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Exim India web site
AUGUST 2, 2024
  • MALA 2024 all set to be a grand celebration of logistics excellence on August 21 in Mumbai
  • SITC expanding its India coverage with 2 new services
  • DPA asks ship agents to ensure cargo holds are ready for loading, seeks fitness certificate
  • WTO launches digital platform allowing users to view the latest trends in world trade
  • APSEZ kicks off FY25 with strong 47% PAT growth in Q1
  • Exports hit by rising shipping rates, vessel scarcity
  • GDP to expand by 7.5 pc in FY25: Ind-Ra
  • Minister gives overview of maritime sector advancements
  • Govt hikes Customs duty on chemicals from 10 pc to 150 pc
  • Cotton exports surge 68 pc
  • New industrial hubs proposed at 12 locations along key freight corridors
  • CHENSAA AGM discusses key issues

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 2, 2024
  • Massive pressure on the margins

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • Ports struggle with congestion as Red Sea crisis and front-loading boost volume
  • 'Demand surcharge' disclosure sinks DHL
  • Expected strong peak season the 'cherry on the cake' for airlines
  • Euro road freight rates are falling, but costs are up and driver shortage persists
  • CStar Line to cut Russia feeder services for more-profitable Red Sea routes
  • Climate activists stuck to runway hold up cargo flights at Leipzig
  • Kevin King takes the reins as TT Club's new CEO

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • ZIM Kingston fire raises worries over Canada's marine emergency preparedness
    The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has issued two safety concerns following the 2021 loss of containers and fire on board the container vessel ZIM Kingston, off Vancouver Island, B.C. The
  • Artemis Technologies opens its first U.S. office in Brooklyn Navy Yard
    With its eye on the Jones Act market, Belfast, Northern Ireland-based Artemis Technologies, a leading contender in the foiling e-ferry race, has opening its first U.S. office in response to significant interest
  • Amogy renames its ammonia powered tugboat NH3 Kraken
    Brooklyn, N.Y.-headquartered ammonia to power pioneer Amogy Inc. is getting nearer to trialing the world's first ammonia powered tugboat on a tributary of the Hudson River. In preparation for that event it

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Container News web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • Global bunker indices still in downward trend
    During the 31st week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) indices continued their downward trend. The 380 HSFO index dropped by US$9.30 to US$531.05/MT, approaching the US$500 mark. The VLSFO index fell by US$10.88 to US$630.92/MT. The MGO index decreased by US$13.61 to US$810.08/MT, nearing the US$800 mark. "At the time of writing, the global bunker indices showed signs of a moderate
  • Liberian Registry appoints new VP of Port State Control Affairs
    The Liberian Registry, one of the world's largest shipping registries, welcomes Commander Norm Witt (retired from the U.S. Coast Guard) as Vice President of Port State Control Affairs. "I'm excited to be in a position where I can leverage my previous Coast Guard experience in helping clients achieve high levels of regulatory compliance, which in turn minimizes shipping delays and enhances overall
  • Hassan Allam Construction secures major contract from Saudi port
    Hassan Allam Holding announced that its subsidiary Hassan Allam Construction Saudi has been awarded a significant contract in partnership with El Seif Engineering Contracting and China Harbour Engineering Arabia by the Port of NEOM, located in Oxagon, northwest Saudi Arabia. This Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project involves the development of the Port of NEOM's Container Term
  • Gebrüder Weiss announces leadership transition in West region
    On 1 August, Alexander Eberharter assumed the management of the West region for the international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss. He succeeds Hannes Mayr, who is retiring after a remarkable 41-year career with the company. Mayr joined Gebrüder Weiss in 1983 and served in various management roles. "Hannes Mayr and his team have made a significant contribution to the success of Gebr
  • Sea-Intelligence reports no consolidation impact on ocean carrier competition
    In Issue 675 of the Sea-Intelligence Sunday Spotlight, the Danish shipping data analysis firm examined whether the turmoil of the last four years has led to the largest carriers growing in dominance versus the mid-tiered carriers, or has been an opportunity for mid-sized carriers to gain in importance versus the big carriers. To assess this, Sea-Intelligence calculated the global Herfindahl-Hirsc
  • Port Authority of Valencia awards contract for new railway line
    The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has awarded the works to double the track and implement the third rail line between the Poniente and Levante docks in the Port of València to the joint venture between the companies TECSA Empresa Constructora and Dragados, for a total of €11,546,582.05 (VAT included), with a maximum completion period of 18 months. Once this infrastructure is completed, it will
  • Taiwanese government to back Yang Ming's fleet expansion
    Taiwan's Transportation and Communications Minister Li Meng-yen said at a press conference on 30 July that with Yang Ming Marine Transport's change of management, the government will support the mainline operator to commission more newbuildings to boost its fleet. Li noted that Yang Ming had been less active in ordering newbuildings, resulting in the Taiwanese operator being relegated from eighth
  • PIL partners with WNS to proceed with its digital transformation
    WNS, a provider of global digital-led Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, announced its strategic relationship with Singapore-based shipping firm Pacific International Lines (PIL). In this multi-year contract, WNS will work with PIL to accelerate its digital transformation journey by leveraging WNS' proprietary shipping process automation platform, Malkom.ai. This collaboration will enab
  • Wärtsilä to transfer Trieste manufacturing site to MSC
    In July 2022, technology group Wärtsilä announced a plan to ramp down manufacturing in Trieste and to centralise its four-stroke engine manufacturing in Europe to Vaasa, Finland. The production activities in Trieste have since been discontinued, with manufacturing volumes centralised in Vaasa. Now, Wärtsilä and MSC have agreed on a transaction for the Trieste manufacturing site. Today, 255 employ
  • Maersk announces preliminary Q2 revenue of US$12.8 billion
    Based on preliminary figures, AP Moller - Maersk reports an unaudited revenue of US$12.8 billion, underlying EBITDA of US$2.1 billion and underlying EBIT of US$756 million (reported EBIT of US$963 million) for the second quarter of 2024. Due to the continued supply chain disruption caused by the situation in the Red Sea, which is now expected to continue at least until the end of 2024, coupled wi
  • Port of Koper commences container terminal expansion project with public procurement
    Recently, the Port of Koper announced a major public procurement for one of its largest and most crucial upcoming projects. The investment will include the construction of a container quay and additional storage space in the northern part of Pier 1. The deadline for tender submissions is 30 September 2024. The public tender encompasses the development of a 326-meter quayside, 70,000m² of stacking
  • CMA CGM collaborates with GTT and HD KSOE for 12 new LNG-fuelled boxships
    In July, technology and engineering group GTT received two orders from its Korean partner HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) to design the cryogenic fuel tanks for 12 CMA CGM's new LNG-fuelled container vessels. Under these new orders, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and HD Hyundai Samho (HSHI) will each build six container ships. Each ship will have a capacity of 15,500 TEU
  • New CEO takes the helm at TT Club
    Kevin King is the new Chief Executive Officer of the specialist transport and logistics insurer TT Club, completing a planned move announced last year. Acting as Deputy CEO to Charles Fenton over the last year, King and Fenton have worked closely to complete a smooth transfer of responsibilities. King officially assumed his duties on August 1. Originally based in the United States, King has long
  • ICTSI boosts Manila terminal operations with new cranes
    ICTSI's flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) in the Philippines has completed the commissioning of its three new quay cranes. With this latest investment, the global operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) aims to enhance the terminal's capacity to handle the increasing demands of modern container shipping. "The acquisition of these new quay cranes repr
  • MPA Singapore partners with Microsoft
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft on 29 July to collaborate in innovative technologies including cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, robotics, and cybersecurity. The two partners aim to support the adoption and the development of digital and green solutions for the maritime industry. MPA and Micr
  • OceanScore inaugurates new office in Singapore
    OceanScore has opened a new office in Singapore to serve its regional clients, responding to the growing demand in Asia for its digital solutions designed for efficient regulatory compliance with the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime. This new office in Singapore represents the latest expansion for the Hamburg-based maritime technology company, which already has offices in Poland and Portugal. "Our list
  • Ocean container shipping market reaches a tipping point: Xenetal Analysis
    The ocean container shipping market reached a tipping point in July, with long-term rates on major fronthaul trades showing signs of life just as spiralling short-term rates begin to soften. The Xeneta Global XSI®, which covers all valid long-term contracts in the market, edged up 2.5% in July to stand at 151.5 points. More notably, the underlying XSI® sub-index for Far East Exports - which inclu
  • Irish Defence Forces orders Konecranes equipment
    In early 2024, the Irish Defence Forces placed an order for a Konecranes E-VER electric forklift to handle containers and general cargo at their main Logistics Hub in Curragh Camp, Co Kildare, Ireland. The forklift is scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2024. "This order proves that the E-VER's rugged strength and reliability will offer the versatility needed for a wide range of applic
  • ONE reports US$4.2 billion revenue in Q1 FY2024
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) released its financial results for the first quarter of FY2024, covering April to June 2024. The revenue for this quarter was US$4.211 billion, representing a 12% increase from the same period last year, with a net profit of US$779 million, an increase of US$266 million year-over-year. Cargo movements improved due to increased consumer spending in North America and Eur

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Splash web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • JP Morgan takes over US carrier Bold Ocean
    Investors advised by JP Morgan Asset Management have acquired US shipping and logistics firm Bold Ocean from private equity firm Nova Infrastructure for an undisclosed sum. Annapolis, Maryland-based Bold Ocean operates nine vessels that transport goods under long-term charter with the US government. In 2018, a group of companies in US flag shipping, fleet technical ...
  • China's wind and solar capacity overtake coal for the first time
    The landscape of China is changing on a scale hard to fathom to outsiders with renewable energy projects stretching across vast terrains, and in the process altering the fortunes for dry bulk owners. China's investments in renewables are gigantic, leading the world in wind and solar, with twice as much capacity under construction as the ...
  • Costamare confirms bulker sale as boxship charters flow in
    Greek owner Costamare has confirmed a supramax bulker sale and revealed multiple charter deals for its containership fleet. In its second-quarter earnings report, the New York-listed company has corroborated this month's brokers' reports on the deal for the 2009-built Oracle. While S&P sources suggest Vietnamese interests and a price tag of $12.5m, Costamare did not ...
  • Yang Ming completes top management reshuffle
    Taiwanese shipping line has completed a top management reshuffle with Cliff Pai promoted to president and Feng-Ming Tsai coming onboard as chairman. Pai, formerly chief strategy officer at the line, has been with Yang Ming for the past 40 years. He takes over from Patrick Tu. Tsai, meanwhile, is a professor who holds a Ph ...
  • CLdN invests in Liverpool terminal
    Luxembourg-based roro operator CLdN has launched a multimillion-pound investment in its Brocklebank terminal at the Liverpool port. The investments are part of CLdN's plans to increase capacity on its Liverpool-Dublin route. The infrastructure upgrades at the terminal are expected to improve the use of space and enhance the flow of cargo movements while a new ...
  • Meriaura appoints new CEO
    The CEO of Finnish shipowner Meriaura, Kirsi Suopelto, has resigned from her position to join a new employer. Suopelto will continue as Meriaura's CEO until September 30. The company's board has appointed the current chairman of the board, maritime counsellor Jussi Mälkiä, as the new CEO starting October 1. Board member and vice-chairman Antti Vehviläinen ...
  • Pacific Rim revealed as buyer of Norden cape
    Low-profile bulker player Pacific Rim has emerged as the taker of a ship Norden flipped this May, Norden's first cape after entering the segment in March last year. Fast-growing Pacific Rim, which is based out of both China and Singapore, has added the scrubber-fitted Nord Ferrum, a 180,000 dwt workhorse built in 2011 for $34m, ...
  • Transocean lands $531m drillship contract in US Gulf
    Swiss-based offshore drilling giant Transocean has secured a $531m contract from BP for operations in the US Gulf of Mexico. The contract will see drillship Deepwater Invictus on hire for about 1,095 days starting in the first quarter of 2025. The 2014-built floater was previously named as one of the three rigs earmarked for another ...
  • TotalEnergies takes option on Noble jackup off Argentina
    Offshore rig owner Noble Corporation's harsh-environment jackup rig Noble Regina Allen has gained more work from TotalEnergies in Argentina. The French energy major has exercised two priced option wells on the 2013-built rig at $150,000 per day, keeping the unit busy for an additional 60 days. The initial $31m 220-day contract with Total Austral was ...
  • Ugland Offshore bags BP PSV contract
    Norway's Ugland Offshore has been awarded a contract in the UK sector for one of its platform supply vessels. Offshore brokers tell Splash, that the 2012-built Evita II has been fixed to UK supermajor BP for six months at an undisclosed dayrate, with further extension options attached to the deal. The Cyprus-flagged 85-m-long unit has ...
  • Sumitomo and JGC forge floating wind pact
    Japanese trading house giant Sumitomo Corporation and fellow engineering firm JGC Corporation have teamed up on a potential supply of structural components for the floating offshore wind sector. The duo has signed an agreement aiming for a collaboration in the complete supply chain from detailed design, and manufacture to delivery. The partnership involves the development ...
  • Third ship spills oil in same area of the Philippines
    Remarkably authorities in the Philippines have had to attend to another distressed vessel in Bataan to the west of Manila, a third ship accident in the area in the space of just one week. Oil was seen flowing into the ocean yesterday from tanks inside the Mirola-1, which ran aground near the shore of Mariveles ...
  • Accident report into Canadian boxship blaze sparks call for greater firefighting equipment
    Canada's Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has called for improvements to Canada's emergency preparedness rules following the release of a report looking into a boxship accident off Vancouver Island three years ago. The ZIM Kingston lost 109 containers - two containing hazardous materials - during dire weather in October 2021, in an accident that also saw ...
  • European Commission launches ship finance portal
    The European Commission has launched a ship financing portal in a bid it says to boost the maritime sector's green transition. The platform, launched by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, provides businesses and organisations with a repository of available financial tools needed to drive fleet renewal and retrofitting, enhance efficiency, and reduce ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • Dorian LPG not concerned by VLGC rate downturn
    Hurricane Beryl and increased transits through the Panama Canal have put downward pressure on VLGC rates, but fundamentals point to...
  • Beset with fleet renewal questions, Teekay finally buys a modern tanker
    How do you rejuvenate an ageing fleet when asset values are sky-high and investors punish you for paying inflated prices...
  • Red Sea-driven liner profits are still rising, new Maersk numbers imply
    Listed container lines continue to follow a familiar pattern in 2024, under-promising early in the year and over-delivering in the...
  • Softening hull market seen as good for shipowners
    Baltimore bridge casualty will see marine reinsurance rates harden, but impact on direct market pricing difficult to call
  • ICS warning on hydrogen market's uncertain future and huge power need
    Shipowners' group wants more incentives to drum up hydrogen demand, as well as port infrastructure so the industry can be...
  • JP Morgan Asset Management acquires US operator Bold Ocean
    Institutional investors advised by JP Morgan's Asset Management have acquired US flag operator Bold Ocean group from private equity firm...
  • D'Amico rides strong product tanker rates to higher profits
    Milan-listed owner has ordered four LR1s, a segment it expects to deliver promising returns
  • Governments may have to foot bill after dark fleet spill, argues Reed Smith
    'Countries like Türkiye, which permit ships insured by such policies to pass through strategic waterways like the Bosporus, might be...
  • Port state control bodies to investigate crew wages and employment agreements
    If deficiencies are found then masters could be ordered to rectify the faults or the vessel could even be detained...
  • Zim Kingston report shows 'gaps in Canada's preparedness' for marine emergencies
    The report investigates a fire on board containership Zim Kingston off Vancouver in 2021, which burned for five days before...
  • Finnish crane maker vows 'made in USA' as Biden pledges to phase out Chinese equipment
    The company is seizing opportunities presented by the 'Building America Buy America' Act and Investing in America Agenda, both of...
  • Net zero goals are creating 'new shipping supercycle'
    QBE Asia's head of marine, Rama Chandran, says converting to new fuels and technology will ignite strong growth for the...
  • South Korea extends tonnage tax system to 2029
    Seoul will also increase tax for chartered vessels not owned by flag carriers to support domestic ship registry
  • Bahri breaks ground with first Chinese VLCC order
    Deal comes as Saudi Arabia's national shipping firm is seeking to renew its fleet amid a shortage of yard slots...
  • West of England sets up shop in Dubai
    Former North claims director Dhillon hired to head drive into Middle East Gulf and Indian subcontinent markets
  • Daily Briefing
    Iran-linked tanker joins new 'fake' registry of Guinea as flagging fraud escalates | Red Sea crisis could have permanent effect...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • Maersk hikes full-year profit forecast by $2 billion, ups volume outlook
    Despite reporting lukewarm second-quarter results, the carrier is expecting disrupted supply chains and strong demand to boost its annual financial result.
  • Panama Canal transits rise to almost normal levels as expansion work begins
    The move to increase ship traffic comes as canal officials have started talks with some of the inhabitants who will be affected by the $1.6 billion project to expand the canal's water catchment, including construction of the Rio Indio reservoir.
  • No sign of slowdown in ongoing air cargo 'peak season'
    Not even the widespread disruption to global aviation from the Microsoft IT outage in mid-July could derail resurgent air freight markets.
  • Raise fossil fuel price to spur demand, investment in green alternatives: WSC
    The container shipping lobby group believes higher costs levied on users of conventional bunkers is vital for the energy transition that requires multi-billion-dollar investments by fuel producers.
  • Nervous US shippers have few options in the face of port strike threat
    As the clock ticks down toward the expiration of ILA's current contract, the window for frontloading to the East and Gulf coasts is closing and there's limited potential for diversions through Canada and Mexico, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • Star Bulk Carriers confirms settlement of $69m convertible bonds with stock
    Greek bulker owner issues 6m new common shares to holders of former Eagle Bulk notes
  • Shell chief executive Wael Sawan 'very bullish' about role of LNG in longer-term
    But says industry will continue to go through cycles
  • BP shipping veteran takes helm at oil company safety group
    Oil Companies International Marine Forum names Lambros Klaoudatos as chair
  • Teekay Tankers chief wants to buy ships 'but we need to get the timing right'
    Rising prices offer opportunity to sell and reason for prudence
  • Dorian LPG sees shares dip despite earnings beat as investors look to weaker quarter
    US investment bank Jefferies remains a bull on the stock but takes down earnings estimate
  • Uniper targets shipping fuel as it begins producing bio-LNG in Rotterdam
    German energy company converts liquefies biomethane at Dutch hub
  • Diana Shipping executives digest profit slump in 'muted' bulker market
    Zafirakis claims to be "very happy" with company debt profile
  • Investigators board fire-damaged Hafnia tanker in collision probe
    Damaged Hafnia Nile and Ceres I are anchored in Malaysian waters after collision
  • AP Moller-Maersk boosts full-year profit forecast on Red Sea upheaval
    Liner giant expects Houthi disruption to last at least until end of this year
  • d'Amico International Shipping profit soars on back of record product tanker market
    Spot rates are highest in Italian shipowner's history
  • Tech tie-up alerts insurers to real-time maritime perils as global tensions soar
    Insurwave agrees deal with security specialist Ambrey amid growing geopolitical risk
  • All scrubbed up: Scorpio Tankers' technical czar speaks on future of exhaust devices
    Cameron Mackey once made a profitable decision on scrubbers, but it would be different today
  • Dorian LPG set for 'fleet growth and renewal' after $100m share sale, CEO says
    Gas carrier owner's quarterly results in line with previous guidance
  • Violent rolling and a five-day fire: How voyage from hell overwhelmed Zim boxship crew
    Vessel lost 109 containers off Vancouver Island during storm
  • US LNG exports have cut greenhouse gas emissions, study finds
    Findings emerge as Say No to LNG lobby group launches 'Beyond Methane Pledge'
  • Arrow Shipbroking: La Nina weather switch 'almost a red herring' for dry bulk
    Research expects 'negligible' effect on dry bulk exports from the forecasted weather system
  • Idan Ofer orders world's first ultra large ethane carriers
    New breed of large vessel set to emerge as long-haul trades from US to Asia ramp up
  • JP Morgan scores US flag swoop with Schuyler Line acquisition
    Andy Dacy-led buyer snaps up Maryland owner-operator and four other companies
  • 'Price-sensitive': Watchful Costamare has 'ability to execute fast' on bulker S&P deals
    Greek shipowner is ready to pounce on bulker deals -when it sees an attractive opening
  • Liner giants revamp funding proposal for clean fuel ahead of IMO debates
    The WSC Green Balance Mechanism has been updated and submitted for discussion with other market-based proposals
  • Major P&I club to set up shop in 'stronghold' Dubai as shipping shifts east
    CEO Tom Bowsher says new office reflects growing shift of business to the Middle East and Asia
  • Teekay Tankers profit drops on dry-dockings, spot rates and ship sales
    Canadian tanker owner remains optimistic about conditions providing support to its market
  • 'Price-sensitive': Watchful Costamare has 'ability to execute fast' on bulker S&P deals
    Greek shipowner is ready to pounce on bulker deals -when it sees an attractive opening
  • Hapag-Lloyd floats enquiry for up to 30 LNG dual-fuelled container ships
    German liner owner and operator expected to stick with its fuel of choice as it checks out yards for next mega-batch of boxships
  • Teekay Tankers buys aframax from Union Maritime in $70.5m transaction
    New York-listed Teekay Corp spin-off adds modern ship after selling batch of older tankers
  • Asia Pacific Shipping extends orderbook with four stainless steel chemical tankers
    Two Chinese shipyards will be building the 25,900-dwt tanker newbuildings
  • Wind-powered newbuilding aims to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 99%
    Australian shipbuilder has won contract for innovative vessel following global tender process
  • Wind powered trimaran newbuilding aims to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 99%
    Australian shipbuilder said to have won contract for innovative vessel following global tender process

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • DHL eyes freight recovery after subdued 1H
    Parcel logistics giant DHL is banking on a strong peak shipping season to bring up results for 2024.
  • Airline cargo revenues improve in Q2 along with market
    Large passenger airlines recorded solid growth in cargo revenue during the second quarter after more than a year of contraction.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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