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March 4, 2024

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Exim India web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • Prime Minister emphasises strength of Indian economy & its potential
  • Railways continues to excel in freight movement
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (1 March 2024)
  • CONquest 2024 - Business Forum & Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards to bring together some of the best in the fraternity this Wednesday in New Delhi
  • Schedule reliability drops again in January 2024
  • MPS is a leading importer of fresh fruits & vegetables in Middle East from SAARC, Far East, Gulf, Mediterranean & Africa
  • DPA Chairman inaugurates new Admin Building on port's 60th Foundation Day
  • Genre and species of salvage
  • PM dedicates to nation & lays foundation stone of infrastructure projects at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
  • Several countries want to trade in rupee with India, says FM
  • Ban sought on export of low-grade iron ore fines
  • NYK Group acquires UK-based delivery platform business for e-commerce operators
  • India's export growth seen remaining higher despite Red Sea crisis
  • Indian Navy safely escorts Castle Ships' vessel through Red Sea

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • Ankara's rail hub: links to all Turkish ports
  • ICTSI's financial discipline pays off
  • More belly capacity in less than three months
  • Automated future at Sines
  • Seaports appoints interim MD
  • Ukraine/Turkey extend visas for goods transport
  • Building a European transport network
  • A strategic partnership for cargo handling
  • A promotion and a recruitment
  • Granting access to CPKC facilities
  • EV battery regulations required
  • 50 vessels, one alliance
  • Jetblue Cargo enhances air cargo operations
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • More space to tranship rail cargo at Vladivostok
  • JBHT: changing of the guard
  • Combining forces on roads in Asia Pacific
  • P&O Ferries charting a cleaner course

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • High transpac rates good news for carriers as new contract talks loom
  • Ceva beaten to the punch as Wincanton accepts GXO takeover bid
  • Cost of 'land bridge' alternative to Panama Canal too high for carriers
  • Bangkok, Colombo and Dubai see major shift in cargo from sea to air
  • K+N profits tumble as market 'normalises', but eyes expansion in Asia
  • Boeing safety woes add to US aviation sector supply chain troubles
  • EU ETS could be a new trading market for 'a bit of a gamble'
  • DSV's Neom JV in Saudi Arabia comes under 'human rights' scrutiny

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • Unity Ukraine war risk insurance now covers all non-military cargo
    Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) has announced a major expansion of its Unity Ukraine war risk insurance facility. Launched in November 2023 to support Ukrainian exports of grain and other critical food supplies
  • HAV Design to design zero-emission autonomous ferry quartet for Fjord1
    Norway's HAV Design has won a contract to design and develop four newbuild, zero-emission autonomous ferries for ferry operator Fjord1. To be built at Turkey's Tersan Shipyard, they will operate on the

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Container News web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • SC Ports bolsters rail capacity to support port-reliant enterprises
    Through collaboration with rail partners and support from state officials, South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) aims to enhance rail capacity across South Carolina to effectively manage the increasing demand for goods in the state's economy. The development of the upcoming Navy Base Intermodal Facility in North Charleston is progressing smoothly. Set to debut in July 2025, this cargo facility connecte
  • Unpredictable movement in MABUX prices worldwide
    During the ninth week of the year, Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global indices exhibited irregular fluctuations without a discernible pattern. The 380 HSFO index experienced a marginal decline of US$0.32, slipping to US$519.50/MT. On the opposite direction, the VLSFO index increased by US$1.42 to US$674.96/MT, while the MGO index saw a decrease of US$4.84, falling to US$904.54/MT. "Currently, t
  • Empty container movements surge by 20%
    Utilizing data from Container Trade Statistics (CTS) on the movement of full containers between regions, Sea-Intelligence estimated the corresponding trends in empty container movements. Empty container volumes, when compared to 2019 levels to mitigate the effects of pandemic-related volatility, have consistently stayed around a 20% increase in the past few months. "Source: Sea-Intelligence.com,
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from North Europe and Mediterranean
    Hapag-Lloyd has unveiled new ocean tariff rates for shipments from North Europe to destinations including India, Pakistan, the Red Sea, and the Arabian Gulf. The updated rates will apply for 20' and 40' dry containers, as well as high cube equipment. This adjustment will take effect for sailings commencing on 14 March and will remain valid until further notice. US$ per 20' dry container From* To*
  • Asian ports eye Gemini Cooperation potential impact
    Key Asian ports that have been ostensibly excluded from Gemini Cooperation are monitoring the potential impact once the Maersk-Hapag-Lloyd tie-up starts in 2025. Taiwan's main container port, Kaohsiung, is not among the ports listed in Gemini Cooperation's service line-up, and in a recent interview with local media, Taiwan International Ports Corporation's Kaohsiung branch's CEO, Wang Chin-jung,
  • German box ports' hinterland rail freight on uptrend
    The German Federal Logistics and Mobility Office (BALM) conducted an extensive analysis on the evolution of container transportation via water and rail over an extended period. As per the analysis, rail-based container transport in Germany witnessed a significant surge of approximately 86% from just under 4.2 million TEUs to around 7.7 million TEUs between 2005 and 2022. This notable increase was
  • Emirates Shipping Line strengthens its Far East/Middle East service network
    Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) has announced the introduction of its new COSMOS (CMX) service and the enhancement of its existing GALEX (GLX) service aiming to optimize transit times and increase frequency between the Far East and the Middle East. The port rotations of ESL's services will be as follows: COSMOS: Shanghai (China) - Ningbo (China) - Da Chan Bay (China) - Jebel Ali (UAE) - Sohar (Oman)
  • Ankara's new intermodal terminal commences operations
    The initial stage of the Ankara Port Baskent OIZ Eti Logistics Ankara Intermodal Terminal has been launched, boasting a container capacity of 500,000 TEUs and a dry bulk capacity of 20,000,000 tons. Additionally, this development includes the inauguration of a railway connection and a 700-meter platform, facilitating the successful launch of train operations at the terminal. This new hub is expec
  • Klaipeda Port announces tender for offshore wind marshaling harbour development
    To accommodate the development of the two Lithuanian wind farms, as well as other projects in the Baltic Sea, Klaipeda Port announced an international tender for the reconstruction works of quays and dredging of the first stage. The director general of the port authority Algis Latakas said, "With favorable conditions for the development of offshore wind farms and numerous wind farm projects in pr
  • PSA Sines receives six new automated RTG cranes
    Portugal's terminal operator PSA Sines initiated its journey towards fully automated yard operations with the arrival of six new fully automated Rubber Tired Gantry Cranes (aRTGs). These cranes will complement the existing twenty-nine-yard cranes, empowering PSA Sines to enhance its operational capacity. Expected to bolster productivity and safety while advancing sustainability objectives, these

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Splash web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • Trio looking to develop hybrid wind-solar project offshore Italy
    Offshore floating photovoltaic (OFPV) specialist SolarDuck, Italian asset manager Green Arrow Capital, and compatriot developer New Developments have agreed to collaborate on the development of a 120MWp OFPV farm integrated with 420MW of floating offshore wind. The project will use SolarDuck's elevated platform technology that allows PV panels to be deployed in significant wave heights ...
  • Berge Bulk orders ammonia-ready newcastlemax pair in China
    The leading newcastlemax builder in the world, CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, has bagged another order for a pair of ammonia-ready bulk carriers. James Marshall-led Berge Bulk has gone to northeast China, signing for a pair of 210,000 dwt newbuilds, estimated to cost $80m each. Earlier this week, Splash reported fellow Singapore owner Eastern Pacific Shipping ...
  • Grindrod offloads another handy bulker
    Grindrod Shipping has continued its ship divestment campaign, with another handysize unit set to exit the fleet. The Singapore-based bulker owner is selling the 2012-built for $11.7m. The 28,200 dwt ship built at Imabari should be delivered to an unnamed buyer by March 21, the company said. In January, Grindrod sold the 2007-built handy IVS ...
  • Lidl's Tailwind crowned fastest-growing boxline in the world
    The fastest growing containerline fleet in the world in percentage terms is a brand better associated with low-cost goods on the European high street. While other retail chains have pulled back from chartering in ships since the covid pandemic waned, Tailwind Shipping Lines, owned by the parent of Germany's Lidl supermarket chain, has doubled down, ...
  • Mermaid Maritime sets up joint venture in Vietnam
    Thailand's Mermaid Maritime, via its subsea services unit, has established a joint venture company in Vietnam with local marine contractor Tan Cang Offshore. The Singapore-listed company said the new company, called Tan Cang Mermaid Subsea Services, will be involved in remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services, vessel chartering and transportation and installation support services. The business ...
  • Helix bags Talos decommissioning deal in US Gulf
    New York-listed Helix Energy Solutions has penned a five-year deal with Talos Energy for offshore decommissioning work in the US Gulf of Mexico. The Houston-based firm said the agreement covers normal course abandonment of offshore wells, pipelines and platforms. Helix's Louisiana-based unit, Helix Alliance, will use derrick barges for structure removals, liftboats for plug and ...
  • The Chinese digital octopus spreading its tentacles through smart port ambitions
    Andre Wheeler carries a warning today about China's LOGINK digital platform. As the world of shipping has moved towards smart ports, China has quietly been strengthening its position of power over global trade via its data aggregation platform that has been embedded into port and terminal operating systems. Initially, the level of data exchange and ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • The IMO is speaking softly on greenhouse gases. The time may come to use the big stick
    Substantive regulatory measures should be the last resort. But last resorts are sometimes unavoidable
  • The mess of EU ETS compliance: 'No pub, no beer'
    The EU has added a compliance burden without the regulatory framework for companies to comply with it. Lack of charter...
  • Grimaldi expands capacity on Igoumenitsa service
    Brindisi-Igoumentisa service 'an essential bridge' for transport between Italy and Greece
  • Kuehne+Nagel profits fall as market normalises
    A 'persistently challenging' environment characterised 2023. But earnings remain far above pre-pandemic levels
  • Hafnia in the dark as Danish authorities confirm sanctions investigation
    'We do not carry Russian oil', insists product tanker giant Hafnia, as the Danish Business Authority presses ahead with an...
  • Yara inks binding agreement to buy green ammonia
    The long-term offtake agreement covers a yearly volume of 100,000 tonnes of green ammonia compliant with EU regulations
  • Container rates slide as parties head into negotiations
    Carriers and shippers will meet in Long Beach next week to begin negotiating this year's transpacific contracts. Discussions are expected...
  • Is shipping's decarbonisation revolution about to start slow steaming?
    The shipping industry and governments are attempting to negotiate the most difficult and controversial details of a global greenhouse gas...
  • RightShip GHG rating emerging as emissions benchmark amid CII concerns
    RightShip's efforts to remove the influence of power-limitation tools for its greenhouse gas rating has boosted the popularity of the...
  • Shipmanagers can now agree to take on ETS liability, but remain reluctant
    The way the EU decides which entity is the 'shipping company' responsible for surrendering carbon credits is still not clear...
  • Pacific Basin pins hope on demand despite profit slump
    Pacific Basin sees net profit plunge on weak dry bulk market and global volatility
  • Daily Briefing
    Red Sea crisis deals blow to Piraeus' standing as East Med's transhipment king | Shipping prepares for its first dance...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • MSC reinstates India-USEC 'Indusa' string amid now-routine Red Sea diversions
    The capacity reinstatement is also a boon for Indian shippers facing intermittent void calls and longer transits as they try to maximize exports ahead of the current fiscal year closing on March 31.
  • Modest economic hit from Red Sea disruption obscures larger shipping changes
    Even as the industry seemingly adjusts to the new status quo of routing ships around southern Africa, there's significant -- yet less apparent -- changes afoot in container shipping, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
  • Overland Saudi container transits gain traction amid Red Sea diversions
    The prospects of trucking goods from the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia's to the trade hub of Jeddah on the Rea Sea looks increasingly more favorable amid soaring ocean spot rates and few signs that southern Red Sea security will be restored soon.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • Tanker owners are their own worst enemy in VLCC rate 'grind', Frontline boss says
    Lars Barstad says tanker companies should not be competing against each other as charterers play their cards well
  • Several injured in Red Sea 'security incident' on stricken Rubymar
    Ten days after missile attack, vessel becomes scene of more violence
  • Editor's selection: CMB hungry for big bulkers, Fredriksen's Frontline payback and Robert Yildirim's unusual hobby...
    What has been making the news this week?
  • Sanctions heap pressure on Urals-hauling shadow fleet
    Mounting campaign by G7 powers likely to hit Urals trade but leave Far East unaffected, says Vortexa
  • 'Eyebrows raised' at unusually low price for car carrier sold by Hoegh Autoliners
    Veson Nautical analyst Andrea de Luca says the buyer of Hoegh Chiba may have got the better deal
  • Eagle Bulk beats profit and earnings forecasts in 'final' quarter as a public company
    Stamford owner confirms sale of two 2009-built supramaxes for $29.1m
  • VLCC rates fall back to earth to kick off March after big rally
    The largest tankers are only slightly ahead of where they started February, despite rates topping $80,000 per day during the month
  • New Fortress starts up its FSRU-based Santa Catarina terminal in Brazil
    After a long delay, company doubles up by adding two facilities in same week
  • Seafarer 'pass-the-parcel' leaves crew vulnerable to exploitation
    India says it has charted more than 200 cases in which recruited seafarers end up on the wrong ship
  • Insurance broker Marsh expands Black Sea war risk collaboration with Ukraine
    New private-public insurance facility will be expanded to include all critical export cargoes
  • Major steelmaker hints at shipping exit after en-bloc bulker sale
    Izmir Demir Celik shakes out all the vessels it bought when entering shipping 15 years ago
  • There's a catch as owners compete to 'get feet wet' on VLCC orders, Lars Barstad says
    But Frontline boss has been too busy integrating new Euronav ships to focus on newbuildings
  • Container giants face trillion-dollar price tag on 2050 net-zero target
    AlixPartners' study says boxship emissions are 'dangerously high and climbing'
  • Altera confirms sale of $280m fleet of super-large anchor-handlers to Boskalis
    UK-based group wants to focus on FPSOs, shuttle tankers and carbon capture
  • Hanwha Ocean clarifies its ownership of sanctioned Arc7 LNG newbuilding
    Shipbuilder says 'incorrect' information was published on the Pyotr Kapitsa which has since been amended
  • DFDS engages banks to sell new senior unsecured bonds
    Danish ferry owner to issue bonds in Norwegian kroner
  • Atlas Maritime clinches record three-year charter for modern aframax
    Owner Leon Patitsas sees Phillips 66 fix a 2023-built aframax at a level and duration nowhere on the record
  • Rokke's refinancing deal costs drag on Solstad Offshore earnings
    Administrative expenses rise and impairment charges contribute to quarterly loss
  • 'Constructive outlook' as newbuilding and secondhand activity increases, Ocean Yield's Rode says
    S&P company playing an instrumental role in owners' fleet renewals, boss argues
  • Ultrabulk closes in on ammonia-fuelled vessels order after ship sales
    Contracts for new vessels expected to be signed this year, Danish operator says
  • 'Crazy' billionaire boxship investor Robert Yildirim is buying football clubs for fun
    CMA CGM backer gets a kick out of purchasing teams in Europe, Africa and South America
  • Havila Kystruten's new finance chief joins from Kistefos' Norgas Carriers
    Oslo-listed cruise company also hires new marketing chief
  • Berge Bulk signs ammonia-ready newcastlemax order in China
    Shipowner returns to newbuilding market after a six-year hiatus
  • Low-profile Greek player MPP Carriers nears the 10-ship mark
    Linked to a Ukrainian-born shipping entrepreneur, Athens outfit has been quietly scooping up bulkers on the secondhand market
  • Fredriksen-backed Edda Wind sells first ship but others hit by technical trouble
    Vessels taken out of service with gangway problems
  • Ultrabulk closes in on ammonia-fuelled bulker order after ship sales
    Contracts for new vessels expected to be signed this year, Danish operator says
  • How 'crazy' billionaire boxship investor Robert Yildirim is buying football clubs for fun
    Wealthy CMA CGM backer is buying football clubs in Europe, Africa and South America
  • Shipping proves more profitable than Pizza Hut and Taco Bell at Thoresen Thai
    Thai company says shipping and offshore accounted for 71% of its net profit in 2023
  • Uni-Asia leverages high asset prices to offload older bulkers
    Singapore-listed company says shipping markets have normalizing as factors such as port congestion ease post pandemic
  • Berge Bulk inks ammonia-ready newcastlemax bulk carrier order in China
    Contract marks company's return to the newbuilding market after a six-year hiatus

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • Kuehne+Nagel operating profit cut 50% in 2023
    Kuehne+Nagel is the largest logistics company in the world, but it wasn't immune to downward market forces in 2023.
  • Red sea disruptions among critical supply chain risks in 2024
    Houthis, the Lunar New Year, drought in the Panama Canal, an impending potential strike and the upcoming election mean rough seas in 2024. Here's how shippers can protect themselves.
  • Restocking boosts January US port activity
    The CEO of the Port of Long Beach boss cited restocking ahead of the Lunar New Year as the driver for import growth in January.

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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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