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Exim India web site
AUGUST 6, 2024
  • Key Vadhvan Port project receives widespread domestic & international interest
  • APSEZ handles higher cargo volumes in July & four months; logistics assets too see growth
  • CEI for ocean container shipping down but emissions remain high due to Red Sea conflict and Cape diversions
  • India eighth largest exporter of agri products
  • Houthis target Liberia-flagged ship in the Gulf of Aden
  • Carrier consolidation has not exceeded threshold
  • Coal output up 6.69 pc in July
  • DPA Chairperson briefs Gujarat CM on key port projects
  • Allcargo Group elevates Ketan Kulkarni to leadership position at Allcargo Gati
  • Vizhinjam Port has competitive tariff
  • Shutdown of BPCL jetty postponed
  • VOC Port to augment capacity to serve the trade
  • ADB sees India's GDP growth at 7 pc for FY25
  • Kandla, Vizag ports added for essential commodities exports to Maldives
  • Budget takeaways for the shipping sector

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 5, 2024
  • Arctic Northern Sea Route a new way to avoid the Red Sea?
  • USEC port workers' union set to finalise contract demands and strike strategy
  • OceanX: 'Japanic Monday' strikes but let's talk logistics
  • CarGo freighter services take off as India's airfreight market stays bullish
  • Teeming with (TGE) losses down under
  • SMEs in Germany see India as the new focus for supply chain reorientation
  • 'Global fragility' is adding to the pressure on forwarders
  • Ocean rate 'tipping point' and soaring air cargo market

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 5, 2024
  • FERRIES 2024: Leading the charge in electrifying Washington State Ferries
    Washington State Ferries (WSF), the largest ferry system in the U.S., is at the forefront of system-wide electrification. This summer, WSF advanced its electrification efforts by inviting shipyards from across the nation
  • MSC Cruises aims to slash emissions using new OptiCruise tool
    The world's third-largest cruise line, MSC Cruises, aims to cut its fleet's emissions by up to 15% in 2026 by using a new itinerary planning optimization tool called OptiCruise. In cooperation with
  • Echandia Marine opens new Washington State marine battery production facility
    In response to a rapidly increased demand in the U.S. maritime electrification sector, Swedish marine battery system pioneer Echandia Marine AB recently celebrated the grand opening of its new production facility in
  • White Paper: Regal Rexnord's Comprehensive Marine Powertrain Solutions for Above and Below Deck
    Members of the Regal Rexnord Marine Industrial Powertrain Solutions Team discusstheir innovative powertrain solutions for the marine industry. Download this white paper to learn about:
  • VIDEO: Conrad celebrates First of Class Recognition for YRBM-57
    Conrad Shipyard recently held a First of Class Recognition ceremony for the U.S. Navy's YRBM-57 at its Amelia, La., shipyard. YRBM-57 is the first in a new class of yard, repair, berthing,
  • Q&A: 10 minutes with George Whittier, CEO, FMD
    Marine Log (ML): George, can you tell us more about how you got involved with the industry and FMD? George Whittier (GW): I started my career with Coltec Industries, which operated Fairbanks Morse

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Container News web site
AUGUST 5, 2024
  • CMA CGM introduces PSS to USEC and US Gulf Coast
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced a peak season surcharge (PSS) for cargo from the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea and Egypt to the United States East Coast and US Gulf Coast. Effective from 1 September 2024, the surcharge will be US$1,000 per container. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • DHL and Central Airlines sign partnership agreement
    DHL Express has signed a Letter of Intent to enter into an Operating Agreement with Central Airlines (HLF / I9) to deploy two DHL B777 freighters. This marks the first collaboration between DHL Express and a local Chinese cargo airline. "The signing of the Letter of Intent is an important milestone for both parties in the process of establishing a partnership and is another important step for DHL
  • Shipment disrupted in Bangladesh as curfew enforced: PM resigns
    Garment and all factories remained closed Monday as the Bangladesh government reinforced curfew to calm down agitating students, as they had been heading towards Dhaka to oust the government. The factories will remain closed until further orders are issued. From depots in Chittagong, only a few hundred boxes could go to the port for shipment. As the internet connection was cut for some hours on M
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority achieves record box volumes in July
    Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India's major port, has reached a significant milestone in its history. In July 2024, JNPA handled an impressive 603,219 TEUs, the highest monthly container throughput ever recorded at the port, surpassing the previous record of 594,793 TEUs set in March 2024. This achievement represents a remarkable month-on-month growth of 16.39%, underscoring JNPA's pivo
  • CMA CGM applies new rates from Europe to US and Mexico
    CMA CGM has announced that starting from 1 September, a rate restoration initiative will be implemented for tariff or service contract rates for cargo from or via all North European ports, including North France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, Poland, the Baltic, Portugal, and North Spain (Bilbao, Vigo, Gijon) and destined for the US East Coast, the US Gulf, Mexico, and all inland loca
  • Wallem Group and COSCO forge strategic partnership
    Wallem Group, a marine transport management company, announced the signing of a strategic cooperation deal with COSCO Shipping Seafarer Management Company to strengthen collaboration between the two organizations. Han Chao, Chairman and Party Secretary of COSCO Shipping Seafarer Management Company, and John Rowley, CEO of Wallem Group, signed the agreement on behalf of their companies. "We are ho
  • Panama Canal introduces new long-term slot allocation method
    The Panama Canal announced the introduction of a Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) Method for Neopanamax vessels, as part of the Transit Booking System. With this new measure, Panama Canal aims to increase transit certainty and flexibility for its clients. Currently, the slot offering in the Transit Booking System is done daily with an anticipation period before the required transit date. Through
  • Port of Tacoma adopts renewable diesel "R99"
    Since May, the Port of Tacoma has been using a renewable diesel known as R99-a fuel that can be used in any diesel engine without needing equipment upgrades. The "99" in R99 indicates that the fuel is 99% renewable. "You just make the choice today, put it in your tank, and you're on your way to reducing your carbon footprint," noted Laura Yellig, President and CEO of Petrocard, one of the largest
  • OneStop to implement container management solutions at Port of Newcastle
    OneStop, a supply chain optimisation solution provider, has entered a strategic partnership with the Port of Newcastle to transform the port's container freight operations. Starting from 5 August, the cutting-edge OneStop Modal and Vehicle Booking System (VBS) solutions will be implemented at the Australian port. OneStop's advanced solutions are expected to revolutionise the Port of Newcastle by
  • Inchcape Shipping Services opens new office in Phillipines
    Inchcape Shipping Services, a provider of port agencies and maritime solutions, announced the opening of its new office in Manila, Philippines. This expansion enhances the company's service capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region and reinforces Inchcape's global presence and commitment to exceptional service. The new Manila office will oversee operations at major Philippine ports such as Mani
  • MSC implements peak season surcharges from North Europe to Americas
    Due to strong demand from North Europe, including the United Kingdom and Scanbaltic, to the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Bahamas, MSC has decided to introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) as follows: For the US, Puerto Rico and Bahamas ports of destination, the PSS will be charged at: US$800/20DV US$1,000/40DV-HC US$1,500/REEFER For Canada ports of destination, the PSS will be
  • Kuehne+Nagel announces new leadership in Japan
    Kuehne+Nagel, one of the largest freight forwarders in the world, has appointed Yutaka Matsuyoshi as the company's Managing Director for Japan, effective 1 August 2024. His predecessor, Cedric Dulong, will now focus on Kuehne+Nagel's Japan Development Program, which aims to enhance the country's role in international commerce. Yutaka Matsuyoshi brings 25 years of extensive experience in the suppl
  • Houthis assault another CMA CGM-operated ship
    A fire broke out on a container vessel operated by CMA CGM after it was hit by several Houthi missiles on 3 August. The 2002-built, 2,500 TEU vessel Groton had armed guards on board and is chartered from Greek owner Conbulk Shipmanagement. Groton was sailing from Jebel Ali to Djibouti at the time of the incident. This is the first attack on a ship in two weeks, occurring after Israel's alleged as
  • Carousel Logistics acquires Logik Logistics International
    Carousel Logistics, a part of the DANX Carousel Group, has acquired Logik Logistics International (Logik), a specialist in time-critical, scheduled, and 24/7 on-demand logistics solutions. "This acquisition not only expands our time-critical logistics capabilities but also strengthens our on-demand / ad-hoc service platform, enabling us to better serve our customers' needs," stated Lars Ryssel, M
  • SeaLead appoints new Managing Director for the United States
    UAE-based global shipping line SeaLead has announced the appointment of Mark Lee as Managing Director of SeaLead USA amid ongoing growth and expansion in the region. Mark Lee, who brings more than 28 years of experience in the shipping industry, including more than a decade in the US market will replace Cas Pouderoyen, who has stepped down from the position. Mark Lee began his career with Hanjin
  • CMA CGM applies port congestion surcharge in Gambia
    Due to the current congestion in Banjul, Gambia, French container carrier CMA CGM has announced a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS). The surcharge will take effect on 15 August 2024 and 1 September 2024 for shipments from the United States and Latin American countries. The PCS will apply to cargo destined for Gambia. The surcharge will be US$500 / €460 / GB£385 per TEU. If you liked this post, plea
  • Adani Ports undercuts Colombo to boost hub prospects for Vizhinjam Port
    High port tariffs that have long proved to be a deterrent for container lines to open more direct calls on the Indian coast are becoming more competitive or cheaper. Buoyed by the initial carrier interest in making trial calls, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has announced significantly attractive service rates at its new Vizhinjam Port. Vizhinjam, a green-field site located about 1

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Splash web site
AUGUST 5, 2024
  • Golar LNG and BP agree new terms for FLNG Gimi
    Floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) specialist Golar LNG and UK energy major BP, as operator of the Greater Tortue-Ahmeyim LNG project, have executed agreements to implement a commercial reset for FLNG Gimi. The commercial reset agreement simplifies contractual cash flows and settles previous disputes related to payment mechanisms for pre-commercial operations date contractual cash flows. ...
  • Kent wins global commissioning services deal with Shell
    Energy giant Shell has awarded energy services group Kent a global three-year enterprise framework agreement. The contract is for the provision of commissioning and start-up services across various onshore and offshore projects as well as a wide range of energy sectors, including oil, gas, and new energy initiatives. Kent will support Shell's project portfolio with ...
  • Antong fixes out four boxships to Sinotrans Container Lines
    China's Antong Holdings has fixed out four boxships to compatriot Sinotrans Container Lines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES), for international trade. Of the four vessels, two - the 2018-built Renjian Fuzhou and the 2019-built Renjian Dalian - have a 2,444 teu capacity while the other two - the 2006-built Haisu 6 ...
  • China's Highton swoops on Wilmar kamsarmax trio
    China's Highton Development is bolstering its dry bulk fleet with three kamsarmaxes from Singapore-based conglomerate Wilmar International. The Shanghai-listed outfit said in a filing a deal is in the making to acquire the 2012-built Theresa Jiangsu, Theresa Jilin and Theresa Guangdong for a total of $57.3m. All three ships, estimated by VesselsValue at $54m, are ...
  • South Korea opens shipbuilding training centre in Indonesia
    Faced with record orderbooks, and emerging production bottlenecks, the South Korean government has opened a shipbuilding training centre in Indonesia to provide training programs for Indonesian workers seeking job opportunities in Korea. The centre will train up to 40 workers for a three-month period, offering welding, Korean language and safety courses, according to the Ministry ...
  • Jiangsu Ocean Shipping orders kamsarmax pair at NACKS
    Jiangsu Ocean Shipping (JOSCO) has contracted Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (NACKS), a subsidiary of COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry, for two kamsarmax bulk carrier newbuilds. The landmark order for Jiangsu Port Group's shipping arm, mostly active in the supramax and ultramax segments, will see the newbuilds delivered in 2026 and 2027. No price has been ...
  • Teekay bags modern aframax
    Teekay Tankers has been revealed as the taker of a modern aframax sold by Union Maritime for what appears to be a low price compared to earlier sales, tabling $70.5m, according to Clarksons, for the three-year-old, 113,000 dwt Stirling, a Cosco Zhoushan-built ship. This is Teekay's first modern tanker purchase in almost a decade. Sales ...
  • MSC contacts defunct Rongsheng shipyard for its next wave of boxship orders
    Global shipbuilding capacity is set to grow by a percent with the reactivation of one of the most famous shipyards from the previous boom and bust era of shipping. MB Shipbroking, formerly known as Maersk Broker, is reporting that Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries, once China's biggest private shipyard, is to reopen with the world's largest ...
  • Wind Energy Construction signs for Vard newbuilds
    Fincantieri-controlled Norwegian shipbuilder Vard has secured a contract from compatriot Wind Energy Construction for up to two newbuild energy construction vessels (ECVs). The Norwegian outfit linked to Ålesund-based Norwind Offshore and its founders and owners has signed for one firm vessel, delivering in the second quarter of 2027 and one optional unit which can be ...
  • Prysmian lands $655m Australian interconnector deal
    Italian offshore cable maker Prysmian has landed a €600m ($655m) deal with Marinus Link for a new Australian power interconnector between Victoria and Tasmania. The final agreement follows the capacity reservation in September 2023. The commencement of the works is expected by August 2025. The project's cables will span 345 km - 255 km undersea ...
  • SLB-led joint venture awarded major subsea contract by Petrobras
    A joint venture backed by SLB, Aker Solutions, and Subsea7 has won a contract from Petrobras to deliver subsea production systems and related services for two oil fields in the Santos basin. As part of the second development of the Atapu and Sepia fields, the jv, known as SLB OneSubsea, will provide the Petrobras-standard configured, ...
  • Pelagic Partners: How to invest in today's volatile shipping markets
    Fund managers generally see shipping as a niche market and a small investment opportunity, which for Niels Hartmann, the chief executive officer and board member of the Hartmann Group and founding member of owner and shipping fund manager Pelagic Partners, is a distant and commercially blind position to take. With shipping responsible for the delivery ...
  • Fugro and Ocean Infinity score Dutch survey contracts
    Offshore surveyors Fugro and Ocean Infinity have been selected to carry out geotechnical surveys at the DoordeWind offshore windfarm zone in the Netherlands. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) has following a tender in April contracted the duo in a deal worth €29m ($31.5m) in total for the survey in zone sites 1 and 2. Under ...
  • S&P markets offering asset players 'mouth-watering' returns
    This year could mark another record period for ships changing hands with owners willing to fork out immense sums for secondhand tonnage. Dry bulk carrier sales in the first seven months stood at 37m dwt, closing on the record set in 2021 when 60.9m dwt was sold for the full year according to data from ...
  • Houthis restart attacks in the Gulf of Aden
    Yemen's Houthi movement said over the weekend that it targeted the 2,500 teu Groton containership on Saturday, the first ship strikes for two weeks in the region. The attack happened some 225 km southeast of Aden in the Gulf of Aden. A security official on the CMA CGM-operated vessel said a missile struck the vessel, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 5, 2024
  • Year-to-date stock gains for bulk commodity shipping are evaporating
    Losses for shipping equities piled up again on Monday. Container shipping shares are holding up much better than shares of...
  • How Red Sea crisis breathed new life into boxship leasing business
    No one knows how long the Red Sea crisis will last, but container liner behaviour in the charter market implies...
  • Russia's once grand Arctic LNG project limps towards a dark fleet start-up
    Moscow's flagship Arctic LNG 2 project should have been underway last year, but stymied by US sanctions, it has been...
  • MSC sells ninth boxship of the year to Indian recyclers
    Sale of the 1,900 teu MSC Annamaria brings the number of boxships sold for scrap in 2024 to 40, with a combined...
  • Clarksons expects better second half as disruption drives strong markets
    Clarksons' full-year outlook is unchanged amid strong supply and demand dynamics as it declared a 32p dividend in the first...
  • GSL moves to clinch 'as much charter coverage as possible'
    George Youroukos-led company raises quarterly dividend by 20% through supplementary payout
  • Woodside buys OCI's blue ammonia plant project
    Woodside Energy has agreed to buy an ammonia plant being built in Texas from Dutch chemicals maker OCI Global, giving...
  • Houthis end two-week lull with missile strike on CMA CGM-chartered boxship
    Missile strike was the first shipping attack since July 20, but lulls in the frequency of attacks and changing patterns...
  • The week in newbuildings: Orders valued at $10bn signed
    Newbuilding contracts for one wind farm support vessel, three cruiseships, 13 bulk carriers, 13 vehicle carriers, 16 gas carriers and...
  • All-in insurance costs soften for tankers and gas carriers, data reveals
    Figures confirm anecdotal evidence from brokers that current H&M premiums are 'good for shipowners'
  • China issues ship-scrapping subsidy rules for coastal and inland vessels
    Global trading vessels are not included in the latest subsidy scheme
  • Finland submits findings from study claiming lower methane slip than IMO assumptions
    Findings were based on a study conducted on board cruiseship MSC World Europa
  • Iran's oil exports skyrocket in July, shattering previous records
    Iran is adding more tonnage to its oil shipping fleet and shipping more oil than at any point since 2019...
  • Looming strike clouds newfound optimism for South Korean shipbuilders
    Although shipyards have returned to profitability with the recovery of the newbuilding market, the looming threat of a strike is...
  • Daily Briefing
    Iran retaliation fears add to shipping volatility as attacks threaten trade | Green hydrogen is a Catch-22 for shipping |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 5, 2024
  • ILA seeking huge wage hike from maritime employers: sources
    The disclosure of a 76% wage increase proposal comes as ILA sent a 60-day notice to the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) warning that the union is prepared to strike if a new labor deal is not signed before the current contract's Sept. 30 expiration.
  • Shifting trans-Pac dynamics push rate spread to almost two-year high
    The differential between East and West coast spot rates is now more than $3,000 as retailers rush to ship their imports from Asia ahead of a possible strike by ILA dockworkers when their contract expires on Sept. 30.
  • NS implementing appointment system for container drop-offs from Sept. 1
    Norfolk Southern believes a mandatory reservation system for trucking companies bringing containers into its terminals will improve fluidity and prevent congestion from building.
  • Trans-Atlantic ocean carriers make rare surcharge moves to bolster rates
    The attempts to raise prices on the westbound trade lane come as the shadow of potential labor disruption looms at ports along the US East and Gulf coasts.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 5, 2024
  • Danaos takes charter backlog to $3bn despite dip in quarterly profits
    Shipowner builds on revenue amid continued container sector disruption
  • Wipeout: ugly afternoon of trading in New York sends stocks reeling
    Morning uptick spins into reverse as shipping, broader equities take a pounding
  • China Merchants kick-starts fresh newbuilding series amid $913m bulk carrier spree
    The Chinese owner has a total of 12 large bulkers on order at three domestic shipyards
  • Capital Product looks to 2027 and beyond for clean ammonia trade to materialise
    Shipowner expects midsize gas carriers to stay in traditional markets at first
  • What slowdown? FFA market shrugs as bulker spot rates remain reliably mediocre
    Forward contracts lost a few hundred dollars during trading on Monday, but that was about it
  • Ardmore Shipping continues leadership reshuffle amid Gurnee's departure
    Ireland-based tanker owner committed to maintaining position as leading player in sector
  • The biggest losers: These maritime stocks shed more than $1bn in value in a single day
    Japan's big three and two South Korean players saw some of the largest market capitalisation declines
  • Large vessel demand propels Kirby profit higher
    Tank-barge operator sees an increase in spot market prices
  • Shipping surveys the wreckage after historic dark day for stocks around the world
    Shipping selloff largely indiscriminate but stocks paring losses by midday
  • Greek tonnage provider GSL cashes in on liner shipping hunger for multi-year charters
    Deals with MSC and Hapag-Lloyd help bag $400m of forward cover
  • Are shipping investors running from disaster as global stocks suffer bloodbath?
    Shares battered as investors sell on US recession fears
  • Attica Group buys two chartered-in ferries amid new focus on home
    Greece's biggest ferry operator spends €8.9m on two ageing ropaxes
  • Andi Case: Shipping in 'a very different place than 2008'
    Clarksons chief says fleet dynamics are completely different from previous boom prior to the financial crisis
  • Golar LNG set to fire up FLNG unit amid FPSO delay at Greater Tortue project
    Cooldown cargo to head in as company settles dispute with BP
  • Ongoing enclosed-space risks highlighted amid deaths of three seafarers in bulker holds
    Fatalities spiked in 2023 amid concerns over hold access rules
  • Shipping stocks swept up in global share sell-off as recession fears rattle equity markets
    US jobs report falls short, prompting a Monday sell-off
  • Arne Blystad bags boxships from Saverys family in $46m en-bloc deal
    Norwegian owner returns to buying container ships with feeder brace from Belgian owner CMB
  • Ongoing enclosed space risks highlighted amid three seafarers bulker hold deaths
    Deaths in enclosed spaces spiked in 2023 amid concerns over hold access rules
  • Jiangsu Ocean Shipping breaks new ground with move into kamsarmax segment
    Chinese company orders 82,000-dwt newbuildings at Nacks
  • South Korea sets up shipbuilding training centre in Indonesia
    Serang facility will offer welding, safety and language courses
  • Woodside snaps up world-first blue ammonia plant from OCI
    Texas facility due to start up in 2025, with low-carbon product to follow in 2026
  • Shipping stocks swept up in global share sell-off
    US jobs report falls short, prompting a Monday sell-off
  • Pan Ocean doubles down on expansion with second newcastlemax buy
    South Korean owner enters the fray as a newcastlemax buyer and discloses more ultramax newbuildings
  • 'Robust access': Andy Dacy comments on JP Morgan's attraction to US-flagged sector
    Increasing US government need for assets and technology changes seen as drivers
  • New crackdown could see ships detained if crews left unpaid
    Paris and Tokyo port state control regimes announce three-month campaign from 1 September
  • Shipbroker Clarksons sees profit dip from record levels in first six months of 2024
    Chief executive Andi Case said the results were strong and follow a period of significant investment
  • NYK Line jacks up dividend 85% on the back of hot container ship market
    Japanese owner is also predicting a substantial increase in its full-year financial performance
  • Jiangsu Ocean Shipping breaks new ground with move into kamsarmax bulker segment
    The Chinese company has ordered two 82,000-dwt bulker newbuildings at Nacks
  • Greek boxship attacked multiple times as Houthis strike back in wake of Haniyeh hit
    Militia resume its campaign against shipping as threat warnings in the region multiply
  • South Korea sets up shipbuilding training center in Indonesia
    Training center will offer welding, safety and language courses
  • Berge Bulk newcastlemax latest ship to be targeted by robbers in Singapore Strait
    Bulker was one of two vessels boarded within three hours of each other last week, piracy watchdog says
  • Shipping battery pioneer backed by institutional investors in China and Hong Kong seeks 'holy grail'
    Chris Kruger launched AYK Energy to focus on NMC battery tech, and quickly changed his mind

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
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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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