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Exim India web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • India to drive South Asia as the fastest-growing region in the world for the next two years: World Bank
  • Allcargo Group appoints logistics veteran Ketan Kulkarni as Chief Growth Officer
  • Ports, terminals unaffected by Taiwan earthquake
  • Cochin Port handles record overall and container traffic in 2023-24
  • India begins anti-dumping probe of PVC Suspension Resin from 7 countries
  • Second temporary alternate channel opened near Baltimore port for commercially essential vessels
  • AD Ports Group inks agreement to develop port and economic zone in Iraq
  • Engineering exports up by 15.9 pc
  • Ship recycling at lowest level in 20 years due to strong demand, market shocks
  • National port strike announced in France on April 8

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • 26 princes kiss a Danish sleeping beauty
  • Baltimore: more railfreight services
  • Hamburg sends relief supplies to Odessa
  • Smart solutions to solve storage problems
  • Back to the office?
  • Sats welcomes Air Canada back to Singapore
  • 66% deliveries shifted from truck to rail
  • Network Cargo Management: three more years
  • Americold's Arkansas addition
  • Check vessel designs to avoid costly claims
  • Sustainability at the heart of Bifa
  • Re-fleeting to boost transport capabilities
  • MSC Air Cargo joins CCA
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Lithuanian carrier picks UIC data exchange system
  • Distributing vaccines Down Under
  • Predictive intelligence for container shipments
  • From MediaMarkt to Competec
  • 100 years ago: the first successful RTW flight

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • Baltimore: liners rerouting, but automotive supply chains will be hardest hit
  • Major Danish shipping lane shut due to missile risk
  • Analysis: CH Robinson - the loneliest
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen could see $10m hit from car-carrier stranded at Baltimore
  • Airfreight shift as Taiwan earthquake impacts semiconductor production
  • Relief as Finnish port strikes are set to cease in bid to start talks
  • UK government defends 'crippling' fee for plant and animal product imports
  • Chinese airlines eye expansion and US allows more flights in
  • US rail unions applaud new two-person crew rule for Class 1 operators
  • More specialised containers the order of the day as CSD profits tumble
  • Volta's new owner gearing up for electric truck summer launch

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • Key Bridge response operations deal with weather challenges
    The Unified Command responding to the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge was continuing to coordinate operations Wednesday, despite challenging weather conditions that included severe thunderstorms and high winds. Trained crews,
  • VIDEO: Metal Shark's new Prowler interceptor is autonomous and semisubmersible
    Jeanerette, La., headquartered boat builder Metal Shark will use next week's Sea-Air-Space event to debut the Prowler, a versatile military craft that combines multiple technologies to meet the current and near-future warfighting
  • Ship owner and master fined after pilot ladder breaks
    Here's another incident underscoring the importance of pilot ladder maintenance. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) reports that, acting on its behalf, he Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) has successfully prosecuted

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Container News web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • Container traders anticipate rise in disruptions and increase in container prices in the Wake of Baltimore Bridge Collision
    In the aftermath of the Baltimore Bridge collision, supply chain professionals are anticipating price hikes, as indicated by a significant rise in sentiment for container price increases. A rebound of freight volumes into the US this year, coupled with the bridge incident and the ongoing challenges in the Red Sea as well as the Panama Canal is expected to strain key US ports in the short term. Th
  • DB Schenker launches onboard courier service
    DB Schenker, a major global logistics service provider, has unveiled a new standardized product tailored to a growing market segment: Customers now have the option to utilize the exclusive onboard courier (OBC) service, guaranteeing swift and reliable express air transport to and from any destination worldwide. This latest addition caters specifically to customers requiring urgent courier solutio
  • Bunker indices show moderate upward trend
    During the 14th week of the year, there was a moderate upward trend observed in the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global bunker indices. The 380 HSFO index saw a rise of US$6.91 to US$553.09/MT. The VLSFO index climbed by US$8.49, reaching US$696.13/MT. Additionally, the MGO index experienced an increase of US$10.14, surpassing the US$900 mark and reaching US$901.39/MT. "At the time of writing,
  • Duvenbeck introduces e-fulfilment services
    The logistics firm Duvenbeck has entered the e-fulfilment industry, inaugurating a new fulfilment centre in Böblingen, Germany near Stuttgart earlier this year. This facility is dedicated to processing online purchases, offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to the needs of Internet stores and online marketplaces. With Duvenbeck, online merchants now have access to a one-stop solutio
  • ONE refreshes Adriatic service
    Singapore-based box line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced an update to its Adriatic Feeder Service (AIB) in the Mediterranean region. "The service rotation has been redesigned to continue to offer seamless connections to the Asia-Mediterranean network," said ONE in a statement. "The updated AIB service will be expected to provide a reliable and quality assured transport solution as well
  • Maersk names second methanol-enabled vessel in Japan
    In a ceremony conducted in Yokohama, Japan on 4 April 2024, the world's second large methanol-enabled container ship was officially named "Astrid Maersk". The vessel marks the second installment in Maersk's series of 18 large methanol-enabled vessels, slated for delivery between 2024 and 2025. This innovative fleet is poised to make a substantial contribution to the company's net-zero targets and
  • CMA CGM partners with automobile giants on electric van venture
    CMA CGM Group announced its participation as a founding member of the innovative electric van venture, Flexis SAS, alongside Renault Group and Volvo. The partnership unveiled on 22 March marks a significant step towards sustainable transportation solutions. Through its energy investment fund, PULSE, CMA CGM has secured a 10% ownership stake in Flexis SAS. Additionally, the company expresses keen
  • Demand shocks drive ship recycling to lowest level in 20 years
    Over the past eight quarters, ship recycling of bulkers, tankers and container ships has dropped to the lowest level in 20 years. A combination of strong demand following a series of market shocks and low order books have kept older ships operating for longer than usual. During the first quarter of 2024, only two million deadweight tonnes (DWT) ship capacity were recycled. This marks the ninth co
  • Eight missing after SITC boxship collides with Chinese fishing trawler
    A ship operated by SITC Container Lines collided with a Chinese fishing trawler off Hainan Island, China just after midnight local time on 3 April, leaving eight persons missing after the trawler capsized. The Panama-flagged ship, 1,032 TEU SITC Danang had just departed China's Qinzhou port and was on its way to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, when the accident happened around 12.15 am local time. The
  • DP World and Brazilian railway operator to build new terminal at Santos
    DP World has joined forces with Brazilian railway operator Rumo to build a new terminal at the Port of Santos to handle 12.5 million tonnes of grains and fertilizers per year. The total investment for the construction of this state-of-the-art facility, according to Rumo's estimations, reaches US$500 million, which will be financed through a combination of Rumo's resources, loans, and potential pa
  • CMA CGM to retrofit 100 vessels at Damen's European facilities
    French liner operator CMA CGM will send around 100 of its vessels to the European facilities of Damen Shipyards for significant modifications, which are expected to deliver fuel efficiencies of more than 10%. The upgrades will take place at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque (DSDu) in France and Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm) in the Netherlands, which between them have some of Europe's largest dry doc
  • TIPC upgrades container terminals in Kaohsiung
    Container Terminal 7 of the port of Kaohsiung, which started operations in May 2023, is expected to increase the annual container handling capacity of the Taiwanese port by 6.5 million TEUs, according to Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC), which is now focussed on the upgrade of two other box terminals. TIPC has now shifted its attention to Port of Kaohsiung's 3rd and 5th Container Ter
  • Baltimore rerouting not impacting broader ocean operations or rates so far: Freightos Analysis
    Salvage crews have already started working to clear the wreckage from last week's bridge collapse in Baltimore. Despite this task's complexity and obstacles in the way, the US Army Corp of Engineers estimates it will take weeks, not months, to restore full access to the port. Teams will first work to open a temporary channel allowing easier access for recovery vessels and restoring some commercia
  • AD Ports Group partners with General Company for Ports of Iraq
    AD Ports Group has entered into a preliminary agreement with the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI). This agreement outlines the establishment of a joint venture aimed at developing Al-Faw Grand Port and its associated economic zone, along with potential future expansions. Additionally, the agreement encompasses the possibility of investment, management, and operation of ports, economic zon
  • Buying Property in Portugal: Where to Start?
    Portugal has a strong case for real estate investment, especially in its capital city of Lisbon, given its fascinating history, lively culture, and breathtaking scenery. This city offers a vibrant market for both experienced and inexperienced investors because of its stunning architecture and multicultural atmosphere. Investing in Lisbon real estate can result in significant earnings that offer m
  • UK vs US - A Comprehensive Comparison
    There is a lot of conversation and interest around the subject of living in the UK vs the US because every country has advantages and peculiarities that have a huge impact on work, leisure, and lifestyle. While working abroad increase its popularity, making comparisons among countries became everyday topics.This comparison explores the subtleties of daily life, cultural differences, and the overa
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges marks first methanol bunkering with Ane Maersk
    The first large methanol-powered deep-sea vessel, named 'Ane Maersk', made its inaugural call at the Antwerp port, docking at the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET). During its port stay, the vessel underwent its first bunker operation in European waters, receiving 4,300 tons of green methanol and 1,375 tons of biodiesel (B100). This successful bunkering operation signifies a significant milestone

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Splash web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • US targets Emirati shipmanager and 13 vessels in latest round of Iran-related sanctions
    The US has imposed sanctions on a United Arab Emirates-based shipmanager and 13 vessels linked to its role in shipping commodities on behalf of Iran's military. The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said Thursday that Dubai-based Oceanlink Maritime facilitated shipments of unspecified Iranian commodities on behalf of Iran's Armed ...
  • DP World teams with Rumo for new $500m grain and fertiliser terminal at Brazil's Santos port
    Dubai-based terminal operator DP World has partnered up with Brazilian railway operator Rumo to build a grain and fertilizer terminal at the Port of Santos in Brazil. The new terminal, estimated to cost about $500m, will handle 9m tonnes of grains and 3.5m tonnes of fertilizers a year. Construction is expected to take 30 months, ...
  • Golden Energy Offshore finds work for PSV duo
    Norway's Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) has won new short-term contracts for two of its platform supply vessels (PSVs). The two platform suppliers in question are Energy Swan and Energy Partner. The clients were left undisclosed but were described by the company as "first-class international charterers." Until recently, the Energy Swan has been busy under ...
  • Saudi Aramco suspends deals for Borr and Arabian Drilling jackups
    Two more offshore drillers have received a contract suspension for jackup rigs in Saudi Arabia. The latest ones are Borr Drilling and Arabian Drilling. Borr Drilling said in an Oslo Bors filing that it received a notice of temporary suspension of operations for its Arabia I working in Saudi Arabia. The fleet status report states ...
  • DeepOcean lands long-term deal with Equinor
    Norwegian offshore contractor DeepOcean has sealed a frame agreement with Equinor for marine services on both offshore renewables and oil and gas fields. The agreement is valid for four years, with options to extend it for up to four more years, and covers subsea intervention and repair contingency for subsea pipelines, structures, and high voltage ...
  • Sapura Energy awarded subsea services contract by Shell
    Malaysian offshore services provider Sapura Energy has been awarded a contract to provide pan-Malaysia underwater services for the Petronas group of companies and petroleum arrangement contractors. The company said in a stock exchange filing that its subsidiary Sapura Subsea Services had won the contract from Shell that will run until January 30, 2029. The value ...
  • Precious Shipping sells ageing supramax in fleet renewal push
    Thai dry bulk player Precious Shipping has continued its fleet renewal push with the sale of a 2013-built supramax. The Khalid Hashim-led listed owner is shipping out the 53,857 dwt Wikanda Naree for $13.66m. The vessel built at Hindustan yard in India is expected to change hands by April 8 this year. Precious Shipping said ...
  • Ship recycling hits 20-year lows
    Ship recycling of bulkers, tankers, and container ships has dropped to the lowest level in 20 years over the past two years, according to the world's largest international shipping association BIMCO. The organisation claimed that only 2m dwt ship capacity was recycled during the first quarter of 2024. This marks the ninth consecutive quarter with ...
  • Salvors wait for improved weather in Baltimore
    Appalling weather conditions are set to ease in the coming days making salvage operations at Baltimore port easier. One of the operations set to get underway will be to start taking undamaged cargo off the Dali, the 9,962 teu ship on charter to Maersk that hit and destroyed the Francis Scott Key bridge last week. ...
  • Safeen Feeders vessel joins Stena Sonangol suezmax pool
    AD Ports Group's shipping arm Safeen Feeders has joined the Stena Sonangol suezmax pool, a joint venture between Swedish shipowner Stena Bulk, and Angola's state-run oil company Sonangol. The 2011 Hyundai Heavy-built 158,600 dwt Safeen Elizabeth, picked up from Ridgebury Tankers about a year ago, has recently joined the pool in Kalundborg, Denmark. "We believe ...
  • Washington seeks new ways to deescalate Red Sea shipping crisis
    The US is trying a new carrot-and-stick approach in its dealings with the Houthis in Yemen. On the one hand, the US military is claiming its attacks on Houthi installations are working, reducing the group's capabilities to attack merchant ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden lately. Meanwhile, the American diplomatic line ...
  • ADES gets suspension notice for five jackups in Saudi Arabia
    Oil and gas driller Advanced Energy Services (ADES) has mutually agreed with its client in Saudi Arabia to temporarily suspend operations on five of its 33 offshore jack-ups operating in the country for up to 12 months. One of the suspended rigs will be deployed to work on a recently awarded $94m campaign for PTTEP ...
  • Dyna-Mac scores largest ever contract
    Dyna-Mac has landed the largest ever contract in the company's history, taking its orderbook to a record S$896m ($663m). In a series of contracts with project deliveries stretching to 2026, a well-known maker of FPSO, FSO and FSRU topside modules said it had secured an order from an undisclosed client involving a record tonnage and ...
  • Swedish gigawatt-scale offshore wind farm receives key environmental permit
    A potential 5.5 GW offshore wind farm project in the Swedish Economic Zone has been granted a Natura 2000 permit by the County Administrative Board of Gotland. The wind farm, dubbed Aurora, consisting of up to 370 turbines with a maximum height of 370 m is being proposed outside the islands of Gotland and öland ...
  • CMA CGM earmarks 100 ships for upgrades
    French liner giant CMA CGM has tapped Damen Shipyards Group to modify around 100 of its ships. The modifications are aimed to deliver fuel efficiencies of more than 10%. The upgrades will take place at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque (DSDu) and Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm), which between them have some of Europe's largest drydocks. The key ...
  • PGS scores 4D survey contract in Northern Europe
    Oslo-listed seismic player PGS has won a 4D contract in Northern Europe for an independent energy company. The company is scheduled to mobilise its Ramform Tethys vessel for the survey in late April. The project will have a total duration of approximately 30 days. "We are very pleased with this contract award, marking the start ...
  • Giant new Iraqi port touted as alternative gateway to Europe
    Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group has entered into a preliminary agreement with the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) to establish a joint venture to develop Al-Faw Grand Port and its economic zone. The agreement also encompasses the potential investment, management, and operation of ports, economic zones, and related infrastructure in other cities in ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • Baltimore port aims for limited traffic restoration this month after bridge disaster
    The reopening plans could be affected by adverse weather or 'changes in the complexity of the wreckage,' cautioned USACE Commanding...
  • MSC faces potential $63m FMC fine for actions during supply chain crisis
    Allegations arose during the supply chain crisis that container shipping lines took advantage of the situation. The FMC Office of...
  • US sanctions 13 tankers and LPG carriers ferrying Iranian commodities
    Latest round of Ofac actions sees 13 ships, all linked to operator Oceanlink Maritime DMCC, blacklisted for shipping Iranian commodities...
  • Danish military closes shipping strait over missile fault
    The Danish military has closed the Great Belt Strait to air and sea traffic owing to a risk that a...
  • Delay cover will pick up bill for Baltimore waits... for minority that have it
    'Always accessible' and 'reachable on arrival' warranties may come into play on voyage charters, lawyer adds
  • Russian crude exports defy G7 price cap during March
    Average prices of Russian crude grades have exceeded the $60 per barrel cap for nine of the past 10 months...
  • Iran's oil exports sail to record post-sanctions first quarter as second Panama-flagged tanker exodus gets under way
    Preliminary figures from UANI showing that Tehran shipped more oil in the first quarter than in any equivalent period since...
  • Maersk bunkers first deepsea methanol vessel in Antwerp-Bruges
    Ane Maersk is the first ocean-going containership that can burn methanol. Halfway through its inaugural voyage, it has topped up...
  • Scrapping hits the rocks as demand stays strong
    Scrapping was expected to have returned to historical trends by now. But a combination of strong demand and low orderbooks...
  • Euroseas scores higher charter deal for newly retrofitted boxship
    Latest retrofit aims to reduce consumption by 25% - equivalent to a reduction of 8,800 tonnes of CO2 a year
  • The Alliance pauses service restart on Red Sea disruptions
    Container lines, with few exceptions, have resolved to rerouting to avoid the Red Sea. But such disruptions are still being...
  • HMM and SIPG sign agreement on green marine fuel bunkering
    Shanghai International Port Group previously signed MOUs with Maersk, Cosco Shipping and CMA CGM for green methanol bunkering
  • Daily Briefing
    Capesize correction gathers steam as spot rates and FFAs fall | Baltimore bridge collapse vessel owners could still claim general...
  • Vessel reports 'electronic interference' in Middle East Gulf
    The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has reported an unusual incident of electronic interference in the Middle East Gulf. The...
  • Red Sea attacks pull idle containership capacity back to pandemic levels
    Carriers signed multi-year charters during the supply chain crisis. A key question for ship lessors is: Will Red Sea disruptions...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • FMC unit seeks $63 million fine against MSC for alleged shipping law violations
    The recommended fine, which requires approval from an FMC judge, aims to rebuke the world's largest shipping company for alleged multiple violations around detention and demurrage billing.
  • BNSF testing terminal fluidity measures ahead of appointment system rollout
    The railroad is gathering information on how to streamline the flow of trucks through terminals ahead of launching an appointment system later this year at three key hubs.
  • Ports in Europe, Asia strengthen multifuel bunkering ambitions
    Demand for alternative fuels is set to rise exponentially as huge numbers of dual-fueled ships are delivered over the next two years while major hubs are rapidly developing their green bunkering capabilities.
  • Asian air cargo block space sold out for 2024 as e-commerce fills export capacity
    The air freight market is off to a strong start this year with volume out of Asia up 11% in the traditionally slow first quarter while rates rose steadily through March.
  • Journal of Commerce rankings: Top 40 truckload carriers still weak after 2023 plunge
    The largest truckload carriers increased revenue 40% from 2020 through 2022, but their rocket ran out of fuel last year amid tumbling spot market prices, lower contract rates and falling fuel surcharges.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • How was Genco Shipping's John Wobensmith rewarded in a leaner year for dry bulk?
    New York-based dry bulk owner lays out compensation details for executives and directors
  • US pressures Iranian military revenue with sanctions against Dubai ship manager and 13 vessels
    VLCC accused of carrying out ship-to-ship transfer with sanctioned NITC vessel
  • Greek owner Benelux Overseas exiting VLGC market with $43m deal
    Kostas Angelou-led company has been a very busy player on the S&P and newbuilding markets for gas carriers
  • Shipping needs a 'global standard' to measure life-cycle emissions
    Credibility is threatened if life-cycle assessment (LCA) are not assessed properly, argues Deltamarin
  • 'Electronic interference': Rare cyber attack targets ship off coast of Iran
    Security source says incident is probably beyond Houthi capabilities
  • British cleantech firm gets venture capital funding for wind propulsion trials
    GT Green technologies wins backing from OnePlanetCapital, along with investment from Carisbrooke Shipping
  • Cypriot owner EDT builds fleet with MPSV from Israeli government
    Island Offshore also offloaded PSV in strong secondhand market
  • Baltimore bridge tragedy puts fuel contamination in shipping spotlight
    While cause of deadly accident remains unknown, industry experts say fuel quality is an ongoing problem
  • Ship designer sued after vessel vibrations caused cracking, ITIC reveals
    UK insurer covered naval architect in complex case involving an oil and gas ship
  • Brokers and scientists hit out at unintended consequence of key shipping emissions law
    IMO 2020 rules on sulphur emissions are having an unintended consequence in the world's oceans
  • Navios and bulker giants head pack as shipping tracks S&P 500 in first quarter
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at the winners and losers for shipping stocks in the first quarter
  • Andreas Martinos firm Minerva Marine sells aframax tanker after newbuilding orders
    Major Greek owner Andreas Martinos is parting with one of his oldest crude carriers
  • Precious offloads second bulker in 2024 as it drives fleet renewal
    Thai-based shipowner confirms disposal of 11-year-old supramax bulker built by yard in India
  • 'Teslas of the seas': The ammonia-fuelled vessels poised for their debut
    But green fuel supply and infrastructure of incoming zero-emission fuel will likely take years to go global
  • Stena and Sonangol add new member to 'more open' suezmax tanker pool
    Middle East owner contributes 2011-built ship to operation numbering around 20 vessels
  • Red Sea crisis pushes tanker tonne-mile demand to all-time high in March
    LR2s capitalising the most from Red Sea disruption, Fearnley Securities believes
  • Drought-hit Spanish region rules out shipping in water on tankers
    Government of Andalusia says recent rains have improved reserves
  • Greek shipowner E Nomikos plays both sides of bulker S&P game
    Low-profile panamax specialist shakes out its oldest vessel to replace it with a five years younger unit
  • Color Group calls in five banks for $65m bond issue
    Cruise ferry owner will hold bond investor meetings from today
  • Andi Case's pay nears £12m at Clarksons as overall bonus pot grows
    CEO and finance chief Jeff Woyda not waiving bonuses this year due to record profit
  • Shipping is headline news and investors are opening their wallets as they wake up to opportunity
    Baltic Exchange CEO Mark Jackson believes new investor indices will help attract more money to shipping markets
  • Nova Marine Carriers banks tidy profit from quick bulker asset play
    Swiss bulker player flips Tsuneishi Cebu-built vessel four months after acquiring it
  • Scottish ferry fiasco claims second chief executive scalp
    CalMac CEO is the latest casualty in a long running saga involving the construction of two new ferries
  • ZeroNorth opens up in Japan to spearhead Asian sustainability drive
    Danish platform wants to strengthen ties in huge market

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • FMC fears glut of container fee disputes after Baltimore bridge collapse
    Federal regulators are bracing for a surge in container late fee complaints as ocean carriers and shippers process alternate routing options following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
  • Postal Service's air cargo shift to UPS makes everyone a winner
    The U.S. Postal Service picked UPS to replace FedEx as its primary partner for moving parcels by air, but analysts say FedEx actually comes out ahead by losing the business.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
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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