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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
  • Bank branch inaugurated at JNPA SEZ to facilitate ex-im trade
  • J. R. Roadlines Pvt. Ltd creates new milestone at Deendayal Port
  • CMA CGM & Maersk join forces to accelerate decarbonisation of the shipping industry
  • Allcargo Group organises activities on International Coastal Cleanup Day
  • MOL appointed "Sector Champion" of First Movers Coalition for promoting zero-emission fuels
  • New BPTS at Hazira
  • GDL & DSV launch LCL consolidation from ICD Garhi to Nhava Sheva
  • Back-to-school temporary rush boosts container traffic, but challenges loom ahead
  • Oilmeals export soars
  • Govt clarifies on GDP growth
  • Mooring charges at Krishnapatnam Port revised
  • CBDT extends due date for filing of Form 10B/10BB & Form ITR-7 for Assessment Year 2023-24
  • Railways needs dedicated coal corridors: Study

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
  • New gateway to the Gulf
  • Cargo-Partner: control tower solutions in Ireland
  • Finland: e-loco to pull over 2,000 t trains
  • Hapag-Lloyd promotes Dheeraj Bhatia
  • LA port stable despite global trade slowdown
  • A Mancunian hub for DB Schenker
  • 85,000 pallets transported in Portugal
  • Iosa's 20th anniversary
  • Pallet-Track picks new CEO
  • The Alliance: service adaptations in PNW
  • Canada's largest pet speciality facility
  • Qatar Airways Cargo partners with Xiamen Airlines
  • Bringing Ukrzaliznytsia closer to EU rail network
  • A sales director for GRS in Spain and Portugal
  • Iumi's annual market analysis
  • An automated wine and beer warehouse
  • USA: JV kicks off with two refrigeration units
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • ACN opens aviation leasing office in UK

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • THE Alliance suspends transpacific service, but more capacity cuts needed
  • Crime gang used containers to smuggle stolen cars to West Africa
  • Capacity crunch at Mexico-US border as nearshoring shift boosts freight flows
  • HHLA, MSC, Hapag et al - 'mutually assured destruction'?
  • "Buying HMM would be a career pinnacle" Dongwon head says
  • Chittagong becomes congestion-free following volume drops
  • Green critics hit out at carrier appetite for LNG fuel
  • Volumes flatline at Europe's major air cargo hubs

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • BV takes stake in NYC based OrbitMI
    Bureau Veritas (BV) has announced a strategic investment in OrbitMI, a New York City based maritime software company named as one of 2023's most innovative companies in maritime in a recent report
  • Crowley inks MOU on nuclear power generation ship
    Crowley is teaming with the company that builds the reactors for the U.S. Navy's nuclear ships, BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), on a concept nuclear power generation ship with the potential to

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • FERNRIDE raises US$50 million to scale autonomous yard trucking
    Germany-based autonomous trucking company FERNRIDE has closed a further US$19 million in its Series A funding, pushing the total round amount to US$50 million. Therefore, the firm aims to strengthen its focus on advancing the transition towards automated and sustainable logistics. According to FERNRIDE, driven by high investor interest, the second closing comes just weeks after FERNRIDE's initial
  • Ports of Singapore and Rotterdam join forces to cut shipping emissions
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Port of Rotterdam Authority (PoR), and 20 partners in the Green & Digital Shipping Corridor are collaborating to cut international shipping emissions by 20%-30% until 2030. The agreement was made in the third Green Corridor workshop, which was held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands this week. The Green & Digital Shipping Corridor was formed in A
  • Wan Hai puts 2,500 TEU boxship up for second hand vessel sale
    Taiwanese ocean carrier Wan Hai has announced that its 2,500 TEU container ship Wan Hai 302 is for second hand vessel sale. Wan Hai stated, "The interested bidder submit your offer for 2nd hand Sale and shall be deemed to be fully aware of, accepting and complying with the contents of this announcement and the measures for the implementation of the bidding." "After a comprehensive evaluation, the
  • Change in US consumer behaviour hampers Transpacific trade
    As the traditional peak season of the shipping sector comes to an end, the spot rate declines over the past two weeks are a very clear indicator that the peak season did not really materialise, according to the recent Sea-Intelligence report. Further to that, the Danish maritime data analysis company noted that there are "dark clouds looming over the horizon" for the Transpacific trade, in part l
  • MacGregor receives multi-million order for general cargo cranes
    MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a significant, more than €25 million (almost US$27 million) order for general cargo cranes for ten 84,500 dwt multipurpose vessels built in Asia. According to MacGregor, the order was booked into Cargotec's 2023 third quarter orders received, while the equipment is expected to be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2026.
  • New Central Asia ocean-rail connect via APM Terminals Poti
    APM Terminals Poti in Georgia aims to offer an intermodal gateway for an end-to-end transport solution connecting global producers to Central Asian markets. In particular, a new ocean-rail route, launched by Maersk, promises to overcome the complexities of multiple modal changes between rail and sea in the region. Cargo arriving by ocean at APM Terminals Poti will be seamlessly transported via ra
  • Eyebrows raised at China's state-owned players' increased stakes in European ports
    Chinese companies hold investments in some 31 container seaport terminals in Europe and the Mediterranean as of end-August, reflecting the increased activity by China's state players in Europe's port network since 2016, according to Alphaliner's report today (20 September). With the addition of HHLA's Tollerort terminal, COSCO Shipping Ports (CSP) now holds shares in eleven terminals in seven Eur
  • Celtic Freeport seeks for CEO
    The Celtic Freeport announced that it is seeking for first permanent chief executive to take the lead in bringing this vital project to completion. In particular, the Celtic Freeport aims to unlock the widest possible opportunities for Wales by accelerating innovation and encouraging significant investment, while fast-tracking modern skills for new green industries and national decarbonisation. C
  • Bosch equips Port of Paracas with AI-based detection cameras
    MIC IP ultra 7100i cameras were placed by Bosch on approximately 10 40 metres high masts to meet the high-security requirements at Port of Paracas in Peru. The port operators were reportedly looking for a video security solution to ensure reliable, high-resolution surveillance of a 110.000 m² area. More specifically, these cameras offer 4k UHD resolution wind resistant up to 290 km/h, 12x zoom an
  • TX Logistik sees increased demand in waste transport by rail
    So far in 2023, TX Logistik, a private railway company, has seen significant demand for international waste shipping via rail. The railway logistics firm, which is part of Mercitalia Logistics (Gruppo FS Italiane), expects transfers to triple to up to 850 trains per year. TX Logistik has been successful in transferring many waste shipments from road to rail, notably in the European north-south co

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • Hafnia bags $303m sustainable loan backed by nine ships
    Product tanker unit of Singapore's BW Group, Hafnia, has secured sustainability-linked financing maturing in early 2029. The Oslo-listed shipowner said the revolving loan facility is worth $303m through a syndicate of eight banks, which included BNP Paribas, Citibank, Danske Bank, DBS Bank, IYO Bank, Nordea Bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, and Standard Chartered Bank. BNP Paribas ...
  • Castor Maritime spinoff Toro nets nearly $27m from double tanker sale
    Nasdaq-listed tanker and LPG owner Toro has offloaded two ships for an aggregate price of $49.5m and a net gain of nearly $27m. The spinoff of Cyprus-based Castor Maritime has sold the 2006-built handysize MR tanker for $18m and the 2005-built aframax for $31.5m to two different unaffiliated third parties. The Petros Panagiotidis-led firm said ...
  • Crowley floats plan for nuclear power plant vessel
    US-based maritime, logistics and energy solutions company Crowley has teamed with fellow nuclear components supplier and developer BWX Technologies for a shallow-draft hull ship concept that will supply small-scale nuclear energy to shoreside locations. Under a memorandum of understanding, both companies will jointly pursue and develop opportunities relative to the design, engineering and develop
  • Jinhui Shipping ships out veteran supramax for $8m
    Chinese bulker operator Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has sold its 2004-built supramax to Singapore's ETL Shipping. The Oslo- and Hong Kong-listed company is offloading the 52,700 dwt ship, VesselsValue estimates as worth $10.25m for around $8.1m. The Oshima-built vessel, which Jinhui purchased for $10.8m as Tai Hawk in 2021, will change hands between October 25 ...
  • Bureau Veritas invests in OrbitMI to push shipping decarbonisation
    French class society Bureau Veritas (BV) has become an investor in US-based maritime software company OrbitMI. The collaboration will leverage combined strengths to address the dual opportunities of the digital transformation and the decarbonisation of shipping. Neither firm disclosed the size of the investment but reports have emerged that BV will receive a seat on ...
  • Suspected mine blast rocks cargo ship near Romanian Black Sea port
    Crew onboard Togo-flagged general cargo ship were evacuated Monday morning following an explosion near the Black Sea port of Sulina in Romania, close to the northern border with Ukraine. Maritime security consultancy Ambrey said the 1981-build vessel had possibly struck a sea mine while drifting 10nm east of Sulina. The vessel reported an explosion at ...
  • Saverys fails in Exmar buyout bid
    Nicolas Saverys has failed in his second bid to take over Belgian gas shipowner and infrastructure provider Exmar. After falling short in its first bid, Savery's investment vehicle Saverex reopened its offer of €11.1 per Exmar share on August 28. The offer expired on September 15, resulting in Saverys controlling 49.8m shares, or 83.76% of ...
  • White paper calls for urgent changes to charter parties to meet MEPC 80 goals
    Shipping is still digesting the enormity of the agreed new green targets from this July's gathering of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting at the International Maritime Organization at which it was agreed there will be indicative checkpoints to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping of 20% striving for 30% by 2030, ...
  • Foresea wins new drillship contract with Petrobras
    Brazilian drilling contractor Foresea has confirmed the award from Petrobras for one of its drillships. The company created in June this year from the restructuring of Ocyan's drilling unit has fixed its 2011-built floater Norbe VIII to the state-controlled oil giant for three years. The rig is currently on hire with Petrobras, and the new ...
  • Biden action plan to boost offshore wind and grid resilience
    The U.S. Departments of the Interior and Energy have released an action plan which aims to expand offshore wind infrastructure in the Atlantic region. Action Plan for Offshore Wind Transmission Development in the U.S. Atlantic Region, developed by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Energy Department's Grid Deployment Office, outlines immediate actions needed ...
  • Industry-wide cooperation and knowledge sharing vital on path to net zero: IUMI
    Global ocean hull premiums rose in 2022 by 5.7% to reach $8.4bn, delegates attending this week's annual gathering of the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) were told. This was largely due to a combination of growing activity, increased vessel values and reduced market capacity. Claims for the same period remained moderate although early 2023 ...
  • China's European port interests mapped
    Chinese container port interests in Europe have been making plenty of headlines in recent years. Putting their total presence across the continent into perspective analysts at Alphaliner have produced a map (see above) which shows that with the exception of the Adriatic Chinese companies now have port facilities in every corner of the continent. Chinese ...
  • 2,500 people take to the streets of Hamburg to protest MSC's port plans
    As many as 2,500 people took to the streets in Hamburg yesterday evening in a protest organised by a local union against the 49.9% sale of the city's top port operator, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA), to Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC). Flares were thrown and there was a strong police presence as the demonstration ...
  • MOL signs up for methanol-powered ultramax bulker
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is to take on a methanol dual-fuel ultramax bulk carrier in a charter deal with compatriot Kambara Kisen, the shipping arm of the Tsuneishi Group. The 65,700 dwt ship will be built at Tsuneishi Shipbuilding and delivered in 2027 on a charter to MOL Drybulk. MOL, which targets having 90 ...
  • Abu Dhabi firms explore ammonia shipping
    Fertiglobe, the partnership between ADNOC and OCI Global, the world's largest seaborne exporter of urea and ammonia combined, the largest nitrogen fertiliser producer in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and an early mover in sustainable ammonia, has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AD Ports Group to explore logistics and ...
  • Backers of Singapore - Rotterdam green corridor vow to slash emissions by up to 30% by 2030
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Port of Rotterdam and 20 partners in the Green & Digital Shipping Corridor are working to reduce 20% to 30% of emissions from international shipping by 2030. This was agreed at the third Green Corridor workshop, held this week in Rotterdam. The Green & Digital Shipping ...
  • Ship Concept 2030: Identifying what tomorrow's newbuilds will look like
    Ship Concept 2030 is the latest magazine out of the Splash Special Reports stable, a publication designed to give readers a glimpse of what is realistic for newbuilds coming out of yards seven years from now taking into account regulations, fuels, information technology, seafaring skills, shipyards and charterers - a unique magazine with the big ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • ESPO warns ships are already dodging EU ETS
    European Sea Ports Organisation said ships are already rerouting to ports outside the bloc to avoid paying the EU Emissions...
  • Marine insurance talks with Ukraine falter as two ships test alternative Black Sea grains corridor
    International Union of Marine Insurance says 'grey areas' surround Ukraine government proposal to reinsure marine risk
  • BV invests to bring OrbitMI into the fold
    OrbitMI chief executive Ali Riaz said Bureau Veritas recognised the importance of intelligent connected workflows, and was committed to developing...
  • EU ETS could spur disruptive reciprocal measures
    IMO climate head warns of potential disruption for shipping in response to the EU ETS, adding that he looked forward...
  • Green ships will be available but what about the fuels?, asks Habben Jansen
    Liner boss told European summit that while customers may support decarbonisation, most are still in denial there will be a...
  • Latsco places first-ever bulker order in Japan
    Tanker and gas carrier owner made first bulker play in 2016 with secondhand supramaxes
  • MSC resumes boxship buying spree
    MSC is said to have purchased the 9,400 teu Joseph Schulte, which had been trapped in Ukraine for over a year...
  • Possible sea mine blast on Black Sea ship off Romania
    One crew member was injured and another 11 rescued after a possible sea mine blast on the general cargoship Seama...
  • Global carbon tax impossible, Barroso says
    José Manuel Barroso warned European policymakers about protectionism in his keynote speech to the European Shipping Summit, while suggesting that...
  • Rotterdam-Singapore green corridor aims to cut emissions by up to 30% by 2030
    MPA, Port of Rotterdam and 20 other partners in the green and digital shipping corridor will work together to cut...
  • Autonomous shipping revolution will slash P&I claims and payouts, IUMI told
    The coming MASS revolution has huge implications for marine insurance, with fewer people on ships meaning fewer 'people claims', delegates...
  • MOL ties up methanol-powered bulker to cut emissions
    Japanese shipping giant intends to charter the 65,700 dwt dual-fuel ship ultramax bulker from domestic owner Kambara Kisen. The vessel...
  • Shipping is central to EU security insists commission vice-president Schinas
    European shipowners looking for political recognition of the maritime sector's strategic economic status have been backed by the European Commission...
  • Daily Briefing
    Questions raised over UK government claims Odesa-docked ship was Russia target | CMA CGM teams up with Maersk to scale...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • More trans-Pac service cuts on tap for October as carriers seek to buoy rates
    The decision to suspend a service outright may represent a new leg down in terms of ship capacity, which is expected to grow sharply this year and next.
  • Norfolk Southern teams with tech company to ease intermodal cargo flow
    The Class I railroad and DrayNow will launch an app in 2024 designed to digitize, organize and streamline processes that have previously been performed via email or over the phone.
  • Asia-North Europe blank sailings to soar in October amid capacity overhang
    Ocean carriers on the busy trade lane plan to slash deployed capacity to match falling demand levels that typically follow China's Golden Week holiday at the start of October.
  • Intermarine, JSA target Chilean metals, energy markets with new subsidiary
    Affiliated carriers Intermarine and Jumbo-SAL-Alliance are poised to reap new cargo from the expected growth boom in South American mining, green fuels and wind.
  • Panama Canal draft restrictions offer sustained challenge for carriers
    Carrier executives and others say the draft limitations imposed due to a shortage of rainfall are creating a more difficult economic rationale for the so-called all-water route to the East Coast of North America.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • South Korean private equity firm poised to take over Polaris Shipping
    HMM and KOBC participating in the acquisition of the VLOC company as financial investors
  • Futures market for capesize bulkers falls while spot rates rally on
    November contracts lost almost $1,000 per day on Wednesday
  • Concept unveiled to build floating nuclear plants to meet military needs
    Crowley and BWX Technologies also envision vessels with microreactors responding to disasters
  • Baltic Dry Index climbs to four-month high as bulkers ride 'robust upward trend'
    China stimulus measures add to optimism as Panama Canal buoys handysizes
  • UK tightens laws to punish fraudulent shipping
    British laws had failed to keep up with international agreements leaving enforcers toothless
  • Blank sailings expected to reach 16% as Golden Week hurts container demand
    Freightos Baltic Index falls almost 20% since late August
  • No shortage of offshore bravado at Pareto Securities show
    Secondhand market weirdness and surging day rates have owners and observers excited
  • 'Nothing as contagious as protectionism': warns Emanuele Grimaldi as EU probes China's car exports
    Major car carrier owner rails against the rise of protectionism amid rising geopolitical tensions
  • Lines struggle to stop the rot as container freight rates hit four-year-low
    Spot rates hit their lowest since October 2019 as supply-and-demand outlook worsens
  • Ports on EU's edge poised to pounce on bloc's business, warns Malta
    As the EU's emissions trading scheme is about to include shipping, container ports at the bloc's periphery get ready to take advantage
  • Jinhui Shipping sells oldest bulker as renewal push goes on
    Hong Kong company takes book loss on 2021 purchase, but vessel made a trading profit in that time
  • Green Seas: The era of methanol-fuelled container shipping begins
    This week's edition of TradeWinds' newsletter on the environment and the business of the ocean explores what the Laura Maersk means for box shipping
  • Tonnage-hungry Subsea 7 could set its sights on Solstad Offshore, analyst says
    Pareto's Joren Sovik Opheim cites fleet similarities in hypothetical takeover
  • Methanol ships make up third of alternative-fuel orders this year, Clarksons says
    UK research company says LNG is still the most popular fuel choice for new eco vessels
  • Nobody beats competition by going green on their own, says Hapag-Lloyd boss Rolf Habben Jansen
    Shipping should work together to achieve decarbonisation, argues liner company chief exec
  • Mozambique cleared to sue shipbuilder Privinvest in $2bn corruption case
    Shipbuilder says it provided valuable services to African nation which sabotaged the coastal project
  • 'I always want more ships,' says TMI's new operations chief Carl Ackerley
    But newbuildings still too expensive for now, bulker executive explains
  • TMI's Ed Buttery compares handysize scrapping to a fairground coin-pusher machine
    Tipping point is approaching for elderly ships, and this is good news for rates
  • Gail (India) heralds first LNG cargo STS in move to optimise its shipping
    Indian importer is keen to repeat exercise to save cash, shipping time and CO2 emissions
  • Union Maritime doubles down on LR2 tanker newbuildings
    An earlier order for ultramax bulkers order at New Dayang appears to have been dropped
  • Sea mine suspected as explosion hits Ukraine-bound cargo ship off Romania
    Mine sweeper deployed to investigate incident involving the Seama
  • Seatrium loses $32m legal battle against HJ Shipbuilding over defects on accommodation rig
    Newly merged Singapore yard's legacy legal case tossed out due to wording of clause in sub-contract amendment
  • High tanker asset prices worry BW Group's Andreas Sohmen-Pao
    Tycoon thinks decarbonisation will be tough and contemplates move to US
  • Nicolas Saverys's second Exmar take-private bid fails as shareholders cling on to stock
    Exmar set to stay on stockmarket as take private vehicle Saverex shareholding falls short
  • Malcolm Godfrey quits insurance broker Gallagher to join rival Cambiaso Risso
    Genoa-based broker is continuing to grow its business with new hires
  • Hafnia clinches $303m sustainable loan secured by nine chemical tankers
    New revolving facility will mature in 2029, BW Group owner says
  • Nicolas Saverys's second take-private bid fails as shareholders cling on to stock
    Exmar set to stay on stockmarket as take private vehicle Saverex shareholding falls short
  • Nicolas Saverys opts to relaunch take-private bid as shareholders cling on to stock
    Pricing of third offering to be announced on 2 October
  • Kambara Kisen orders methanol ultramax bulker for charter to MOL
    Japanese group will fix out dual-fuel ship from delivery in 2027
  • Seaspan and Maersk Zero Carbon Center unveil huge ammonia container ship project
    Work has been taking place on developing a 15,000-teu design for potential commercialisation
  • European shipowners seek to boost their status in Brussels with show of unity
    Feeling insufficiently appreciated by the Brussels policymaking scene, the continent's shipping lobby holds its debut event to raise its profile
  • Trafigura creates new management committee as one of 'big three' bosses quits
    CEO Jeremy Weir and executive director Jose Larocca to lead new top team
  • 'No skeletons': TMI's Ed Buttery and Carl Ackerley press on with Grindrod integration
    Bulker owners' balance sheets remain separate, but other functions are already working as one, bosses explain
  • Cocaine 'tsunami' hits container supply chain as industry struggles for answers
    Maritime drug flows are rising both in volume and violence. The 'Operation Tin Can' drug bust shows how they can be stemmed
  • Bureau Veritas invests in OrbitMI as strategic partnership targets shipping's carbon emissions
    Stena Bulk-backed software firm teams up with 195-year-old classification society
  • Denmark's DFDS acquires Spain to Morocco ferry company
    Ferry company says acquisition will help it benefit from ongoing nearshoring of supply chains to Europe
  • Mariner Associates and Carlos A Gothong recycle bulker and car carrier in Bangladesh
    But cash buyer GMS cautions that Chattogram's recyclers cannot compete on price for now
  • Singapore-Rotterdam green corridor aims for 30% GHG emission cuts by 2030
    Partners identify action steps for the various fuel pathways and will look at ways to incentivise uptake of alternative fuels

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • Air Belgium abandons direct passenger service to focus on cargo
    Air Belgium says it never recovered from lost business during the COVID pandemic, in contrast to most passenger carriers. It says it can't make money selling tickets to consumers and will focus on doing business with other airlines.
  • Narita Airport to build centralized cargo facility for All Nippon Airways
    All Nippon Airways will soon function in one place at Narita Airport instead of at decentralized cargo warehouses.
  • DSV tailors chartered freighter network to shifting market conditions
    DSV is a logistics company, not an airline, but it is strategically adding freighters it controls through long-term leases based on demand in certain lanes.

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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
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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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