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Exim India web site
MAY 3, 2024
  • MSC poised to increase fleet size gap: Report
  • IAPH joins Indian ports at the Indian Maritime University's first International Ports Conclave
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  • WIZ Freight announces appointment of Jaspreet Singh as new Chief Commercial Officer, India
  • Maersk's Q1 results in line with expectations amid ongoing Red Sea disruptions
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  • CSMIA's cargo operations thrive in FY 2024 with 6% year-on-year growth, driven by 10% rise in international volumes
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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 3, 2024
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The Loadstar web site
MAY 2, 2024
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Marine Log web site
MAY 2, 2024
  • VIDEO: Cunard's new Queen Anne arrives in Southampton
    Carnival Corporation's British luxury brand Cunard welcomed the newest addition to its fleet, Queen Anne, to its home port of Southampton, April 30, ahead of departing on its maiden voyage to Lisbon
  • Chouest expands its subsea capabilities with ROVOP acquisition
    The Cut Off, La., headquartered Chouest group has acquired Aberdeen, Scotland, headquartered ROVOP, a leading remotely operated vehicle (ROV) company that was previously a portfolio company of Bluewater Private Equity. With the
  • Jamaica orders 22 Metal Shark surface interceptor vessels
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Container News web site
MAY 2, 2024
  • MABUX global bunker indices show stability
    During the 18th week, the MABUX global bunker indices remained relatively stable, lacking a clear directional movement. The 380 HSFO index experienced a modest increase of US$7.20 to US$557.55/MT compared to the previous week. Conversely, the VLSFO index continued its downward trend, decreasing by US$6.51 to US$687.76/MT. Similarly, the MGO index saw a decline of US$5.28 to US$870.80/MT. "At the
  • cargo-partner extends HHLA Pure partnership for CO2-neutral transport
    cargo-partner, the international transport and logistics provider has once again demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by prolonging its partnership with the HHLA Pure program for another year across its branches in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. Initiated in 2023, the collaboration between cargo-partner and the HHLA Pure program aims to cultivate climate-neutral transport cha
  • CMA CGM applies new PSS from Asia and India to Mauritius
    Marseiile-based ocean carrier CMA CGM has notified its customers of a forthcoming Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) effective from 15 May until further notice. The surcharge will be applicable for shipments originating from China, South East Asia, North East Asia, and India East Coast (including Kolkata, Cochin, Ennore, Haldia, Kattupalli, Krishnapatnam, Karaikal, Chennai, Paradip Garh, Tuticorin, and
  • Maersk reports Q1 results in line with expectations despite Red Sea crisis
    Maersk's first-quarter performance aligned with the company's expectations, reflecting a notable earnings rebound from Q4 2023. The positive results were propelled by Terminals' solid performance and a confluence of factors including increased demand and the ongoing Red Sea crisis, according to the statement. With these conditions anticipated to persist through the latter half of the year, Maersk
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Splash web site
MAY 2, 2024
  • Höegh to temporarily deploy Australia-bound FSRU to Egypt
    Höegh LNG, Australian Industrial Energy (AIE), and Egyptian Natural Gas Holding (EGAS) have signed an agreement to deploy the FSRU Hoegh Galleon to Egypt. The FSRU will be deployed to support energy security in Egypt. The unit will be located in Ain Sokhna for a likely period of 19-20 months, after which it will be ...
  • Solstad Offshore wins new deals for four vessels worth $72m
    Norway's Solstad Offshore has won several deals in the offshore energy market with a combined duration of around 600 days, including mobilization and demobilization, valued at NOK 800m ($72.1m). The Normand Baltic CSV will be busy in the offshore wind market in Asia. It was awarded a minimum 70-day firm contract for cable repair support ...
  • Chouest Group expands ROV offer with ROVOP buy
    US-based Chouest Group has acquired ROV services provider ROVOP. With this acquisition, the company alongside its subsea service company, C-Innovation, will control a fleet of over 100 ROVs and 6 autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). The US firm said that bringing ROVOP under the company's umbrella not only expands its service offerings but also provides ROVOP ...
  • Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Uniper form hydrogen partnership
    Danish fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Düsseldorf-headquartered energy company Uniper have teamed up to work on the production, transport, and marketing of green hydrogen from the HØST PtX Esbjerg project to Germany. Powered entirely by renewables, HØST PtX Esbjerg will produce up to 140,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per annum for use in ...
  • Equinor taps Subsea 7 and One Subsea for work on Wisting, Bay du Nord projects
    The Subsea Integration Alliance, a non-incorporated tie-up between Subsea 7 and SLB's OneSubsea, has inked a new long-term collaboration agreement with Norways energy giant Equinor. According to the companies, the new agreement enables early information sharing and other collaborative benefits critical to unlocking subsea projects by making them economically viable. This will also enable the ...
  • US sanctions four shipping firms among nearly 300 suppliers linked to Russia
    The United States has placed sanctions on more than 280 individuals and entities linked to Russia with four of them being shipping companies working on the Arctic LNG 2 project. With this massive-scale sanction wave, the US targeted Russia's future energy, metals, mining, and export capacity as well as sanctions evasion and circumvention - all ...
  • Fredriksen becomes top investor in Edda Wind
    Shipping tycoon John Fredriksen has become the top investor in offshore wind vessel owner Edda Wind after Norwegian shipowner Østensjø sold all its shares in the company for NOK 521.8m ($47m). Following the transaction, Østensjø - which held shares through its subsidiary Østensjø Wind - does not hold any shares or rights to shares in ...
  • Yinson Production closes $1.3bn financing for Agogo FPSO
    Singapore-based Yinson Production has agreed a limited recourse term loan facility of up to $1.3bn for the pre- and post-delivery financing of the Agogo FPSO. The financing is provided by a consortium of 13 lenders, including international banks and institutional investors, and will be utilised during the construction of the FPSO. The financing comprises three ...
  • Maersk raises profit outlook fuelled by Red Sea turmoil
    Danish liner giant Maersk has lifted the lower end of its full-year guidance as it expects the robust box market amid Red Sea disruptions to continue into the second half of the year. The Copenhagen-based shipping and logistics group said its first-quarter profit of $208m on revenue of $12.4bn against last year's $2.3bn and revenue ...
  • Trafigura orders ammonia dual-fuel gas carriers
    Commodities giant Trafigura has contracted four ammonia dual-fuel midsize gas carriers at HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. The vessels will carry LPG or ammonia, with the first delivery due in 2027. One of the world's largest charterers, with around 400 ships under management, said the latest order was part of the company's commitment ...
  • Inaugural Geneva Dry launches
    The global dry bulk shipping community has converged in Switzerland this week for today's grand opening of the first Geneva Dry, a conference designed to be the annual summit for shipping's largest sector. Myriad parties on the sidelines of Geneva Dry organised by trading houses, shipowners, port agents, tech firms and brokers have given the ...
  • Mercuria seals VLCC newbuilds
    Mercuria Energy Trading has signed up for a fresh pair of very large crude carriers in China. The Swiss trader and charterer has struck a deal worth $240m with China State Shipbuilding Corporation for the construction of one owned and one chartered-in VLCC newbuild. The 300,000 dwt ships will be conventionally fueled and built at ...
  • Inland vessel breaks and sinks during loading operation
    The inland vessel Courage broke on Wednesday morning while loading sand at an excavation area on the Waal river near Deest in the Netherlands. The bow and the stern were still visible above the water while the middle part of the vessel was completely under water. Videos and photos of the vessel show that the ...
  • Pair of six-year-old LNG carriers primed for scrapping having never traded
    Two six-year-old, 174,000 cu m Korean LNG carriers have anchored in the layup waters of Labuan in Malaysia having remarkably never entered the gas trades thanks to faulty containment systems. South Korean media suggest the SK Shipping vessels - the SK Serenity and SK Spica - are now likely to be sold for scrap. Last ...
  • Mainstream tanker charterers consider relaxing their 'under 20' rule
    A new report from broker Braemar suggests mainstream tanker charterers might relax their 'under 20' rule over the coming couple of years as rates remain heightened and the tanker fleet ages to levels not experienced this century. Braemar analysis shows a full 18% of the world tanker capacity is likely to be over 19 years ...
  • China back as Australia's top coal client
    Further signs that the trade spat between China and Australia has come to a close. In 2020, China placed trade restrictions on several Australian exports in response to the Australian government calling for an inquiry into the origins of covid. In late March, following negotiations and a thawing of Australia-China relations, one of the last ...
  • Competition or collaboration? Dry bulk sector addresses low-carbon challenges ahead
    Reducing carbon emissions from shipping will test operators' adaptability and willingness to embrace the demands of their customers, writes Vasileios Gkikas, director of business development and global lead for dry bulk at class society, ABS. The challenges facing the dry bulk market are a microcosm of the broader struggle facing the industry - and will ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 2, 2024
  • Iran's oil exports robust in April but sanctions may yet bite
    The US has sanctioned 25 tankers and four LPG carriers year to date owing to Iran links. These measures have...
  • Changes afoot in Mexico and Canada, the largest crude exporters to US Gulf
    The recent drop in Mexican crude exports looks likely to be brief, but a new refinery will dampen exports more...
  • New UK economic crime law affects shipping companies everywhere, lawyers warn
    The UK's Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act is expressly worded to have extraterritorial effect. Big multinational shippers could choose...
  • High freight premiums to ship Russian crude supercharge profits for sanctioned trades
    Freight assessments from Argus Media highlight challenges facing Western regulators in enforcing the G7 price cap on Russia's oil and...
  • EU ETS and Red Sea crisis swell Maersk bunker bill in first quarter
    Maersk introduced a €23 per dry teu ETS surcharge on the east Asia to north Europe route during the first...
  • Maersk remains cautious on capacity outlook
    Capacity shortages and strong demand have propped up freight rates and will do so for another quarter. But beyond that...
  • Fredriksen becomes largest shareholder of offshore wind vessel owner
    Edda Wind was founded by Østensjø, which says it has 'mixed feelings' about selling its remaining stake in the offshore...
  • Trafigura returns to HD Hyundai Mipo with new order for ammonia-fuel gas carriers
    Commodities trading giant Trafigura has penned newbuilding contracts for four ammonia dual-fuel liquefied petroleum gas carriers, which will also be...
  • Huanghai Shipbuilding bags first tanker order amid spike in newbuild demand
    Brokers report each medium range tanker cost $50m, a five-year peak
  • Lloyd's Register funds maritime human rights project
    Human Rights at Sea is seeking greater visibility on its Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea, including adoption by...
  • Former Guangzhou port bosses ensnared in China anti-graft sweep
    Shake-up in Guangzhou port's top management is part of broader results from Beijing's anti-graft drive, which has impacted many public...
  • Maersk lifts outlook on Red Sea disruption
    Higher demand and freight rates have led Maersk to raise the lower end of its guidance for the full year...
  • Daily Briefing
    Parallel fleet of dark tankers shipped just over half of Russian oil in April setting fresh record | Nitrous oxide...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 2, 2024
  • US HHG imports await housing recovery after two-year tumble
    Elevated mortgage rates and inflation continue to drag down new home construction and remodeling activity, two of the major drivers of US household goods imports.
  • HMM plans for THE Alliance revamp with SM Lines trans-Pacific slot deal
    The tie-up is part of a wider move by individual members of THE Alliance to broaden their respective networks and maintain alliance commitments without adding a replacement carrier to succeed Hapag-Lloyd.
  • US HHG imports await housing recovery after two-year tumble
    Elevated mortgage rates and inflation continue to drag down new home construction and remodeling activity, two of the major drivers of US household goods imports.
  • Decline in US truck shipments, rates lowering truck market's floor: U.S. Bank
    Continued year-over-year contraction in truckload shipments and shipper spending in the first quarter means the next pricing upswing is likely to be slow, rather than sudden.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 2, 2024
  • Tidewater delivers profit growth 'nicely above' offshore vessel giant's expectations
    US company sticks to forecast for revenue growth in 2024
  • Frisky Thursday for the capesize market as Pacific freight rates and futures jump up
    Futures market saw big gains on Thursday as suddenly everything started to look a little more rosy
  • Foremost injects youth into fleet with NYK-chartered newbuilds after string of sales
    Latest newbuilding deliveries, outfitted for biofuels, bring fleet age to five years
  • Viking Holdings' market cap nears $12bn after upward march from IPO
    Two days on the New York Stock exchange has translated into nearly $1.51bn in additional market value
  • Insurer of Baltimore bridge set to 'pay out $350m' over Dali disaster
    Experts say the anticipated payment will be the first of many following the 26 March bridge collapse
  • Hoegh LNG FSRU heads to Egypt as sub-charter with Australian project agreed
    Regas vessel set to stay on site for up to 20 months
  • CMB.Tech venture to develop Africa's first hydrogen-powered vessel
    Move is part of project to develop green hydrogen plant in Namibia for small ships
  • Trading giant Vitol sues shipowner for $3m over 'contaminated' cargo
    Commodities trader blamed leaking valves for the losses in oil shipment to Mauritius
  • Kristian Siem-backed Subsea 7 alliance gets the inside track on huge Equinor oilfields
    Kristian Siem-backed company and joint venture strike deal with Equinor
  • Swedish Club reports thirtyfold increase in paperwork to meet Russia oil cap demands
    Protection and indemnity provider reports impact of changes
  • Red Sea crisis to shield Maersk profit for next two quarters, says Vincent Clerc
    Even if the disruption lasted years, overcapacity would eventually humble the market, says liner CEO
  • Shipping lender NRP strikes $6.9m financing deal with US owner to fund cruise ship purchase
    Premium Maritime Credit Fund signed bilateral senior secured facility
  • Red-hot tanker newbuilding prices cool as momentum 'takes a breather'
    BRS says momentum in new ship values is slowing, but secondhand market has upside
  • Rare aframax fixture emerges as Canada opens Trans Mountain pipeline
    Suncor said to have booked first tanker to ship crude using new Vancouver berths
  • Pay slashed at Shell's chartering arm Stasco as profit falls
    UK accounts reveal oil group's trading and shipping management division hurt by higher tax in 2023
  • Methanol trumps LNG as the alternative fuel of choice for newbuildings this year
    First ammonia-fuelled vessel orders are starting to roll in
  • Yildirim tanker blamed for 'biggest ever spill' in Spanish enclave port
    The K Onset reported to have leaked up to 30,000 litres of fuel oil in Ceuta
  • Greek shipowner Coral back in dealmaking mode as it snaps up DSD product tanker
    Five-year-old product carrier becomes the youngest vessel in the Coral fleet
  • Maersk guidance 'disappoints' analysts and investors as shares tumble in early trading
    DNB, Fearnleys and Handelsbanken have 'sell' recommendations
  • Australia awards feasibility licences for first offshore wind projects
    Twelve potential projects off Victoria could start delivering up to 25 gigawatts within a decade
  • Analysts and markets digest Maersk first quarter financial report as shares take a tumble in early trading
    DNB, Fearnleys and Handelsbanken have sell recommendations
  • Belships in the money on leased newbuilding armada as values rise, Clarksons says
    Norwegian operator has a fully-financed play on a positive bulker market, according to analysts
  • Trafigura takes the plunge on ammonia fuel with order for four gas carriers
    Hyundai Mipo to build low-carbon vessels for delivery from 2030
  • Private equity investor Wayzata to sell International Seaways shares banked as part of $232m fleet sale
    US investor files to offload stock worth about $12m as first ships are delivered
  • John Fredriksen becomes biggest owner of Edda Wind as Idan Ofer and Wilhelmsen inject fresh cash
    Norwegian shipowner will control around one-third of the company following stock purchase
  • KOBC taps bond investors for $600m to fund South Korean owners' newbuilding plans
    Government body establishing itself as a frequent issuer in the global bond market
  • Maersk raises profit forecast with Red Sea disruption to last all year
    First-quarter results in line with expectations, giant Danish owner says
  • Tsakos Energy Navigation suezmax sale shows upward prices for old tonnage
    Nineteen-year-old tanker said to have fetched $2.5m more than identical sister ship sold four months ago
  • Repair bill dispute lands MR2 products tanker under arrest in Singapore
    Seizure of the Green Land has dragged on for almost two weeks despite a small claim amount
  • Seacon opens up on near $700m tanker drive and casts eye towards gas sector
    Chinese owner has been busy in the first year since floating and more deals could soon be in the works
  • Australia awards feasibility licenses for first offshore wind projects
    Twelve potential projects off Victoria could start delivering up to 25 gigawatts within a decade
  • Two capesizes linked to Lila Global sold to Chinese buyers
    Dubai-based firm has flipped at least one vessel for profit
  • Shipping addiction and meditation: How a fourth generation owner was inspired to reinvent a vast business
    Chairman Chavalit Frederick Tsao leads a transformation towards a sustainable, purpose-driven business model at Tsao Pao Chee Group
  • Seacor Marine's quarterly loss swells as operating cost rise outpaces revenue growth
    Day rates still rising for Houston shipowner's offshore supply vessels

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American Shipper web site
MAY 2, 2024
  • Air Canada abandons plans for two Boeing 767 converted freighters
    Air Canada said Thursday it changed its mind about investing in two widebody freighters and will rely on its growing passenger fleet to increase cargo capacity.

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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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