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Exim India web site
JUNE 19, 2023
  • MSC HAMBURG completes safe journey to JNPA terminal
  • JNCH launches NEEV initiative to promote seamless exports
  • CONCOR commences weekly scheduled train service from Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port to ICD Birgunj (Nepal)
  • First over dimensional cargo moves via waterways from Kolkata to Numaligarh refinery in Assam
  • Gujarat ports re-commence operations after cyclone
  • Demand drops on Indian Subcontinent-US East Coast corridor, but potential for rebound seen
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (16 June 2023)
  • Six new-generation diesel electric dry cargo vessels to be built in India for Europe
  • Exports to UAE dip in April-May
  • India pitches for Moody's upgrade
  • UK revokes countervailing tariff on Indian steel bars, rods import
  • MSC recognised as 'Sea Freight Operator of the Year'
  • EU's carbon tax seen making aluminium exports unviable
  • Global trade headwinds bring down exports, imports in May
  • TVS ILP expands its footprint in Coimbatore with tailored warehouse solutions for Nestlé

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 19, 2023
  • Ambrogio opens seventh intermodal terminal
  • Fast-tracking to decarbonisation
  • CSX launches online rail hub search tool
  • RCG secures 19 million t logistics package
  • Logistics platform to boost trade in Abu Dhabi
  • Elfly's "Noemi" at Le Bourget show this week
  • Swissport reshuffles finance and procurement team
  • ¡Hola!, Felipe Ángeles
  • First Hapag-Lloyd vessel in Wilhelmshaven
  • Fedex operates its first EVs in South Africa
  • ACFS Port Logistics opens warehouse in Perth
  • SC Ports: 30 new ambassadors
  • DX to invest in new freight parcel depot
  • Logix Initiative strengthens board
  • Fifth MSC service in Halifax
  • Westjet Cargo launches Bike Air
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • Rates woes continue for carriers amid claims of transatlantic price-dumping
  • Calm at US west coast ports at last - but it stays stormy up north
  • Foxconn unveils plan to build electric vehicles - but not in China
  • DeskOne: Eyes on the payout
  • Pipavav gets back to business, slowly, after Cyclone Biparjoy
  • US parcel rates poised for rebound, but shippers can shop around
  • Competitor for An-124 heavylifter could be 20 years, and $30bn, away
  • DP World forwarding ambitions writ large in Ceva hire
  • Atlas Air adds sustainability to new CCO Richard Broekman's role

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • Offshore wind installation mega merger in the works
    Two of the largest players in the offshore wind installation market are planning to combine. Cadeler A/S (OSE: CADLR) and Eneti Inc. (NYSE: NETI) today reported that they have entered into an
  • VIDEO: Lyman-Morse Fabrication launches new landing craft series
    With landing craft type workboats demonstrating their versatility in a broad range of applications, Thomaston, Me., based Lyman-Morse Fabrication has launched its the LMF 33 landing craft as its newest workboat project.

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Container News web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • Container traffic at Saudi ports increase in May
    Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) reported 709,944 TEUs in May, translating to an 18.8% year-on-year growth. Data coming out of Mawani's ports show a 28.18% increase in exports to 224,718 with imports jumping 35.98% to 236,358 TEUs in May 2023. Additionally. transshipments inched up by a marginal 0.15% to 248,866 TEUs in the previous month. On the other hand, overall cargo throughput was 6.12% lower
  • Container ships spend fewer days in port: SSE
    The average number of days for which container vessels were in port at the world's 20 busiest box ports decreased from April to May by 4.7% to 1.79 days, according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE). Additionally, if we compare May 2023 with May 2022 we see a large decline of 24.8%. At China's nine major ports, container ships stayed for an average of 1.42 days, a decrease of 3.4% from 1.47
  • MPCC buys five modern eco-design container vessels
    Norwegian vessel owner MPC Container Ships acquired five modern eco-design vessels for a total price of US$136.4 million. These vessels have existing charter contracts with top-tier counterparties, further strengthening the company's revenue-generating capabilities. Constantin Baack, CEO of MPCC, commented that the inclusion of five young, eco-design vessels enhances the overall composition of th
  • New European green hydrogen corridor between Bilbao and Amsterdam
    Port of Bilbao, the Basque Energy Agency (EVE), Petronor, SkyNRG, Evos Amsterdam, Zenith Energy Terminals and Port of Amsterdam, are joining forces for the development of a new green hydrogen corridor between Bilbao, Spain and Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The corridor focuses on the maritime route between the two European ports. The port of Amsterdam noted, "we want to develop a green hydrogen sup
  • Yara Clean Ammonia and Cepsa form alliance to supply clean hydrogen to Europe
    Yara Clean Ammonia and Cepsa have decided to form a strategic cooperation to build the first clean hydrogen maritime corridor connecting the ports of Algeciras, Spain and Rotterdam, the Netherlands in order to decarbonise European industry and maritime transport. The collaboration with Yara Clean Ammonia will aid in the establishment of a secure, resilient, and cost-effective supply chain for pro
  • New intermodal rail services to boost Port Houston volumes
    From January to May 2023, Port Houston terminals handled 1,542,392 TEUs, representing a 2% decrease from the previous year's record-breaking levels. Import volumes in Houston continue to fall, as witnessed in other markets around the country. Following last May's record year, the Port handled 139,745 TEUs in loaded imports in the previous month, a 12% year-on-year decrease but still the second-hi
  • APM Terminals Gijón receives new Post-Panamax crane
    APM Terminals Gijón celebrated the commissioning of a Post-Panamax QC903 crane, which has a capacity for 40 tons of nominal load, 33 metres of height under spreader and a 16-rows outreach. These dimensions have already proven suitable for larger vessels at the Osa quay, according to APM Terminals. The ship-to-shore crane arrived from Valencia port at the end of January and aims to enhance the Spa
  • US West Coast ports and shippers releived after PMA/ILWU labour contract
    Several parts of the US West Coast shipping sector have welcomed the tentative agreement between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) after a long period of negotiations. California's key container ports, which saw operational challenges from port worker actions during the negotiations, applauded the representatives of the aforementione
  • Demand rebound loses some steam in April, reports Sea-Intelligence
    Sea-Intelligence reported that in terms of TEU*Miles (which also accounts for the distance a container has to travel), there was a sharp 6-month growth reduction that reverted to "only" a minor level of growth decline in March 2023. "This new trend continued in April as well, albeit somewhat less strong," noted the Danish maritime data analysis firm. Sea-Intelligence analysts explained, "When we
  • Port of Long Beach approves US$634.5 million annual budget
    The Long Beach Board of Harbour Commissioners approved a US$634.5 million budget for the Long Beach Harbour Department, which included a record-breaking transfer to the City's Tidelands Operating Fund, which funds projects along Long Beach's coastline. The budget for the fiscal year beginning on the first of October is 7.4% decreased than the budget passed last year. Operating revenue is expected
  • MABUX reports increase in global bunker indices
    Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) reported a moderate upward movement in global bunker prices during the 24th week of the year. The 380 HSFO index rose to US$481/MT, the VLSFO increased to US$602/MT and the MGO index climbed to US$794/MT. "At the time of writing, the market was in an upward trend," noted a MABUX official in the their weekly report. The Global Scrubber Spread (SS), or the price diffe

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Splash web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • China stimulus talk fails to lift dry bulk
    Beijing is readying a stimulus package to boost its stuttering economy following the central bank's interest rate cuts earlier this week. How much of a boost the increased spending will be to the deflated global dry bulk scene remains to be seen. JPMorgan Chase, UBS and Standard Chartered all trimmed their 2023 gross domestic product ...
  • Fire hits Beks cape off Russia
    A fire broke out today onboard the Turkish-owned capesize bulk carrier some 85 km south of the Russian Nakhodka port in the Sea of Japan. The Marshall Islands-flagged 177,200 dwt ship, fleet register Equais listed as owned by Istanbul-based Beks Ship Management and Trading, was sailing from China to load coal in the port of ...
  • Floatel accommodation vessel to stay with Vår Energi
    Offshore accommodation platform operator Floatel International has been awarded a charter by Vår Energi to provide accommodation support to the Jotun FPSO in 2024.
  • US Treasury: Russia oil price cap is working
    The oil price cap policy is cutting Russia's revenue, a senior official at the US Treasury has maintained. Speaking at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), Wally Adeyemo, deputy secretary of the treasury, said yesterday: "In just six months, the price cap has contributed to a significant decline in Russian revenue at a ...
  • TechnipFMC pens 20-year framework deal with Chevron Australia
    UK-based subsea company TechnipFMC has signed a 20-year framework agreement with Chevron Australia for the provision of subsea production systems.
  • Offshore wind giant formed as Sohmen-Pao and Lauro merge Cadeler and Eneti
    Two titans of shipping, Andreas Sohmen-Pao and Emanuele Lauro, are combining forces in the offshore wind arena through a merger deal between the sector's major construction players, Cadeler and Eneti. The merger takes place through a stock-for-stock exchange, where each Eneti share can be exchanged for 3,409 Cadeler shares. The proposal values each outstanding Eneti ...
  • Kim Heng inks MoU for development of South Korean offshore wind projects
    Kim Heng has inked a non-binding memorandum of understanding with KOMS Co. Ltd. to cooperate on offshore wind farm projects and other offshore projects in South Korea.
  • Low carbon economy and crew management
    Craig De Savoye, commercial director at Protection Vessels International, on how crew managers can utilise a place-based model to support a just transition. I'm not a climate change activist - I am a pragmatist and as a pragmatist, and a commercial director, I spend time trying to look over the horizon to determine what awaits ...
  • Petrofac and Wood Group workers in UK to strike over pay dispute
    UK's largest offshore trade union Unite informed that offshore workers employed by Petrofac on the FPF1 platform, and Wood Group on TAQA platforms would resume strike action next week.

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • Shipping's carbon revenues must be distributed beyond maritime for equitable transition, World Bank says
    The World Bank says the shipping industry should consider contributing to climate mitigation spending with carbon revenues to help developing...
  • US west coast labour talks: There must be a better way
    Carriers will welcome the six-year settlement between port employers and dock worker representatives announced this week. But it's time to...
  • Indian west coast ports shut for cyclone
    The ports remain shut after the cyclone's landing on June 15
  • Lomar buys three kamsarmaxes from Shagang Steel
    Triple bulker acquisition is unveiled same day as sale of five boxships to MPC Container Ships is confirmed
  • MPC Container Ships buys five feeders as it offloads 'non-strategic' panamax
    MPC Container Ships paid $136.4m for the modern eco boxships, which come with charters attached to CMA CGM and Maersk
  • Political influences further slow Ukrainian grain exports
    Political forces continue to impact the functioning of the initiative, which is designed to support global food security by stabilising...
  • Port co-operation can reduce infrastructure investment
    Port authorities compete with each other to win funding. But a co-operation would make a better model to optimise investment
  • K Line sets up Singapore arm to strengthen shipmanagement services and maritime technologies
    K Line Marine & Energy will help encompass the parent company's capacities in shipmanagement, maritime technology, human resources and operational...
  • Cadeler-Eneti merger to create offshore wind juggernaut
    The combined company, which will be known as Cadeler and will be headquartered in Copenhagen, will have seven wind turbine...
  • Glittering Greek Shipping Awards turn 20
    As their 20th anniversary event approaches, the Greek Shipping Awards can reflect on a remarkable voyage that has already seen...
  • Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers in tie-up to transport LCO2 in Australia
    KNCC recently gained DNV approval for its proprietary LCO2-EP containment system technology, which paves the way for newbuilding orders to be...
  • Peak season hopes fade as container spot rates fail to budge
    Weak volumes continue to keep a lid on freight rates. Carriers will need to review their peak-season strategies
  • Howden acquires Northern Lloyd
    Development comes after launch of marine-focused Howden Norway earlier this year
  • Will shortage of ships undo Greece's LNG terminal plans?
    The war in Ukraine has presented Greece with an opportunity to play a greater regional energy role, which has led...
  • Greek ferries face funding gap for 'green' renewal
    Attica Group and Anek Lines have agreed to merge in the latest round of market consolidation but are waiting for...
  • Ability counts more than gender in Greek cluster
    Athens is hailed for hosting 'more women in leading roles' than other maritime hubs
  • Chinese port giants grapple with volume contraction amid weak trade demand
    Respective container throughput levels reported by Cosco Shipping Ports and China Merchants Port Holdings were down for the first five...
  • Eastern Pacific notches up century of LNG bunkering operations
    The newcastlemax Mount Tai is slated for spot trading on the West Australia to Northeast Asia green corridor. Accepting the...
  • Daily Briefing
    ILWU and PMA announce long-awaited tentative agreement on new west coast labour contract | Shippers wary of carbon tax being...
  • CTM takes another new Japanese bulker in drive for fuel efficiency
    Chief executive John Michael Radziwill says new ships with conventional fuel can yield huge reductions in emissions, but group will not snub...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: What's keeping MOL chairman Junichiro Ikeda awake at night?
    The Lloyd's List Podcast moves to Japan this week, where MOL chairman Junichiro Ikeda shares his insights about what he...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • UPS Teamsters authorize strike as contract talks enter final weeks
    The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and UPS say they've made progress on non-economic issues, but there's still heavy lifting ahead for the largest labor pact in the US private sector.
  • Cadeler, Eneti combine to create $1.3 billion wind installation vessel operator
    The merger of wind installation vessel operators Cadeler and Eneti, which already have a combined project backlog worth $1.75 billion, was driven by an expected surge in offshore wind farm projects through 2030, Cadeler CEO Mikkel Gleerup told a webinar Friday.
  • La. Governor aims to restore funds for new Port NOLA terminal
    Louisiana's state legislators made a surprise cut to funding the Port of New Orleans planned to use for the design and planning of a new $1.5 billion mega-terminal.
  • Teamsters-ABF pact would boost LTL wages, limit driverless technology
    Leaders within the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have endorsed a tentative contract reached with ABF that would set a high bar for other unionized carriers in the largely non-union less-than-truckload sector.
  • West India ports reopen to limited operations after cyclone
    Some inland logistics services have resumed, but vessel movements at the ports of Pipavav and Mundra remain suspended due to disruption stemming from Cyclone Biparjoy.
  • Chassis providers rehabbing fleets as costs for new units remain elevated
    With demand in ports and rail hubs weak, chassis providers are turning their attention to refurbishing older, less-reliable units, a process that is expected to take years to complete.
  • Resilient US trucking revenues could slow capacity adjustments: analyst
    Despite a sharp decline in rates amid slowing demand and higher costs, total revenue for truck transportation companies remains elevated, and that could keep capacity in the market longer, writes Professor Jason Miller.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • Eneti shares climb as investors digest details of merger with Cadeler
    Stock of New York-listed WTIV player on pace to trade 10 times normal volume on combination news
  • Capesize spot rates tread water as China's economic recovery continues to stall dry bulk
    Seasonality is also exerting downward pressure on the stagnant sector, market expert says
  • Editor's selection: World Bank wades in to carbon levy debate, Greeks after big tankers and wind farm shipping giant formed
    Which stories are making headlines this week?
  • Oaktree 'indirect' stake revealed in MLEP chemical carrier fleet
    Private equity giant Oaktree, with a tanker captain on its London team, has ambitions in chemical tankers
  • Video: Transmed's Nicole Mylona says efficiency upgrades not fully recognised in the way ships are rated
    CEO thinks RightShip greenhouse gas ratings have too much weight in dry bulk shipping, although chairman Jan Dieleman says they have been 'extremely successful'
  • Suezmax newbuildings buck trend with Russian trades
    Fleet hauling Russian barrels is older than the mainstream tanker fleet but can secure higher rates
  • US vows to tackle oil price cap evasion through industry
    Biden administration official says it is working with international partners and the private sector, but says problem is not widespread
  • Polembros grabs early suezmax slots at New Times Shipbuilding in China
    Keen to secure modern vessels to serve clients, traditional shipowner books its first tankers in several years
  • Video: Transmed's Mylona says efficiency upgrades not fully recognised in the way ships are rated
    CEO thinks RightShip greenhouse gas ratings have too much weight in dry bulk shipping, although chairman Jan Dieleman says they have been 'extremely successful'
  • Cadeler's Mikkel Gleerup 'humbled', 'happy' and ready to give his all in wake of Eneti merger
    CEO says he may be a little low on sleep now, but the company is buzzing about the tie-up with Eneti
  • UK's Lomar Shipping pumps proceeds of container ship sales into bulk carriers
    UK shipowner linked to purchase of three panamaxes following sales to MPC Container Ships
  • OCI ready to meet demand as it argues bio-methanol is not 'second-class' fuel
    Dutch producer's methanol boss Bashir Lebada tells TradeWinds why bunkers produced from waste should not be overlooked
  • 'Good sense': Cadeler and Eneti shareholder J Lauritzen backs merger
    Boss Kristian Morch says Danish investor will retain stake in combined wind farm vessel giant
  • FueLNG puts next large LNG bunker vessel to work in Singapore
    New 18,000-cbm LNGBV supplies fuel to Eastern Pacific Shipping bulker in first commercial operation
  • Give a clear direction to decarbonise or fail, Ardmore CEO warns regulators
    Anthony Gurnee said delays in preparing a pathway to lower emissions was an increasingly 'self-harming roadblock'
  • Sanctioned GTLK orders 34 cargo ships at Russian state shipyard Krasnoye Sormovo
    Leasing company will take delivery of RSD59-type vessels until the start of 2027
  • MPC Container Ships swoops for Lomar Shipping feeder quintet
    German tonnage provider spends $136.4m for five ships and sells older panamax for $22m
  • Two seafarers injured as Beks capesize bulker hit by fire off Russia
    Crew members taken to hospital after blaze broke out in engine room
  • World Bank adds weight to $3.7trn carbon levy as crunch IMO carbon talks near
    Report details how carbon price trillion-dollar fund could be distributed to cut emissions and support climate aims
  • Stena finance director Peter Claesson appointed Swedish Club chair
    Lennart Simonsson steps down from Swedish Club board after 16 years
  • Castor Maritime flips kamsarmax bulker for quick $4m profit
    Cypriot owner offloads bulker bought as part of massive fleet expansion
  • Lower emissions, higher rates: First performance-linked charter deal draws closer
    Index gives accurate, real-time readings of vessel performance for use in chartering, sale and purchase and even bank financing
  • Looming tonnage crisis could extend life of tankers, says Socatra's Laurent Bozzoni
    London conference hears that 27% of the larger tanker fleet is aged more than 15 years
  • Bosses eye savings of $116m per year from Cadeler and Eneti merger
    Cadeler chief executive Mikkel Gleerup will run combined company, as Eneti boss Emanuele Lauro joins the board
  • Japan's K Line sets up a new safety support company in Singapore
    K Line Marine & Energy will develop ship safety and quality management for crew in handling new fuels and technologies
  • Videos: Why Marinakis and Angelicoussis are sticking with LNG
    Picking what type of engine to use is a challenge for Capital Maritime chairman, but for now his mind is made up
  • Tanker churn: Pool operators face unique challenges in hot markets, says UPT
    Rates are higher, but shipowners have more options in a rising market, Columbia Group manager says
  • Comment: Is shipping automation ready for 'everything, everywhere, all at once'?
    ... or could proposals for more trials and a stepped approach look to be a better way ahead?
  • Kim Heng targets South Korean wind sector in co-operation with Koms Co
    Thomas Tan-led company is hoping to gain a slice of South Korea's lucrative upcoming offshore wind projects
  • Japanese wind could see classification competition, but ClassNK still holds the advantage
    Foreign class societies could make in-roads, but 'we accumulated experience' in Japan, ClassNK head says

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • Supertanker rate roller coaster: Surprise spike to $91,000 per day
    The International Energy Agency predicts Asia will buy growing volumes of U.S. crude through 2028. That's good news for supertanker demand.
  • FEMA charters Ukrainian cargo airlines for Guam relief
    U.S. law protects American carriers from foreign competition on domestic routes. Two carriers want the government to give them first crack at contracts to fly disaster relief to Guam.

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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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