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Exim India web site
JULY 28, 2023
  • Mundra Port accelerates double-stack container train movement
  • Product tanker contracting up
  • Colombo Port delegation visits VOC Port; interacts with port representatives & Tuticorin trade
  • MSC's new locomotives to facilitate cross-border freight transport in Europe & supplement container transport by ship
  • India sends first rupee trade shipment to Bangladesh
  • Panama Canal adjusts daily transit capacity to an average 32 vessels per day
  • US FMC mulls reforms to three practices of ocean carriers & marine terminal operators
  • India may require at least 13 lakh charging stations by 2030 to support aggressive EV uptake: Report
  • Russia, India, Iran plan more test shipments for Chabahar
  • Coastal shipping a focus area for Visakhapatnam Port
  • Edible oil imports seen soaring by 60 pc in July
  • GST invoice frauds
  • First LNG-powered Capesize vessel berths at Dhamra Port
  • Rolling steel mill to come up at Khalifa Economic Zones in Abu Dhabi

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 27, 2023
  • Fatal Fremantle Highway blaze rendered lifeboats inaccessible
  • 'More than this' and watch that scope creep
  • Sale of profitable Schenker on course, but 'it will take some time', says DB
  • 'Challenging' time for N American railroads as Q2 numbers disappoint
  • Has Klaus-Michael Kuehne got M&A in his sights?
  • Air India capacity boost may include freighters as export drive accelerates
  • Bangladesh factories face delays as rail stoppage triggers box congestion
  • MSC beefs up its standalone network as newbuilds arrive
  • South Korean fishing and logistics group Dongwon mulling bid for HMM
  • Ukraine blacklists Emirates president Tim Clark

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Marine Log web site
JULY 27, 2023
  • Derecktor Mamaroneck delivers hybrid research catamaran
    Recently delivered to the University of Vermont, the R/V Marcelle Melosira is the fourth vessel built by Derecktor Shipyards, Mamaroneck, N.Y., to incorporate hybrid systems supplied by BAE. It is named for
  • BAE San Diego awarded $37.3 million LPD 26 contract
    BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, San Diego, Calif., has been awarded a $37,730,467 firm-fixed-price contract action for maintenance, modernization and repair of USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) fiscal 2024 Selected
  • "Excessive speed" seen in expensive tugboat collision with containership
    Excessive speed during an advanced harbor-assist maneuver led to a tugboat collision with a containership in the Houston Ship Channel last year, the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday. The vessels in

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Container News web site
JULY 27, 2023
  • Maersk finds another partner for green methanol production
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has entered a green methanol Letter of Intent with US-based SunGas Renewables, Inc., a spin-out of GTI Energy, and a company providing technology and equipment systems for large-scale production of renewable fuels. This is Maersk's ninth such partnership aiming to drive the acceleration of global production capacity for green methanol. SunGas joins eight other Maersk partners
  • Patrick Terminals orders ten Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers
    Cargotec-owned port equipment manufacturing company Kalmar will supply a total of ten new Kalmar Hybrid Straddle Carriers to Patrick Terminals in Melbourne, Australia. The order was booked in Cargotec's 2023 Q3 order intake, with the delivery of the machines scheduled to be completed during the first quarter of the next year. Patrick Terminals is an Australian container terminal operator, handlin
  • DHL Group strengthens its presence in Turkey with parcel delivery firm acquisition
    DHL Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Turkish parcel delivery company MNG Kargo YurtiCi ve Yurtdisi Tasimacilik A.S. (MNG Kargo) and its subsidiaries. MNG Kargo is a parcel delivery company in Turkey, where the parcel and e-commerce market is growing rapidly. This acquisition will create additional synergies for DHL Group which noted that its customers will benefit from logistics o
  • Freemantle Highway fire exposes Mercedes to US$13 million loss: Russell Group analysis
    A fire on the car carrier Freemantle Highway off the Dutch coast is expected to expose Mercedes-Benz to at least US$13 million (GB£10 million) in economic loss, according to an analysis by Russell, a data and analytics company. Mercedes had previously announced it had 350 vehicles on board the vessel, which caught fire after leaving the German port of Bremerhaven and sailing to Port Said in Egypt
  • Panama Canal maintains competitive draft levels for the next months
    The Panama Canal announced it will maintain a draft of 13.41 metres for the next several months, "as long as weather conditions do not vary significantly from current projections". Panama Canal noted that consistent with this draft and along with this temporary condition, an average of 32 vessels per day will be allowed to transit. "As part of a worldwide phenomenon, in the last six months, the C
  • ONE and Go Shipping join forces in fight against breast cancer
    Singapore-based ocean carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced that Greek logistics operator Go Shipping is the newest partner in its Pink Ribbon campaign. The ONE Pink Ribbon campaign was launched in the later months of 2021 aiming to increase the awareness of breast cancer across the globe. ONE branded 100 of its iconic magenta containers to feature the pink ribbon, an international symbol
  • The Last Mile Revolution: Unleashing the Potential of First Mile Logistics
    In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, the importance of efficient and effective logistics cannot be overstated. As businesses strive to meet the growing demands of consumers, the spotlight falls on the final leg of the supply chain - the last mile. However, an often-neglected aspect that plays a critical role in the entire process is the first mile logistics. The first mile logistics refer to th
  • MSC orders new electric locomotives
    MSC has ordered 15 new electric locomotives to expand its rail fleet at its newest MEDWAY branch in Belgium. The company said that the new locomotives will increase capability at the Northwest Continent terminal and will be employed for cross-border freight transport in Europe as well as supplementing container transport by ship in serving the eastern hinterland of Antwerp. Salvatore Prudente, ex
  • KEZAD Group unveils US$15 million project for infrastructure upgrade
    Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD Group, operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the UAE, announced that it has commenced the upgrade and revamp of the road network and facilities across 40,000 m² in KEZAD Musaffah. More specifically, the AED 55 million (around US$15 million) project includes repairs and recarpeting of 23km of roads within KEZAD Musaffah (ICAD 1), as wel
  • Hapag-Lloyd enhances service linking US and Latin America
    Hapag-Lloyd will add a new port call and will deploy one more container vessel to the US Gulf - South America East Coast (GS1) service in August. More specifically, the 6,622 TEU boxship Tokyo Bay will be the ninth vessel deployed on the GS1 service, while the port of Paranagua in Brazil will be added to the service's port rotation. The first call at the port of Pranagua is expected during the la
  • COSCO, CMA CGM add La Spezia Container Terminal to MedGulf service
    Starting in early August, the La Spezia Container Terminal (LSCT) call will be added to the MedGulf service operated by CMA CGM and COSCO, connecting the ports of the western Mediterranean with those of the US Gulf and Mexico. The MedGulf service was launched at the end of 2022 and the port rotation includes Tanger Med (Morocco), La Spezia (Italy), Genoa (Italy), Barcelona (Spain), Valencia (Spai

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Splash web site
JULY 27, 2023
  • China makes headway on methanol bunkering ships
    Zhejiang Seahead Ship Design and Research Institute has become the first to be granted approval in principle for a methanol bunkering ship in China. The China Classification Society (CCS) Wuhan Rules and Research Institute has given the green light for a ship design with a maximum methanol filling capacity of 7,500 tonnes. The ship design ...
  • Pertamina wins charters for four LPG carriers worth $49m
    Indonesia's Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has agreed charters for four of its LPG carriers. PIS said that it chartered out its Gas Walio, Gas Widuri, Gas Arjuna, and Gas Ambalat LPG carriers via its PIS Middle East subsidiary to three companies. Namely, the Gas Arjuna and Gas Ambalat vessels were chartered by SHV Gas Supply ...
  • Sweden turns down Vattenfall's planned offshore wind farm
    The Swedish government has turned down its utility Vattenfall to build a wind farm at Stora Middelgrund on Sweden's west coast. The country's Ministry for Climate and Enterprise said that the proposed project posed an unacceptable risk to sensitive natural values. Minister Romina Pourmokhtari also indicated that the potential negative impact on national interests in ...
  • Peterson scores logistics contract with Apache North Sea
    Energy logistics firm Peterson has secured a contract from Apache North Sea. The contract, which commenced this month following a 12-week transition period, will see Peterson deliver quayside, receipt and dispatch, and fuel services from its bases in Aberdeen and Edzell. Peterson said it will recruit around 50 staff to support the contract. "A high ...
  • CWind sells out of Taiwanese joint venture
    Taipei-based International Ocean Group (IOG), has taken full ownership of offshore wind farm services firm CWind Taiwan, its joint venture with Global Marine Group's CWind established in 2018. The move allows for better integration of CWind Taiwan into IOG's portfolio, which also includes IOVTEC, Taiwan International Windpower Training Corporation (TIWTC), Fugro IOVTEC, and IOG Shipyard, ...
  • Merchant shipping at the sharp end of escalating crisis in the Black Sea
    Merchant shipping is at the sharp end of the escalating crisis in and around Ukraine, which risks dragging more combatants into the war with Russia. NATO said Wednesday it was stepping up surveillance of the Black Sea region as Russia bombards port facilities and grain export infrastructure, including along the Danube where a Romanian-flagged ship ...
  • Dayang secures more work with JX Nippon
    Malaysia's Dayang Enterprise has secured a contract extension from JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration for the provision of maintenance, construction, and modification services offshore Malaysia. The value of the contract is based on work orders issued by JX Nippon throughout the contract duration, Dayang said in a Bursa Malaysia filing. The extension kicked in ...
  • Maine bill to bring floating offshore wind to US East Coast
    The authorities in the US state of Maine have passed a bill advancing the state's offshore wind industry with the first auctions set for next year. The bill is now expected to be signed into law by Maine Governor Janet Mills as part of the state's push to reach 100% clean energy by 2024. This ...
  • Delegates pour in as Geneva Dry unveils official drink
    With 280 days to go until the inaugural Geneva Dry conference, due to take place at the Hotel President Wilson on May 2 and 3 next year, organisers report massive take up in terms of delegates and sponsors. The event, which aims to become the world's single annual global dry bulk gathering linking every rung ...
  • Eolus explores strategy options for offshore wind business
    Swedish renewables developer Eolus has initiated a strategic review of its offshore wind business with the aim of creating "the best conditions" for permitting and realising its projects. The examination includes the possibility of looking for a strategic partner with the expertise and resources to help accelerate the development and implementation of offshore initiatives. "We ...
  • SLB not liable in sexual harassment case
    Oilfield services giant SLB was not found liable for sexual harassment which a former female employee claimed she suffered during work on drilling rigs. The plaintiff, Jessica Cheatham, is a former Schlumberger engineer who worked on oil rigs in various US states. She was employed by Schlumberger as a field engineer on its Texas oil ...
  • Car carrier still burning near Dutch UNESCO World Heritage Site
    The Dutch coastguard is trying to cool down the car carrier which has been on fire for over 24 hours. Around midnight on July 25, the Dutch coastguard received a report that a major fire broke out on the Shoei Kisen-owned car carrier. The vessel, chartered by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), was located some ...
  • Chartworld takes another cape
    Lou and George Kollakis are making waves in the sale and purchase market, picking up one modern cape after another. Sources link Chartworld Shipping to the 179,000 dwt, Dalian-built , bought from Korean owner H-Line. The 2015-built bulker fetched $36.5m after receiving a handful of bids. In June, Chartworld lined up $41.5m for another modern cape, adding ...
  • Terje Askvig to take the helm at Prosafe
    Oslo-listed semisub accommodation vessel owner Prosafe has appointed Terje Askvig as its new chief executive officer. He will take the helm from interim CEO Reese McNeel, who will continue as finance chief, as of November 1 this year. Askvig has, for the last 11 years, been an operating partner and senior advisor at European private ...
  • Four parties now in the running to take over HMM
    The runners and riders lining up to bid for control of HMM, South Korea's flagship carrier, are growing. State-backed entities announced they would sell their majority shareholding in HMM last week with interested parties given until August 21 to lodge a bid. Splash has already reported on two conglomerates with shipowning subsidiaries keen to take ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 27, 2023
  • Shipping faces intimidation, harassment and credible threat of attack in Black Sea
    While Russian threats have yet resulted in any direct strikes against commercial shipping, security analysts have warned that those vessels...
  • Strong tanker market helps Performance Shipping to best second-quarter result
    Greece-based owner stepped up share buybacks during most recent quarter
  • Seaborne coal trade projected to set new record in 2023
    Volumes exported this year to exceed 2019 record by 24 million tonnes, according to the International Energy Agency
  • Dream of shipping without risk to seafarers is just that: a dream
    Cargo cannot be blamed for accidents and incidents at sea. Those who move cargoes around the world have a responsibility...
  • Collapse in Argentina grain shipments seen limiting panamax fourth-quarter rates rally
    Panamax dry bulk sector is to face the strongest headwinds amid 54% year-on-year drop in grain exports from Argentina in...
  • Second quarter drags on Finnlines' results
    Major economies in Europe are expected to remain stagnant this year. Freight volumes at Baltic specialist Finnlines have been subdued
  • Fire is second most common cause of vessel loss, AGCS confirms
    Fremantle Highway casualty likely to cause around $13m economic loss for Mercedes-Benz, which had 350 vehicles on the pure car...
  • Weaker rates and environmental investments take toll on Safe Bulkers' profit
    Polys Hajioannou-led company has made progress in improving its emissions profile, although annual CO2 emissions increased last year due to...
  • Maersk first dual-fuel boxship in Singapore's first methanol bunkering
    Maersk's first dual-fuel boxship bunkered with 300 tonnes of bio-methanol at Singapore in a ship-to-ship operation, with local bunker supplier...
  • HHLA restates earnings forecast
    Hamburg terminal operator had thought this year would see a recovery in volumes. Continuing weak economic conditions and low demand...
  • Liquefaction still a big source of bulker casualties, says Intercargo
    The dry cargo owners' association highlights improvements in safety, but says there is more to be done. Specifically, flag states...
  • Daily Briefing
    Fires making car carriers harder to insure, warns Gallagher | One crew dead and several wounded in K Line car...
  • Coastguard attempts to tow K Line's car carrier as fire battle continues
    Offshore supply vessel and tug have secured a line to Fremantle Highway
  • Smaller Greek owners dwindle while fleet grows, says new study
    Forecast to contract in next couple of years, Greek fleet may be pressed to maintain its position as largest shipowning...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 27, 2023
  • Yellow survival depends on Teamsters, customers amid possible bankruptcy
    Yellow says its talks with the Teamsters union are "ongoing," but the less-than-truckload carrier needs to keep customers to stay alive.
  • Ample Southern California warehouse space awaits muted peak season
    After three years of operating at full capacity, warehouses and distribution centers outside the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex are gaining space by shedding excess inventory, and a peak season that some say will be non-existent is not expected to disrupt that newfound fluidity.
  • Local issues stymie movement on new master contract between ILA, USMX
    Only local unions at the ports of New York and New Jersey and Baltimore have come to tentative terms on local issues, with the ILA's chief negotiator saying employers in other ports "have not taken the talks seriously."
  • Port of Oakland taps visibility provider to plug gaps in container status
    Technology provider QuayChain will arm the Port of Oakland with milestone data in areas near its facilities to improve its visibility portal.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 27, 2023
  • Lindblad narrows loss as it 'ramps operations' after pandemic
    New York-listed operator misses Wall Street consensus despite better fiscal result
  • In brief: Crew seek help after as ro-ro breaks down and lists in the Caribbean
  • In brief: Russia turns back general cargo ship for 'explosives'
  • Royal Caribbean ups earnings outlook by 33% as profit exceeds expectations
    Investors are apparently happy with results as New York-listed cruise giant's stock gains 5% in 90 minutes
  • In brief: Performance Shipping nearly quadruples profit as 'solid tanker market' looks sustainable
  • Performance Shipping nearly quadruples profit as 'solid tanker market' looks sustainable
  • D'Amico to boost shareholder rewards amid benign tanker outlook
    Italy's last remaining listed shipping company tries to lure investors
  • Singapore hosts world's second green methanol bunkering amid bio-LNG boost
    Lower carbon fuels get real but prices will remain high until supply ramps up
  • Finnlines profits halved on lower volumes and surcharges
    Grimaldi Group subsidiary looks for rebound with delivery of newbuilds
  • Fremantle Highway blaze: Desperate crew jumped overboard to escape car carrier inferno
    Netherlands Coastguard confirms blaze forced several crew to dive into the North Sea
  • Future fuel: US university spin-out Mattiq pioneers direct ammonia cells
    Technology firm says no thermal cracking to produce hydrogen means a more efficient propulsion system for ships
  • Streetwise: One year after the salad days, shipping stocks stand at a crossroads in 2023
    Streetwise takes a look at second-quarter earnings season with Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta, and sorts the winning and losing stocks from the first half
  • Flag states need to band together to improve shipping, says Liberian Registry head
    Alfonso Castillero says new body is under discussion that will welcome all flags prepared to sign up to a common vision
  • Italy's Fincantieri logs loss on asbestos-linked legacy litigation
    Leading cruise ship builder weighed down in its push for profit
  • US tanker owner jailed for breaching Iran sanctions
    Behrouz Mokhtari bought two ships, then used opaque company structures to hide their ownership
  • Liberia overtakes Panama as world's largest flag state in tonnage terms
    Growth strategy over recent years has paid off for the Liberia Registry
  • Capital's 'green revolution' as Marinakis spends $6.5bn on energy transition fleet
    Greek shipowner says it has been undergoing 'a silent green revolution' over past five years
  • Pertamina charters out four gas carriers in deals worth $49.3m
    Fixtures are part of transition of Indonesian oil major's shipping arm into global player
  • Capesize bulker market jumps 22% as iron ore sails across Atlantic basin
    Several capesizes are set to ship the commodity across the Pacific basin as well, market data shows
  • Evangelos Marinakis splashes $6.5bn to build Capital's 'energy transition fleet'
    Greek shipowner says it has been undergoing 'a silent green revolution' over past five years
  • Zodiac Maritime bumps up orderbook with four chemical tanker newbuildings
    Order is part of Eyal Ofer company's fleet expansion programme
  • Smit and Multraship appointed as salvors in Fremantle Highway fire
    Salvors face difficult battle to extinguish blaze due to the enclosed design of the car decks on car carriers
  • Evalend Shipping dives into new sector with debut LNG carrier orders
    Greek company splashes out more than half a billion dollars on newbuildings at major shipbuilder
  • First half product tanker newbuilding orders at 10-year high
    But uncertainty on fuelling and economic issues dampening newbuilding appetite, Clarkson Research says

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American Shipper web site
JULY 27, 2023
  • Corporate governance in shipping: Who's been naughty or nice?
    Despite ongoing controversy over shareholder treatment, analyst Michael Webber says shipping is doing a better job.
  • Kuehne+Nagel writes off peak shipping season
    Two of the top three global logistics powers took a big profit haircut during the second quarter and aren't very optimistic about a seasonal upturn in shipping.

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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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