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September 19, 2023

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
  • "Neither doom nor bloom"
  • TX Logistik to handle 850 waste trains annually
  • Ukrainian 'blockade runner' chooses Cagliari
  • Lidl's largest warehouse worldwide
  • Second London office
  • Insights from carbon intensity indicator
  • Retrofitted H2 loco to be trialled in 2024/25
  • An honour for MOL's chairman
  • Harder moves facilities for Rügen Fisch
  • New ownership for FRS Iberia
  • Shaking up the US transport sector
  • Changes in Konecranes leadership team
  • LH Cargo: more flights to Asia, Africa and Mexico
  • Duisburg and Rotterdam: a hydrogen partnership
  • Orders for around 6,000 e-trucks so far
  • Tompkins Solutions picks VP sales
  • Hellmann expands in Middle East with ATS
  • Cargo iQ welcomes new member
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
  • Cargolux back in the air as management and unions reach agreement
  • EXCLUSIVE: Top executive leaves DB Schenker
  • DFDS to enter Gibraltar Straits with FRS Iberia/Maroc takeover
  • EXCLUSIVE: Kuehne + Nagel unveils new Europe leader
  • Box lines hit by rising fuel costs as OPEC cuts supply
  • Evergreen steps up scrapping with two-ship sale as Indian steel prices firm
  • Bull corner: DSV vs Kuehne - what to love and hate
  • Fret SNCF faces bleak future as EC forces it to give up routes
  • Lithium batteries blamed for blaze at UK warehouse storing electric scooters
  • Shippers 'conned' by greenwashing: lies, damned lies, and logistics
  • OceanX: Green fuel, what green fuel?
  • Marisol Henschen becomes head of verticals for Röhlig Logistics

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
  • FERRIES 2023: Designing ferries for the uncertain future
    Considering the accelerating energy transition in the ferry industry worldwide, there is a pressing need for innovative ferry solutions. Netherlands-based C-Job Naval Architects finds that many vessel owners it collaborates with are
  • Equinor contracts Ocean Infinity for California floating wind site survey
    Moving ahead on its plans to develop one of the first-ever floating offshore wind farms off the U.S. West Coast, Equinor, has signed a contract that will see Austin, Texas, headquartered Ocean

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
  • European Union (EU) Emissions Trading System (ETS) effective from 1 January 2024
    In recent years, the global concern over climate change and its environmental impact has grown significantly. Among the industries contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, the shipping industry has faced increased scrutiny and the need for effective measures to reduce its environmental footprint. The European Union (EU) Emissions Trading System (ETS) was initially established in 2005 as a market
  • SCZONE signs cooperation protocol with Dutch consortium
    Waleid Gamal El-Dien, chairman of Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) met with a Dutch delegation of officials of the Embassy of the State of the Netherlands in Egypt, representatives of Rotterdam City, and officials of the consortium led by the Egyptian Dutch Company for Business Development of Companies, which is working in the Field of Energy and Green Hydrogen at SCZONE'S Sokhna headquarters. T
  • Bulker crashes with container ship in Türkiye [video]
    While maneuvering to anchor, the bulk carrier New Legend collided with the stern of the anchored container ship Elbsun on 17 September in Ahirkapi anchorage, Istanbul, Marmara Sea. According to Maritime Bulletin's report, both ships suffered damage and remained anchored until 12 p.m. (local time) on 17 September. New Legend arrived from Kerch Strait anchorage in Russia, while the 877 TEU boxship
  • Jetties remain empty in Chittagong amid fall in ship arrival
    Up to three container jetties at the Chittagong port remain vacant every day this month due to the arrival of a lower number of ships. This is totally opposite scenario to the normal period for the country's prime seaport which had been frequently facing vessel congestions in the past and long queue of ships at the outer anchorage. The berthing report of Chittagong Port in Bangladesh shows that o
  • Port of Brisbane signs Electrolux Group as first tenant for stage 2 of Port West industrial estate
    The Electrolux Group has agreed to sign on as the first tenant for Stage 2 of the Port West industrial estate in Lytton. The Australia-based appliance company has signed a 10-year lease on a 42,200 m² property that will include a purpose-built distribution centre and showroom. The site will include a 21,255 m² warehouse, a ground-floor office and high-end showroom, a first-floor office, dock offi
  • COP28 chooses Kuehne+Nagel as freight forwarding and logistics partner
    Kuehne+Nagel has been selected as the official logistics partner for the worldwide 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai by COP28. The event is scheduled to convene approximately 70,000 accredited visitors to the restricted Blue Zone and 50,000 daily visits to the public Green Zone from 30 November to 12 December. "The appointment validates Kuehne+Nagel's expertise in exhibition and events l
  • Ballast water from Japanese ships tested for radioactivity in China
    Chinese ports have apparently begun testing the ballast water of Japanese ships for radioactive material, after the Japanese government began releasing radioactive water from the quake-damaged Fukushima No. 1 Nuclear Power Plant in late August. Ships have been informed that if too much radioactive material is found in their ballast water, they will be denied entry into China. However, no vessels
  • Imports to major US box ports to reach 2 million TEUs in September
    According to the latest Global Port Tracker study released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, imports to major container ports in the United States are likely to exceed two million TEUs for the second month in a row in September and remain there in October. "These are strong numbers and a sign that retailers are optimistic about the holiday season since they don't imp
  • CMA CGM enhances its Asea Kenya service
    Marseille-based box line CMA CGM announced an update on its Asea Kenya service, offering a direct weekly call at Qingdao port. In particular, starting with the 2005-built container vessel Emmanuel P with an estimated time of arrival in Qingdao on 9 October, the Asea Kenya service will offer a direct weekly call at Qingdao and a faster transit time from North China to Kenya. The new rotation will
  • DNV awards AiP to HD KSOE's hydrogen system for liquefied hydrogen carrier
    DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and its subsidiaries, HD Hyundai Heavy Industry (HD HHI) and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) for their new hydrogen system. By 2030, HD KSOE aims to have completed the development of the hydrogen carrier technology that will enable large-capacity hydrogen transportation and storage. According to a
  • Le Havre terminal uses AI to control rail container unloading
    Le Havre Terminal Exploitation (LHTE), a multimodal terminal located in the port of Le Havre in France, is collaborating with AllRead, a technology company specialising in OCR software, in order to address issues with real-time control of container entry, exit and condition. In particular, LHTE aims to improve its traceability as well as the operational efficiency of the control process. For LHTE

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
  • Eneti's Seajacks pens offshore wind turbine installation contract
    Emanuele Lauro-led offshore wind vessels player Eneti announced that its subsidiary Seajacks has signed a vessel reservation agreement with an undisclosed client to transport and install offshore wind turbines. The Monaco-based owner and operator said that it would use one of the two NG16000X wind turbine installation vessels currently under construction at Hanwa Ocean in ...
  • Nøklebye to take on Wallenius Lines CEO role in October
    Erik Nøklebye has been appointed as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Swedish shipping company Wallenius Lines. Nøklebye has extensive experience in the shipping and PCTC segment and has worked in different parts of the shipping structure since the foundation of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines in 1999. He has worked in both Wallenius Wilhelmsen and RoRo ...
  • HGK Shipping orders extra-wide inland gas tanker
    German shipping and logistics company HGK Shipping has ordered a gas tanker of unconventional dimensions from the Dutch shipyard De Gerlien Van Tiem. The new gas tanker is designed to be extra-wide and capable of dealing with shallow water levels as well as being powered by a diesel-electric drive system. According to HGK, the unconventional ...
  • Offshore markets remain robust: Clarksons
    Offshore oil and gas markets continue to strengthen, with Clarksons offshore index approaching previous peaks. The cross-segment rate index, which covers rigs, offshore support vessels (OSVs) and subsea construction vessel dayrates climbed to 100, up 101% against the start of 2021 and approaching previous peaks of 101 and 114 in 2013 and 2008, respectively. The ...
  • China Merchants places order for methanol-fuelled VLCC
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has placed an order for the world's first methanol dual-fuel very large crude carrier. CMES said in August that it would be ordering a methanol dual-fuel VLCC at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC). The ordered ship will have a 306,000 dwt and cost around $107.5m, an exceptionally cheap price given ...
  • Economou instigates boardroom battle at Performance Shipping
    Greek shipowner George Economou plans to ask for a board seat at fellow tanker owner Performance Shipping and is seeking resignations from four existing directors. Economou, who recently bought into the Nasdaq-listed owner of eight aframaxes via his investment vehicle Sphinx, is proposing former chairman of OceanFreight and ex-board member of Ocean Rig John Liveris ...
  • Pan Ocean sells two product tankers
    India's Great Eastern Shipping has bought an MR2 tanker from South Korea's Pan Ocean. The 2008-built, 46,197 dwt Grand Ace8 cost $23.8m and takes Great Eastern's mixed fleet to a total of 43 vessels aggregating 3.38m dwt. Brokers report that Pan Ocean has also offloaded the two-years-older sister vessel Grand Ace1 for $19m to undisclosed ...
  • Milestones reached along the increasingly busy Northern Sea Route
    As the world's oceans have broken surface temperature levels consistently during the past several months, more and more eyes have looked up to the north towards the growing shipping opportunities provided by the Northern Sea Route (NSR) which now has one of the longest shipping seasons on record. According to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change ...
  • DOF wins $260m worth of deals from Petrobras
    Norwegian offshore vessels player DOF has won three service contracts with Brazilian state-owned giant Petrobras. DOF said that the contracts include work in the survey and inspection service lines. The deals represent a continuation of the services handled by DOF under contracts signed with Petrobras in 2020 and under operation since December of that year. ...
  • Lepta Shipping signs for four LPG carriers
    Tokyo-headquartered Lepta Shipping has ordered four midsize gas carriers at Yangzi-Mitsui Shipbuilding (YAMIC). The joint venture between Nissen Kaiun and Mitsui & Co has tapped the joint venture between China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and Japan's Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding to deliver the 40,000 cu m ships in 2026 and 2027. No price has been revealed for the ...
  • TGS and PGS to merge
    Norwegian offshore seismic acquisition specialists and data providers TGS and PGS have announced an agreement to merge and form one unified full-service geophysical company. The transaction is expected to be completed as a statutory merger, with merger consideration paid to PGS shareholders in the form of 0.06829 ordinary shares of TGS for each PGS share. ...
  • Geneva Star kamsarmax sold for bright sum
    After months of grey commentary by shipping analysts across the globe, several broking houses now report increased activity and for the first time in months firming prices across most segments in dry cargo. Several brokers report the sale of the eight-year-old Japanese controlled kamsarmax . Chinese interests are reported paying a very firm $26.9m for the ...
  • Aframax asset play pays off for Union Maritime
    Laurent Cadji-led Union Maritime is widely reported to have earned $36m on an asset play while also spending $65.5m on two LR2 newbuildings at Jiangsu Hantong with delivery dates in 2025. The UK-based bulk and tanker player is noted cashing in on two 14-year-old 116,000 dwt aframaxes. The Hanjin-built sisters Fulmar and Anavatos II were picked ...
  • Ukraine celebrates Black Sea shipping breakthroughs
    Two bulk carriers made it to the Ukrainian seaport of Chornomorsk over the weekend to pick up grain, while a ship that had been stuck in Odesa since February 2022 was able to leave in signs that Russia has loosened its grip on blockading parts of the Black Sea. Two Palau-flagged bulk carriers, Aroyat and ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
  • Marine insurers highlight China's use of containers for car exports as car carrier rates spike
    Car shipments from China are the country's fastest-growing trade, with a 23% climb in volume shipped this year, the International...
  • How a fridge label can fix shipping's climate problem
    The European Union ought to enforce stricter Carbon Intensity Indicator rules for ships as a way to deliver the necessary emissions...
  • DFDS confirms plans to acquire Spain-Morocco ferry operator
    Expansion of DFDS' Mediterranean network follows purchase of Turkish ro-ro cargo vessel operator UN Ro-Ro five years ago
  • Marine insurance recovery continues as premiums see healthy growth
    More ships are being insured at higher prices, and fewer of them are sinking, which makes for smiling faces in...
  • The Philippines 'cannot meet the seafarer shortage on its own'
    Karen Avelino, executive director of business development at Philippine Transmarine Carriers, says the Philippines is struggling to keep the pipeline...
  • Panama Canal drought to boost MR flows from Far East, says Gibson
    Medium-range tankers could be the tanker group most affected if the Panama Canal traffic jam drags on past September. This...
  • The week in newbuildings: Dry cargo and tanker sectors dominate
    A total of 24 newbuildings have been ordered in the past week with the dry cargo and tanker sectors providing...
  • The week in charts: Maersk isn't just betting on methanol | Dark fleet expands | Life returns to recycling markets
    Dark fleet surpasses 500 tankers, some 118 methanol-fuelled containerships are on order and winter tanker spike capped
  • Iran 'seizes' two tankers, but the US says the report is baseless
    Iranian state media claims its navy seized two tankers and arrested 37 crew. It says the vessels were carrying smuggled...
  • First ships arrive at Ukrainian sea port since grain deal collapse
    The Palau-flagged vessels are expected to load nearly 20,000 tonnes of wheat
  • London Shipping Week showcases shipping's continued diversity problem
    'Senior leaders are quite scared to take on the topic, they're a bit apprehensive in case they say the wrong...
  • Return to commercial war risk cover for Ukraine ships difficult to envisage, says Denèfle
    Details of scheme that would see Ukrainian government take first layer of risk expected shortly
  • US spending shifts cast shadow over transpacific box shipping outlook
    Stagnation in spending on containerised goods, slow inventory drawdowns and consumers reverting from goods to services are seen as the...
  • Daily Briefing
    'Influencer' Maersk isn't just betting on methanol | Doubts over G20 economic corridor's ports and logistics promise | The View:...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
  • Lower demand from China, high prices stunting US ag exports
    West Coast ports are bearing the brunt of a steep decline in US agriculture exports, as are carriers such as CMA CGM that pivoted to serving exporters amid weaker import demand.
  • Green fuel costs could make nuclear ships economically viable: experts
    Small onboard nuclear reactors could ultimately be the lowest-cost method of decarbonization as shipping competes with other thirsty industries for sustainable net-zero fuels, according to energy and investment analysts.
  • Ocean carriers will look to 'chokepoint' assets for next wave of spending: analyst
    Owning and operating potential supply chain chokepoints is a competitive advantage, and we should expect to see major carriers - flush with cash post-pandemic - be very active in attempting to secure such assets, writes analyst Lars Jensen.
  • Lack of cargoes holding down MPV rates in near-term: analysts
    Despite having fewer cargoes for which to compete, some bulk operators are beefing up their staff of project cargo specialists, implying that those carriers are sensing opportunities ahead.
  • 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.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
  • Underwriters make gains with higher premiums and lower claims
    Conference warned inflation and higher interest rates could affect future performance
  • Genco Shipping will need to tap reserve fund to pay dividend for third quarter
    Measure would be third straight quarter contingency fund is used
  • Capesize bulkers hit six-week high as owners keep ships in higher paying Pacific basin, broker says
    Futures indicate further rate growth as October contracts reach almost $18,200 per day, according to Baltic Exchange
  • 'Gas kills': TotalEnergies' first FSRU for France graffitied by Greenpeace on arrival
    Regas unit meets protest from environmental groups and residents concerned about use of fossil fuels
  • Pyxis boss Valentios Valentis targeting more ship deals after closing first bulker buy
    Nasdaq-listed owner looking to add vessels with big cash pile
  • Greece's Pioneer Marine ups profit after management buyout and fleet sale
    Bulker operator's accounts show improvement from eventful 2021
  • Wallenius Lines taps Erik Noklebye as new chief executive
    Stockholm owner has stakes in several car carrier owners
  • Returning Tina Revsbech feels like she has 'scored a hat-trick' at Maersk Tankers
    New chief executive eager to get started four months after being announced in the role
  • Shipping looks for double win with emissions and noise cuts at IMO talks
    Experts say some easy wins are possible even as owners focus on reaching carbon-cutting goals
  • Petredec taps into Asian bank appetite with $122m VLGC refinancing
    Advisor Fearnley Securities says deal shows lenders want in on the energy transition
  • Emoji warning for shipping as judge rules thumbs-up is valid signature for cargo contract
    WFW lawyers highlight dangers inherent in casual text messages
  • PGS boss Rune Olav Pedersen promises 'super-company' and better fleet use after TGS merger
    Norwegian owner's CEO says new opportunities will open up for bigger seismic survey operation
  • Insurers still working on state-backed deal for Ukraine grain
    Conference hears no cover has been arranged yet despite recent sailings to Chornomorsk
  • Trapped ship that ran Russian blockade rumoured sold to MSC after fleeing Odesa
    But neo-panamax container ship Joseph Schulte is said to have fetched one-third what it was worth at start of Ukraine conflict
  • KCC to trial Elon Musk's low-earth orbit satellite system for ship internet
    Combination carrier owner believes Starlink should improve connectivity on board vessels
  • Genco reveals drop in bulker rates booked in third quarter
    Filing shows US shipowner has seen a decline in time charter equivalent earnings since its interim financial report
  • China shipyard Hengli Heavy to build its first supertankers
    Hengli Heavy is the third Chinese shipbuilding company to join the Chinese VLCC shipyard list
  • Russia mulls suspension of petroleum product exports, say reports
    Moscow weighs its options on how to stabilise domestic fuel prices, news agency reports
  • PGS strikes merger deal with TGS to create seismic survey giant worth $2.6bn
    Offshore vessel owner and charterer aim to save $50m a year with a data company spanning the whole energy value chain
  • Insurer Beazley goes back to school on emerging decarbonisation risk
    Underwriter has been preparing to help clients decarbonise and cope with cyber threats
  • Stephen Catlin's Convex view of marine insurance pays off
    New player has made its mark on the marine insurance industry by diving in as others scrambled out
  • Great Eastern raids Pan Ocean to grow product tanker fleet
    Indian shipowner expanding capacity in a deal reported at $23.8m
  • Slideshow: Global shipping heads to London for the best of British
    Sun and shipping shine on the UK capital for London International Shipping Week
  • Russia mulling suspension of petroleum product exports, say reports
    Moscow weighs its options on how to stabilise domestic fuel prices, Russian news agency reports
  • Shipping investor Stefanos Kasselakis emerges as front-runner to lead Greek opposition
    Businessman-turned-leftist politician is surprise winner of first-round leadership vote at Greece's Syriza party
  • Indian ship recyclers pounce on wrecked Iran-linked LPG carrier and IMC Shipping product tanker
    Slim pickings on the vessel front lead to only two ships being sold for recycling over the past week
  • Ships collide in the Sea of Marmara in separate incidents
    Yasa Shipping and ATL Hong Kong bulkers bump into a DFDS ropax vessel and a German container ship
  • Panama Canal delays a doubled edged sword for MRs, says Gibson
    Shipbroker says low water levels has resulted in volatility in the number of vessels looking to cross
  • Ship investor Kasselakis is front runner to become Greek opposition leader
    Businessman-turned-leftist politician is surprise winner of first-round leadership vote at Greece's Syriza party

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
  • For exporters, container shipping still far from pre-COVID 'normal'
    The supply chain crisis is over, but exporters are still paying more - and facing more logistical challenges - than they did before the pandemic.
  • BNSF Railway compels new airline to change name in trademark dispute
    BNSF is a multibillion dollar freight railroad. Northern Pacific Airways is a tiny airline that has been in business for less than three months. BNSF says the airline is infringing on a trademark it owns.
  • Hawaiian Airlines sees advantage in Amazon pivot to Airbus freighter
    Hawaiian Airlines hopes to parlay its advantage operating A330 jets into a larger air transport partnership with Amazon.

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Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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