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Exim India web site
MARCH 5, 2024
  • DP World launches multimodal service 'SARAL-2' connecting Chennai to Delhi-NCR
  • MOL Chemical Tankers completes acquisition of Fairfield Chemical Carriers
  • World Bank partners in workshop to boost logistics efficiency
  • IFSCA seeks nod for foreign flag ships from GIFT City
  • Global standard contract for transport and installation of offshore wind turbines being worked on
  • Houthis threaten more attacks
  • Weighment of self sealed export containers in Central Parking Plaza
  • Minister dedicates first-ever Made-in-India ASTDS tug
  • Exporters to declare emissions on EU default value
  • HMM collaborates with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics for sustainability initiatives using Green Sailing Service
  • DP World inks partnership agreement for renewable energy systems across its port operations in the Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Ports Authority recognised for its Quality Management System
  • OOCL in agreement to provide refrigerated ocean transport utilising electric field technology to realise long-term preservation
  • Port officers at Nantes-Saint Nazaire to strike

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 5, 2024
  • Kicking off tri-partite cooperation in Liege
  • Train service replaces Red Sea route
  • Sorting out the sorting process
  • Girteka: driving development in Poland
  • New Orleans: transloading park to open in summer
  • Ammonia fuel study initiated
  • An MRO partnership for the Silk Road
  • Packing parcels in Poznan
  • UK to modernise 38 truck stops
  • We need you!
  • Trelleborg's new piloting tool
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Resilinc: new CMO and CCO
  • Turning up the heat for freezing Icelanders
  • A new project for Kansas City
  • FMH Group joins Australia's top five
  • Seafreight sustainability partnership
  • More money for number one

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • Rubymar sinks, with cargo of fertiliser a threat to Red Sea ecosystem
  • Kuehne pounded, out of Schenker auction - but jumbo 'sale will help us'
  • CMA CGM containership cargo 'for Pakistan military' seized in India
  • Cainiao sets up HK-Liege e-commerce air link with Saudia Cargo and WFS
  • Geodis - show me the cash, please!
  • Liner heavyweights sail in for some tough transpacific contract talks
  • HMM should use surplus cash to double size of its box ship fleet
  • OceanX: Logistics thoughts on Kuehne vs CMA CGM vs M�rsk, among others...
  • Full steam ahead for major expansion of Eurasian rail freight traffic
  • Tim Martin and Françoise Russo join Aramex leadership team
  • Bolloré's Thierry Ehrenbogen becomes CMA CGM's SVP of development

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • Airbus ship heads for Mobile, powered by suction sails
    The decision by Airbus and Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) to install Norsepower rotorsails on their three next-generation newbuilds is just one part of the story on how the two are looking to
  • MSC containership struck by Houthi missile
    An MSC containership has become the latest vessel to be damaged in a Houthi attack. U.K. Maritime Trade Operations today issued a report at 1500 UTC on an incident 91 nautical miles
  • Ingalls completes acceptance trials of final Flight I LPD
    Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) reports that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has successfully completed the acceptance trials of amphibious transport dock Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29), the final Flight I LPD

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Container News web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • CMA CGM applies PSS from Indian Sub, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea and Egypt to US
    CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) starting from 20 March, until further notice. This surcharge will apply to all types of cargo originating from the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea and Egypt to the US East Coast and US Gulf. The surcharge amount will be US$1,000 per unit. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared
  • Port of Virginia opens wider channel for giga container ships
    Port of Virginia's wider shipping channel is now operational for accommodating the two-way passage of ultra-large container vessels (ULCV), resulting in a reduction of up to 15% in the time these vessels spend at berth. The widening of the channel is a component of the port's strategic infrastructure investment plan totalling US$1.4 billion, aimed at enhancing efficiency, accommodating larger car
  • Port of Long Beach unveils two new fireboat stations
    On 1 March 2024, officials commemorated the opening of two newly constructed fireboat stations at the Port of Long Beach. These stations mark a significant improvement in the Long Beach Fire Department's ability to respond to emergencies both on the water and on land, providing enhanced safety for ships, cargo, and waterfront personnel. Known as Fireboat Station 15 and Fireboat Station 20, these
  • What is a Parcel Locker in an Apartment Building?
    Parcel Locker in an apartment building - this is an automated system of mailboxes for receiving and sending mail, as well as various goods. This device is designed to provide convenience to residents and improve mail delivery efficiency. Typically, Parcel Locker is installed in public areas of an apartment building, for example, in entrances or garden areas. What is a Parcel Locker? As a rule, a
  • CMA CGM, Shanghai International Port Group extend Terminal Stevedoring Agreement
    French shipping company CMA CGM and the terminal operator Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) jointly held a strategic Terminal Stevedoring Agreement (TSA) extension signing ceremony on 28 February in Shanghai, China. The cooperation between the two parties has yielded positive results over the recent years, according to the statement, and several achievements have been made in areas such as
  • Schedule reliability insights: CMA CGM climbs to the top
    Sea-Intelligence has released the 150th edition of the Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, featuring schedule reliability data up to and including January 2024. "Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, GLP Report, issue 150" Amidst the ongoing Red Sea crisis, global schedule reliability witnessed a decline, with a month-on-month drop of -5.1 percenta
  • Samskip and Cochin Shipyard begin zero-emission container vessel construction
    Samskip, a provider of global logistics solutions, and the market-leading shipyard Cochin Shipyard in India have commenced the construction phase of their next-generation zero-emission shortsea container vessel, the Samskip SeaShuttle. "When it comes to sustainability, we believe in transparency, setting goals and taking responsibility. Yesterday, at our event, we introduced our Sustainability Co
  • CMA CGM and Nike forge agreement for sustainable shipping solutions
    Nike, a global leader in the apparel and sportswear sector, has recently forged an agreement with French ocean carrier CMA CGM to purchase eco-friendly biofuel for a part of its maritime shipping needs. This strategic move signifies a significant step towards decarbonizing Nike's supply chain. Beginning 1 July 2023, until 31 May 2024, Nike plans to utilize sustainable biofuel for transporting 36%
  • Kalmar to deliver first electric mobile equipment fleet for ITC in Australia
    Cargotec-owned Kalmar has finalized a deal with Intermodal Terminal Company (ITC), an Australian operator, to provide six Kalmar Electric Reachstackers and two Kalmar Electric Empty Container Handlers. These machines will be deployed at ITC's upcoming Somerton Intermodal Terminal in Melbourne, Victoria, a multipurpose terminal currently under construction. This contract, which also encompasses a
  • HMM and Hellmann cooperate to reduce Scope 3 emissions
    HMM has collaborated with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics to manage Scope 3 emissions by implementing the Green Sailing Service, a low-carbon transportation solution aimed at reducing carbon emissions. This initiative empowers the decrease of carbon footprint and tackles Scope 3 emissions with efficiency. The methodology behind this service is guided by PwC Korea. "We are delighted to experience one
  • Contrasting period for container spot and contract markets - Way forward outlook
    The latest quote by the Drewry World Container Index (WCI) voiced the correction in spot prices after the massive 138% swing in 6 weeks witnessed between 15 December 2023 and 30 January 2024. The WCI registered a 5% loss for the week, and at US$3,493 ended at a six week low. But in February though, the index lost over 8% with the primary laggards being the China- Europe and China-Mediterranean tr
  • Container carriers face US$1.4 trillion decarbonisation bill
    US consultancy AlixPartners has said in its 2024 report that container shipping has very high carbon dioxide emissions, and the liner industry has to spend US$1.4 trillion to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Targeted investment and conversion to alternative-fuel propulsion systems will be inadequate to achieve the mandated 20% reduction by 2030, but net zero by 2050 remains within reach-barely-
  • ICTSI's Manila terminal rebrands
    International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI)-owned Manila Harbor Center (MHC) has unveiled a new name, logo and website as part of a strategic rebranding initiative. MHC, the largest and busiest international bulk and breakbulk operations in the Philippines, has rebranded to Manila Multipurpose Terminal. ICTSI took ownership of the Manila Multipurpose Terminal in 2021. Under ICTSI's ma
  • CMA CGM implements new rates from Europe to Latin America and Carribean
    French shipping line CMA CGM has unveiled updated Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates, effective from 1 April 2024, from Europe to Latin America and the Caribbean. The following rates will be applicable for shipments from North Europe and the Mediterranean to destinations in the Caribbean, Central America, West Coast South America, and East Coast South America, except Mexico. Amounts in € (Euros) - Fro
  • CMA CGM moves to Augusta port in Sicily
    CMA CGM Group has announced it will move its activities from the Italian terminal in Catania, Sicily to the nearby port of Augusta, as the local Port Authority, covering Catania, Augusta and Pozallo, has decided to terminate container activity at the Catania terminal and relocate all activity for all container carriers to their terminal at Augusta. This transition will be effective at the end of

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Splash web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • Capital Product Partners continues boxship sell-off
    US-listed Capital Product Partners has offloaded three more containerships as it works towards becoming an LNG carrier pure-play. The Evangelos Marinakis diversified owner is selling the 2015-built 9,300 teu Akadimos and the 2008-built 5,100 teu sister vessels Fos Express and Seattle Express. In November last year, Capital Product Partners announced plans to buy 11 LNG ...
  • Western Bulk appoints interim chief executive
    Norwegian dry bulk operator Western Bulk Chartering has appointed board member Ørjan Svanevik as interim chief executive officer. Svanevik, the former director and chief operating officer at John Fredriksen's Setankers Management, joined Western Bulk's board last August. He will keep his position as he takes over from Hans Aasn�s following the news of his stepping ...
  • World's largest floating solar project to become part of OranjeWind
    The Nautical Sunrise consortium partners are looking to create the world's largest offshore floating solar (OFS) power installation offshore the Netherlands. Research and development on the OFS systems and the components of the €8.4m ($9.1m) project, supported by €6.8m from the Horizon Europe programme, has already started. The project will enable the large-scale deployment and ...
  • Diana Shipping charters out ice-class panamax to Louis Dreyfus
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Louis Dreyfus Company Freight for one of its ice-class panamax bulkers. Louis Dreyfus hired the 2014-built, 77,525 dwt bulker. The gross charter rate is $13,900, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period of a minimum ...
  • New benchmark set with sale of Norwegian VLCC
    The sale of a Norwegian-flagged VLCC has set a new benchmark as tanker values continue to climb. The Korean-built, eight-year-old 299,998 dwt has been sold to undisclosed interests for $98.5m. The ship was owned by Norwegian heavyweights, Awilco and TRF. According to Clarksons Research, the firm price shows that values for semi-modern tonnage are up ...
  • Rubymar's sinking poses 'major environmental crisis' in the Red Sea
    The Red Sea shipping crisis has entered a new chapter with the sinking of the bulk carrier early on Saturday morning. The insurance situation regarding the Lebanese-owned, Greek-managed, Belize-registered ship remains unclear. The vessel has become the first constructive total loss since the Houthis from Yemen started their campaign against merchant shipping five months ago ...
  • Joint investigation points to identity of tug owner involved in Tobago oil spill
    In the hunt to find the owners of a tug and a barge responsible for one of the Caribbean's worst oil spills in recent years, a joint investigation carried out by Bellingcat and the Trinidad & Tobago Guardian has laid the finger of blame on a Panama-registered company called Melaj Offshore. According to Bellingcat, a ...
  • Record TPM opens as 'difficult' transpacific contract negotiations get underway
    The fortunes of the container market will become clearer this week as close to 4,000 delegates descend on Long Beach for the 24th edition of TPM, the sector's top annual event. The summit, which runs from Sunday to Wednesday, brings together lines and shippers to hammer out contracts and comes at a time where container ...
  • Trafigura inks debut VLCCs order
    One of the world's largest charterers Trafigura is addressing the market shortage of modern supertanker tonnage by signing up to build its first VLCCs. The Singapore-headquartered global commodities trader has contracted Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry in China for the construction of two 319,000 dwt crude carriers, delivering in July and September of 2026. ...
  • Secondhand ship prices and sales volumes scale heights
    Secondhand tanker and bulker prices are at highs not seen for more than a decade, with owners scrambling for all available tonnage, pushing secondhand prices close to newbuild levels. According to Clarksons Research, secondhand tanker prices are at a 15-year high, while secondhand bulk carrier prices are at close to the peak experienced in the ...
  • Marinakis books pricey LNG carriers
    Evangelos Marinakis' Capital Group has been revealed as the owner behind a high-priced order for four liquefied natural gas carriers at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries. Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE), a holding entity overseeing the shipyards of South Korea's conglomerate HD Hyundai, announced the deal with an undisclosed shipowner for 174,000 cu m units ...
  • Meadway Bulkers returns to Japan for more orders
    Greek owner and operator Meadway Bulkers has strengthened its shipbuilding programme at Japanese shipyards with two handysize bulk carriers at Namura. The George Dellaportas-led outfit has revealed a pair of 40,050 dwt units with delivery in the first quarter of 2026 for an undisclosed price, adding to another 40,000 dwt newbuild set to join the ...
  • Ray Car Carriers splurges $268m on pair of Korean newbuilds
    Ray Car Carriers has boosted its orderbook with two more newbuilds contracted in South Korea. The Abraham Rami Ungar-controlled owner has returned to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan for a 7,500 ceu pair, delivering by May 2028. The order worth about $268m follows four 7,700 ceu LNG capable units booked last year, with delivery due ...
  • Live Animal Export: An experimental double take as the Bahijah tries again
    Dr Lynn Simpson, a well-known former live export veterinarian, on the long journey ahead for thousands of animals heading from Australia to Israel via the west coast of Africa. This past weekend the Dareen rounded Yemen within missile range, then passed the Rubymar as she slid under the sea

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • Houthis unlikely to halt Red Sea attacks despite ceasefire, former US Secretary of Defense says
    'Good reason to doubt the Houthis' word', former CIA director and US Secretary of Defense tells Journal of Commerce TPM...
  • MSC ship hit in latest Houthi attack
    Liberia-flagged, 2,169 teu containership MSC Sky II is the latest victim of Houthi attacks. Militants continue to target commercial ships in...
  • Capital Product sheds more boxships as it doubles down on gas shipping
    First four disposals expected to swell owner's cash kitty by about $81m
  • Yildirim: I told Jacques Saadé box lines must work together
    Metals, ports and shipping tycoon Robert Yildirim's 2011 rescue of CMA CGM paid off handsomely in the past two years...
  • Global Ship Lease remains unfazed by uncertain box market outlook
    Legacy charters from container market supercycle and recent tightening of supply and demand help US-listed owner to strong fourth quarter...
  • The week in charts: Alternative-fuel newbuilding orders decline | Red Sea crisis pains Piraeus | War halves Ukraine's maritime trade | Container rates slide
    A slowdown in liner alt-fuel orders has led to commodity carriers making up the greater share of newbuilding orders in...
  • The week in newbuildings: Dry cargo carriers and tankers dominate
    Newbuilding contracts for 24 dry cargo carriers, 16 tankers and four vehicle carriers recorded in the past week, all at...
  • Stephenson Harwood hires two partners from Ince & Co Middle East
    New recruits specialise in dispute resolution
  • US fund takes legal fight against CMB's Euronav takeover to Belgium
    US fund FourWorld Capital Management, which recently bought a 2.4% stake in Euronav and is seeking a settlement from CMB...
  • Record volumes of Russian oil shipped outside the West's reach after sanctions crackdown
    Just 39% of tankers calling at Russian ports over February had marine insurance with the International Group of P&I clubs...
  • Marsh expands Ukraine facility to cover all non-military cargoes
    Arrangement allows underwriters to quote extra premiums at steep discount to market rates while still making a commercial profit
  • Hanwha completes HSD Engine takeover to boost green marine propulsion
    Hanwha Group says the acquisition will let the conglomerate offer broader services from shipbuilding to engine production, and to strengthen...
  • VLCC recovery could be at risk on ordering rush, Poten cautions
    While VLCC rates are expected to remain strong in until 2025, the future market will not be smooth sailing
  • Daily Briefing
    Is shipping's decarbonisation revolution about to start slow steaming? | The mess of EU ETS compliance: 'No pub, no beer'...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • Slync's technology finds new home in consulting group led by industry veteran
    The saga of embattled technology vendor Slync may have reached a final chapter with its technology assets being acquired by a consulting group that works with importers and exporters.
  • Growing project backlogs a silver lining for EPCs amid mixed profit results
    Four EPC majors -- Fluor, KBR, TechnipFMC and Worley -- reported double-digit growth in order backlogs and say they are optimistic about continued revenue momentum into 2024.
  • Driven by shipper needs, land rush reconfiguring US LTL sector, terminals
    Changing shipping requirements and competitive pressures are reshaping US less-than-truckload networks and LTL terminals themselves at an unprecedented rate.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • Global Ship Lease sees term charter appetite growing amid Red Sea crisis
    Larger ships could find two- to three-year contracts as freight rates rise
  • The deal that wasn't: Scorpio not a seller of tanker quintet
    Confusion appears to drive market chatter in wake of earlier Wayzata deal
  • Capesize spot rates climb to 11-week high as Australia and Brazil iron ore volumes surge
    Miners feast on slimming tonnage, but futures lose steam in backwardated market
  • Dragnis family firm Goldenport returns to capesize segment as market sizzles
    Diversified Greek shipowner picks up a 13-year-old vessel as bulker S&P surges
  • Anxious about ammonia: BW LPG chief cautious on gas shipping's hot ticket newbuildings
    CEO notes growing orderbook for specialist ships and questions what will happen if ammonia projects do not materialise
  • Fire on container ship targeted by twin Houthi rocket strike
    Crew fighting fire on MSC Sky II after rocket hits accommodation block
  • Capital Product Partners offloads container ship trio as sell-off extends
    Boxship divestments form part of Marinakis-controlled company's ongoing transformation into an LNG pure-play
  • Houthis attack damages container ship south of Yemen
    Vessel was reported to have been hit during voyage to Dijbouti
  • Svitzer brings in former Torm executive as 450-strong fleet prepares to split from Maersk
    Towage giant also adds former banker Michael Nass Nielsen to strengthen top team
  • Sanctions squeeze leads Russia to surprise cuts in crude exports
    Opec+ countries say they will continue their oil cuts into the second quarter of 2024
  • IMO offers support as ship sunk by Houthis sparks pollution fears
    Questions remain over whether pollution containment operation will be practical or safe
  • Airbus-chartered Louis Dreyfus Armateurs ship gets suctions sails
    The Ville de Bordeaux has three Bound4Blue suction sails installed in Spain
  • Clarksons wargames Middle East twists as uncertainty stalks shipping
    UK broker has mapped out various scenarios as Middle East crisis continues
  • Nigeria's giant Dangote refinery seeks term deal for tanker to bring in crude
    Facility near Lagos tenders for three-month contract, with three months of options
  • Stephenson Harwood boosts Middle East presence with addition of seven-strong Ince law team
    UK-headquartered firm brings in Mohamed El Hawawy, Khurram Ali and others from collapsed rival
  • 'Euphoria' grips dry cargo S&P as spending hits highest level since global financial crisis
    Secondhand deals abound as strong freight market fuels shipowner confidence
  • Gunvor fined $661m over Petroecuador corruption scandal
    Senior official at state-backed oil company was paid off with 18-carat gold watch
  • VLCC mega-deal paying off for Frontline with $3bn value in sight for ex-Euronav vessels
    John Fredriksen company already $250m in the money on deal to add 24 modern tankers
  • CMA CGM bid for Wincanton hits the buffers after board backs rival offer
    French carrier left ruing its logistics options after higher offer from US-based GXO
  • World's first absolute zero-emission container ship set to be ordered by start-up
    Dannielle Southcott founded Veer with a vision to revolutionise container shipping
  • VLCC mega-deal paying off for Frontline with $3bn value in sight for ex-Euronav tankers
    John Fredriksen company already $250m in the money on deal to add 24 modern tankers
  • Tsakos tied to shuttle tanker order at SHI backed by contract with oil major
    Greek shipowner is said to have ordered the conventionally fuelled high-spec crude carrier against charter
  • Clarksons eyes growth in all regions around 'powerhouse' London, says Andi Case
    Clarksons boss outlines plans for expansion in 2024
  • Turkish shipowner Manta takes top dollar on lucrative LPG carrier asset play
    Mid-sized carrier said to be changing hands after doubling in value in just five years
  • Tsakos tied to shuttle tanker order at Samsung backed by charter with oil major
    The Greek shipowner is said to have ordered the conventionally fuelled high-spec crude carrier against charter
  • Ex-Shell shipping boss Grahaeme Henderson launches 'golden rules' safety coalition
    Former Shell executive steering Together in Safety's campaign to save seafarer lives
  • Western Bulk names ex-Seatankers man as new interim chief executive
    Interim chief executive has long experience within corporate finance
  • MAN Energy Solutions set to deliver first ammonia engine this year
    CEO Uwe Lauber is not expecting green ammonia supply to scale up before 2030
  • Poten warns of VLCC ordering surge with shifting oil demand dynamics in Asia
    Broker says shift in Asian oil demand a key factor that could impact demand for larger tankers
  • Major Euronav investor intensifies fight against Saverys takeover
    'Event-driven' investment adviser FourWorld now wants CMB to raise its bid on Euronav shares in Belgium
  • Dubai's International Shipping & Logistics sends panamax bulker for recycling
    Pakistan grabs ISL Star, while India and Bangladesh buy up industry minnows to get tonnage on the beach before Ramadan
  • MOL Chemical Tankers completes $400m takeover of Fairfield Chemical Carriers
    MOLCT now controls a fleet of 117 chemical tankers
  • Dubai's International Shipping & Logistics sends panamax bulker for recycling
    Pakistan grabs ISL Star while India and Bangladesh buy up industry minnows to get tonnage on the beach before Ramadan
  • Poten urges caution following VLCC newbuilding order surge
    Broker says change in focus of oil demand growth in Asia among factors that will impact demand for larger tankers
  • Does artificial intelligence put maritime jobs at risk?
    Efficiency will help shipping professionals focus less on repetitive tasks and more on things that matter, experts say

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • UPS adds twin-bay maintenance hangar at Worldport hub
    The UPS maintenance division is moving into a new hangar, capable of supporting 747 jumbo jets, at its global air hub in Louisville, Kentucky.

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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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