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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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The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
Due to the national journalists' strike proclaimed by the National Federation of the Italian Press, which our editorial staff is adhering to, no news will be published by our newspaper today.
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
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Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
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Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
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DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
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