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December 22, 2023

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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 22, 2023
  • Nabros Transport safely delivers one of the largest reactors at the longest distance
  • BLR Logistiks expands fleet to include reefer containers
  • Transworld Group and Jafza to establish state-of-the-art logistics centre
  • The race to obtain enough blue and green fuels for shipping by 2030
  • CMA CGM intimates of Red Sea charge
  • Round Africa again?
  • Cargo seen damaged in Thoothukudi floods
  • Indian economy projected to surpass $4 trn by FY25
  • Horizon Industrial Parks builds high-quality logistics facility for Flyjac Logistics
  • Adani Ports Mundra handles 43 vessels in 24 hours
  • Spot rates spike after major shipping lines announce skipping Red Sea

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • Empty boxes will be stuck in all the wrong places for new year peak
  • EXCLUSIVE: Flexport taken to court by disgruntled ex-Flexporters
  • Impact of Red Sea attacks not 'mind-blowing', but will delay cargo delivery
  • Box ship owners may benefit from Red Sea and Suez diversions
  • Maersk launches combined container/ro-ro Tunisia-Italy service
  • Pharma.aero and Cool Chain Association aim for common standards
  • 'We have to eat a bowl of Tricolor? Ugh': investors wary of FedEx restructure

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • Boeing delivers Navy's first Orca XLUUV
    The Navy's plans for unmanned vessels include uncrewed undersea as well as uncrewed surface vessels and Boeing [NYSE: BA] has now delivered the first Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) to
  • Gulf of Mexico O&G sale: High bids and big questions
    Yesterday's Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Lease Sale 261 generated $382,168,507 in high bids for 311 tracts covering 1.7 million acres in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. A total
  • Carnival reports all time high full year revenues
    Cruising has come a long way since the dark days of the COVID shut-down when much loved veteran cruise ships were being beached for scrapping. Evidence of the industry bounce back came

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • CMA CGM announces new Panama Canal surcharges
    French container shipping company CMA CGM has announced new Panama Canal surcharges for several routes worldwide. In particular, CMA CGM will implement a surcharge of US$150 per TEU for all types of cargo from the US West Coast ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland to North Europe, Scandinavia, Poland and Baltic, effective from 12 January. Additionally, the ocean carrier will introduce the
  • NYK to install air compression systems on LNG-fuelled car carriers
    NYK is set to implement a cutting-edge Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) system in the construction of LNG-fuelled car carriers by Shin Kurushima Dockyard, with the first vessel anticipated for delivery in 2026. The VCR system has the capability to dynamically adjust the air compression ratio within the engine combustion chamber, ensuring an optimal balance tailored to engine power and the specifi
  • New container train service between Latvia and Poland launches operations
    Starting from early December, a new container train has been put into operation, linking Latvia's Rigas universalais terminalis (RUT) and Poland's Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) within the Freeport of Riga. This initiative provided by Baltijas Ekspresis, the largest private rail freight carrier in the Baltics, marks a significant improvement in the efficiency and safety of container delivery to
  • CMA CGM starts new service from Morocco to North America
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM will launch a new seasonal service dedicated to exports of fruits and vegetables from Morocco to North America. The new NAMEX service will have the following port rotation: Tanger Med (Morocco) - Halifax (Canada) - New York (US) - Philadelphia (US) - Norfolk (US) - Savannah (US) - Charleston (US) - Tanger Med CMA CGM's NAMEX service map The 15,128 TEU container vessel
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges to upgrade Malaysian port Lumut
    Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI) and Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak (PKNP), a Malaysia state development agency, have formed a strategic partnership to develop the port of Lumut in Perak state, Malaysia. The European Commission has awarded a €1.9 million (US$2.1 million) grant for feasibility studies, recognising the port's potential as a logistics and industrial hub. For PoABI, a s
  • Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital acquire ship manager Zeaborn
    Wilhelmsen Ship Management, a provider of third-party ship management services headquartered in Singapore, and Hamburg-based asset manager MPC Capital have agreed to acquire 100% of Zeaborn Ship Management, which manages a fleet of around 100 vessels, comprising container ships, bulkers, tankers and multi-purpose vessels. The acquisition is the "next milestone" in the partnership between Wilhelms
  • Gebrüder Weiss opens new office in Australia
    Gebrüder Weiss is expanding its network in Australia with the opening of a new Air & Sea office in Brisbane. This is now the third location operated by the international logistics company in Australia, following on from Sydney and Melbourne. The most important transshipment hub in Brisbane is the container port, which plays an important role in international trade with a record throughput of 1.56
  • Concor and DB Schenker forge logistics partnership for the Indian market
    Container Corporation of India (Concor) and Schenker India (DB Schenker) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi, India to collaborate on export, import and domestic sectors. "CONCOR and DB Schenker are leaders in their respective fields, and the two organisations are joining hands to provide a bouquet of end-to-end services seamlessly for customers which would also help in further impr
  • Damietta Alliance Container Terminal signs final financing contract
    The Damietta Alliance Container Terminal (DACT) has signed the final financing contract for its box terminal in Damietta, Egypt. The financing consortium comprises international development banks including European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), DEG and Proparco. The joint venture, Damietta Alli
  • Oakland sees declined box traffic in November
    The Port of Oakland reported a 6.8% drop in its container volumes in November, handling 132,648 TEUs. Full imports rose 3.8% year-on-year, with 71,258 TEUs passing through Oakland port facilities this November. On the other hand, full exports declined by 3% to 61,390 TEUs. At the same time, empty imports experienced a drop of 0.6%, with 14,118 TEUs, while empty exports experienced a significant 4
  • ZIM ships banned from Malaysia as Gaza war drags on
    All of ZIM Line's ships will be barred from calling at Malaysian ports effective from 20 December, as the Muslim country announced a blanket ban on all Israel-flagged vessels. Alluding to the Gaza war, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the finance minister, said, "These restrictions are a response to Israel's actions that ignore basic humanitarian principles and violate interna
  • Red Sea detours will prolong transit times by 30%
    If all container shipping routes along the Red Sea take detours round the Cape of Good Hope, transit times could jump by 30%, according to consultancy Linerlytica's report. Taiwan's three main liner operators Evergreen Marine Corporation, Yang Ming Marine Transport and Wan Hai Lines, issued customer advisories on 18 December, saying that they are joining their peers in suspending shipments to Isr
  • Maersk commences new weekly service to Port of Tunis Rades
    Maersk introduces an innovative transport solution connecting the growing Tunisian market to its mainliner services spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This recently launched weekly service operates with a dedicated ro-ro vessel, linking the Port of Rades in Tunisia to the hub port of Cagliari in Italy. Notably, the service strengthens the connection between Morocco and Tunisia, with the
  • What to Do If You're Injured in a Truck Accident in Another State
    There are always risks on the road when you are driving. Even if you are driving safely and obeying traffic laws, accidents can happen. You can't control the weather, road conditions, and the actions or neglect of other drivers. These factors, along with mechanical failure and other issues with your own vehicle, can cause accidents. Even minor crashes and incidents can cause damage and injuries.
  • Techniques for Implementing Knowledge Management Strategies
    In today's business climate, knowledge is power. But harnessing that power within an organization can sometimes be easier said than done. That's where ' Knowledge Management Strategies' come into play. Below, we will discuss the importance, development, and implementation of these strategies, as well as how to overcome common challenges that can arise during the process. The Concept of Knowledge

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • CSL reveals order for world's first fully electric battery-capable self-unloading bulker
    Canadian owner CSL has partnered up with Adelaide Brighton Cement (Adbri) to build and operate the world's first fully electric battery-capable self-unloading bulk carrier. The 11,000 dwt ship is expected for delivery from an unnamed shipyard in early 2026. Under a 20-year strategic partnership, the custom-designed ship will replace Adbri's Accolade II and will support ...
  • US slaps sanctions on Sovcomflot manager and traders of Russian oil for price cap breaches
    The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued new sanctions on Sovcomflot shipmanager and several oil traders for helping Russia evade a cap on its oil price. Sanctions were placed on Sun Ship Management, a Dubai-based subsidiary of Sovcomflot, Russia's state-backed shipping company. The company, listed on the fleet ...
  • Prysmian splashes $385m on two cable layers
    Milan-based cabling giant Prysmian is expanding its fleet of installation vessels with two units worth around €350m ($385m). The first cable layer will be built by Fincantieri-controlled Norwegian shipbuilder Vard and enter service by the beginning of 2027. It will be an evolution of the Monna Lisa class vessel, with a length of about 185 ...
  • Fugro to bolster geotechnical capacity with conversion of newly acquired PSVs
    Dutch surveyor Fugro has picked up two platform supply vessels for conversion into geotechnical assets. The Sea Goldcrest and Sea Gull delivered in 2019 and 2020, respectively, from Fujian Mawei shipyard in China to Jon Fredriksen's Seatankers and managed by Remoy Shipping in Norway have been acquired for an undisclosed price. The acquisition is in ...
  • Northern Ocean rig gets more work with TotalEnergies
    John Fredriksen-controlled Northern Ocean, a semisub rig spin-off of Northern Drilling, has secured more work in West Africa for its 2018-built rig Deepsea Mira. The French energy major TotalEnergies has exercised the first option under the semi's contract extending its utilisation by 180 days and into the fourth quarter of 2024. The extension provides between ...
  • Noble wins Petrobras semisub contract off Columbia
    New York and Copenhagen-listed drilling rig owner Noble has secured a contract with Petrobras for the semisub Noble Discoverer offshore Colombia. The 2009-built rig has been fixed for 400 days from the second quarter of 2024. The deal comes with options to extend the fixture by 390 days. "We are thrilled to announce that we ...
  • Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital acquire Zeaborn Ship Management
    Wilhelmsen Ship Management and MPC Capital have agreed to acquire 100 % of the company Zeaborn Ship Management. The acquisition is the next milestone in the partnership between Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital and their shipmanagement joint venture Wilhelmse

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital acquire Zeaborn Ship Management
    Brand name to disappear after deal goes through for undisclosed sum
  • Shipping's protectors face 'exquisite dilemma' in the Red Sea
    US attacks on Houthi positions would worsen the shipping crisis without hurting the Yemeni rebels much, a researcher says
  • Red Sea security in limbo as shipping awaits detail of naval operations
    Despite the public relations hype, the naval protection force put together under the name Operation Prosperity Guardian lacks detail and...
  • Greek shipowners' storm aid channelled to restore schools
    Memorandum signed with government is first tranche of €50m collected from shipowner donations
  • 'Little clear guidance' on lawful deviation from Red Sea rerouting, lawyers warn
    Ports are not deemed safe unless a vessel can reach, use and leave them without exposure to danger that cannot...
  • Top 10 Lloyd's List podcasts: 2023
    The road to zero-carbon shipping, geopolitical risk, supply chain resilience, the impact of sanctions on Russia and the rise of...
  • Dozen more Cosco megaships skip Suez as carriers add Red Sea surcharges
    MSC and CMA CGM are imposing surcharges for vessels circumventing via the Cape of Good Hope, reflecting potential magnitude of...
  • Boxship charter market defies usual December lull
    Charter rates for smaller tonnage remain under pressure, although levels for ships of above 3,500 teu are stable
  • Ex-SIPG president expelled from CCP over corruption charges
    Alleged wrongdoings include enabling relatives to use his position and influence for personal gain through corrupt practices; improperly intervening in...
  • Zodiac in nuclear vessel research project with KSOE and LR
    The group said nuclear propulsion has the potential to help shipping decarbonise because it emits no carbon
  • Seacon expands fleet via newbuild quartet leaseback
    Seacon will bareboat charter the fresh tonnage for up to 15 years after delivery, which is set for between August...
  • Daily Briefing
    Europe-Asia boxships in Red Sea start returning to Suez Canal | New EU sanctions will increase burden for shipping, but...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • Trans-Pacific spot rates explode amid accelerating Red Sea carrier diversions
    While shippers adapt to the complicated market environment in the short term, they are also casting a wary eye on annual service contract negotiations with carriers that will heat up early next year.
  • CPKC implements embargo on Mexico-bound empty containers in Laredo
    With CPKC competitors BNSF and UP unable to send or receive cargo because of the border closures at El Paso and Eagle Pass, they might be tempted to send containers through CPKC's still-opened Laredo crossing.
  • Port NOLA gets federal funds to launch construction of mega-terminal
    The proposed 2-million-TEU container terminal would be situated downriver from New Orleans where ships won't face the air-draft restrictions of the Crescent City Connection bridge that spans the Mississippi River.
  • Container lines unleash surcharges linked to Red Sea diversions as spot rates jump
    The anticipated costs to shippers of the Red Sea crisis are becoming clearer, with spot rates up sharply and rate hikes and surcharges announced by ocean carriers.
  • Yellow sells 23 leased terminals to big LTL carriers for $82.9 million
    Six large US LTL carriers, led by Saia and Estes, acquired a small portion of Yellow's remaining facilities at auction this week, keeping the lion's share of properties sold to date out of the hands of developers.
  • Container lines unleash surcharges linked to Red Sea diversions
    The anticipated costs to shippers of the Red Sea crisis are becoming clearer, with rate hikes and surcharges announced by ocean carriers.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • K Line ultramax to be built with Japanese green steel
    Japanese steel maker JFES to supply green steel under the mass balance method
  • Bimco: Shipping on track to reach IMO 5% clean fuel target by 2030
    The ships will be ready, but questions remain on fuel availability
  • MSC leads ocean carriers seeking to claw back cost of rerouting ships
    Shippers slammed with more surcharges as more than 200 vessels are paused or diverted away from Suez
  • BIMCO: shipping on track to reach IMO 5% clean fuel target by 2030
    The ships will be ready, but questions remain on fuel availability
  • MSC leads ocean carriers seeking to claw back cost of re-routing ships
    Shippers slammed with more surcharges as more than 200 vessels are paused or diverted away from Suez
  • UK detained Hoegh car carrier for three days over failed PSC inspection
    Inspectors find issue with ISM as well as maintenance of survival craft onboard Norwegian-flagged vessel
  • Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project fires up but with export challenges ahead
    Force majeure notices, missing ships and international sanctions spell start-up headaches for Novatek
  • UK Coast Guard takes manager Intrada to court over fatal Karin Hoj collision
    Scotline management company also faces legal action by families of seafarers who lost their lives
  • Singapore owner Kim Heng sacks manager suspected of corruption
    Offshore vessel company says probe uncovered inflated transactions and misappropriation of assets
  • Tanker owners in 'wait and see' mode as EU bolsters naval taskforce
    Owners demand higher rates on Middle East Gulf to Mediterranean route after Houthi attacks
  • Tufton founder Ted Kalborg splashes cash on Stainless Tankers shares
    Chairman of newly-listed tanker company spends $238,000 on stock
  • Gram Car Carriers tells charterers to stay out of Red Sea in latest defection
    All three major Norwegian car carrier owners are opting for the Cape of Good Hope
  • Vitol consolidates tanker and gas fleets in Singapore under Kit Kernon
    Trader's vessel activities will unite under new Vitol International Shipping banner
  • Zeaborn Ship Management sold to Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital
    Acquisition marks further consolidation in German ship management sector
  • Five Sovcomflot tankers 'fail to reach India' with Russian crude oil
    Bloomberg speculates that price-cap sanctions may be having an affect
  • Ikea warns of delays as shippers grapple with Red Sea diversions
    Furniture giant warns that products will be late into shops as it seeks other options
  • Broker Braemar's bosses cash in shares after latest bonus and options awards
    London-listed shop's top team offloaded around 480,000 shares
  • LNG carrier rates head down, but will Suez swerve reverse falls?
    Jury is out on how market for this sector will end year and develop in first quarter of 2024
  • Eight seafarers missing after cargo ship reported lost off Indonesia
    The Vision Global is said to have sunk south of Panjang Island
  • Shipping braces for long haul as Red Sea crisis escalates
    Shipping companies are unwilling to return to the region until it is safe
  • TradeWinds Person of Year: Kitack Lim who lead the world to decarbonisation deal
    Blockbuster deals drove markets in the last 12 months, but the landmark decarbonisation agreement will be the year's legacy
  • Greece joins US-led anti-Houthi naval coalition in the Red Sea
    World's biggest owner of oceangoing ships is sending a frigate off Yemen
  • International Seaways eyes investment and debt payments with $100m shelf filing
    US tanker owner signs at-the-market deal with Evercore and Jefferies
  • EastMed inks first bulker orders in a decade
    Greek player orders ultramax series from Chinese shipyard
  • Drug-sniffing dog finds €21m of cocaine on Navibulgar bulker
    Customs officers seize 300kg of drugs on handysize that docked in Ireland
  • Tsuneishi Shipbuilding to draw up plans for new yard in East Timor
    The privately-owned Japanese shipbuilder has been in close talks with the country's government
  • Stolt expects to see 5-7% fuel savings from hull coatings trial
    Norwegian shipowner said it expects sustainable coating to last for up to 10 years
  • What is a ship? A Singapore court ruling sets threshold definition
    If it looks like a ship and moves like a ship, is it a ship? Yes, says High Court judge

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • Mexican seaport adds new charge on container shipments
    Mexican officials recently approved a $5 charge on containers moving through the Port of Ensenada.

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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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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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