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February 20, 2023

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
  • Rail Post Gati Shakti Express Cargo Service launched to facilitate seamless logistics
  • Rushabh Sealink & Logistic opens warehouse in France
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (17 February 2023)
  • SMP, Kolkata attains new high in cargo handling
  • Another digital transformation initiative at DPA
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port guidelines for vessels
  • Paradip Port surpasses last fiscal's cargo throughput 43 days in advance
  • NPG shortlists INR4.5 lakh cr. worth projects under PM Gati Shakti
  • Saudi Arabia's largest Integrated Logistics Park coming up
  • Indian economy seen growing at 6.2 pc in FY24
  • Panama Canal draught adjustment for Neopanamax locks

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
  • Rail parcel service launched
  • From research to logistics practice
  • A vision for Melbourne
  • More cool capacities at Charles-de-Gaulle
  • Prestigious awards for eco-friendly hauliers
  • Aramex lost momentum in Q4/2022
  • Three industry veterans to join advisory board
  • Kukla UK and Portugal going green
  • Lorry park renews safety certification
  • New shuttle service in East Med
  • VRR delivers 100th air horse stall to Jettainer
  • Colonel Dimini Allahare takes the helm
  • A mixed bag for the port of Brussels
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Wallenius Sol picks Elvir Dzanic
  • Saudia Cargo awards multi-station contract to WFS
  • Deal closed in the stadium
  • The safest area for drivers

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
  • Heavy weather for carriers as rates for new contracts near parity with spot
  • Asiana Airlines takeover just talk, says cautious HMM chief
  • The DSV romance - back to Agility GIL levels
  • Common truck booking platform at LA/LB may help stop cargo leakage
  • Booooom: Hunter WiseTech on a roll
  • Shipping adoption of e-bills of lading won't be trouble-free, warns air cargo
  • CFO Robert Erni to leave Dachser for 'personal reasons'
  • One-to-one with (seemingly) M&A-driven Danaos
  • How you can help earthquake relief efforts as transport groups weigh in

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
  • Austal USA delivers autonomous-capable EPF
    Following delivery by Austal USA yesterday, Expeditionary Fast Transport USNS Apalachicola (EPF 13) is now the largest surface ship in the U.S. Navy fleet with autonomous capability. "The delivery of EPF 13
  • Algoma Central and CSL order four methanol-ready ocean self-unloaders
    The latest shipowners joining the growing number ready to explore methanol fueling are Canada's Algoma Central Corporation and CSL Group. Today they announced a newbuild order for their CSL International Pool. Placed
  • Ingram Marine christens the M/V Steve Alley
    Nashville, Tenn, based Ingram Marine Group held a special christening ceremony February 15, for the latest addition to its fleet, the M/V Steve Alley. The towboat is named after Ingram's former vice
  • OOCL names its first 24,188 TEU mega vessel
    Hong Kong's Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) on Thursday officially named the first 24,188 TEU mega vessel in its fleet OOCL Spain, in a ceremony at the Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
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  • WLP inks partnership agreements to enhance Thailand logistics business
    World Logistics Passport (WLP), a Dubai-led worldwide project aimed at easing the flow of global commerce, has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Thai Logistics Service Provider Federation (TLSPF) and the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC). According to the statement, the agreements seek to encourage the expansion of the logistics business in Thailand for exporters and sh
  • Schweizerzug launches direct rail connection between Switzerland and Rotterdam
    Schweizerzug began providing a direct train service between Basel (Frenkendorf), Zürich (Niederglatt), and Rotterdam on 1 January. The 650-metre-long shuttle runs three times each week and can carry 96 TEUs between the two cities in Switzerland and the Dutch port. Schweizerzug is a subsidiary of Swissterminal AG, which was created in 1972 and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. "Ever since
  • HHLA reports higher annual revenues amid container volume drop
    Total container throughput for Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) decreased by around 8% in 2022 falling to 6,396,000 TEUs. HHLA noted that its Hamburg box terminals reported a year-on-year decrease of 4.1%. Additionally, according to HHLA's report, despite operational disruptions regarding vessel arrivals at German seaport terminals, the total transport volume remained relatively steady at 1
  • ICTSI announces expansion proposal for Australian container terminal
    International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has made its own proposal for the expansion of the Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), its wholly-owned subsidiary at the Port of Melbourne in Australia. ICTSI said it could contribute more than US$340 million in Victoria, in addition to over US$480 million it has already invested in the Australian state since the founding of VI
  • ONE's new service to link Israel with Egypt
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has decided to launch the Israel Express (ILX) service, a new weekly Israel shuttle service, connecting Israel with the port of Damietta in Egypt. The first sailing of the new service will commence on 29 March with the following rotation: Damietta (Egypt-Wed/Thu) - Haifa (Israel-Sat/Sun) - Ashdod (Israel-Tue/Wed) - Damietta (Wed) The port rotation map of ONE's Israel E
  • PIL to commence Kenya-Tanzania service
    Singaporean ocean carrier Pacific International Lines (PIL) announced the resumption of its call to Zanzibar, Tanzania through the launch of the Zanzibar Shuttle (ZNS), as part of its efforts to enhance connectivity to major East African markets. The service will begin on 16 March 2023, from Mombasa in Kenya, and will serve as a feeder between Mombasa and Zanzibar. The port rotation of the servic
  • An introduction to B2B Discount
    B2B Discount serves as an international marketplace where sellers and buyers can connect globally. Both for companies engaged in export and import, we provide simple and handy access to establishing business connections with foreign partners, expanding globally, and selling or buying unclaimed shipments. We do not deal with the good personally, and we do not participate in arranging your deal mor
  • ZIM names its new 15,000 TEU LNG container vessel
    A celebratory naming ceremony was held at the Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) shipyard in South Korea for the new 15,000 TEU LNG-powered container ship, ZIM Sammy Ofer, the first of 10 ships ordered by Seaspan Corporation as part of a long-term chartering agreement with ZIM. The vessel is named after the late shipping magnate Sammy Ofer, who passed away in 2011. ZIM Sammy Ofer is an LNG dual-fuel
  • First phase of Long Beach Pier B rail facility project to be completed in 2025
    The Port of Long Beach (POLB) has published an update on the planned Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, according to which the locomotive facility is set to be finished in 2025. The new facility is expected to significantly enhance refueling capacity and provide additional options for building longer trains, while more tracks will be added to Pier B, as construction progresses. The full projec
  • WiseTech Global continues its acquisition strategy with Blume takeover
    WiseTech Global, the creator of the logistics execution software CargoWise, has announced the acquisition of Blume Global, a provider of intermodal rail solutions in North America. WiseTech Global bought US-based Blume for US$414 million from funds managed by Apollo, EQT and other minority shareholders According to the statement, Blume is a high-growth recurring revenue company that is predicted
  • MSC provides support to earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria
    The MSC Group and the MSC Foundation support the population in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. MSC Aurelia, normally used as a passenger and vehicle ferry, departed from the Port of Naples in Italy on 16 February heading for the port of Iskenderun, which was heavily affected by the earthquake. The vessel carries necessities and first aid items collected by the MS
  • Container traffic at North West Seaport Alliance plunges in January
    Total container volume at the North West Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a marine cargo operating partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, decreased by 21.7% in January, compared with the same month last year, falling to 213,095 TEUs. Additionally, full imports declined year-on-year by 30%, as imports continue to struggle due to elevated retail inventories and weak consumer demand. At the same ti
  • Saudi ports increase box volumes in first month of 2023
    The flow of containers in the ports operated by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) increased by 24.05% in January, compared with the same month last year, totalling 694,803 TEUs. Mawani's report showed a 17.8% year-on-year increase in exported containers to 206,177 TEUs in the first month of 2023, while imported containers have also maintained an increasing trend, rising 26.08% to 220,119 TEUs. A
  • MSC orders ten new LNG dual-fuel container ships
    Chinese manufacturer China International Marine Containers (CIMC) has reportedly confirmed a new order from MSC for ten LNG dual-fuel container vessels with a capacity of 11,500 TEUs. According to a CIMC statement, Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard, in which CIMC is a shareholder, will build the container ships, which will be designed by CIMC ORIC. Moreover, CIMC noted that the newbuildin
  • Irregular fluctuations in the global bunker market
    Over the seventh week of the year, Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global bunker indices did not show the same trend and changed sideways. On the one hand, the 380 HSFO index rose to US$483.44/MT, while on the other hand, the VLSFO index fell slightly to US$696.82/MT and the MGO index decreased to US$967.52/MT. "At the time of writing, indices continued changing irregularly in the global bunker ma
  • Port of Los Angeles sees box volume drop in January
    In January, the Port of Los Angeles processed 726,014 TEUs, a 16% reduction from the previous January's all-time high. Loaded imports in January 2023 totalled 372,040 TEUs, a 13% decrease from the previous year, while loaded exports completed 102,723 TEUs, a 2.5% increase over the previous year. At the same time, empty boxes reached 251,251 TEUs, translating to a 26% fall year on year. "We expect

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
  • Island Offshore awarded Equinor PSV contract
    Norway's Island Offshore has secured a contract with Equinor for the battery hybrid platform supply vessel . The 2009-built vessel, currently on spot fixture with the Norwegian energy giant, has been fixed for a period of seven months with two options of two months each. Following this contract, Island Offshore now has two PSVs and ...
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers secures two-year charter
    Norwegian owner Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has secured a new charter contract with an undisclosed leading energy player for one of its Cleanbu vessels. KCC chief executive Engebret Dahm said the two-year deal further strengthens and expands the already established close relationship with the charterer in question. KCC operates eight Cabu and eight Cleanbu combination ...
  • IMO mulls adding an extra digit to its identification number scheme
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is looking at adding an extra digit to its under fire identification number scheme. IMO numbers, first introduced in 1987, became mandatory for all ships built after July 1, 2005. Each ship registered under the identification scheme is allocated a unique identifier made up of the letters IMO followed by ...
  • RWE forms Spanish floating wind partnership with Ferrovial
    Germany's RWE has teamed up with Spanish engineering and construction firm Ferrovial to jointly develop, built and operate floating offshore wind farms off the Spanish coast. Spain has set a target of 3 GW of installed capacity by 2030 in order to become a leading European market for floating offshore wind. Ferrovial has so far ...
  • EDF Renewables swoops for massive floating wind project off Australia
    EDF Renewables, a subsidiary of France's utility EDF, has acquired a massive floating offshore project under development in Australia. The potential 10 GW Newcastle offshore wind farm, situated near the Port of Newcastle and energy transmission networks, is proposed for the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) as part of the NSW government's electricity infrastructure ...
  • TechnipFMC wins subsea contract for Equinor's Verdande project
    New York-listed TechnipFMC has secured a contract to deliver a complete subsea production system for Equinor's Verdande project on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The deal worth between $75m and $250m includes subsea trees and structures, control systems, connections, tooling, and installation support. Comprising the Cape Vulture and Alve North-East discoveries, Verdande is located in the ...
  • Carisbrooke Shipping to trial hydrogen engine onboard
    Carisbrooke Shipping has partnered with Carnot whose consortium has been awarded £2.3m ($2.75m) to develop a zero-emission 50kW hydrogen auxiliary engine demonstrator. Following design, simulations and s testing, the single-fuel hydrogen engine will be integrated into a containerised system and mounted on the deck of one of Carisbrooke's vessels for a 40-day sea trial in ...
  • MSC adds another 10 newbuilds in China
    An order for 10 dual-fuel 11,500 teu ships by Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has been confirmed in China. China International Marine Containers (CIMC), which has a 30% stake in Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard, has detailed the ship orders with MSC opting for LNG dual-fuel, with the ships coming as methanol-ready when they deliver in 2025 ...
  • DSME's parent buys engine maker
    South Korea's Hanwha Group is acquiring local ship engine maker HSD Engine following the conglomerate's takeover late last year of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). "By merging with DSME, we can strengthen our high value-added businesses such as the manufacturing of vessels with eco-friendly engines," a Hanwha Group spokesperson said. "The plan is to ...
  • Ocean City requests immediate halt to wind farm development due to whale deaths on East Coast
    The mayor and city council of Ocean City, Maryland, have added their voices to the increasing call by US Atlantic coast lawmakers to halt wind farm development until further investigation of whale deaths has been completed. In a press release, Ocean City said it supports clean and renewable energy, but "the town remains concerned about ...
  • Shell starts production at Vito in US Gulf of Mexico
    Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, announced that production has started at the Shell-operated Vito floating production facility in the US Gulf of Mexico. With an estimated peak production of 100,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, Vito is the company's first deep-water platform in th

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
  • Wind propulsion gains momentum to help shipping decarbonise
    New regulations incentivising better energy efficiency look set to boost interest in wind propulsion technologies
  • US supply chain bottlenecks persist despite vessel logjams subsiding
    A drop in demand has helped ease oceanside congestion, but has also left inventories stacked and warehouses full. In addition...
  • Box equipment price fall reflects weak demand
    Prices to lease or buy containers have fallen in Asia. The mid-term outlook does not forecast demand to rise
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers buoyed by strong caustic soda trades
    New three-year index-linked contract of affreightment with Brazil's Raizen aims to lower the carbon footprint of the combination trades by...
  • Shipping and Ukraine: Repercussions of a crisis
    Next week sees the first anniversary of the Russian invasion. There should be no second anniversary
  • Oldendorff in selling spree
    Privately-owned German company has sold five vessels that will be delivered to the new owners this year, while taking delivery...
  • January volumes remain soft at San Pedro Bay
    Volumes in the US' busiest gateway resumed double-digit year-on-year declines, as imports continued softening. Smaller declines were registered in the...
  • Star Bulk says bulker prospects remain 'encouraging' despite further dip
    Greece-based owner of 128 vessels cites low order book, China reopening and its own scrubber-fitted fleet among grounds for optimism
  • Smaller carriers face choices after 2M dissolution
    The 'we want to do that too' by other carriers, should Maersk's model prove to be successful, may well then...
  • HHLA forecasts weak first quarter before volumes recover
    Revenues rose on the back of higher storage fees. But earnings, while higher than expected, were down, with no recovery...
  • Europe-Asia competition for LNG set to intensify
    The drop in Russian pipeline gas flows prompted unprecedented policy and regulatory intervention as governments in Europe sought to bolster...
  • United Maritime to spend up to $63m on three bulkers
    Greece-based Seanergy Maritime affiliate agrees to buy two kamsarmaxes and takes a panamax on bareboat charter with purchase option
  • Sembcorp Marine's shareholders approve merger with Keppel O&M
    Completion of the $3.4bn deal, which was first mooted in mid-2021, had been delayed several times due to the complicated...
  • Six states expected to enter IMO leadership battle
    The contest for the IMO's top job is expected to be a six-horse race with Dominica and Bangladesh expected to...
  • Daily Briefing
    Ukraine billion-dollar total loss payout fears receding | IMO to address CII concerns post review | Carriers face tough talks...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
  • New data casts doubt on H2 rebound in US freight demand
    Despite better-than-expected factory output in January, the manufacturing spigot that releases shipping demand simply isn't turning fast enough and retail inventories remain stubbornly high.
  • After pandemic shock, container shipping navigates unchartered waters
    The container shipping market is quickly moving on from the pandemic period and into a phase that is at once familiar but also entirely new and unpredictable, writes Peter Tirschwell.
  • WiseTech continues acquisition campaign with $414 million Blume purchase
    WiseTech Global is doubling down on its reach into US intermodal networks with its $414 million purchase of Blume Global three weeks after acquiring drayage tech provider Envase.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
  • Star Bulk plans to slow steam its way to first-quarter profit in down market
    New York-listed shipowner is also 'very positive for the rest of the year', chief executive Petros Pappas says
  • Capesize bulker market falls 50% as owners 'wait out a recovery'
    Bulker owners do not expect that to be 'on the immediate horizon', Baltic Exchange analysts say
  • Good fortune continuing for product tankers as LR1 rates squeezed upward
    Product tankers have made big gains since the start of the month, with some routes jumping by $30,000 or more
  • Lidl subsidiary Tailwind doubles down on Asia-Europe trade
    German liner operator establishes niche service using smaller ships calling less busy ports
  • Turner Holm leaves Clarksons analyst role to make bank in offshore wind
    Oslo-based staffer becomes the latest shipping analyst to be lured over to the investment banking side
  • 'New mindset': Cyprus woos ships with green, digital goodies
    The Mediterranean nation has been trying fresh approaches to boost maritime services
  • Editor's Selection: Maersk Tankers caught up in sanctions, Lorentzen & Co wields job axe and Euronav eyes huge fuel savings
    TradeWinds revisits some of the biggest stories of the week
  • Cyprus removes flag from tankers managed by SCF as Europe sanctions bite
    Deputy shipping ministry says the move was because of sanctions as EU aims to put the squeeze further on Russia
  • Cyprus will keep fighting in shipping's corner, minister says
    Cyprus shipping supremo Vassilis Demetriades speaks about his country's efforts to boost its maritime industry amid Covid and Ukraine upheavals
  • Cyprus removes flag from tankers managed by SCF Group unit
    Deputy shipping ministry says the move was because of sanctions as EU aims to put the squeeze further on Russia
  • Muckermann joins the growing throng of women leading cruise
    Women are increasingly making the cruise C-suite their own
  • 'Finally, Asia is open again,' says new Silversea Cruises CEO Barbara Muckermann
    Luxury brand's leader says cruise is back on track as China reopens for business and India takes off
  • Wind powers Fred Olsen-controlled Bonheur to strong profit
    Renewable energy and wind farm services brought in a $166m bottom line
  • Pressure mounts on China as Portugal ratifies Hong Kong Convention
    Adoption by major recycling country is still required to bring it into force
  • Klaveness yields to temptation in two-year tanker time charter
    'Extreme markets' have led carbon-conscious Klaveness Combination Carriers to take a step that will affect its emissions figures
  • Shipping magnate Sammy Ofer remembered by Zim and Seaspan at naming ceremony
    Dual-fuel vessel is named after the late industry icon
  • MSC and CMA CGM weigh in with aid for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
    Iskenderun port open for disaster relief but aid flows look modest, in view of the huge task at hand
  • Up to 450 new LNG carriers will be needed in the next decade despite the 2022 order boom
    GTT is bullish on the sector and LNG-fuelling but trashes methanol as a marine fuel
  • Greek shipowner Latsco orders VLGC newbuildings at KSOE
    Company declares options to book a total of four 88,000-cbm gas carriers
  • Europe is not an option for Maersk Tankers cargo barred from Spanish port
    Pool operator says charterer has yet to decide a new destination after alleged Russian sanctions breach
  • CMA CGM splashes $1bn on methanol-fuelled container ship sextet
    Owner already has 18 methanol-fuelled container ships under construction in Asia
  • GTT axes $86.5m of Russian LNG carriers and offshore structures from its books
    Company logs record order haul in 2022 but annual results dip
  • Star Bulk halves dividend on profit dip but beats Baltic index
    CEO Petros Pappas still holds positive view on dry bulk despite 'seasonal spot market weakness'
  • Star Bulk claims to have beaten Baltic indexes despite Q4 revenue dip
    CEO Petros Pappas still holds positive view on dry bulk despite 'seasonal spot market weakness'
  • Costa targets methanol fuel in new partnership with Swiss producer Proman
    Carnival Corp subsidiary signs MOU that could see up to 22 cruise ships retrofitted to run on methanol

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
  • Baltic Dry Index has collapsed: Ominous sign for economy?
    The Baltic Dry Index has fallen 91% since October 2021 to one of its lowest levels ever, yet shipowners remain confident.
  • China in crosshairs of new ocean shipping reforms
    An upcoming supply chain legislation package will include curbs on Chinese influence over global shipping.
  • MSC, Atlas Air carrying aid to Turkey and Syria
    More than 43,500 people in Turkey and Syria have died as a result of the Feb. 6 earthquake, which the United Nations is calling a "once-in-a-generation disaster."

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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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
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ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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