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March 28, 2023

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Exim India web site
MARCH 28, 2023
  • Sabari Container Terminals organises well-attended get-together to celebrate Director Vijayan Unni's 50th year of service to the industry
  • Höegh Autoliners covers a number of markets from India; sustainable transportation is at the heart of our vision for the future - Leif O. Hoegh
  • Mugharraq Port in Al Dhannah, UAE inaugurated
  • Brazil's Porto Itapoá invests in equipment 'firsts' for Brazil
  • CMA CGM Zimbabwe update
  • MoU inked to adopt ammonia-to-power systems for ships
  • Union Minister urges exporters to focus on untapped potential to diversify export basket
  • DP World's overseas logistics investments since 2012 cross $10 billion mark
  • Capacity loss nearing pre-pandemic normal
  • Generation of IGCR Intimation Number (i.e. IIN) at ICEGATE under IGCR Rules for the Financial Year 2023-24 and utilising thereof in the Bill of Entry filed w.e.f. 1st April 2023
  • TVS ILP to develop 20 mn sq. ft. industrial space by 2027
  • Steel exports slump
  • DGFT notifies extension of RoDTEP scheme to 18 textile items
  • Pulses exports seen scaling to new high in FY23
  • MOL expands financing base through transition-linked loan to promote environmental strategies

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 28, 2023
  • The biggest bird is back to the South Island
  • ZSR reaches new milestone in digitisation
  • Kukla at full throttle
  • Platform keeps containers on the move
  • Indigo Cargo picks Mark Sutch
  • WFS to support Qatar Airways Cargo at JFK
  • CFNR is now RSP
  • Expanding logistics capacity in South America
  • Upswing for US railcar industry
  • Wingd: methanol engines for Cosco
  • Antwan D. Banks joins NMFTA
  • Building a new gateway in Northern Norway
  • 15 parcel sorting centres planned by 2030
  • Schenk adds another 180 hp to fleet
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Swiss Post promotes Marc Hasler
  • "Ventofoil" to accelerate green transformation
  • Westjet Cargo now certified

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • Container shipping can see 'green shoots' of freight demand recovery
  • Canadian government funds intermodal upgrade to boost US/Mexico links
  • DB Schenker sale - storm clouds gathering
  • One-day strike hits German transport network
  • Greener maritime power will be cheaper than fossil fuel by 2025
  • Extended range adds flexibility for niche 737 operators
  • Kuehne and that Rothschild squeeze-out allure...
  • Chicago Rockford Airport leader Mike Dunn to retire
  • OceanX: Big ships & legends, live from Hong Kong

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • Bleutec seeks Title XI support for its offshore wind vessel spread
    When we last reported on Houston-headquartered Bleutec Industries Offshore Wind Services LLC back on March 2, it was to note that the company had received Approval in Principle (AiP) from ABS for
  • Davie Shipbuilding negotiating purchase of Helsinki Shipyard
    Canada's Davie Shipbuilding (Chantier Davie Canada Inc.) is in advanced negotiations to buy Finland's Helsinki Shipyard. In a press release yesterday, the Lévis, Quebec, headquartered shipbuilder announced it had exercise of its
  • Sponsored: Integrated voyage optimization for emissions reduction
    by Ascenz Marorka The environmental regulations are here to stay Over the last years and months, we have witnessed an unprecedented pressure on the maritime industry to adopt environmentally friendly measures. In
  • Neste charters Terntank newbuild duo
    Finnish refiner Neste has signed an agreement to time charter in two low-emission 15,000 dwt products tankers with foldable suction sails and methanol dual fuel engines. Designed by Kongsberg, the vessels were

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Container News web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • APM Terminals, HATECO partner to develop container infrastructure in Vietnam
    APM Terminals will provide funding, operational, and technological assistance to HATECO Group Joint Stock Corporation (HATECO) as part of their strategic collaboration. The project intends to leverage the area's advantageous natural conditions and geographic position in order to facilitate the direct purchase and export of products between the north of Vietnam and European and American marketplac
  • UWL opens new office in Pacific Northwest
    UWL, a top 10 American-owned NVOCC, is expanding its presence in the Pacific Northwest with a new 390m² office. Duncan Wright, president of UWL, commented, "UWL and our parent company, World Group, feel the Pacific Northwest is the gateway of the future as shippers look for alternatives to the southern California ports. This new office demonstrates our commitment to growth in the region, and comp
  • ZIM and Shell complete the first LNG bunkering under 10-year agreement
    ZIM and Shell have announced the successful bunkering of the Hong Kong-flagged container vessel ZIM Sammy Ofer with liquefied natural gas (LNG) at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) in Jamaica on 26 March. This is the first LNG bunkering operation in Jamaican waters. ZIM Sammy Ofer is the first in a series of ten 15,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships which ZIM plans to deploy on their Z
  • HPH Trust implements 5G technology at its Hong Kong container terminals
    Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust) announced the implementation of 5G technology at its Hong Kong container terminals, making them the first 5G-operated box terminals in the country. According to the announcement, five 5G base stations have been installed within HPH Trust Hong Kong terminals in collaboration with CK Hutchison's telecommunications and internet service provider 3HK, enabling
  • AD Ports Group commences new Ro-Ro service between UAE and Kuwait
    AD Ports Group announced the start of a new Ro-Ro shipping service between United Arab Emirates' Khalifa Port and Kuwait's Shuwaikh Port. The new service seeks to enhance business connectivity and make the trade between UAE and Kuwait more convenient. The two countries' long-standing bilateral trade relations have seen rapid development in several important commodity markets in recent years. Acco
  • PIL to integrate China barge service offering into new PIL Intermodal Service
    PIL offers river barge service in China as part of its service options to clients who require effective transportation of their goods from ports into inland China. The Singaporean line is working to integrate its barge service offering in China as part of the newly launched PIL Intermodal Service. PIL's barge service is currently offered in 16 provinces in China, including Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhu
  • Samskip launches new green project to reduce emissions from its vessels
    Samskip has recently started a new creative project to decrease carbon dioxide emissions from its ships. Samskip's Carbon Capture and Utilization system is a smart and sustainable application that catches 30% of CO2 emissions from combustion engines in real time and saves it in portable batteries. These batteries can then be shipped to companies that use CO2, such as farming customers and greenho
  • Port of Rotterdam tests smart berth at ECT
    Following the effective testing of one smart bollard along the quay of the Hutchison Ports ECT Delta port on the Maasvlakte, the Port of Rotterdam Authority has now placed six "smart bollards". The six bollards, designed in cooperation with Straatman BV, Zwijndrecht, are installed side by side at a single berth for large container vessels. Straatman, based in the Dutch city of Zwijndrecht, has sp
  • Meratus introduces new smart container solution
    Indonesian shipping company Meratus has unveiled a new container solution, called SMARCO-Smart Container, aiming to increase the efficiency and security in box transportation. Meratus said that SMARCO's advanced Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, GPS tracking, and cloud-based technology allow businesses to have full visibility and control over their container shipments, including real-time monitor
  • Oakland's container volumes drop in February
    Port of Oakland reported another slow month for cargo traffic moving 153,837 TEUs in February, translating to a decline of 20.9% compared to the same month last year. According to the statement, domestic inventories stay high, as retail sales dropped in February, reducing cargo numbers at US West Coast ports. A strong dollar is also impeding export volumes. When retail regains its footing, the Po

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Splash web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • Fratelli Cosulich expands fleet with MPP buy
    Italian diversified owner Fratelli Cosulich has bought a multipurpose general cargo vessel from compatriot owner Barone Shipping taking its fleet to 16 vessels. The Genoa-based company has picked up the 2010-built for an undisclosed sum. The 9,300 dwt unit, VesselsValue estimates as worth close to $8m, will be bareboat chartered to Argo Shipping. Fratelli Cosulich ...
  • Kumiai Navigation orders third LPG/ammonia carrier at Kawasaki Heavy
    Singapore-based Kumiai Navigation has ordered its third liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-fuelled 86,700 cu m very large gas carrier (VLGC) at Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) for delivery in 2026. No price has been revealed for the 230 m long vessel that will be delivered from KHI's Sakaide Works and be able to carry LPG ...
  • Purus Wind returns to Damen for eight wind farm support vessels
    Purus Wind, the offshore wind business of Julian Proctor-led Purus Marine has contracted Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards for the construction of eight more offshore wind support vessels. The deal includes four battery hybrid fast crew suppliers of 2710 design, three 3210-design crew transfer vessels and one, 90-m-long construction service operation vessel (CSOV). The new ...
  • APM Terminals seals Vietnamese partnership
    Maersk's port operating arm APM Terminals has teamed up with the Vietnamese Hateco group to develop two new deepwater berths at Lach Huyen port in Haiphong City, in the north of Vietnam. Under a strategic partnership deal, APM Terminals will provide financial, operational and technical support to the project that aims to facilitate direct import ...
  • Aker Solutions awarded Equinor tieback contract
    Norway's Aker Solutions has won a contract worth up to NOK1.5bn ($142.5m) from Equinor to tie back Berling, previously known as Iris and Hades gas fields, to the Åsgard B platform in the Norwegian Sea. The engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) project for Iris starts immediately, and Hades in September. Offshore mobilisation will ...
  • Embiricos busy selling ships
    London Greek owner Epaminondas Embiricos's container outfit, International Maritime Enterprises, is offloading a 13-year old post-panamax, selling the Hyundai Samho Heavy built-Amoliani for some $60m, an eye-catching price for a 10-year-old, 6,900 teu ship, a price tag in line with newbuilding prices. An unidentified operator has paid a large premium for prompt delivery as available ...
  • Neste charters Terntank's methanol and wind ready tankers
    Finnish oil refiner Neste has signed a charter-in deal for a pair of Terntank's methanol and wind assist-ready product tankers booked for construction in China. The 15,000 dwt ships were ordered by Terntank, designed by Kongsberg, and will be built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou. The ships are due for delivery during the ...
  • EDF and Maple Power venture wins 1GW French offshore wind tender
    EDF Renewables and Maple Power joint venture Eoliennes en mer Manche Normandie has won a tender to develop an offshore wind farm off the coast of Normandy. The French-Canadian consortium will build a 1 GW wind farm with construction starting in 2026 or 2027 and commissioning set for 2031. The price proposed is said to ...
  • Liner profits smash all records
    The earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) liner shipping has made in the past three years are more than the combined profits of the previous 63-year history of container shipping, according to new analysis by Sea-Intelligence. Sea-Intelligence experts have estimated the liner sector made an EBIT of $208bn last year, having racked up $164bn, and ...
  • Tsakos and Columbia Shipmanagement part ways
    Tsakos Columbia Shipmanagement, founded in 2010, has come to a close. Time has been called on the joint venture between the Greek owner and the German/Cypriot manager with Columbia set to sell its stake in the company, which will then be rebranded. The company had been providing technical and crew management to more than 60 ...
  • Deadly explosion rips through forecastle of Indonesian product tanker
    Two crew have died, and one is still missing following an explosion and fire in the Lombok Strait on an Indonesian product tanker on charter to Pertamina. The fire occurred yesterday afternoon on the Kristin product tanker, a 2003-built ship flagged and owned in Indonesia. Pertamina said so far no oil spill had been detected, ...
  • Davie closes in on Helsinki Shipyard purchase
    Davie, Canada's largest shipbuilder, is in final negotiations to buy the Russian-owned Helsinki Shipyard, a facility hit by western sanctions. "If the acquisition is successful, it would combine two historic and highly complementary businesses creating the western world's leading international centre of excellence for Arctic shipbuilding," Davie CEO James Davies said in a release. Helsinki ...
  • Scotland names winners of INTOG offshore wind leasing
    Scottish seabed landlord Crown Estate Scotland has selected 13 projects under its flagship floating offshore wind leasing process intended to reduce UK North Sea oil and gas emissions and boost innovation. Under the Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) leasing, developers have been offered initial agreements that, if accepted would enable them to start ...
  • IMO green gathering points towards stricter regulations to come
    The 14th Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gases (ISWG GHG 14) met last week at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a loose stepping stone towards July's 80th gathering of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC). While much was discussed, there were little signs of overarching agreement among delegates. Particular attention was focused ...
  • Idwal secures growth investment from LDC
    UK vessel inspection firm Idwal has secured a significant investment from private equity partner LDC to support the development of its proprietary technology platform and expand its global service footprint. Founded in 2010 as a division of Cardiff-based Graig Shipping, the business will, with LDC's backing, the exact value of which has not been disclosed, ...
  • CMA CGM dominating the container charter scene this year
    While Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) continues to dominate the container sale and purchase scene, it is Marseille's CMA CGM which is topping the liner chartering tables this year. More than 20% of all charter fixtures reported in 2023 are linked with CMA CGM, according to brokers Braemar. CMA CGM's latest target has been the 2015-built, ...
  • CDB Leasing picks up GasLog LNG pair
    CDB Leasing has purchased two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers from entities linked to Peter Livanos-controlled GasLog. The Hong Kong-listed leasing unit of China Development Bank is paying $284m for the 2014-built GasLog Saratoga and 2013-built GasLog Sydney, or $144m and $140m, respectively. GasLog and its New York-listed affiliate GasLog Partners will leaseback the 155,000 ...
  • DOF completes restructuring
    Norwegian offshore vessels player DOF has completed its financial restructuring with creditors taking over the company. The move saw the conversion of approximately NOK6bn ($572m) of debt into equity in 'New DOF' which has a share capital of around NOK295.6m ($37.6m) divided into 158.2m shares, each with a nominal value of NOK2.50. A new board ...
  • CMA CGM, COSCO and Hapag-Lloyd line up further orders
    Tanker and dry bulk owners thinking the odd shipyard slot might open up as liners and gas carriers ease off ordering have been given pause for thought. Maersk Broker is reporting CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have approached several Korean yards for 10 and six 4,000 teu methanol dual-fuel vessels with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard deemed the ...
  • HMM orders three car carriers in Guangzhou
    HMM, South Korea's flagship carrier, is revisiting its past in a bid to diversify its fleet. The company has ordered three 8,600 ceu car carriers at GSI Nansha in China, according to Clarksons Research. The ships will deliver in 2026. No price has been revealed. HMM was a significant operator of car carriers for many ...
  • Canada sets framework for future decisions on offshore wind projects
    The Government of Canada has launched two regional assessments of offshore wind development, in Nova Scotia and in Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the government of each of the two provinces. Final agreements between the Government of Canada and the two provincial governments, along with terms of reference for the committees leading the assessments, were ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • Leasing broker faces 15-year prison sentence in China anti-corruption case
    Prosecution alleges founder of Smarine Advisory was involved in taking $21.9m of bribes in his former role at the Export-Import...
  • Suez Canal partners with Greek specialist for waste management company
    Plans call for joint venture also to build plants for producing refuse-derived fuel and green hydrogen
  • The Ukraine effect podcast: The rise of the dark fleet
    Chapter 1: Why Russia's increasingly sophisticated sanctions evasion tactics present a lasting risk for the wider shipping industry. Featuring Lloyd's...
  • Biden urged to intervene in stalled west coast labour talks
    The US National Retail Federation is leading a group of trade associations urging the White House to offer mediation. It...
  • Uncertainty weighs on dry bulk market
    Better steel production numbers in China support bulk carrier demand for iron ore and coking coal, as emerging banking crisis...
  • Shipping must adapt to retain and attract talent
    Employers need to adapt to a new generation of seafarers, improve internet connectivity on board ships, and invest in the...
  • Box terminal sector less affected by container slowdown
    Terminal volumes are set to reduce as demand falls back. But there are still reasons to be optimistic about the...
  • The week in newbuildings: Tankers prevail, while big boxship orders imminent
    Crude oil and product tankers have been driving the orderbook since the beginning of the year, although more orders are...
  • APM Terminals to partner on new Vietnam facility
    Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal expects to have two berths open by 2025. Development will allow for deepsea vessel calls...
  • Tanker boarded by armed attackers in Gulf of Guinea
    While several fishing boats have been boarded in the region, this is the first time armed attackers have taken control...
  • Maersk agrees green methanol bunkering deal with SIPG
    Shanghai Port plans to be one of the world's leading ports in green methanol refuelling
  • The week in charts: Boxship owners push for longer charters | Coal trades add to bulker demand | Ship recycling supply falls
    First containerships capable of operating on hydrogen ordered, coal imports into India and China are expected to drive demand for...
  • Container sector earnings likely to have topped $200bn in 2022
    Fourth quarter of the year reporting shows the party may be coming to an end for carriers. But full-year earnings...
  • Daily Briefing
    It is still possible for the IMO to translate climate aspiration into action | Shipowners 'forgot' how war risk insurance...
  • Singapore approves Hanwha's acquisition of DSME
    The deal has already been cleared by the UK, Türkiye, Japan, Vietnam and China
  • Sembcorp Marine unit facing probe in Brazil for 'irregularities'
    Sembcorp Marine said the yard is co-operating fully with the authorities

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • New bill in US House seeks repeal of carriers' antitrust immunity
    The legislation also aims to provide a boost for US exporters by prioritizing getting their products into foreign markets and better defending them against container rate increases and detention and demurrage fees.
  • US resin exports start 2023 strong, but growth outlook cloudy
    Recovering US supply and lower shipping costs are benefiting resin exports, but the uncertain forecast for the global economy makes the outlook for more growth a guessing game.
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  • APM Terminals to develop Haiphong container terminal with Vietnam's Hateco
    APM Terminals said the new facility would specifically target North American and European export and import markets.
  • German strikes over pay dispute cripple transportation network
    German unions demanding inflation-busting wage increases walked off the job Monday, bringing the country's transport system to a halt.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • Details scant as ship attacked by pirates off Congo
    Reports differ as to whether the ship was boarded or hijacked
  • US Gulf Coast VLCCs tipped for continued strength through the second quarter
    BRS Group says cheap crude from the US will prompt more activity on the US to China VLCC route
  • Himalaya Shipping sets sights on $45m peak for New York IPO
    Oslo-listed outfit hopes to use cash for loan repayments and scrubber installations
  • 'We outperformed our guidance on all measures': Carnival Corp slashes red ink
    Miami cruise ship giant delivers record daily passenger spending but still expects to deliver an annual loss
  • CMA CGM and Embiricos complete another benchmark container ship sale
    Greek shipowner forced to settle for much less on latest deal with French liner giant
  • Greek bulker buying heats up amid market revival
    An increasing number of Hellenic names pounce on tonnage - particularly in the bigger sizes
  • Eurotankers and Ancora take fat profits in great Greek tanker sell-off
    Crude carrier markets are the gifts that keep giving to owners of vintage vessels
  • Salvors hopeful of bid to rescue Lloyd's Open Form contract
    Historic salvage contract going through a revamp to halt its long-term decline
  • Australian court seals $6m sale of 'abandoned' livestock carrier
    Money paid into court to settle claims
  • Chandris bulk carrier outfit linked to newbuildings in China
    Hot on the heels of secondhand sales, Century Bulk Carriers may be approaching Cosco Zhoushan for fresh ultramaxes
  • Clarksons upbeat on tankers as 'dark' fleet estimated at 10% of total capacity
    Tonne-mile increase and trading 'complexities' mean owners in a strong position
  • Steel-hungry Economou inks bulk carrier newbuilding duo at Cosco Shipyard
    Greek company said to be paying more than $64m each for scrubber-fitted newcastlemaxes
  • Maersk Tankers ship to discharge oil after Spanish port bar
    The Maersk Magellan is due to start a ship-to-ship transfer outside of EU territorial waters after sanctions-busting claim
  • Clarksons Securities hikes VLGC rate forecasts after strong first quarter
    But analysts say earnings will drop into 2024 and 2025 as fleet growth catches up with buoyant sector
  • Victor Restis bulker holed after hitting pier in Dominican Republic
    Photos show hole torn in Greek supramax and damage to port infrastructure in Puerto Plata
  • Resurrected Davie expands into Europe with takeover of Helsinki Shipyard
    Canadian shipbuilder declares purchase option on plant that lost Russian icebreaker order due to sanctions
  • Lloyd's war underwriters reserve cash for Black Sea claims
    Payouts for ships trapped in Ukraine have not yet been fully resolved
  • Neste charters two methanol and wind-powered tanker newbuilds from Terntank
    Finnish oil group secures lower-emission tonnage from Swedish owner for 2025
  • Tanker conditions strong for several years before shipyard slots fill
    Older tankers remain in service longer to tap Russian market tempering low in newbuilding deliveries
  • Doric Shipbrokers co-founder Mouyis joins Navios Partners board as Zisimatou retires
    Greek owner welcomes back former director of Navios Midstream and Navios Containers
  • Two seafarers die on Pertamina-chartered tanker after fire off Indonesia
    The Kristin is being towed into port after incident off Lombok on Sunday
  • MSC is scrapping another container ship, but where is the promised tsunami?
    Although ship recyclers are hungry for container tonnage, the liner sector is not selling
  • International bidders line up to grab Hyundai LNG Shipping
    Questions resurface about future of South Korean company's six on-order LNG newbuildings for Petronas
  • CTM takes Tokyo by storm with post-Covid cocktail bash
    After cancelling in 2020 (for obvious reasons) the bulker manager threw a reception to toast Japanese relations
  • Sembcorp Marine's Brazil yard probed for 'alleged irregularities'
    Singapore company says Estaleiro Jurong Aracruz is co-operating fully with the authorities

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • Delta Cargo cranks up refrigeration at JFK airport
    Delta Air Lines is putting more resources into temperature-controlled cargo services because they pay off.
  • Trans-Atlantic container rates still double pre-COVID levels
    A fifth of U.S. containerized imports come from Europe. Shipping on this route remains much more expensive than it used to be.
  • Triple threat of trade and the outlook for rest of year
    The health of the consumer is the engine that drives trade and profits. To gain insight into this, you need to look at the logistics pipeline.
  • Milwaukee airport to build cargo hub with private financing
    Milwaukee airport wants to redevelop a former Air Force reserve base into an air cargo hub. Officials believe they can capture some shipments from Chicago O'Hare airport.

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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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