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August 28, 2023

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Exim India web site
AUGUST 28, 2023
  • MALA 2023 dazzles with the entire fraternity in attendance, including overseas participation
  • Deendayal Port Authority & DP World ink Concession Agreement for developing Mega Container Terminal at Tuna-Tekra
  • T.S. Lines to launch second loop to India's East Coast with commencement of IFX2 service from September 2023
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (25 August 2023)
  • DG Shipping & SCI roadshow on GMIS 2023 connects the global maritime industry
  • Abu Dhabi Maritime launches marina awards to recognise excellence across the MENAT region
  • Focus on manufacturing urged for 7-7.5 pc growth
  • Global cotton output seen dipping by 3 pc next season

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 28, 2023
  • An agora for 20,000 people
  • Ukraine and Moldova to ease transit traffic
  • Shandong Port's cluster ambitions
  • Gilog sees growth potential in Poland
  • Kazakhstan and Tajikistan plan railfreight hub
  • All-female executive team for Top Glory Marine
  • Replacing A330s and A380s
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Port of Auckland: financial rebound in 2023
  • IAG Cargo picks new sustainability manager
  • Quantron spreads its wings
  • Two thirds of logistics companies affected
  • WFS: fifth cargo terminal in Madrid
  • DHL to continue solar ship route in Berlin
  • Port awards USD 220,000 in college scholarships
  • Joining forces to enhance rail connectivity
  • FedEx launches new offering in the Middle East
  • Air Charter Service expands in Texas

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 25, 2023
  • Asia-North Europe rates sinking again as GRIs 'run out of steam'
  • Panama Canal problems may prompt strategy re-think in shipper boardrooms
  • EC switches €135m rail support funds from Russia to Ukraine
  • Closer trade ties between UAE and China boost air cargo demand
  • Six new members as BRICS trade bloc targets growing markets
  • Drug smugglers going bananas again

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 25, 2023
  • Canada plans to buy ferry from Fjord1 as interim Holiday Island replacement
    Transport Canada plans to buy a 2007-built Norwegian double-ended car passenger ferry, the Fanafjord, to replace the M/V Holiday Island, one of two vessels used to provide service between Wood Islands, PEI,
  • Silver Ships makes first deliveries under major NAVSEA contract
    Theodore, Ala., aluminum boat specialist Silver Ships has recently completed its first deliveries under an $8.2 million NAVSEA contract covering both Naval Special Warfare (NSW) surface support craft (SSC) and U.S. Coast
  • BOEM Gulf of Mexico oil and gas sale restrictions face legal challenge
    While the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management may be all in on offshore wind, that's not the case with oil and gas. On August 23, BOEM announced plans to hold Gulf of

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Container News web site
AUGUST 25, 2023
  • CMA CGM implements new surcharge in Turkish port
    Marseille-based container line CMA CGM will apply new port congestion surcharges (PCS) in the Turkish port of Iskenderun. CMA CGM will introduce a surcharge of US$100 per container for dry cargo travelling from Iskenderun, Türkiye to the Middle East Gulf & the Red Sea. This surcharge will be effective from 1 September to 30 November 2023 (loading date). The post appeared first on Container News
  • Gate terminal starts construction of fourth LNG tank at port of Rotterdam
    Gate terminal and its shareholders Gasunie and Vopak, announced that the final investment decision has been taken to expand Gate terminal's storage and regasification capacity. In particular, the expansion consists of a new LNG storage tank of 180,000 cubic meters and additional regasification capacity of 4 BCM per year. The new capacity is already rented out under long term commercial agreements
  • Container dwell time at San Pedro Bay Ports stays stable in July
    During the month of July, cargo passing through the San Pedro Bay Port complex and destined for local distribution by truck remained at port terminals for an average of 3.2 days. According to a statement, the July results were consistent with the June average of 2.9 days. A 3-day average is within the typical range and indicates that the supply chain is running well. Dwell time for rail cargo rem
  • Port of Halifax celebrates longstanding relationship with Holland America Line
    The Port of Halifax will host a shoreside ceremony on 28 August, 2023, to celebrate the longstanding relationship with Holland America Line. More specifically, the celebration will honour the 150th Anniversary of Holland America Line and 30 years of Holland America Line cruise ship calls at the port of Halifax. A welcome celebration will feature ceremonial drumming by the Mi'kmaw Native Friendshi
  • Container volume in July 2023 down year-on-year for Port of Melbourne
    Port of Melbourne reported total container throughput, full and empty, in July 2023 were down against July 2022. More specifically, full container imports volumes were down in July 2023 against July 2022 with domestic appliances, furniture and toys below last year's volumes. Additionally, full container exports volumes were down against July 2022, with hay, chaff & fodder and raw cotton below las
  • Mawani and Port of Rotterdam collaborate to create smart ports
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has agreed to partner with the Port of Rotterdam on smart ports, human capital development, knowledge transfer, and performance optimisation in support of the Kingdom's economic diversification efforts aimed at creating a state-of-the-art investment and trade hub. Omar Hariri, president of Mawani, and Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, in
  • Japan's container exports to US plunge in July
    Container exports from Japan to the U.S. amounted to 48,965 TEUs in July (based on volumes at ports of origin), which plunged 10.9% from a year earlier and have registered a year-on-year contraction for five months in a row, according to Descartes Datamyne. From a month earlier, however, they improved 0.2%. Moreover, direct shipments accounted for 29,245 TEUs, down 12.5%. Containers transshipped
  • Kalmar acquires electric terminal tractor product line from Lonestar Specialty Vehicles
    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed an agreement to acquire the product rights of the electric terminal tractor product line from Lonestar Specialty Vehicles (LSV) in the United States. More specifically, as part of the transaction, LSV will transfer the immaterial assets for Kalmar and act as Kalmar's contract manufacturing partner for the acquired electric terminal tractor product range. Addit
  • CMA CGM applies new FAK rates from Med to US East Coast & US Gulf
    CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from all Mediterranean ports including Malta, France (Fos/Marseille), Italy, Spain (Algeciras, Valencia, Barcelona, Sagunto), Adriatic, Black Sea, North Africa, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon - excluding Egypt to all US East Coast ports and Gulf ports or inland points via said ports. The French ocean carrier said the updated FAK rates will

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Splash web site
AUGUST 25, 2023
  • Panama Canal Authority warns restrictions will stay in place for at least 10 months
    Global shipping bodies have been urged to come together to share transit plans at one of the world's key maritime chokepoints with officials at the Panama Canal Authority warning yesterday that water-conserving measures will be in place for at least the next 10 months. Faced with an unprecedented drought this year, combined with the onset ...
  • Lauritzen Bulkers adds three handies
    Lauritzen Bulkers has added to its fleet, taking full ownership of three ships. The Copenhagen-based handysize player announced the delivery of the 2017-built Asian Bulker and Australian Bulker and the 2015-built Iceland Bulker. All three cranefitted vessels joined the company's fleet in August. VesselsValue data shows the company currently owns eight handies with an average ...
  • Ship built to wrong dimensions causes consternation Down Under
    Australia's icebreaking research vessel is much wider than its intended design and is not able to safely turn and pass underneath Hobart's Tasman Bridge and take on fuel on the other side. Reports from Guardian Australia claim that the vessel was denied permission to pass under the bridge due to safety concerns. The A$528m ($339m) ...
  • Saverys holds firm on Exmar price as he reopens takeover bid
    Nicolas Saverys has opted to remain firm on his initial bid to take over Belgian gas shipowner and infrastructure provider Exmar, despite shareholders' push for an increase in the price. After failing in its first bid, Saverys' investment vehicle Saverex is maintaining its offer of €11.1 per Exmar share, which will be reopened this Monday, ...
  • Chevron, API sue Biden administration over changes to upcoming lease sale
    The American Petroleum Institute (API), the state of Louisiana, and oil giant Chevron have sued the Biden administration over a decision to withdraw more than 6m acres from a Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease sale to protect an endangered whale species. On Wednesday, the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced that ...
  • 250 days to go: Geneva Dry by numbers
    Tomorrow marks 250 days to go until the inaugural Geneva Dry, the global dry bulk summit linking every rung in the commodities supply chain. The numbers speak for themselves in terms of how the dry bulk community has lapped up this unique event: 29 confirmed speakers, 22 sponsors, dozens of paid delegates, not forgetting one ...
  • MMA Offshore wins Australian research vessel deal
    MMA Offshore has been appointed by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to manage a research vessel in a contract expected to generate $80m in revenue over four years. The Perth-based OSV operator will provide technical services, operational management and crew management for the 2014-built . The vessel is part of the Marine ...
  • Strikes averted at Woodside LNG facility
    Woodside Energy has reached an in-principle agreement with unions at Australia's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, averting a walkout that threatened global gas supply. Workers at the Woodside-operated North West Shelf offshore liquefied natural gas platforms had threatened to strike as early as September over issues including pay after the Australian company and union ...
  • Two feared dead as Japanese ship capsizes following collision
    Two seafarers are feared dead after a general cargo ship capsized in Japanese waters having collided with a boxship. The accident happened just before midnight last night some 15 km off the coast of Wakayama prefecture to the south of Osaka. The 72.58 m long flipped over having come into contact with TS Lines-chartered 148 ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 25, 2023
  • What now for the dark fleet?
    The dark fleet may be coming out of the shadows, but the cloud it casts over the rest of the...
  • Russia-linked tankers return to mainstream oil trades
    Greece shipowners Avin International and Aerio Shipmanagement involved in ship-to-ship transfers of gasoline cargo in international waters off Malta to...
  • American Association of Port Authorities announces Cary Davis as next head
    AAPA promotes its head of government relations and general counsel to lead the association when Chris Connor exits in October
  • Hafnia net profit passes $1bn in past 12 months
    The company reported a second-quarter net profit at $213.3m, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation at $261.6m and time charter...
  • Carrier diversification strategies called into question
    Container lines appear to want to do everything except move containers. But does straying from their traditional business areas really...
  • Capesizes slump below $10,000 per day
    A combination of factors including easing congestion, faster turnaround times at Chinese ports and weakening sentiment related to China's property...
  • Two missing after cargo ship collision off Japan
    A collision between two vessels off the coast of Wakayama Prefecture, Japan has left two crew members missing. The cause...
  • Chinese SOE to charter Fortune Ocean bulker newbuilds
    State-owned Bohai Ocean Shipping joins Fortune Ocean and Everbright on the order
  • Yara Clean Ammonia and MPC join LR's Singapore green corridor project
    Class society Lloyd's Register launched the Silk Alliance in the past year to set up a green corridor to and...
  • Box freight rates face summer lull
    Greater capacity discipline is required from carriers if rates are to pick up. But there are few signs of that...
  • Hafnia flags swelling orderbook as second-quarter profits remain strong
    High refinery margins, rebounding Chinese demand and declining European product inventories are set to bolster the prospects for product tankers...
  • Daily Briefing
    Tanker outlook almost 'too good to be true', says Frontline | The quirks of insuring Black Sea ships in a...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 25, 2023
  • Pilot project aims to open more trucker slots in Los Angeles-Long Beach
    The Harbor Trucking Association is teaming with Yusen Terminals in Los Angeles to increase the number of appointment slots each day by cutting the container receiving window from two hours to 90 minutes.
  • Lawmakers push FMC to remove MTOs from demurrage billing requirements
    Two congress members, backed by terminal operators, are insisting maritime regulators follow the congressional intent that underpins OSRA-22 or risk "severe" disruptions to the US supply chain.
  • New LNG carbon inset product rolled out for container shipping market
    The insetting product enters an industry where there is currently a reluctance by cargo owners to pay premium prices for more eco-friendly shipping services.
  • Turbulence hampers US wind energy even as development picks up speed
    The wind energy industry must resolve a number of supply chain issues or it has little chance of reaching the US' 2030 goal for energy generation from onshore and offshore wind.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 25, 2023
  • Editor's selection: Frontline's 'blowout' results, Skov's tanker warning and Synergy's Unni bows out
    A look back at TradeWinds' best news and feature articles this week
  • Grindrod improves half-year profit as cargo volumes grow
    Ports and terminals segment posted ZAR 247m in half-year profit, down 19.4% compared to a year earlier
  • Drug trade goes bananas as Spanish police seize 9.5 tonnes of cocaine in fruit shipment
    Criminal organisation with extensive logistics network blamed for shipment of drugs found in container in Algeciras
  • George Economou returns to US capital markets with tanker play
    Greek tycoon has taken a major stake in a company known for selling shares through the Maxim Group
  • Podcast: The race to bring wind propulsion back to shipping
    An array of technologies are looking to cut shipping's fuel consumption by installing sails, kites and rotors. The Green Seas podcast explores
  • First US-built offshore wind installation vessel Charybdis delayed amid spiralling costs
    Nation's only Jones Act-compliant WTIV will miss its debut for Orsted and Eversource's Revolution Wind project
  • Ukraine formalises alternative shipping corridor through Romanian waters at IMO
    But without insurance arrangement, how shipping can utilise temporary route remains up in the air
  • China's property crisis threatens to slow stagnant capesize bulker sector, brokers say
    Will the demise of major developer Evergrande and the struggles of property giant Country Garden hurt dry bulk?
  • Product tankers to get a boost as VLCC 'cannibals' dwindle, Hafnia's Mikael Skov says
    Smaller delivery schedule means fewer crude carrier newbuildings will be loading products on their maiden voyages, CEO argues
  • Mexico's steel tariff hike may hurt ultramax bulker demand, brokers say
    Steel trade from Asia could suffer blow after Mexico hikes import duties
  • Ludwig's legacy: Mexico-Japan bulker joint venture moves mountains of salt
    Baja Bulk Carriers chief executive tells the story of San Diego operator's roots at a unique lagoon in Mexico
  • Editor's selection: Frontline's 'blow out' interims, Skov's tanker warning and Synergy's Unni bows out
    A look back at TradeWinds' best news and feature articles this week
  • Regional Container Lines sells older vessels after sharp drop in profits
    Thai feeder operator flags 'challenges' as freight rates fall further
  • Could vessel sharing solve OSV supply question and green the industry?
    Marine consultant Stanislas Oriot argues the practice already seen in the container sector is an idea whose time has come
  • Frontline looking for the cracks in tanker market that's 'almost too good to be true'
    Chief executive Lars Barstad says it is easy to paint a bullish picture for the sector
  • Lauritzen Bulkers snaps up Asian handysize trio as owned fleet grows
    Danish owner and operator raids fleets of Pacific Carriers and Grace Ocean for latest additions
  • KCC chases bond refinancing through sustainability-linked issue in Oslo
    Combination carrier owner arranging meetings with investors
  • W Marine kamsarmax buy shows sustained appetite for bulkers
    Lacklustre earnings do not prevent some market players from pouncing on tonnage they believe in and are familiar with
  • Meyer Group appoints new CEO in landmark management shake-up
    German shipbuilder looks outside the family to strengthen management
  • Meet the 'Banksy of shipping'. The anonymous artist committing dry bulk markets to canvas
    The artist known as 'Hardo' heads up the fictional investment bank Hardo & Co and celebrates the world of finance, markets and now shipping
  • Siem Offshore earnings improve, but rate strength behind schedule
    Oslo-traded offshore player sees year-over-year jumps on both the top and bottom lines
  • Altera Shuttle Tankers fixes suezmax to Petrobras for five years
    Shuttle tanker owner returns to profit as depreciation costs drop
  • She's back: Magda Kopczynska returns to lead Brussels transport policymaking
    Influential former European shipping official returns to lead the EC's regulation of land, sea and air transport
  • Two seafarers missing as cargo ship capsizes after collision with Contships feeder
    Accident involving Izumi Maru happened off Japan on Thursday night
  • Hafnia's Skov says 'discipline' needed on tanker orders as 12-month profit tops $1bn
    Chief executive Mikael Skov believes demand will increase but warns of increasing orderbook
  • China's Landbridge Group refinances VLCC pair with domestic leasing company
    Move comes just days after shipowner exercised purchase option on VLCC leased from John Fredriksen's SFL Corp
  • Charterers will have to use older tankers eventually, but not until rates hit $150,000, says Frontline's Barstad
    Lack of new orders will mean a change in vetting rules for oil majors, Frontline's boss believes
  • Australia bans Chinese panamax over 'serious seafarer mistreatment'
    Maritime regulator says vessel charterers like K-Line need to carefully consider which operators they engage to bring vessels to Australia
  • In pictures: Rain delays play as liner execs tee off for 18 holes with Singapore's Bengal Tiger Line
    But conditions fail to dampen enthusiasm at Singapore shipping's most popular golf tournament
  • Wilson Sons' pork exports go hog wild at Rio Grande terminal due to new Asia route
    Main destinations for meaty commodity are China, Hong Kong and Singapore
  • Dry bulk offence: Pacific Carriers gets 'asset heavy'
    Hor Weng Yew says owning ships gives shareholders a better return on capital
  • Pacific Carriers bullish on product tankers as it turns 50
    Chief executive Hor Weng Yew explains how the dry bulk outfit made a successful debut in the MR2 sector

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 25, 2023
  • Panama Canal Authority extends water restrictions
    Supply chain disruptions could develop if the drought in Panama continues.
  • Falling grain exports will affect US railroads' capacity needs, expert says
    An anticipated decrease in grain exports and increase in domestic biofuels production could change U.S. freight railroads' capacity needs in the coming years.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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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