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January 23, 2023

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Exim India web site
JANUARY 23, 2023
  • Constitution of Major Ports Adjudicatory Board will result in TAMP ceasing to exist
  • India mulls ban on certain vessels older than 25 years
  • Ocean freight rates rationalisation continues
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (20 January 2023)
  • Cargo traffic growth at Major Ports in Dec. signals strong rebound
  • Chinese supertankers transporting Russian Urals crude to India, China
  • 'Adequate budgetary allocation to capital expenditure projects essential'
  • Nitin Gadkari inspects progress of key Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway
  • FFFAI hosts webinar on new developments & opportunities on INSTC route & Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar
  • Clarification on RCL (Regional Container Lines) & RC Line
  • EPCG Scheme relaxed for sectors affected by pandemic
  • Vessel dimension permitted at Deendayal Port's Oil Jetty No. 7
  • Jet Freight Logistics' Rights Issue opens
  • Coal imports seen rising to meet surge in demand
  • SC seeks details from govt on notices to exporters regarding GST exemption

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 23, 2023
  • Shiphol: air cargo back in focus
  • Forward automation: pilot project in Tallinn
  • Davies Turner launches new LCL
  • Global transit times improving
  • Tonnages make a big jump again - yields not yet
  • Jessica Maitra to head claims and legal services
  • Three new locos for freight and building sites
  • More traction units to bolster interstate service
  • Seven new associate directors for Baxter Freight
  • Cargojet renews strategic contract in Canada
  • Liebherr comes to the rescue
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Magma Aviation picks James Gilliard
  • Cooperation in Japan
  • Mass production of XD and XF Electric ready to go
  • Dutch inland shipper changes hands
  • Dachser Hörsching expanded

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • Bleak outlook post-Chinese New Year prompts more blank voyages
  • BlackRock trims exposure to CH Robinson and Expeditors
  • 'Brave' decision as Joost van Doesburg is appointed head of Schiphol Cargo
  • Tech, layoffs & logistics - Mr Ocean speaks and you'd better listen
  • JB Hunt eyes revival in struggling intermodal market, but it will be a hard slog
  • India's proposal to ban older vessels could deplete coastal fleet
  • MSC to appeal judge's ruling in US furniture shipper case
  • Kevin Keegan scores a hit as he toasts BIFA's forwarding stars

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • Wiernicki: LNG is "a fuel in transition"
    ABS chairman, president and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki made it clear that LNG will be a key fuel in the energy transition in a keynote speech at the 6th Liquefied Gas and
  • U.K. to convert offshore construction vessel to subsea protection ship
    As last year's incident involving the Nordstream pipeline in the Baltic underscores, subsea infrastructure can be extremely susceptible to sabotage. The U.K. is taking the problem sufficiently seriously that last November it
  • MARAD's Daniel Ladd to talk construction funding at TTB 2023
    On March 7-8 in Mobile, Ala., Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2023 will once again bring together owners, operators, naval architects, shipbuilders and more to discuss advances in technology and design, as

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Container News web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • South Carolina Ports sets new annual box record
    South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) set a new container record in 2022 by handling the largest number of boxes ever at the Port of Charleston. In 2022, SC Ports handled almost 2.8 million TEUs, translating to a 1.5% increase over 2021, and carried more than 1.5 million pier containers, representing a 1% growth over 2021. Furthermore, in the previous year, SC Ports transported 199,343 automobiles thro
  • Port of Halifax exceeds 600,000 TEUs in record year
    The Port of Halifax has crossed the 600,000 TEU annual container throughput threshold in 2022 for the first time in history. In particular, 601,700 TEUs have been moved through PSA Halifax Atlantic Hub and PSA Halifax Fairview Cove, the two box terminals of the Canadian port. "In 2022, PSA Halifax, CN and the Halifax Port Authority worked together in a collaborative, meaningful way, and the incre
  • Port of Los Angeles nears 10 million TEUs in 2022
    Port of Los Angeles (POLA) handled 9.9 million TEUs in 2022 in its second-best annual performance, just like its twin port of Long Beach . Los Angeles was for the 23rd consecutive year the busiest container port in the United States, leaving the other port giant in San Pedro Bay, the port of Long Beach, in second place. Long Beach achieves second-busiest year in history At his annual State of the
  • AD Ports enters into strategic agreements for further growth in Africa
    The Republic of Angola's Ministry of Transport and AD Ports Group signed a framework agreement on 19 January aiming to start working together on the development of maritime services and infrastructure throughout Angola. In order to improve marine connection along Africa's west coast, AD Ports Group has continued its consistent policy of international growth by striking strategic partnerships. "Th
  • Forth Ports to install digital berth planning tool at London Container Terminal
    Forth Ports, a port owner of the port of Tilbury in the United Kingdom, has decided to use Portchain Quay as Port of Tilbury's London Container Terminal-wide berth planning tool, including intelligent projections. The installation of Portchain Quay is expected to be a significant step in the London Container Terminal's digitisation journey, as various critical planning procedures will be digitise
  • Wan Hai Lines reportedly paid fewer bonuses
    Wan Hai Lines' staff reportedly received their bonuses at midnight today, in line with the Taiwanese liner operator's practice of paying bonuses just before the Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year starts on 22 January but Taiwan begins its week-long holidays today. Staff received an average of nine months of salaries, slightly below the 10 months paid out last year. Taiwanese media reports sta
  • NWSA's container volumes shrank last year
    Box volumes at the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a marine cargo operating partnership comprising the ports of Seattle and Tacoma in the United States, fell 9.4% in 2022. NWSA handled 3,384,018 TEUs last year, with full imports and exports down 14.1% and 19.7%, respectively. The alliance said that "imports were impacted by high inventories, and exports were impacted by the strong dollar, ongo
  • Saudi ports see over 955,000 TEUs in December 2022
    Saudi ports closed December with a run of exceptional outcomes across numerous metrics, the most notable of which was a 13.63% year-on-year increase in container throughput from 841,055 TEUs in December 2021 to 955,731 TEUs in the same month last year. Statistics show an increase in all container categories, with a 7.15% rise in exports reaching 214,789 TEUs and a 24.41% growth in imports climbin
  • How Are ELDs Changing The Trucking Industry?
    In recent years, the trucking industry has increasingly relied on electronic logging devices (ELDs). These devices are used to track and record a driver's hours of service and other important information, and they have become an integral part of the industry's operations. Benefits Of ELDs These logging devices , which are required to be installed in most commercial vehicles, are used to track and
  • How to Ensure a Smooth Road Freight Delivery: Tips and Tricks
    Are you planning to send goods via road freight delivery? Whether you're a first-time shipper looking for an easy way to get your items from one destination to another or a veteran road freight user trying to streamline your processes, some certain tricks and tips can ensure your journey is as smooth and effortless as possible. This article will look at how you can ensure everything goes accordin
  • Long Beach achieves second-busiest year in history
    The Port of Long Beach (POLB) has achieved its second-busiest year on record in 2022, moving 9.13 million TEUs, a 2.7% decrease from 2021, which was the port's busiest year in its 112-year history. In particular, imports fell 4.9% year-on-year to 4,358,789 TEUs, while exports fell 1.6% to 1,414,882 TEUs. "In 2023, we will continue to invest in digital and physical infrastructure projects, focus o
  • MSC to appeal court decision about MCS Industries case
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has expressed its disappointment with the initial decision of the Federal Maritime Commission Administrative Law Judge Wirth on 13 January 2023 about the MCS Industries case. MSC said it has sought diligently to persuade the FMC to invoke the procedures required to fully comply with both US and Swiss law when producing documents and pointed out that "the decisio
  • Around three tons of cocaine seized from cargo ship, all crews arrested
    Around three tons of cocaine were found in the 2005-built general cargo ship Blume on 18 January off the western Sahara, while all the crew members of the vessel have been arrested. The Togo-flagged ship was taken to Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Spain on suspicion of drug trafficking, according to Maritime Bulletin's report. Blume left the port of Santos in Brazil on 21 December and was sailing to t

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Splash web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • Eitzen takes over Høglund Marine Solutions
    Norwegian shipping and investment group Eitzen is taking over compatriot Høglund Marine Solutions, a provider of sustainable automation services and LNG fuel gas systems. The Oslo-based family-owned firm led by Axel C. Eitzen, which among other things owns the Copenhagen-based chemical tanker player Christiania Shipping, has become a majority shareholder in Høglund through a share ...
  • Saipem wins $900m in offshore contracts
    Italian energy services player Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts worth a total of around $900m. The first contract, in partnership with Aker Solutions, has been awarded by Total Energies, for the Lapa Southwest development project, a deepwater oil field in the Santos Basin, 270 km off the coast of São Paulo, in Brazil. ...
  • Shipmanagers actively seeking further consolidation opportunities
    With the merger news between OSM Maritime and Thome being among the biggest shipping news stories of the year to date, attention is turning to where consolidation will take place next in the shipmanagement sector. Yesterday Splash broke news of the creation of OSM Thome, a shipmanagement giant with around 1,000 ships on its books ...
  • 2020 Bulkers locks in pair on index-linked contracts
    Norway's 2020 Bulkers has struck new time charter deals with an unnamed European charterer for a pair of its newcastlemax bulk carriers. The Oslo-listed owner's 2020-built Bulk Santos and Bulk Sao Paulo have been fixed up until April 1, 2025, to June 31, 2025. The charters will start immediately on redelivery from their current employment ...
  • Shipmanagement software vendors targeted by hackers
    Shipmanagement software vendors have been warned to be on their guard with experts suggesting this maritime niche is becoming the focus of hackers. With Voyager Worldwide and DNV's ShipManager software both hit by cyber attacks in the past couple of months, and other cyber incidents happening but going unreported, there is strong speculation that hackers ...
  • Borr Drilling picks up Latin America deal
    Tor Olav Trøim's Borr Drilling has received a letter of award from an undisclosed customer for the 2013-built jackup to carry out work in Latin America. The award will cover two wells with an estimated duration of 200 days on a dry-hole case and up to 460 days on a success case. The campaign will ...
  • MSC to appeal case with American furniture maker
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has decided to appeal a court decision in the US to fine it close to $1m in a long-running battle with an American furniture maker. Splash reported yesterday on judge Erin Wirth's decision to fine MSC $944,655 over an alleged failure to meet contractual obligations during container shipping's boom years. The judge ...
  • AD Ports to develop Angolan maritime infrastructure
    Fast expanding AD Ports Group has entered into a framework agreement with Angola's Ministry of Transport to begin collaboration on the development of maritime services and infrastructure across the country. The Abu Dhabi group has also entered into a head of terms agreement to form a joint venture with state-owned logistics and transportation company UNICARGAS, ...
  • Port of Rotterdam adopts integrated planning for inland container shipping
    The Port of Rotterdam has signed on to use integrated planning after a pilot project that resulted in faster handling of inland vessels. Nextlogic matches supply and demand for inland container shipping handling. Barge operators enter their rotation, calls and cargo information in Nextlogic in advance for each inland vessel. Container terminals and empties depots ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • Daily Briefing
    There's a bad smell around the bunker sector. And it isn't just the product | Shipping banks on China for...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Where have all the pirates gone?
    Piracy attacks are at a 30-year low according to the latest figures, but have the pirates really hung up their...
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  • There's a bad smell around the bunker sector. And it isn't just the product
    A decade after OW Bunker's demise, bunker providers must prove the industry can police itself. If it cannot do so...
  • Höegh Autoliners planning for ammonia fuel operations from 2026
    Ammonia as a fuel 'is moving rapidly forward on both the supply side and the engine side,' says chief executive
  • IMO report finds indifference and ignorance about fake flags and fraudulent shipping practices
    Only 14% of member states, recognised organisations, marine insurers and class responded to a questionnaire about unlawful practices associated with...
  • Bulker queue builds off coal hubs in Australia
    About 55 bulkers are waiting to enter the ports, adding to congestion in the area, though little impact on freight...
  • Pacific Basin financial chief Peter Schulz resigns
    Chief executive Martin Fruergaard will assume the duties of finance chief until a replacement is found
  • Liverpool wins top ranking for port-centric logistics
    Disruptions and shortages were a hallmark of the pandemic. With global trade patterns potentially changing, new opportunities are emerging
  • US green blueprint 'a great start' but leaves much to be desired
    Maritime section of the blueprint seems much less thought through than other transportation sectors, chief of North American decarbonisation group...
  • Sanctioned Russian ship departs Indian waters after failing to unload cargo
    Vessel unable to unload cargo for the Rooppur nuclear power plant in Bangladesh due to US sanctions
  • Shipping banks on China for better Year of the Rabbit
    Stock investors are looking at piling into the dry bulk sector. In addition to an attractive picture of tonnage supply..
  • China's shipping sector banks on market bounce in Year of the Rabbit
    Stock investors are looking at piling into the dry bulk sector. In addition to an attractive picture of tonnage supply...
  • US west coast container volumes declined last year
    Los Angeles and Long Beach bore the brunt of the pandemic-driven surge in cargo volumes. But as demand eases, container...
  • China shipbuilding association flags labour shortage amid economic challenges
    Shipyards need to overcome a series of challenges as they prepare themselves for a considerable increase in newbuilding deliveries this year
  • Shipowner and operator fined $2m in US for illegal discharges
    Related companies Empire Bulkers and Joanna Maritime sentenced for breaches of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships and the...
  • Pacific Basin financial chief Peter Schultz resigns
    Chief executive Martin Fruergaard will assume the duties of finance chief until a replacement is found

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • Big Flexport layoffs offer potential clue to its future identity
    Scrutiny over Flexport's job cuts earlier this month points to a long-term issue for the venture-backed logistics company: a perceived lack of identity in a market that has long been skeptical of its differentiation.
  • Waning demand, service issues to weigh on international intermodal volumes
    If inland rail ramps remain congested due to chassis shortages and discretionary imports continue to flow away from the West Coast to the East Coast, international intermodal volumes could decline for a second straight year.
  • Ocean shippers may 'pay up' for secure capacity despite weak market
    Even as weak economic conditions prevail during the annual service contract negotiating cycle, it does not automatically mean shippers will be driving the hardest possible bargains with newly vulnerable carriers.
  • India-US trade adds new capacity with Cosco-OOCL service to East Coast
    The AWES service itinerary is yet another example of liners' increasing network consolidation at Mundra for the Indian leg, a single-port call strategy that, arguably, helps them save on marine dues.
  • Rotterdam rolls out delay-busting barge planning tool
    The digital sharing of schedule information via Rotterdam's Nextlogic platform addresses the complexity involved in terminals booking and handling 18,000 container barges a year.
  • Lack of data leaves shippers reliant on 3PLs to reduce Scope 3 emissions
    Pressure on shippers to take a more active role in bringing down so-called Scope 3 emissions covering the activities of a company's third-party vendors - including transportation - has increased in recent years.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • Crude tanker spot market closes out tepid week with suezmax declines and flat VLCCs
    Suezmaxes lose recent gains while VLCC gains were cancelled out by declining rates out of the US Gulf
  • Green Seas podcast: Biofuels prove an easy but expensive carbon-cutting solution for shipping
    Cargill looks to scale to tackle economics as biofuels as it considers the trialling phase over
  • MSC Cruises in talks with Port of Galveston to build $110m cruise terminal
    Both sides are discussing how to fund the project, which is slated to begin next year
  • Falling capesize rates near operating expense levels as China celebrates Lunar New Year
    Some of ships are losing money, however, as smaller bulker sizes continue to profit, according to Baltic Exchange data
  • Volatility predicted for product tanker market as Russian product embargo looms
    Spot rates have not improved ahead of the embargo, with plenty of Russian imports and high inventories pushing a rally back
  • Dig for victory: why excavator sales in China may signal capesize rally
    Research suggests China's economy is set for short-term challenges, but its construction industry is positioning itself for growth
  • Trafigura to import crude into Italy after Russia's Lukoil sells ISAB refinery
    Trader teams up with Cypriot private equity fund to replace Russian barrels at Sicilian plant
  • IMO's carbon tool too 'simplistic', say London Greek shipowners
    Committee says that London is not doing enough to promote itself as a maritime centre at New Year event in the capital
  • Record-breakers: 'Simply not enough' AHTS ships in North Sea, Fearnleys says
    Norwegian broker predicts tight market in offshore sector this year
  • CMA CGM-backed Neoline finalises order for first $65m-plus wind-powered ro-ro
    RMK Marine of Turkey to build innovative vessel that has been 11 years in the planning
  • Cash-rich Maersk wants new metro station built beside its headquarters
    Danish group argues that the 750-metre walk to the nearest stop is too far
  • Ice-breaking LNG carrier makes round trip voyage to China in harsh conditions
    Russia continues to push boundaries on Northern Sea Route with an eastbound winter cargo
  • Editor's selection: Thome-OSM tie the knot, HSBC retreats from shipping and Euronav seeks to save Frontline tie-up
    A look at some of TradeWinds' biggest and most intriguing stories of the week
  • Last orders? Final Russian tanker shipment to Europe may already have taken place
    Traders argue there is now little time to complete delivery and payment of Russian products before ban on 5 February
  • HSBC's Greek retreat leaves market guessing on future path
    Greek rivals pick up the business that the banking giant leaves behind - probably for environmental reasons
  • Blue Visby architect predicts a 'year of reckoning' for 'Sail fast then wait'
    With 'no magic solutions' to decarbonisation, the spotlight will be on pragmatic approaches such as those being developed by the Blue Visby project
  • P&O Maritime takes big profit by selling subsea ship to UK government
    Modern vessel Topaz Tangaroa to be used for infrastructure by Ministry of Defence
  • Cambiaso Risso buys German insurance broker Trident
    Italian marine insurer continues to diversify into new areas and geographies
  • Weather delays hit $70m Gibraltar wreck removal
    Gibraltar government says project is still on schedule to meet its May deadline
  • Germany's third FSRU arrives at new Brunsbuttel Elbehafen LNG terminal
    First commercial cargo said to be incoming from Abu Dhabi
  • Shipping steams ahead on fairy dust from the Magic Mountain
    The industry continues to thrive as world leaders gathered in Davos to seek cooperation in a fragmented world
  • Empire Bulkers fined over 'knowing and wilful' pollution violations in US
    Department of Justice says Greek group will pay $2m for tampering with pollution prevention equipment on handysize
  • Fednav recruits Frank Mortensen to lead on strategy
    The former chief executive of MBBC will be based in Geneva
  • Hoegh and MAN to go straight to ammonia on four newbuildings
    Ammonia engines will be ready for delivery sooner than expected
  • OSM Maritime finds 'perfect match' in Singapore's Thome, says CEO Norbye
    Similar Norwegian heritage will help smooth integration as it looks to size for advantage over competitors

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • White House touts easing of supply chain pressures
    White House economic adviser Brian Deese points to supply chain improvements while new pressures loom overseas.
  • East Coast container imports still far above pre-pandemic levels
    American imports remain a tale of two coasts, with continued strength in container volumes headed to Atlantic ports.
  • Terminal49 secures $6.5M to help pave 'journey to automate global trade'
    "Terminal49's automation has saved us thousands of dollars a year, but more importantly it's helped improve customer trust," said Trade XCelerators' Spencer Strader.
  • United Airlines' cargo revenue exceeds $2B despite weak peak season
    United Airlines saw cargo revenue dip but exceeded financial expectations in the fourth quarter.

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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
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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