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Exim India web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • CMA CGM acquires 100% of Bolloré Logistics
  • Bahri wins Guinness World Record for largest mobile desalination plant
  • India's GDP growth could reach near 8 pc: Barclays
  • India, SA thwart investment pact from being part of WTO MC13 agenda
  • Empty container movements up 20%
  • Imports of thermal coal seen falling
  • Shipping decarbonisation seen uncertain
  • Asian container exports to Europe up
  • India to be largest global oil demand growth driver by 2030: IEC
  • India's LNG spot buying pulling US cargoes
  • Steel imports soar to six-year high
  • Port of Fujairah's intimation on P&I Clubs
  • Susanta Purohit is the new Chairman of VOC Port
  • China, India heavily investing in port infra
  • Red Sea attacks raise the need for IMEC, says India
  • India puts forth a strong case for keeping development at the core of WTO work now and in future
  • India's wheat production seen exceeding target
  • Mahindra Logistics expands its fulfilment operations in West Bengal
  • 1WN-One World One Network launched for the logistics industry
  • Rotterdam World Gateway container terminal invests in shore-based power

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • Polish leasing company orders 100 locomotives
  • Germany's first remote operations centre
  • Captrain: changes at the helm
  • Icao: forecasts for 2024
  • A tool to lower language barriers on the road
  • Investing in future logistics tech
  • MOL's plastic recycling trial
  • Up to 120,000 kg cargo capacity every Friday
  • Study for an e-fuel supply chain
  • "B" score despite increased challenges
  • Freight's out, and away we go!
  • From DB Schenker to Maersk
  • Linking Jacksonville with South America
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Hudson Bay Railway secures funding
  • Eastern Airlines moves to the West
  • HFW expands its Greek ship finance team
  • A Kiwi cold chain hub

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
  • Maersk's new NAM chief urges US shippers to 'know your best alternative'
  • Liners on the vertical integration prowl
  • AF-KLM Cargo's 2023: more capacity, but less volume and revenue
  • DB Cargo plan to cut 1,800 jobs is 'gambling with its future', says union
  • Wincanton bidding war begins as GXO steps in with better offer than Ceva
  • Jackson exit expected to accelerate LTL push at Knight-Swift
  • NYK extends its logistics arm with takeover of UK's Noel Topco
  • Ole Trumpfheller joins Maersk as VP and MD North Europe

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
  • KOTUG takes full ownership of Kotug Seabulk Maritime
    KOTUG International B.V. said today that it has concluded the acquisition of Kotug Seabulk Maritime LLC (KSM), taking full ownership of the business. KOTUG has acquired the interest held by its joint
  • New NYSERDA contracts put two NY offshore wind projects back on track
    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul looks to have notched up two more successes in her efforts to get New York State offshore wind back on track. Today she announced that the state
  • SECNAV urges Korean shipbuilders to invest in U.S. shipyards
    Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro has been meeting with top South Korean shipbuilding executives and making the case for them to create American subsidiaries and invest in integrated U.S. commercial
  • Three-way partnership creates new JSI Alliance
    A twosome is becoming a threesome. After three years in a successful commercial alliance, Dutch maritime heavy lift transport and engineering contractor Jumbo Shipping and German breakbulk and project cargo specialist SAL

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
  • CMA CGM applies new peak season surcharge from Egypt to West Africa
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced a new peak season surcharge (PSS) from Egypt to West Africa. The new surcharge will commence on 4 March and will be effective until further notice. The PSS will be US$100 / container and will be applied only to dry cargo, according to the company's announcement. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Grimaldi bolsters Italy-Greece connections
    The Grimaldi Group is set to elevate transport capacity and comfort on its Italy-Greece connections with the introduction of the Europalink vessel on the Brindisi-Igoumenitsa service starting 29 February. As the ro-pax unit boasts the largest cargo capacity ever deployed in the Adriatic Sea, the Europalink will complement the modern ro-pax unit, the Kydon Palace, already operating on the line. Th
  • Port of Montreal signs partnership deal to proceed with new box terminal project
    The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announced its partnership agreement with Contrecoeur Terminal Constructors General Partnership (CTCGP), which consists of Pomerleau and Aecon. This collaboration will support the MPA in designing the in-water works for its Contrec�ur expansion project using a progressive design-build (progressive DB) approach. In October of last year, MPA announced its intention
  • Cargo and Compliance: Simplifying Documentation in the Shipping Industry
    The shipping industry, characterised by its critical role in global trade, faces an array of challenges in managing the vast amounts of documentation required for operations. The reliance on paper-based documents not only slows down processes but also increases the risk of errors and compliance issues. As companies strive for efficiency and sustainability, the transition towards digital documenta
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas secures deal for new ULCV quay cranes
    Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between the MMC Group and APM Terminals, has finalized a deal with Sany Marine Heavy Industry to purchase six units of ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) quay cranes. The agreement, sealed by PTP CEO Mark Hardiman and Sany Marine CEO Jeff Fu on 23 February, marks a significant milestone for the Malaysian port. Chairman of PTP, Tan Sri Che Khalib Moh
  • Port Houston starts 2024 with container export record
    Port Houston has kicked off the year on a high note, achieving record-breaking total container volumes in January. The month saw a remarkable total of 332,961 TEUs, marking a 4% increase compared to the same period last year. Notably, container imports rose by 3% to reach 154,493 TEUs, mainly attributed to robust imports from China ahead of the Lunar New Year festivities. Additionally, loaded exp
  • CMA CGM completes Bolloré Logistics takeover
    French shipping giant CMA CGM Group has completed the acquisition of Bolloré Logistics from its compatriot transportation company Bolloré Group. The two firms announced that the purchase price is €4.85 billion (US$5.25 billion), on the basis of the estimated debt and cash on the completion date. In 2022, Bolloré Logistics achieved a turnover of €7.1 billion (US$7.7 billion), transported 710,000 T
  • Euroseas charters out feeder ship under construction
    Greek container ship owner Euroseas has entered into a time charter contract for the 2,800 TEU Leonidas Z, a newbuilding fuel efficient feeder ship currently under construction, for 23-25 months at the option of the charterer, at a gross daily rate of US$20,000. The new charter will commence upon delivery of the vessel from the shipyard expected around the end of April or beginning of May 2024. A
  • Rotterdam World Gateway to fully equip quayside with shore-based power
    Dutch container terminal Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) has decided to equip its entire quayside with shore-based power capabilities, enabling all vessels to utilize this eco-friendly power source. According to a statement, already renowned for its full automation and carbon neutrality, the RWG terminal's initiative will further enhance environmental sustainability. With the implementation of shor
  • Scrubbing the Future: Bridging Renewable Energy and Syngas Purification
    Okay, let's get one thing out of the way right from the start - I'm no engineer or environmental expert. Just a regular guy who works in renewable energy and has picked up a thing or two along the way. The only reason I know anything about "syngas" and gas "scrubbers" is because I got roped into a project at work that involved both. It was a total baptism by fire, let me tell you. One day I'm jus
  • Hong Kong customs bust shark fins smuggling attempt
    Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department officers seized a container of shark fins from a controlled and endangered species after intercepting a container on 27 February. Customs inspector Chan King-fung said that the department acted after being tipped off by the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau that a river vessel bound for Macau was suspected of smuggling. A patrol vessel tracked and stopped th
  • Top 5 Supply Chain Management Scholarships For International Students to Apply for in 2024-2025
    Supply chain management is an area with tons of prospects. However, finding a scholarship in this field is quite challenging. Specializing in this field requires one to have extraordinary problem-solving skills. These skills are essential for dealing with various logistical issues that will most definitely come across while working in this industry. Moreover, the problem of choice gets even more
  • Tips Maintaining Sustainability Of Supply Chain Management
    An eco-friendly or sustainable supply chain has become a critical - and ever more visible - an element of corporate social responsibility. The trend is fueled by heightened regulations to reduce the environmental impact of industrialization. Plus, today's consumers don't want to be associated with an unethical company. According to a report, 77% of consumers say they will buy a product of a compa
  • CN analysis: Freight rates on major Indian trades see downward corrections after January highs
    After spiking dramatically amid the Red Sea crisis-linked shipping disruption, container freight rates seen on trades out of India have held firm or even declined in some cases in February, month-on-month, according to the latest market analysis by Container News . On the westbound India-Europe trade, average short-term contract rates for 20-foot container bookings from West India [Jawaharlal Neh
  • NYK buys UK-based logistics firm
    International Logistics Group (ILG), a UK subsidiary of NYK Line's Yusen Logistics, acquired Noel Topco, a UK-based holding company of 10 companies, including Global Freight Solutions (GFS). The acquisition is part of the logistics business growth strategy outlined in the medium-term management plan announced by the NYK Group in March 2023. NYK said the acquisition realizes ambidextrous managemen
  • Alternative Financing Vs. Traditional Loans: A Small Business's Guide
    Access to capital is vital for small business growth. Traditional bank loans, while common, may not always be accessible, especially for early-stage enterprises. Fortunately, numerous financing options exist today, offering diverse opportunities tailored to different business needs. This guide will delve into alternative lending versus traditional loans to help you understand the financial landsc
  • Meest Experts Recommend: Tips on Shipping to Kazakhstan
    With the advancement of new technologies, shipping to Kazakhstan is no longer a hassle. Simply create an account on the Meest Portal and easily create, pay for, and manage your shipments without leaving your home. Meest experts will strive to answer popular questions that clients often encounter when wanting to send a parcel to Kazakhstan. What Determines the Cost of Shipping to Kazakhstan It's n
  • Georgia Ports growth plans and collaborations fuel job expansion and economic opportunities statewide
    Georgia ports play a crucial role for automakers, suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics operations considering job expansion in Georgia, United States. "We're not talking about only Savannah or Atlanta. It's our mission to drive the success of the entire state. A whole series of recent announcements prove that our efforts are paying off in greater economic opportunity for Georgians in large and

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
  • Genco capesize sales fall through
    US-listed bulker player Genco Shipping & Trading has failed in its first attempt to successfully close the recently confirmed disposal of two elderly capesize vessels. The John Wobensmith-led owner of more than 40 ships said it has terminated the deals due to the buyers' breach of the agreements' terms. The 2010-built Genco Claudius and 2009-built ...
  • Atlantska Plovidba signs for ultramax newbuilds in China
    Croatian bulker owner and operator Atlantska Plovidba has returned to Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry in China with an order for two ultramaxes. The Zagreb-listed outfit, majority owned by Zadar-based peer Tankerska Plovidba, is paying around $65m for the 53,500 dwt duo designed to meet IMO Tier III and EEDI Phase 3 requirements. Atlantska, which ...
  • Rotterdam World Gateway terminal to provide shore-based power for all vessels
    Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) container terminal has decided to equip its entire quayside with shore-based power for all vessels. The RWG terminal is already fully automated and CO2-neutral and the construction of shore-based power facilities will mean the ships will also no longer emit particulates, nitrogen and CO2 when at berth. These facilities will also ...
  • CMA CGM wraps up $5.2bn Bolloré Logistics acquisition
    French liner CMA CGM has completed the acquisition of family-run conglomerate Bolloré Logistics for €4.85bn ($5.25bn). The Bolloré Group said that, even though the sale to CMA CGM has been completed, the transfer of Bolloré Logistics Sweden AB to the French company remains subject to obtaining foreign investment clearance in Sweden. The two agreed to ...
  • Seafar starts up Germany's first remote-controlled inland waterway shipping centre
    Belgian specialist in remote-controlled shipping Seafar, with its project partners HGK Shipping and Reederei Deymann, has set up the first remote operations centre in Germany. The centre enables captains to navigate vessels on inland waterways from dry land. This technology, according to Seafar, is one way of countering the shortage of specialist workers. Five vessels ...
  • Odfjell Oceanwind launches floating wind foundation manufacturing venture
    Norwegian floating offshore wind specialist Odfjell Oceanwind and fellow automation and manufacturing expert Prodtex have established a joint venture for floating wind foundations called Windsteel Technologies. The jv, headed up by former boss of Corvus Energy Geir Bjørkeli, has been created to set up floater production capacity with the aim of having the first factory ...
  • Northern Offshore bags work for jackup rig offshore Oman
    Houston-based jackup owner Northern Offshore, a 91.81% subsidiary of Rex International, has won a multi-well deal offshore Oman for one of its rigs. The drilling program will be undertaken in Masirah Oil's Yumna field in Block 50 off Oman. It will consist of the drilling and completion of a new in-field well and the workover ...
  • US logistics firm GXO tops CMA CGM's offer for Wincanton
    The bidding war for UK logistics player Wincanton is heating up, with US-based warehousing firm GXO Logistics surpassing an offer made by CMA CGM's CEVA Logistics. The owner of Clipper Logistics has logged a bid under which shareholders would get 605 pence in cash for each Wincanton share held - up about 26% from CEVA ...
  • Euroseas eyes improved box market as it fixes out another newbuild
    Greek owner Euroseas has taken advantage of the improving containership market to clinch another long-term charter deal for one of its newbuild feeders delivering this year. The Aristides Pittas-led company has fixed a 2,800 teu Leonidas Z for up to 25 months from April or May at $20,000 per day. Pittas said the deal is ...
  • Saudi offshore owner accused of abandoning crew across multiple vessels
    The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has revealed multiple concerning reports about withheld pay from seafarers working on eight ships owned by Saudi Arabian marine services contractor Hadi H Al Hammam Establishment. According to ITF, the company, which lists Saudi Aramco among its clients and was buying brand new ships as recently as 2018, has ...
  • Capesize FFAs hitting prolonged highs not experienced since the 2000s
    Capesize rates are on a charge, leaping by more than 10% on the Baltic Exchange yesterday to stand on the cusp of the $30,000 a day mark thanks in no small part to strong volumes of iron ore from Brazil to northern China. Moreover, FFAs look strong with March contracts of more than $30,000 a ...
  • Norden orders four capes
    Danish shipping giant Norden has revealed orders for four capesize newbuildings, which will deliver between 2025 and 2027. Prices and the yards contracted have not been revealed. Norden already has five owned and seven chartered capes on its books, and today stated its aim was to get to a total operating capesize fleet of between ...
  • Atlantic Oceanic expands fleet with Tek-Ocean MPSV
    UK-based offshore vessel owner Atlantic Oceanic, has bolstered its fleet with the acquisition of a multipurpose supply vessel from Melbourne-based Tek-Ocean Energy Services. The company, formerly known as Castle Ship Technical Management, has added the 1991-built Tek-Ocean Spirit for an undisclosed sum and renamed it Atlantic Spirit. Atlantic Oceanic had six European and Jones Act-compliant ...
  • Sapura forms decommissioning joint venture
    Malaysian offshore services provider Sapura Energy and AF Offshore Decom, part of Norway's AF Gruppen, have joined forces to target the increasing demand for offshore decommissioning services in Southeast Asia. A joint venture called Kitar Solutions was recently presented in Kuala Lumpur with the aim of simplifying the decommissioning process through integrated engineering, preparations, removal,
  • BHP studies nuclear-powered ships
    Mining giant BHP has become the latest big name to study the potential for nuclear to power ships. The Australian headquartered company tapped Dutch consultants ULC-Energy to compare key characteristics of various civil reactor designs against the requirements for the potential use in commercial maritime shipping as well as evaluating a range of regulatory, operational, ...
  • NYK acquires UK logistics company
    Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has bought Noel Topco, a UK-based holding company of 10 companies, including Global Freight Solutions Limited (GFS), a specialist in fulfillment services for e-commerce businesses, from order receipt to delivery. The UK e-commerce market is the third largest in the world after China and the US, according to NYK. "The ...
  • Biden administration announces $3bn clean ports investment
    The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the launch of a $3bn clean ports program to fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure. The EPA is releasing two separate notice of funding opportunities. First, the nearly $2.8bn zero-emission technology deployment competition will directly fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure to reduce mobile source emissions a
  • Does GDP matter for shipping?
    Pierre Aury has some advice for executives looking too closely at the health of national economies. My January column discussed AI, global warming, the geopolitical situation and the possibility of a financial crisis as likely or not to shape 2024. It triggered some feedback along the lines of a recession being more likely to have ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
  • Berge Bulk orders newcastlemax pair at CSSC yard as ordering momentum grows
    Deal comes as newbuild activity for large bulkers is picking up pace in recent years
  • Strong finish sends BW LPG to strongest year on record
    BW LPG posted its strongest financial year after a robust fourth quarter, during which VLGC rates climbed to near-record levels...
  • Okeanis eyes 'even better' longer-term scenario for tankers
    New York- and Oslo-listed owner clinches sharply higher rates in first quarter of 2024 after record 2023
  • International Seaways reveals $232m MR acquisition as it posts record profits
    International Seaways has posted its strongest year on record and unveiled acquisitions for six medium-range tankers totalling $232m. Chief executive...
  • EU to support shore power and e-fuel projects in ports with $1bn fund
    The EU has launched a call for proposals from the transport sector, as the bloc aims to support alternative fuel...
  • Hamburg feels effect of northern range slowdown
    Throughput was down in 2023 as weak economic conditions and geopolitical tensions affected trade. For terminal operator HHLA, there was...
  • Euroseas newbuild charter illustrates bounce in market for boxships
    Nasdaq-listed owner aims to 'continue capitalising' on firmer market for other vessels coming open, including three 1,800 teu newbuildings
  • Red Sea crisis deals blow to Piraeus' standing as East Med's transhipment king
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows calls of larger tonnage, 10,000 teu and above, at Piraeus have more than halved since...
  • IMO to adopt practical mid-term measures to put decarbonisation back on track
    Secretary-general is optimistic on shipping's chances of reaching new IMO targets aiming for net zero by or around 2050, as...
  • Shipping prepares for its first dance with carbon trading
    Companies are scrambling to set up trading accounts, while a niche industry springs up to help them manage an unfamiliar...
  • CMA CGM completes Bolloré Logistics deal
    CMA CGM's growing presence in the logistics sector is cemented through its acquisition of Bolloré Logistics. But it has lost...
  • Eastern Pacific exercises options for two tankers and four bulkers at Chinese yards
    Singapore-based shipowner now has 10 ammonia dual-fuel bulkers on order at Beihai Shipbuilding
  • Svitzer prepares to go it alone
    Towage and terminal service may not be a high-growth sector. But the chief executive says there are benefits to avoiding...
  • Norden expands capesize fleet with four newbuilds
    Danish company aims to prioritise dry bulk tonnage this year amid higher asset prices in the tanker market
  • K Line seals storage site agreement for Malaysia CCS project
    K Line and its partners have been working on a storage site project since 2022. In September 2023, the consortium agreed...
  • Frontline sees Q4 boost from Euronav VLCCs
    Last year 'exceptional for tanker industry' and Red Sea disruption will benefit larger vessels, says Barstad
  • Daily Briefing
    Heightened security threat accepted norm for Ukraine's Black Sea traders | Rubymar owners defy Houthi threats in final bid to...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
  • US shippers urged to use technology to fight cargo crime, fraud
    Using layers of technology from digital documents to artificial intelligence to tracking devices, shippers can detect and even head off the growing threat of cargo crime, experts say.
  • CMA CGM closes $5 billion Bolloré deal, but faces bidding war for Wincanton
    The carrier's acquisition spree has brought one of France's largest transport and logistics companies into the group, but its bid to acquire UK forwarder Wincanton is being challenged.
  • PayCargo targets invoice automation with Rippey AI acquisition
    PayCargo has taken a majority ownership stake in process automation company Rippey AI to better connect invoicing to payment transactions.
  • J.B. Hunt veteran Shelley Simpson tapped as company's next CEO
    Simpson will become the first woman to take the top job at J.B. Hunt, something many in the industry expected to happen after she was named president 18 months ago.
  • MPV carriers settle into reliable 'new normal' for vessel diversions
    The multipurpose sector is managing security risk, dodging pricey transit fees at the Panama Canal and finding new cargo sources as route diversions globally become routine.
  • Ocean carrier push for carbon pricing mechanism not without risk
    Carriers are advocating in increasingly vocal and high-profile ways to ensure that an effective price on carbon comes out of IMO deliberations and puts regulatory teeth behind its commitment to eliminate carbon emissions from shipping by or around 2050.
  • APM looks to ease trucker woes over New Jersey terminal appointment system
    APM Terminals will make more slots available for retrieving import containers at its Port Elizabeth site as truckers say delays in booking appointments are worsening.
  • Cosco to partner in ONE's upcoming India-US East Coast WIN service: sources
    The move makes sense, according to a Mumbai-based source, as ONE needs a partner to fill space and Cosco needs a strong service out of India.
  • Carrier on-time service levels plummeted in January amid Red Sea crisis
    A drop in schedule reliability was expected on trade lanes such as Asia-Europe and Asia-US East Coast, but the diversions around southern Africa have also affected routes not directly connected to the Red Sea.
  • New Saudi feeder line to tap into Red Sea-driven changes in demand
    Folk Maritime's stated goal is to "fill an essential void" in the regional maritime market, with its launch coinciding with heavily disrupted container shipping flows.
  • RK Logistics joins wave of 'tuck-in' acquisitions to reach East Coast
    As California-based RK Logistics' high-tech customers move east to new markets, the logistics provider is following by buying New York-based On Time Trucking.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
  • Broker BRS calls time on the boom in values of older tankers
    Company believes geopolitical pendulum has swung away from veterans to younger models
  • New Fortress declares its FLNG project as 'fastest on the planet'
    Company switching to next facility on shore as it awaits first export cargo from offshore unit in April
  • Excelerate Energy eyes up vessel acquisitions and newbuildings
    Houston-based regasification specialist also pursuing investments in LNG terminals and downstream infrastructure
  • Seaways sees rates improve across diverse fleet as another strong quarter looms
    Manhattan-based owner expects to have all six Wayzata MR acquisitions operating in first half of 2024
  • Golar LNG secures 2027 delivery slot for next-up LNG-to-FLNG conversion
    Company plans separate listing for flare gas-to-LNG venture Macaw Energies
  • Frontline boss Barstad says Red Sea is 'a proper mess' due to 'random' attacks
    Tanker owner's boss says every vessel could be a target for the Houthis
  • Marsh and Markel combine to set up new marine insurance facility
    New follow form facility will cater for Marsh's global marine portfolio
  • Pondering the 'absurd': Bank analysts trade blows over Teekay Tankers
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at what's to blame for a big sell-off in Teekay stock following strong earnings
  • India calls for extra powers from UN to tackle Somali piracy
    The country's navy was involved in an operation to retake the bulker Lila Norfolk after it was seized by armed group
  • Grindrod Shipping sheds another older bulker as rates rise
    Singapore owner sells 2011-built handysize and reveals better forward bookings
  • International Seaways confirms six-MR tanker swoop
    New York-listed shipowner used shares for 15% of deal price
  • CMA CGM completes €4.85bn buy of Bollore Logistics
    Takeover of French logistics peer marks the biggest acquisition in CMA CGM's history
  • Herbjorn Hansson just wants to talk 'upward slope' of Nordic American Tankers success
    Quarterly profit drops to close out 2023, but company trumpets full-year results and future prospects
  • New Fortress Energy fires up its FSRU-based Barcarena terminal in Brazil
    Company turns in record results but still awaits start-up of its delayed first FLNG unit
  • Cosco Shipping International bounces back to profit
    Singapore-based logistics company is concerned about the impact of economic slowdown
  • Golar LNG signs up 'potential customer' to either its next-up or existing FLNG units
    Company reveals it has ploughed over $1.5bn into conversion floater for BP's delayed project
  • Two Genco Shipping capesizes back on sales block after deal implodes
    New York owner was to receive combined $36.5m from sale of older duo
  • John Fredriksen getting his money back as Frontline refinances 24 tankers in $900m deals
    Cash from recent sales will also be used to clear loans granted by major shareholder
  • Atlantska makes ultramax bulker debut with order in China after takeover by rival
    Croatian owner continues fleet modernisation with deal for two bulkers
  • Altera Shuttle Tankers prices upsized $200m bond issue as it refinances
    UK-based owner's new deal comes in 0.5% under 2025 notes' interest coupon
  • Greek shipowner Victor Restis in UK legal tussle over $46m claim
    Businesswoman Amanda Staveley claims she felt intimidated into signing documents linked to 16-year-old debt
  • Ocean Yield hunts new deals and plots bond issue as profit rises
    Sale-and-leaseback specialist has been busy
  • Norden buys four capesize newbuildings in deal worth over $271m
    Danish firm has been building up its owned and operated fleet of capesizes
  • Damaged Subsea 7 WTIV drags on quarterly earnings, but focus is on future
    Revenue should grow in 2024, the Kristian Siem-backed offshore player says
  • Norden buys four capesize newbuildings in deal worth over $300m
    Danish firm has been building up its owned and operated fleet of capesizes
  • Favourable exchange rates and rise in shipbuilding revenue lift Yangzijiang's net profit
    Higher value contracts see Chinese shipbuilder's revenue increase despite lower number of deliveries
  • BW LPG expects more VLGC volatility after logging best ever quarterly profit
    Singapore owner believes market fundamentals remain sound despite big swings in rates
  • BW Offshore stockpiles cash with ship divestments and share sales
    Moves help FPSO owner push dividend as high as it can go
  • UK inquiry to probe results of shipping sanctions
    Treasury committee calls for evidence about the performance of UK's sanctions regulator
  • Ambitious marine insurer Charterama renews five-year deal with RSA
    Rotterdam-based insurer is aiming to double in size in the coming years
  • Excelerate Energy plans to move from 'strategy to action' in 2024
    Chief executive Steven Kobos flags up transition into growth mode as company turns in end-year results
  • Frontline takes a swipe at owners putting crews at risk with Red Sea transits
    Norwegian owner says 'some actors' still willing to make dangerous passage
  • Euroseas gets juicy charter for newbuilding in rising boxship market
    Red Sea disruption yields lucrative employment for feeder vessel that has yet to be delivered from the yard
  • Malaysia's MISC sees fourth-quarter profit dip on higher costs and taxes
    But shipowner remains upbeat for prospects in tanker and LNG markets
  • Frontline reveals jump in first quarter rates as it sees first boost from Euronav VLCCs
    John Fredriksen's tanker giant says earnings capacity has grown by more than a third after acquisition
  • 'Measured' amount of shuttle tanker ordering 'imperative', KNOT Offshore Partners says
    Boss Derek Lowe argues that contracting at shipyards is a sign of confidence in the sector
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers posts record annual profit as a listed company
    Alafouzos family-controlled firm also raises dividend as fourth-quarter profit rebounds
  • Eastern Pacific confirms orders for ammonia dual-fuel newcastlemax bulkers at Chinese yard
    Shipowning giant firms up long-mooted bulker orders and declares an option for two LNG dual-fuel tankers
  • Eastern Pacific confirms orders for ammonia dual-fuel kamsarmax bulkers at Chinese yard
    As shipowning giant firms up long-mooted bulker order, it also declares option for two LNG dual-fuel tankers
  • Malaysia's MISC sees fourth quarter profit dip on higher costs and taxes
    But shipowner remains upbeat for prospects in both the tanker and LNG markets
  • Ray Car Carriers behind pricey PCTC orders at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
    The LNG dual-fuel 7,500-ceu PCTCs cost $134m each

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
  • Amazon's return of leased cargo jets hurts ATSG profit
    Air Transport Services Group is taking a more conservative approach to fleet expansion until the air cargo market picks up and customers start leasing additional freighters.
  • Texas, Louisiana ports' January cargo volumes a mixed bag
    Ports in Houston and New Orleans recorded year-over-year increases in cargo volumes during January, while Corpus Christi, Texas, saw a slight decline.
  • CBNC supply chain reporter, daughter pen book on family histories of slaves
    While visiting Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, Lori Ann LaRocco and daughter Abby Wallace learned about families who were enslaved at the site.

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SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Miami
Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.
Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.
Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.
Geneva
UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.
Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets
Brussels
According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports
Copenhagen/Antwerp
R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders
China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down
Beijing
In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.
From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.
Genoa
For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.
Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.
Brussels
The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime
Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran
The other crew members were rescued.
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown
Genoa
In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports
Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.
Rome
Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.
London
Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.
Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%
Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)
Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again
Hamburg
German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.
Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon
Schindellegi
The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group
MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft
New York
Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.
Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport
Geneva
Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction
Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.
Brussels
The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.
Genoa
French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.
Paris
Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.
The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.
Genoa
Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.
La Spezia
We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage
Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.
Genoa
Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.
Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.
Hamburg
The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030
Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage
New York
The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.
WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050
Geneva
The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements
One in ten containers is not up to standard
Washington
WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
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Arrival ports by:
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Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA
Rome
The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.
Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.
Palermo
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik
Troisdorf/Berlin
Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains
Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany
Herleshausen
Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters
South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships
Busan
The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.
Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.
Rome
Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories
Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.
Rome
Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.
Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic
Miami
The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.
Naples
Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu
Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.
Genoa
Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association
Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai
Dubai
Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.
"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th
Lugano
Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members
Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels
Rome
Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard
A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.
Trieste
Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia
Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.
Rome
Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security
Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests
FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.
Milan
It goes up to five days a week
This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts
Rome
Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones
The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma
Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector
Erbusco
The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software
Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025
Riyadh
Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)
A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno
Livorno
In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans
New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada
Hong Kong
Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers
The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.
Venice
A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival
Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo
Rome
Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining
Piraeus
Stagnation in passenger numbers
Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.
Hong Kong
Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
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