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September 27, 2023

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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
  • SMP, Kolkata inks MoU to connect NE States via facilities in Bangladesh
  • Bengaluru & Delhi-NCR among top 10 APAC logistics markets in terms of annual rental growth in 2023
  • Implementation of the Trade Notice No. 07/2023-24 dated 08.06.2023 in reference to the pre-import condition under Advance Authorisation Scheme
  • Call for greater supply chain visibility
  • Singapore the top maritime centre for 10th consecutive year
  • Three Japanese shipping companies partner to establish global liquefied hydrogen supply chain
  • Bahri affirms pivotal role in driving the growth of the regional logistics sector at Saudi Maritime Congress 2023
  • DP World Chennai hosts inaugural call of Far East India Express (FIX1) service
  • Outline for first-ever green shipping corridor across the Pacific unveiled
  • Etihad Cargo appoints Giridharan Srinivasan as Area General Manager - Indian Subcontinent
  • Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates new infrastructure at Tezu Airport, Arunachal Pradesh
  • Global air cargo tonnages showing improvement
  • DGFT notifies export of 75,000 tonnes non-basmati rice to UAE
  • Updated Berthing Policy & Tariff Structure at Dhamra Port
  • Panama Canal modifies Fresh Water Surcharge
  • ABB bags order to provide power to Samskip's hydrogen-powered vessels

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
  • Asia, Arctic, archipelagos
  • Heavier locos for Swiss railfreight operator
  • India: Mycrane launches online crane rental
  • Natural gas from waste for trucks
  • Green Finnlines ships serving Bilbao
  • A promotion for Mattias Hellstrom
  • Cooperating on best practices in air cargo
  • Picking up the parcels
  • Partnering for port safety
  • First electric-hybrid flight with 100% SAF
  • Irish haulier grows - and augments its fleet
  • Network Aviation Group appoints CEO
  • Lactalis to lease dairy facility in Ontario
  • Record funding for rail projects
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Procureship expands to Singapore
  • Bergé moves to new terminal
  • Cargobooking to roll out in Europe

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Auto strike goes up a notch but supply chains yet to feel major impact
  • Rush for e-commerce capacity could trigger airfreight rate rise
  • Mr Joy: CEO eye - the lying kangaroo
  • Manufacturing boom in India drives up intra-Asia freight rates
  • Fear of new landslide keeps vital Alpine rail freight link closed
  • CK Line expands intra-Asia portfolio with larger newbuildings
  • White House offers $1.4bn to upgrade rail infrastructure

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Is "dead" Russian admiral Viktor Sokolov alive?
    Russia's Defense Ministry has released video purporting to showing the Commander of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Viktor Sokolov, participating via a video link in a Russian Defense Ministry board meeting, said
  • Callan Marine wins $102.89 million Corpus Christi dredging contract
    The Galveston Engineer District (SWG) has awarded Callan Marine Ltd., Galveston, Texas, a $102,896,306 firm-fixed-price contract for pipeline dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Gulftainer strengthens ties with freight forwarders in South China
    Gulftainer held a significant meeting with key traders and freight forwarders in Shenzhen, China reinforcing its desire to strengthen trade and logistics ties with South China's dynamic freight forwarding community. The Shenzhen International Freight Forwarders Association and the Qingdao Logistics Network attended the meeting, which introduced them to Gulftainer's value proposition in its flagsh
  • Port of Rotterdam, Yokogawa launch study to increase energy and resource efficiency across industries
    The Port of Rotterdam Authority and Yokogawa Electric Corporation have launched a feasibility study to increase cross-industry integration for the efficient use of energy and utilities in the Rotterdam industrial cluster, with the objective of contributing to ambitious regional decarbonisation targets. A preliminary scan revealed that optimising the use of electricity and utilities across busines
  • Kinimatic strengthens US network
    Kinimatic, an agile US warehousing and fulfillment service platform, announces the acquisition of approximately 150,000 square meters of premium warehouse space in 14 locations between Laredo and Pharr on the southern Texas border. This increase is being driven by the expanding trend of nearshoring between the United States and Mexico, which is increasing demand for cross-border freight operation
  • RightShip unveils port and terminal risk management solution
    RightShip, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) focused digital maritime platform, has unveiled PortRISK, an innovative new risk management solution aimed at transforming operational efficiency and decision making for port and terminal operators during vessel pre-arrival preparations. Built using RightShip's maritime vessel, incident, and company database, PortRISK provides a comprehensive
  • Japanese shipping firms partner to establish global liquefied hydrogen supply chain
    Japan Suiso Energy (JSE) and three Japanese shipping companies, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K LINE), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), have agreed to join JSE Ocean (JSE Ocean), a subsidiary of JSE. In particular, JSE remains the majority shareholder with 50.2%, while the shipping companies hold 16.6% each. Also, Japan's Basic Hydrogen Strategy, revised by the Japanes
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from India to Africa
    German box line Hapag-Lloyd announced a new General Rate Increase (GRI) from India to Ghana and Nigeria for cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment. The Hamburg-based ocean carrier said the GRI will be US$100/container from Mundra, Nhava Sheva and Hazira in India to Tema in Ghana and Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can Island) in Nigeria. The rate increase will be applic
  • Port Houston handles over 2.5 million TEUs in 2023
    Port Houston reported that total container volumes for the year have reached 2.5 million TEUs from January to August. The US port handled 2,510,162 TEUs, a 4% decrease from the same period last year. Due to a relatively balanced market of import and export demand, year-to-date empty container volume is down 17% with Port Houston handling 307,624 TEUs in August, a 20% reduction from the same month
  • NYK Line selects Marlink to equip its fleet with smart hybrid network
    Japanese shipping company NYK Line has chosen Marlink to equip its own fleet with a smart hybrid network. Marlink will use its experience operating Starlink and other high-capacity LEO internet systems inside an existing smart hybrid network to boost crew wellness. Following the successful assessment of Starlink on two vessels in 2022, NYK Line selected Marlink to integrate LEO services as part o
  • Japan-US container trade continues to decline
    According to Descartes Datamyne, Japan's US-bound container exports totalled 48,372 TEUs in August (based on volumes at ports of origin), a 7.2% decline from the same month in 2022. For the sixth month in a row, Japan to US box exports have continued to fall year on year. Containers carried straight to the United States accounted for 32,256 TEUs, up 11.9% from the previous year, whereas those tra
  • DB Schenker opens new branch in Norway
    DB Schenker opened a new terminal in a central location at Bergen Flesland Airport. The 185,155 m² plot houses a state-of-the-art logistics center with 7,000 m². In particular, large parts of the area are dedicated to freight handling. The building and operation are largely self-sufficient in electricity through solar panels on the roof, which incidentally is also green. Additionally, the buildin
  • Pan Ocean sells ships to raise war chest for HMM bid
    South Korean shipping group Pan Ocean is reportedly selling ships to raise funds to help its parent Harim Group bid for flagship box carrier HMM. So far, Pan Ocean has sold 10 ships this year, consisting of six chemical/products tankers, four bulk carriers, raising around US$132 million. Sources from South Korea's investment banking sector told Container News that Pan Ocean is pursuing the sale o
  • HMM upgrades Intra-Asia Cross Network service
    Major South Korean shipping line HMM announced the expansion of ICN (Intra-Asia Cross Network) container service. Starting on 9 October, HMM's renewed ICN service will provide a convenient shortcut, seven-day route from Busan in South Korea, to Jakarta and Surabaya in Indonesia. The ICN service cross-operates in two routes: String 1 calling at Busan (South Korea) - Shanghai (China) - Ningbo (Chin
  • Peel Ports joins Sedex
    UK-based port operator Peel Ports Group announced that it will join Sedex, a supply chain sustainability data, insights and services company. As part of this commitment, Peel Ports Group will now be part of a global collaborative platform, connecting buyers, suppliers, and auditors. This platform enables organisations to share and access essential data related to supplier ethical and sustainable
  • CMA CGM revises low water surcharge in Brazil
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM reported that the Amazon River's navigability conditions are not improving and as a result, has revised the Low Water Surcharge (LWS) on any cargo from/to Manaus, Brazil. The Marseille-based container line said the updated surcharge will be US$1,100/TEU and will be effective from 25 September until further notice. The surcharge will be applied to all types of cargo fo

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Castor offloads kamsarmax as previous panamax sale falls through
    Cyprus-based bulker and boxship owner Castor Maritime has sold one of its kamsarmaxes while a deal to sell another ship that was announced in April has collapsed. The Nasdaq-listed firm is shipping out its 2009-built during the fourth quarter for $15.75m. The deal should bring in a net gain of approximately $3m, excluding transaction-related costs. ...
  • Enova grants Viridis $14m in funding for ammonia-powered bulker duo
    Norwegian government enterprise Enova has decided to grant NOK 152m ($14.1m) to Viridis Bulk Carriers for the construction of two ammonia-powered bulk carriers. Viridis Bulk Carriers expect to place orders for the two ships near the end of 2023, with deliveries starting in 2025. The two ammonia-powered bulkers, designed by Kongsberg Maritime, will have a ...
  • IEA sees ammonia as shipping's go-to solution for reaching net zero by 2050
    The International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a 2023 update of its 'Net Zero by 2050' report that shipping will primarily turn to ammonia to decarbonise the sector. The 'Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector' report was published in 2021. It translated the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C ...
  • Vehicles melt as Russia ups its targeting of Ukraine's ports
    The Russian military is pounding Ukrainian ports hard this week. Following very damaging strikes on the port of Odesa early on Monday morning, Russia then turned its attention to the Danube river port of Izmail last night with many drone strikes. A port building, storage facilities and more than 30 trucks and cars were damaged ...
  • DDW Offshore taps EnTrust Global for $31m fleet refinancing
    Norway's DDW Offshore, a subsidiary of Akastor, has secured a new refinancing deal that will see the company take control of two ships, reactivate another, and stretch debt maturity into September 2026. The company has arranged a $31m loan with alternative shipping financer EnTrust Global via its "Blue Ocean Funds". The deal is guaranteed by ...
  • Grindrod seals deal to buy Taylor Maritime Group shipmanagement units
    Singapore-based bulker owner Grindrod Shipping has reached an agreement to acquire two shipmanagement companies from Taylor Maritime Group. The Ed Buttery-led firm is to take over Taylor Maritime Management and Tamar Ship Management in a $11.75m cash and shares deal. Following the acquisition, which is expected to occur before mid-October this year, the companies will ...
  • AI: a hot air balloon?
    For his monthly column, Pierre Aury gives readers his thoughts on artificial intelligence. After a lazy August column we feel like elevating things: it's time to revisit the topic of artificial intelligence. Well at least we might avoid death by an overdose of articles on CO2 emissions ...although no doubt AI, being so powerful, will ...
  • MOL, NYK and K Line join forces to develop hydrogen carriers
    Japan's three largest shipowners are joining forces with Kawasaki Heavy Industries and industrial gas firm Iwatani Corporation to develop hydrogen carriers together. Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) are each taking a 16.6% in new firm JSE Ocean, designed to quickly build up Japan's maritime hydrogen supply ...
  • Boxship capacity growing at fastest pace on record
    With nearly a container newbuilding scheduled to deliver daily for the rest of the year, brokers Braemar have warned this week it remains difficult to anticipate where the demand should be coming from to overcome the current supply situation. According to analysis from Asia-based consultancy Linerlytica, the pace of the growth of the box fleet ...
  • 250,000 seafarers' pay boosted by 6%
    Seafarers' unions and maritime employers have signed a four-year agreement that will see wage increases and dozens of workplace protections and improvements for over 250,000 seafarers' serving on more than 10,000 vessels. The International Bargaining Forum (IBF), the forum that negotiates the world's largest global collective bargaining agreement, agreed terms for the 2024-2027 IBF Framework ...
  • Tugs ready to try and move grounded Canadian cement carrier
    Two tugs are ready to try and move the , a cement carrier belonging to Nova Marine Carriers, which grounded on a tricky part of the St Lawrence river on Sunday morning, bringing ship traffic to a halt in the intervening two days. The ship has developed a list to port. Having veered off the ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Castor to seek compensation following botched panamax sale
    A $13.95m sale announced in April that was slated to net Nasdaq-listed Castor Maritime $5.3m is off after buyer failed...
  • Box volumes fall in Savannah but remain solidly above prepandemic levels
    Operating capacity in the port of Savannah fell in August as the port was rebuilding several berths, Georgia Port Authority...
  • Norden chief executive says asset-light strategy keeps it profitable amid bulker rates slump
    Norden attributes its business model that embraces freight trading over vessel ownership to combined profits of more than $1.3bn since...
  • Norway funds ammonia and hydrogen ship projects
    Norway's climate fund Enova announced its most recent grant winners in the maritime sector, as the Norwegian government ramps up...
  • Danaos continues deep dive into dry bulk with move for capesize brace
    Second of new acquisitions is understood to remain subject to certain inspections
  • Russia's Danube offensive is failing to dent Ukraine exports
    Russian drone attacks targeting Ukraine's Danube exports have cut capacity and added pressure to a supply chain already struggling with...
  • Gram Car Carriers chief calls sector 'boring'
    Whist suggests it'll be hard for the EU to curb electric vehicle imports from China. He also described China's fast-expanding...
  • Miller open to enquiry on Ukraine war risk cover
    Vessel tracking will let underwriters monitor exposure despite Russian threat to treat merchant shipping as military targets
  • Flood of newbuilding capacity bites at boxship charter market
    Almost 190 containerships with a combined capacity of 1.4m teu have been delivered since January 2023, according to Lloyd's List...
  • China's Cinda Leasing emerges as lender for Hengli's first VLCC order
    Deal will significantly boost Cinda Leasing's shipping portfolio that previously stood at $120m, according to the latest available data
  • China unveils standards for methanol as marine fuel
    Cosco Shipping's bunker service provider launched two standards for methanol fuel in another step towards using the chemical as marine...
  • Russian diesel ban and Europe's gasoil shortfall to push demand for product tankers higher
    Seaborne flows of middle distillates to recalibrate yet again if Russia's diesel ban extends through October
  • Japan's three shipping giants team up to carry liquefied hydrogen
    The trio plan to put the first large-scale LH2 carrier in operation by 2024
  • Maersk Line to offload USMMI tanker business to Jones Act owner Maritime Partners
    Second expansion into the tanker market by Maritime Partners sees Maersk Line leave the US-flag tanker space, citing USMMI's ownership...
  • Daily Briefing
    Carriers struggle to contain costs | Chinese container executives warn of slower growth | Winter rally arrives for VLCCs as...
  • Seacor sells harbour-towing operations and assets
    EN Bisson & Son to take over 12 vessels in Florida and Alabama, while Bay-Houston will acquire eight vessels operating...
  • IEA net zero scenario sees limited methanol uptake in shipping
    The IEA's report estimates a 1% uptake of methanol in shipping by 2035 in its net zero scenario, as it...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Inland23: Industry not holding its breath for immediate freight recovery
    A muted peak and post-peak season for imports and intermodal activity has shippers and service providers eyeing a freight rebound no earlier than late 2024.
  • Aggressive trans-Pac blank sailings likely through Lunar New Year amid freight downturn: sources
    For importers and forwarders, the blank sailings mean the resulting schedule disruptions and "rolling" of cargo they are already experiencing at Asian load ports will force them to book more of their cargo with carriers they can count on to maintain schedule integrity.
  • Inland23: Pandemic yields rise in US truckload thefts
    Solar panels and energy drinks are among the top targeted goods for truckload theft, with major markets such as Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago particularly ripe for those crimes.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Castor seeks compensation after buyer fails to take delivery of bulker
    Panamax Magic Moon left on the shelf as March purchase falls through
  • Capesize rates leap 11% in a day to new four-month high amid China's hunger for iron ore and coal
    China's steel output for August is up 3.2% from a year ago, analyst notes
  • 'They're going to need wind': Wingsail maker AYRO raises €19.2m funding and names new CEO
    Wind propulsion tech company to use cash to scale up production and build commercial team
  • 'Shipping is back on the map' for banks and other lenders
    Industry has made headlines and banks are again making a strategic commitment to sector, TradeWinds Shipowners Forum hears
  • Insurer Shoreline launches policy to protect crew under US Marpol detention
    Law firm Chalos & Co also involved to provide legal representation
  • Russia starts shipping LPG from Crimea after eight-year gap
    Producers moving out small cargoes from annexed region
  • Sweden's Stena seeking bond sale to pay off 2025 maturity
    Tanker, ferry and LNG carrier group aiming to tap into hot debt market
  • Consumer crackdown to market-based measures? Wikborg Rein attorney mulls next generation of shipping rules
    Andreas Fjaervoll-Larsen says shipping will be hit with more technical regulations in the coming years
  • Norwegian government splashes cash on ammonia-powered bulkers with Viridis, bunkering with Yara
    A total of NOK 240m in grants backing ammonia-fueled shipping were announced on Tuesday
  • Columbia launches rehabilitation centre project for Ukraine seafarers
    Ship manager hopes to get other maritime companies on board to help seafarers and their families deal with post-traumatic stress
  • Ammonia to lead shipping's charge to net zero by 2050, says global energy agency
    Report says ammonia will have nearly half of fuel market share by 2050 if industry is to hit climate goals
  • Green Instruments: Let's start actually measuring harmful ship emissions and collecting accurate and concrete data
    Morten Brandborg, CEO, Green Instruments
  • Financiers must share in shipping's green transition risk, says MISC boss Rajalingam Subramaniam
    Right now they are not doing enough, says Malaysian shipping giant's outspoken president and group CEO
  • Ship size is going to matter for ammonia's limitations, designers say
    Naval architects argue bigger vessels will have an advantage by being able to house large fuel tanks
  • Director pay and dividends down as Tufton Investment Management profit shrinks
    Tufton group fund manager also saw revenue dip in 2022
  • TEN's Nikolas Tsakos says fuel choice is like a Covid jab - difficult to know which one works best
    Shipping is in a confused state about how to get greener but it has faced similar challenges before, Greek owner argues
  • Viewpoint: Are maritime headlines inducing colour blindness over methanol?
    SEA-LNG chairman Peter Keller says that the hazy lexicon used to debate future fuels is hampering progress
  • Tributes paid to ex-Teekay chairman Sean Day, 'the smartest guy in the room'
    Shipping exec lived a life of adventure, family and philanthropy
  • Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri bags $847m sustainability loan
    Funding linked to shipbuilders ability to reduce emissions and develop energy efficient cruise ships
  • Alex Vullo to lead Gallagher's P&I team after Malcolm Godfrey departs
    Changing of the guard at one of shipping's largest marine insurance brokers
  • Japan's 'big three' shipping companies team up to supply liquid hydrogen
    Japan aims to supply 3m tonnes of hydrogen per year by 2030 and 20m tonnes by 2050
  • Financiers must share the risk on shipping's green transition, says MISC boss Rajalingam Subramaniam
    Right now they are not doing enough, says Malaysian shipping giant's outspoken president and group CEO
  • ICS head Emanuele Grimaldi urges talks, not trade wars, and warns against 'American dreams'
    Shipowner says there are no differences between trading blocs that cannot be resolved by negotiation
  • Torm and Norden tankers call in Mexico three years after Vitol bribery ban
    Product carriers transported cargoes to two ports for trading giant
  • Shipowners blast upcoming EU ETS as 'a tax on maritime trade'
    International Chamber of Shipping's Simon Bennett expresses concerns over regional regulation in Shanghai speech
  • Investors exposed by red-hot VLGC rates, but market well-supported, Gersemi's Joakim Hannisdahl says
    Norwegian fund supremo has sold his position in listed gas carrier companies after FFAs dropped
  • KCC opts for air lubrication as part of 'wave' of energy-saving retrofits
    Norwegian owner becomes one of the first tanker or bulker owners to fit Silverstream system
  • Ammonia to lead shipping's charge to net zero by 2050, says IEA
    Report says ammonia will have nearly half of fuel market share by 2050 if industry is to hit climate goals
  • Kjell Inge Rokke's Akastor taps EnTrust Global to refinance and reactivate offshore ships
    Norwegian operation's subsidiary DDW Offshore agrees new $31m loan package
  • Genco Shipping bulk carrier hits anchored Zeaborn handysize in Black Sea
    Minor damage was sustained in an incident at anchorage off Constanta
  • Greece's Evalend Shipping pockets around $60m from sale of VLGC newbuilding pair
    Newbuilding pair scheduled for delivery next year
  • Tankers may be heading for 'never-ending' winter market next year, Joakim Hannisdahl says
    Norwegian fund Gersemi goes 'all-in' on very promising crude and product investment
  • Grindrod buys private Taylor Maritime Group ship management operations
    Chairman Kurt Klemme says move will boost revenue as his firm continues to integrate with listed Taylor Maritime Investments
  • Hanwha wins arbitration case against Fredriksen over cancelled drillships
    Oslo-listed company says it may appeal over tribunals decision to find in favour of former Daewoo yard

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Container shipping has a Europe problem and it's getting worse
    Inflation and economic fallout from the war are curbing demand just as a tidal wave of new ship supply hits the water.
  • Atlas Air snags ex-Etihad cargo chief for C-suite role
    Another top-level cargo executive for a Middle Eastern airline has found a new job. Atlas Air, which leases and flies cargo and passenger aircraft for airlines, logistics companies, sports teams [...]
  • DHL relocates A300 freighters to Europe for better sustainment
    DHL is moving its A300 fleet from Asia because the region doesn't have sufficient aerospace support services for the aircraft.

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Darwin/Strathpine
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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
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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
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Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
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APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
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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
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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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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
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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
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Rome
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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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