raise rates, Clarksons Securities' Frode Morkedal says
  • Dry bulk spot market mounts week of broad gains as bauxite and South American grain trades surge
    Positive sentiment from China's pending economic stimulus money also lifts spot rates, expert says
  • Melissanidis and Aegean Marine finance chief strike deal to end securities litigation
    Both men deny claims in case over allegations of fraud and insider trading
  • Economou turns up the heat on Performance Shipping board with proxy fight
    Greek tycoon nominates his own director candidate and seeks resignations from existing board members
  • OSG buys back $11.4m in warrants from Cyrus Capital
    Chief executive Sam Norton says US-flag tanker owner views the repurchase price as 'attractive'
  • Dynagas LNG Partners is sold out on its ships until 2028
    Company flags up 'unscheduled' dry-docking for its vessel Ob River
  • Midsize bulker market reaches four-month high as peak US Gulf export season gets underway
    Capesize bulker sector has not done as well as its average spot rates fall 51% in same period
  • Rapidly filling orderbook will not end the advance of LR2 tankers, says shipbroker Steem1960
    Norwegian broker says tanker owners are opting for the flexibility of the product carrier on their return to the shipyards
  • Editor's selection: CII gets another kicking, Stopford's gathering storm and 'Aren't you the LinkedIn guy?'
    In case you missed out on our news coverage this week, here's a helpful recap of some of the biggest stories from TradeWinds
  • Genting Oil & Gas signs up with Wison for FLNG unit in Indonesia
    Region becomes latest focus for floating LNG as Bumi Armada and Pertamina also home in on project
  • Eastern Pacific partners Hyundai Global on AI fleet optimisation
    Idan Ofer company will use OceanWise software to monitor carbon emissions
  • Product tanker rates creep up as Northern Hemisphere winter approaches
    Fearnleys Securities says strengthening rates are here to stay
  • BW Offshore continues whittling down fleet with latest FPSO sale
    Oslo-listed owner still marketing one more FPSO and will send another to the breakers
  • MOL commits to five more car carrier newbuildings
    Latest contracts will take the Japanese company's car carrier fleet to more than 100 ships
  • Wind power numbers growing despite regulatory issues
    Vessels ranging from general cargo ships to VLCCs are sporting wind technology
  • Saudi owner Bahri's venture with SABIC said to be selling elderly MR tankers
    Bahri Chemicals linked to sales of 2005-built product pair
  • Greek operators 'lifting Russian oil despite price cap breach'
    More than a quarter of Russian crude exports in August were loaded onto vessels operated by Greece-domiciled firms, says report
  • Insurance underwriters gather as marine market hangs in the balance
    International Union of Marine Insurance is meeting in Edinburgh for its annual conference as rates are in limbo
  • Iranian forces detain tanker and anchor handler in oil smuggling probe
    Seizures took place on same day that general cargo ship reported attack in the Gulf
  • New Fortress' second jack-up rig-to-FLNG unit conversion moves off to Mexico
    As company's embryonic green hydrogen arm ZeroParks strikes deal to supply OCI Global
  • Fifth trapped vessel leaves Ukraine in treacherous Black Sea waters
    Ukraine will try to build on its success of getting out a handysize carrying foodstuffs and metal products
  • 'Hey! Are you that LNG LinkedIn guy?' Meet the man passionate about LNG
    Who is Mehdy Touil and how did he rack 50,000 followers on the social media business platform? Read and learn from the master
  • Iranian forces detain anchor handler in oil smuggling probe
    Seizure took place on same day that general cargo ship reported attack in the Gulf
  • Italian shipowner Morfini vows to fight planned Malta auction of its arrested MR tanker
    Would-be buyers of product tanker will face compensation claims, company warns
  • France's first FSRU inbound as Le Havre set to take in LNG after 24-year gap
    Another floating regas terminal for Europe moves into place ahead of the winter season
  • Seatrade eyes alliances and more vessel buys after confirming container ship orders
    Dutch group expands series of sub-panamaxes contracted in China
  • Insurer Skuld doubles its profits as underwriting and investments improve
    Norwegian mutual wary of impact of inflation on future claims costs
  • Seafarer dies in 'tragic' accident at Italian port
    Two men from Caronte & Tourist ropax hit by truck at the port of Salerno
  • Frontline books $22m profits over sale of tanker trio
    Tanker giant has an empty orderbook as the global tanker fleet continues to age
  • Union Maritime profit up 5,900% after 'key decision' to sell 24 older ships
    UK tanker and bulker group reinvested vessel sales cash in newbuildings as tanker rates rose
  • In pictures: 'When the wind dies' at Peter Gast Schiffahrtsregatta 2023 it brings on 'racing drama'
    The 40th edition of traditional sailing race offered participants plenty of excitement
  • Frontline and Asyad linked to VLCC sales as values tick up again
    Vessels built 10 or more years ago still proving lucrative for owners
  • Norden's warning to shipping: Don't ignore what can be done to decarbonise today
    CEO Jan Rindbo claims that by operating vessels smartly it can achieve the same carbon savings as 23 zero-emission ships
  • Survey: We need your help for the TW+ Green Power edition
    Contribute to the next edition of the TW+ magazine
  • Podcast: A 'loud call' for taxing shipping's carbon and a new look at IMO targets
    The audio edition of Green Seas looks at new angles of maritime's decarbonisation debate that emerged at events in Nairobi and London
  • Saudi-backed driller ADES set to price $1.2bn IPO at the top of the range
    Proceeds to go towards paying down debt, fund growth strategy as well as for general corporate purposes
  • Hydrogen carrier set to resume Japan-Australia trading after going on tour
    But future business plan for pioneering vessel's deployment and modification is under discussion
  • Dynagas reaps higher profit thanks to leap in revenue
    New York-listed shipowner maintains positive outlook on LNG carrier sector

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Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
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Genoa
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Paris
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Leghorn
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Naples
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AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
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Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
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Bucharest
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London
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Hanover/Trieste
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Brussels
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Beijing/Hong Kong
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Singapore
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Cagliari
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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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Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
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Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
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Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
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Augusta
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Rome
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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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