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June 29, 2023

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Exim India web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • MSA Global launches new EPIC Depot at Nhava Sheva
  • Mumbai Port Authority commemorates 150th anniversary by holding Special Board Meeting at Asiatic Society
  • Minister releases new CSR guidelines for ports
  • India's NSA visits Duqm port in Oman to boost ties
  • New Mangalore Port inks MoU for developing CFS-cum-warehousing facilities
  • Exports of APEDA agri products dip
  • Höegh Autoliners joins Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
  • Hong Kong ship recycling convention to enter into force
  • MSC changes port rotation on India to West Med Service
  • YOU ASK.. WE ANSWER...
  • India seen as fastest growing economy in the Asia-Pacific: S&P
  • Panama Canal extends Friday high demand surcharge for Neopanamax vessels
  • Saudi Ports Authority registers record monthly container throughput
  • UP plans Inland Waterways Authority
  • CMA CGM PCS in Mersin, Turkey from the Middle East Gulf, Red Sea & Indian Subcontinent
  • India now has second largest road network after the US; huge increase in last 9 years: Gadkari

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • RWG to keep growing
  • First time bunkering of a UECC vessel
  • Switzerland: additional funds for car transport
  • More Italianità in Lithuania
  • Shipbob snags supply chain expert from Amazon
  • AAPA: air cargo demand declined in May
  • DB Schenker adds capacity in strategic location
  • G&W to further enhance its fleet
  • Two Wah Kong vessels equipped with CCS
  • A bigger brother for "G-OASL"
  • Electric HGV can carry 74 t
  • Dachser inaugurates high-bay warehouse
  • Ifoy awards for six companies
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Poland: space for 30,000 pallets
  • Flo Group banks on Akanea software
  • Solvares Group: changes in the sales organisation
  • WFS reduces truck waiting times in North America

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • MSC leads capacity exodus from transpacific - but Zim bucks the trend
  • New blood for 'logistics colossus' Kuehne as DSV hits new high
  • Despite slow demand and falling rates, supply chains still cost a packet
  • Bright outlook for Africa-Asia cargo, amid concern over Sudan conflict
  • Deeply distressed Yellow Corp - a monumental industry booster
  • Box carriers eye more volumes and logistics services through ties with 3PL
  • Indian exporters 'euphoric' over prospects from new US trade ties
  • Logistics budget back to basics - 'don't get mad, get even'
  • More cash needed to train HGV mechanics as UK logistics 'falls behind'
  • Ex-DHL GF chief Thomas Nieszner joins SGL board
  • Michael Aldwell to succeed Otto Schacht on K+N board

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • USCG: "Presumed human remains" recovered from Titan wreck
    The U.S. Coast Guard says it has received debris and evidence recovered from the seafloor at the site of the Titan wreck when the M/V Horizon Arctic arrived in St. John's Newfoundland,
  • Finally, AMHS christens ferry launched in 2018
    Alaska first lady Rose Dunleavy smashed a ceremonial bottle of champagne on the bow of Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) ferry M/V Hubbard in a christening ceremony held in Juneau, this past
  • UECC bunkers a RO/RO with GoodFuels biofuel
    European short-sea RO/RO operator United European Car Carriers (UECC) has successfully bunkered its chartered-in RO/RO Emerald Leader with sustainable biofuel. The operation was carried out in the port of Vlissingen, Netherlands, in
  • Hit by a seafarer shortage, Canada opens way for more foreign nationals to work on its ships
    Faced with a shortage of Canadian seafarers, on June 25 Canada signed agreements with Georgia, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom to allow their certified seafarers to work onboard Canadian vessels. This
  • Marcon: CARB puts a crimp on tug sales into California
    Coupeville, Wash., shipbroker Marcon International Inc. has issued its latest tug market report and says that sales and purchase activity has been brisk, with numerous tugs changing hands during the past quarter

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Container News web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Gebrüder Weiss acquires German freight forwarder
    By acquiring German freight forwarder B+A Luft- und Seefrachtspedition GmbH, Gebrüder Weiss aims to extend its network in the country. The new completely owned company, specialising in the import and export of groupage freight containers between Asia and Germany, was added to the Gebrüder Weiss network on 27 June 2023. B+A, a freight forwarder based in Nuremberg, was formed in 1982 and specialise
  • Rotterdam World Gateway to increase capacity by 1.8 million TEUs
    Dutch container terminal Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) has agreed to a gradual extension of its terminal at the Prinses Amaliahaven on the Maasvlakte in the port of Rotterdam with its shareholders DP World, CMACGM/Terminal Link, HMM and MOL, and the Port of Rotterdam Authority. Currently, RWG has access to approximately 1 million m² of land, 1,150 metres of deep-sea quay and 550 metres of barge/f
  • MSC and small players head Transpacific withdrawals
    MSC and other opportunistic regional carriers have led the retreat in Transpacific capacity, according to Alphaliner's latest report. As of this month, we have seen 514 ships of 4.86 million TEUs, down from 674 ships of 5.56 million TEUs in June 2022. Most of the withdrawn vessels were from MSC and other long-haul newcomers who exited when the Covid-fuelled boom ended. MSC removed just under 400,
  • Kuehne+Nagel appoints new Board member
    Kuehne+Nagel International AG's Board of Directors has selected Michael Aldwell as a new member of the Board, effective from 1 October 2023. Michael Aldwell will assume responsibility for the business unit Sea Logistics and succeed Otto Schacht, who will take over advisory activities for the Kuehne+Nagel Group with a focus on Sea Logistics. Michael Aldwell began his career in 2008 with Kuehne+Nag
  • New radar and camera network in Antwerp port area
    The Port of Antwerp-Bruges wants to upgrade its traffic management with the launch of an extensive digital radar and camera network. This advanced equipment scans the entire port area and aims to become the backbone of safe and efficient shipping traffic, according to the port's statement. The vast Antwerp port area covers more than 120 km² with 110 million metres of waterways and quays. Also, mo
  • Wärtsilä introduces retrofit solution for its marine engine governor system
    Wärtsilä Automation, Navigation and Control Systems (ANCS), part of the technology group, has launched an innovative retrofit solution for its marine engine governor system in collaboration with Swedish marine green tech company Qtagg. The solution is designed to extend the lifespan of a ship's propulsion control system, while simultaneously enhancing the vessel's overall efficiency, according to
  • Gasunie invests in hydrogen network at Port of Rotterdam
    Gasunie, an energy network operator, has decided to invest in the first part of an across-the-nation hydrogen network. The first section will run from the Second Maasvlakte to Pernis. Work will begin at the port of Rotterdam after the summer. Gasunie's first-phase investment worth more than US$109 million. Hynetwork Services, a subsidiary of Gasunie, will be in charge of development. Gasunie over
  • CN analysis: Carriers see steady rate levels on most Indian trades, but slide continues for US cargo
    With the exception of trades to the United States, container carriers operating out of India have mostly seen steady freight rate trends this month, the latest market analysis by Container News shows. On the westbound India-Europe trade, average short-term contract rates from West India [Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)/Nhava Sheva or Mundra Port] to Felixstowe/London Gateway (UK) or Rotterdam (the N
  • CMA CGM revises Turkey-Med service rotation
    CMA CGM has decided to reshuffle the TMX 1.2 - Turkey Med Express 1.2 service, which will now include the port of Gebze in the rotation as well as Djen Djen port instead of Bejaia in Algeria. The French ocean carrier noted this update will allow maintaining a large coverage in Algeria while bringing better service reliability despite the congestion situation. CMA CGM will deploy three 950 TEU con
  • Kalmar receives forklift truck order from Italian logistics firm
    Kalmar has secured an order of 13 forklift trucks from an Italian logistics and equipment rental service provider, with an option for an additional four units for usage in the most demanding steel-handling applications. The new equipment is expected to be delivered in the first and second quarters of 2024. Kalmar has not revealed the name of its customer. "Our Italian frontline team has built a s
  • Colombian port operator goes live with Tideworks TOS solution
    Colombia's box terminal operator, Santa Marta International Terminal Company (SMITCO) is now live with Tideworks' next-generation marine terminal operating system (TOS) solution, Mainsail 10. SMITCO has upgraded from Tideworks' older Mainsail solution to the advanced Mainsail 10. Tideworks Technology Inc., a full-service provider of TOS solutions, said the new system offers terminal operators gre
  • CMA CGM revamps EURONAF service
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has revised its EURONAF service, which will now consist of four loops instead of two. In Loop 1, CMA CGM will deploy three 1,700 TEU container vessels on the following 21-day rotation: Malta (Italy) - Marseille (France) - Bejaia (Algeria) - Malta Loop 2 will run between the ports of Barcelona and Oran with one vessel of 850 TEUs and one vessel of 1,700 TEUs. The frequ
  • Much-needed rain postpones depth restrictions on Panama Canal
    The Panama Canal will postpone depth restrictions that were going to affect larger ships crossing the main waterway after a rainfall, according to Reuters. In fact, the Panama Canal had published measures , scheduled to take effect on 25 June and 9 July, requiring ships to sail at higher depths. Rains are expected to dump between 70 mm (2.76 in) and 80 mm (3.15 in) of precipitation into the Panam

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Splash web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Batteries lead the charge in the June issue of Splash Extra
    Just how far can batteries take shipping around the globe? Including ships on order, the number of vessels equipped with batteries has recently hit the 1,000 mark, and yet even the leading manufacturers concede there remain significant shortfalls in batteries' power to sustain deepsea trades. In the June issue of Splash Extra, this month's in-depth ...
  • Petrofac awarded field development work off Trinidad
    Petrofac has been appointed by London-listed Trinity Exploration & Production to undertake a concept-screening study for the development of further reserves in the Galeota block offshore East Coast Trinidad. The Galeota contains estimated 2P+2C reserves and resources of 46.1b barrels of oil equivalent and is Trinity's largest asset. The study expected to conclude in September ...
  • Hadley lets go of last boxship
    Hadley Shipping from the UK has sold its only containership, leaving it with a fleet made up of bulk carriers, roros and product carriers. Alphaliner is reporting Hadley has sold the 2013-built, 1,728 teu Cerinthus to China's Zheijiang Xiehai Group for $17m. The ship has since been renamed , and marks Xiehai's entrance into deepsea ...
  • Aquaterra Energy scores decommissioning contract in the Middle East
    Offshore engineering specialist Aquaterra Energy has won a multi-million-pound contract working in partnership with TPMC to support a decommissioning campaign for a major Abu Dhabi-based operator. The deal will see the Aquaterra provide offshore riser equipment and services for the decommissioning of eight wells, in 80 m water depth offshore Abu Dhabi by 2028. Throughout ...
  • Ukraine readies to shift more grain via the Danube
    Ukrainian officials will be keeping an eye on water levels along the Danube this summer as more grain exports look likely to be shifted along Europe's longest river with Russia making shipments via the Black Sea near impossible. The head of the Ukraine Sea Ports Authority stated yesterday that the Danube will become the key ...
  • Ramboll secures work on Danish North Sea energy island
    Denmark's Ramboll has been selected to develop electrical infrastructure for the planned energy island in the Danish North Sea under a 10-year contract worth DKK225m ($33m). Acting as a hub, the artificial energy island will gather the power produced by nearby offshore wind farms and distribute it to Denmark and neighbouring countries. Ramboll will, as ...
  • Ineos debuts in LNG sector with MOL newbuilding charters
    Ineos Energy Trading has made its first foray into the LNG market by signing a charter agreement with Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) for two newbuild LNG carriers. Ineos said that the two vessels will be used for the import of LNG into Germany from the United States. The company added that it would capitalise on ...
  • MOL and Petronas reveal concepts for liquified CO2 shipping and storage
    Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Malaysia's state energy firm Petronas have showcased the results of their joint efforts aimed at shipping and storing liquified carbon dioxide (CO2). The duo, in collaboration with Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI), has developed and secured approval in principle for liquefied CO2 carriers and ...
  • Technip FMC and Technip Energies pay $230m in fines to avoid corruption lawsuits
    Subsidiaries of TechnipFMC and Technip Energies will pay fines of nearly €210m ($230m) to avoid lawsuits regarding subsea projects undertaken between 2008 and 2012. Technip UK Limited, a subsidiary of TechnipFMC, and Technip Energies France SAS, a subsidiary of Technip Energies settled matters with France's national financial prosecutor or Parquet National Financier (PNF). PNF said ...
  • NYK to introduce world's first engine air compression system
    Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) will install a variable compression ratio system (VCR system) on two large LNG-fuelled coal carriers to be built at Oshima Shipbuilding. The vessels are scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2025. This will be the first time for VCR systems to be installed on vessels, including existing vessels that ...
  • World's Russian oil STS operations mapped
    Ship-to-ship (STS) transfers are back in the news following last week's latest sanctions announcements from the European Union, which will see a ban on port calls for ships who are caught carrying out STS transfers of suspected illicit Russian oil in European waters. The EU cited a "sharp increase in deceptive practices, and related environmental ...
  • China yard watching
    For shipyard nuts such as yours truly, this month I've been watching with interest the pride and - dare I say it - chest-beating coming out of China with the undocking of the Adora Magic City, the nation's first domestically built large cruiseship, a project that has been in the making for the last 17 ...
  • June 2023 Review
    Walkouts at US west coast ports dominated the headlines for much of June. Eventually the Biden administration stepped in, and a deal was hatched between unions and employers covering 22,000 workers at 29 US west coast ports ending a fraught 13 months of stalled negotiations, industrial action and cargoes emigrating to alternate locations. The new ...
  • Typical seasonality strikes tankers
    First there was going to be a supercycle, then there wasn't, then there was again until Friday June 23 when a brief bubble in VLCC rates deflated. VLCC rates, basis Baltic Exchange calculations, increased from an average of $16,546 a month for May to $32,215 for the first three weeks of June, though the peak ...
  • Dry cargo is cheerleading for China
    China's slow economic march out of coronavirus lockdown faces a sweaty period ahead as temperatures around Beijing head north of 40 Celsius, prompting a heat warning for the first time in in nine years. Two days of temperatures over 40 C has never been recorded before since the China Meteorological Society began observing temperatures in ...
  • CII could be box saviour
    China's monthly containerised exports index increased 0.4% month on month in May to 952.11 points. The highest increase was to South America, with a 17% increase in volumes, followed by volumes to the MEG, which were up 8.5% month-on-month. The overall index remains below the 1,000 point benchmark set as far back as January 1, ...
  • Analyst Abstract
    Tankers Tanker bulls are increasingly arguing that the 2020s represents one glorious last hurrah for earnings thanks to the limited orderbook and the changed trading patterns. A consistent increase in Atlantic Basin crude export volumes to Asia over the next five years will have as far-reaching repercussions for crude oil shipping as the shift in ...
  • Deathly quiet S&P scene
    Deathly was how one seasoned broker in Asia described the S&P scene this month, a point of view backed up by stats by VesselsValue. In dry bulk, ships were being sold at lower than last done which seems to upset a lot of people because they don't like a falling market while in tankers there ...
  • The war for talent in Singapore
    In the second instalment from our new magazine, reporters look at how the Southeast Asian republic's maritime community faces many HR hurdles that other hubs are experiencing. More ink has been spilled on human resources issues in this magazine than any other topic, a clear sign of the vexing problems the republic's maritime industry faces ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Pool scheme hit by unprecedented back year deterioration, says West
    'According to the circulars, it was a benign 2022. And it was. And we did benefit from that. What I...
  • China oil hub Shandong to further consolidate terminal assets
    The acquisition is aimed at solving competition issues between these ports. It is expected to streamline operations and cut costs...
  • Toro banks another $17m from fourth LR2 sale
    Nasdaq-listed owner has shed four aframax-size tankers in only a few months
  • Five days will determine 25 years of climate efforts
    Eight shipowners' associations have come together to agree on a way forward for shipping at next week's MEPC80 meeting. It...
  • EU inclusion of HKC-compliant recycling yards 'imperative'
    Recognition of facilities compliant with the international convention would create 'level playing field for end-of-life EU-flagged ships'
  • Boxship charter rates fall as newbuilding influx begins to bite
    Reductions in charter rates recently have been most noticeable for ships of below 3,000 teu capacity, due to a substantial...
  • Warning: Too much tech could harm your health
    Technostress, often presenting as anxiety and mental fatigue, will grow in its impact as more technology is fitted on board...
  • Zhejiang Energy and Dalian Shipbuilding team up on green methanol project
    The two sides aim to take a leading position in the green methanol market. They think there is an opportunity...
  • Tankers: From hubris to headwinds - tonne-miles, trade imbalances and geopolitics drive demand as peak oil looms
    Russia-led dislocation in oil trades buttresses earnings for the global tanker fleet, amid rates volatility ahead of moderating oil demand...
  • Southeast Asia has LNG import growth potential
    Southeast Asian countries are forecast to see small incremental demand growth every year to 2032, Poten & Partners senior LNG...
  • Transpacific sees carrier exodus as demand plunges
    The end of the boom times has seen capacity deployed on the transpacific decline by a quarter. But some carriers...
  • Daily Briefing
    Containers: Box shipping keeps an eye on capacity as weak peak season looms | IMO's GHG strategy: Is the gap...
  • K+N looks down under for sea logistics promotion
    Kuehne+Nagel has appointed New Zealander Michael Aldwell to take over the management board position being vacated by Otto Schacht. He...
  • Connectivity revolution takes shipping into the space age
    Marlink's Knut Natvig believes improved connectivity through multiple constellations of Low Earth Orbit satellites is about to transform the way ships...
  • Singapore Maritime Foundation launches bursary to nurture talent
    Fund will provide financial support to academically qualified students from disadvantaged backgrounds,who are studying maritime-related courses or intend to pursue...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • ILWU Canada plans to strike British Columbia ports on Saturday
    The union filed a 72-hour strike notice, which includes the Port of Vancouver, claiming maritime employers have refused to negotiate on the main issues of compensation and automation.
  • End of freight 'recession' drawing nearer, but no strong rebound seen: SMC3
    US inventory levels are still high, depressing demand for trucking services and keeping a rebound in check, analysts said at the SMC3 Connections conference.
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  • Trans-Pac blank sailings ebb as carriers take in newer, larger ships
    The more aggressive approach to managing ship capacity seen in April and May has waned as new ships enter service and imports possibly see a nominal uptick.
  • CPKC-CSX ink deal to provide second rail speedway on Gulf Coast
    The link would offer an alternative to the Meridian Speedway that pre-merger Kansas City Southern and Norfolk Southern Railway have partnered on since 2006.
  • US DOT opens $5.6 billion in funding for projects to strengthen supply chains
    The funds will come from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with three separate grant opportunities soliciting applications under a single program called the Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant program.
  • Zim forwarding arm Ship4wd targets small shippers with new finance tools
    Zim said the financial products are particularly needed amid a slowdown in freight demand as small and mid-sized businesses continue to battle significant financial friction.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Shipping can cut emissions by 28% to 47% by 2030, says CE Delft report
    Analysis suggests cuts can come at relatively low cost from slow speeding, wind assisted propulsion and 5% to 10% use of zero-emission fuels
  • Streetwise: Tor Olav Troim to John Fredriksen on International Seaways chase - so what are you waiting for?
    This week Streetwise visits the annual Marine Money Week in Manhattan and finds that Tor Olav Troim - who's been to 'hell' and back - is still not pulling any punches
  • 'Be gorgeous, shine brightly, love life', Wista UK hears
    Royal Navy commander shares her personal model for living, as women in maritime enjoyed some mid-summer mingling on the IMO's roof terrace
  • Otto Schacht steps down as head of ocean freight division of Kuehne+Nagel
    Veteran's replacement comes from within ranks of leading container shipper
  • Big shareholder SEB offloads $8m stake in Solstad Offshore
    Swedish bank retains only a fraction of Norwegian offshore vessel owner
  • Green Seas: As IMO hurtles toward a historic vote on carbon targets, next steps draw disagreement
    Our weekly environment newsletter explores as countries debate next steps ahead of key meeting at United Nations shipping regulator
  • MSC raid on German market for small container ships rages on
    S&P momentum remains despite weakening charter market
  • UK lacks 'credible' policies to hit shipping net zero by 2050, says watchdog
    Britain has lost its global leadership position on climate action, says watchdog
  • Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific to apply GIT sustainable coating on 15 ships
    Singapore shipowner using graphene-based efficiency solution from Canadian start-up
  • EU should move to full embargo of Russian LNG, think tank says
    Trading block needs "a coherent strategy for the imports" and could manage without them
  • Minerva sells oldest aframax in steady flow of Greek tanker disposals
    Even though not quite at the frantic pace of previous months, Asian interests keep scooping up old Hellenic tonnage
  • Tanker owner Utkilen trebles profit ahead of newbuilding deliveries
    Norwegian company enjoyed much strong chemical carrier markets in 2022
  • Split over carbon pricing threatens to derail IMO bid to decarbonise shipping by 2050
    China, Brazil, Argentina and other developing countries come out strongly against a carbon levy as a market-based measure
  • UECC bunkers sustainable biofuels on NYK-chartered ship
    European shortsea ro-ro company takes delivery of fuels able to reduce carbon emissions by 90%
  • Bahri linked to sale of another elderly VLCC after steep price rise
    Saudi Arabian owner said to have offloaded the 2003-built Lulu into China
  • Yara delays IPO for ammonia fuel spin-off as market value disappoints
    Producer and shipowner feels portfolio's attractiveness outstrips likely flotation price
  • MOL and Petronas advance plans for LCO2 carriers and FSO unit
    Chinese design institute has joined partners to win AiPs for new vessel types and floating storage and offloading unit
  • Small product tankers hold value as they switch owners in the Middle East
    Tristar Eships and Chaste Shipping are both reported as selling small clean tankers
  • Hunter Group lines up stock split and new loan as it eyes acquisitions
    Oslo-listed company trying to boost share price above minimum NOK 1 level
  • Tugs arrive to prepare for 'time-bomb' tanker replacement
    Divers have completed underwater inspections of the hull of the stricken FSO Safer
  • MPC Capital brings in Arctic Securities exec to run maritime investments
    Felix Nolke will work with German group's shipping boss Christian Rychly
  • Toro Corp nearly trebles its money on elderly aframax as tanker fleet reduced further
    Cyprus-based owner confirms sale of Wonder Musica for huge gain
  • China Development Bank linked to sale of ship leasing arm
    Reports say no specific timeline for the sale has been given, but it could happen by early next year
  • Trading house Mitsui & Co linked to MR tanker orders at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
    The contract value of the 50,000-dwt product carriers is $187m

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Western Global Airlines grounds cargo jets as bankruptcy rumors swirl
    Western Global Airlines appears to be winding down operations for a potential bankruptcy.

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Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
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ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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