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Exim India web site
APRIL 8, 2024
  • Teamglobal Logistics recognised at Council for Fair Business Practices (CFBP) Jamnalal Bajaj Uchit Vyavahar Puraskar 2023-24
  • Schedule reliability improves in Feb.
  • With methanol bunkering of deep-sea vessel, Port of Antwerp-Bruges' takes key step in ambition to become a multi-fuel port
  • Functionalities to file commonly used ITRs enabled by CBDT on April 1
  • Simplifying e-commerce rules, setting up National Trade Network should be among new government's agenda: GTRI
  • India's GDP can grow at 8 pc till 2047: IMF's Subramanian
  • Enhancement and Embellishment of No-Cure No-Pay' Salvage Award
  • MOL starts commercial operation of FSRU for Indonesia's Jawa 1 LNG-fired power plant
  • Asian Shipowners' Association calls for urgent attention to maritime security in the Red Sea; advocates support for R&D funding vital to industry's net zero transition
  • India sets Rs 1 trn marine exports target
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (5 April 2024)
  • Most of DFC operationalised
  • Shippers seen delaying signing new long-term contracts: Report
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port handles all-time high 66.4 MMT in 2023-24; HDC shines
  • Plastic exports jump 14 pc in Feb.
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port to maintain Scale of Rates

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 8, 2024
  • Stay local to go global
  • Hactl: AETs in the starting blocks
  • UP adds link between LA und Chicago
  • Tech upgrade for order management
  • CJ Group: changes at the helm
  • Cargo outperforms PAX operations
  • Swiss funds for Italian terminal
  • Port of Hamburg: job portal for maritime sector
  • KLN looks back on 2023
  • More than 35 years of trucking experience
  • A new cargo infrastructure for Zurich airport
  • Groupage network overhauled
  • Deal inked for Al-Faw port development
  • A second Boeing 777-200 freighter
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A move into multimodality
  • Green power at port of Antwerp
  • Trifleet Leasing picks MD
  • First-mile e-trucks launched in Southern China

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • Carriers unveil new FAK hikes in bid to halt Asia-Europe rates slide
  • Tangled web under construction: Andersen, Jacobs & private equity
  • Box logjams at Canadian ports as import surge meets rail shortages
  • Maersk OC1 service to resume Panama Canal transit next month
  • Germany's state subsidy cut 'won't push rail freight onto the roads'
  • India's CarGo boosts freighter fleet to capitalise on e-commerce boom
  • Ceva top creditor as shoe company goes bust, hit by e-commerce boom
  • Emirates reaches new heights on April Fools' Day

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • USACE targets end-of-May restoration of full Port of Baltimore access
    As work to cope with the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse continued, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced a tentative timeline for the restoration of safe navigation
  • New Rottnest Island ferry starts construction
    Construction on a new 32-meter passenger ferry, designed by Incat Crowther for Western Australian ferry operator Rottnest Fast Ferries, has commenced at Austal Philippines. The new ferry will operate on the popular

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Container News web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • PortXchange appoints new account executive for North America
    PortXchange has revealed its expansion into North America, marking a significant milestone for the company. They have also announced the appointment of Matt Swenson as the new account executive for North America. With his extensive experience in the maritime sector, Swenson will try to spearhead PortXchange's initiatives in bolstering its presence throughout the United States. "With five years of
  • CMA CGM updates FAK rates from Asia to North Europe
    French container carrier CMA CGM has unveiled updated Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates, effective from 15 April (loading date), until further notice from Asia to North Europe. 20'GP 40'GP/40'HC/40'REEFER Asia to North Europe US$2,200 US$4,000 The origin range encompasses all Asian ports, comprising Japan, Southeast Asia, and Bangladesh, destined for all North European ports, including the United Kin
  • ClassNK, Nihon Shipyard and IMC team up to expand anti-roll tank application to large boxships
    ClassNK has entered a collaborative research and development (R&D) agreement with Nihon Shipyard (NSY) and IMC aimed at ensuring the safety and performance evaluation of anti-roll tanks (ART) installed on large container ships. Anti-roll tanks are specialized devices designed to mitigate a ship's roll by moving liquid, such as water, within the tank. The consideration for ART implementation on la
  • Maersk announces new peak season surcharges in Africa
    Maersk has implemented a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for all dry and reefer containers originating from North European and Mediterranean countries to Djibouti, starting on 4 May 2024. Surcharge Origin Destination Container Type New tariff levels Charge Basis PSS North European and Mediterranean countries Djibouti, DJALL Container ALL Container US$300 Per Container In addition, the Danish liner op
  • Peel Ports seeks bids for nearly US$1 billion construction works
    Peel Ports Group, the UK's second-largest port operator, has opened bidding for two new frameworks encompassing a significant, long-term programme of construction projects across its UK and Ireland facilities, valued at GB£750 million (around US$950 million) in total. "Our ports form a network of busy logistics hubs servicing local, national and global supply chains, and this move represents a hu
  • Hapag-Lloyd boosts rates from Far East to North Europe and Med
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced increased ocean tariff rates for Freight of All Kinds (FAK) between the Far East and North Europe, as well as the Mediterranean. This increase applies for cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment, and reefers for sailings commencing on tariffing date of 15 April. per container Far East Westbound to Destination 20
  • First containers for two years arrive in Odessa
    A feeder service out of Constanta in Romania has delivered the first containers since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine to Chornomorsk port in what is intended to be a regular service to the greater Odessa region. T-Mare, a Panamanian flagged general cargo vessel owned by Marshall Islands registered Majoris Trading, was chartered on 1 February, according to VesselsValue data, by Turkish forwarder
  • A Detailed Guide to Buying a Car and Transporting It
    Purchasing a car is a significant investment that requires careful consideration and planning. Whether buying a car from a dealership, a private seller, or an auction, you must be well-informed and prepared to make the best decision for your needs and budget. The excitement of buying a car can sometimes overshadow the logistical challenges that come with transporting it, especially if you're purc
  • CMA CGM increases rates from Asia to Med and North Africa
    CMA CGM has introduced updated Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates, effective from 15 April to 30 April, from all Asian ports to the following regions: *For dry, OOG and Paying Empties 20' 40'/40'HC West Mediterranean US$3,300 US$4,200 Adriatic US$3,300 US$4,200 East Mediterranean US$3,400 US$4,300 Black Sea US$3,400 US$4,400 Algeria US$4,600 US$5,800 Tunisia US$4,500 US$5,700 Libya US$4,300 US$5,200 M
  • Batam opens first direct container shipping link with China
    The Indonesian resort island of Batam has opened its first container shipping link with China, a move estimated by the municipal authorities to save US$600 in shipping costs per container. Speaking at the arrival of the 2001-built 1,098 TEU SITC Hakata at Batam's Batu Ambar Container Port on 31 March, Muhammad Rudi said, "We have realised a direct shipping connection to China, after installing a
  • ONE enhances Scan Baltic feeder service network
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has decided to proceed with enhancements to its Scan Baltic Feeder Services. According to the company's recent restructuring of its Scan Baltic feeder service network , ONE will launch the weekly SBX (Scandinavia Baltic Express) service on 19 May with the following port rotation: Wilhelmshaven (Germany) - Hamburg, CTA (Germany) - Fredericia (Denmark) - Gdynia (Poland)
  • X-Press Feeders signs green corridor deal with six European ports
    X-Press Feeders, the world's largest independent common carrier, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with six European ports: Port of Antwerp Bruges (Belgium), Port of Tallinn (Estonia), Port of Helsinki (Finland), Port of HaminaKotka (Finland), Freeport of Riga (Latvia) and Klaipeda Port (Lithuania). This agreement signifies a joint commitment to accelerate the establishment of green ship
  • Port of New York and New Jersey reaches 1.3 million TEUs in first two months of 2024
    In February 2024, the Port of New York and New Jersey saw notable growth across various metrics, including total volume, imports, exports, rail, and auto shipments, marking it as the second-busiest February on record. Total volume for February stood at 632,455 TEUs (equivalent to 349,792 containers), reflecting a 10.7% increase from the same month in 2023. Year-to-date figures show that the port
  • ONE commences Irish Sea Express Service
    Singapore-headquartered box line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of the Irish Sea Express Service (IRX), which is expected to offer customers enhanced coverage in Europe and a direct connection between Rotterdam and Ireland. The new IRX service will also be anticipated to provide a reliable and quality-assured transport service as well as schedule integrity. The first sailing
  • Maersk's OC1 service returns to Panama Canal
    Maersk has decided to reinstate the Panama Canal transit on its OC1 service, effective from 10 May, as the rainy season approaches and the Panama Canal Authority recently introduced additional transit slots per day. The service will return to its pre-existing rotation that was in place prior to the current "two-loop" setup established with the Panama Rail connection, which will be phased out by t
  • Container ships get "Cars" makeover
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents vast opportunities for fueling creativity and imagination. With this in mind, we tasked an AI system with a fun project: to create illustrations of container ships in the style of Pixar's "Cars". Take a look at the captivating results below: 1 of 11 If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .

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Splash web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • Scott McReaken quits Fredriksen's rig companies
    Scott McReaken has decided to step down as chief executive of John Fredriksen's Northern Drilling and its semisub rig spin-off Northern Ocean. No further details were disclosed, but both companies said they expect to announce McReaken's replacement shortly. "On behalf of the company, I want to thank Scott for his contributions. We wish him well ...
  • Panama Canal restrictions set to ease as rains roll in
    Weather forecasts have plenty of rain heading Panama's way with many in international shipping predicting that the worst has now passed for a chokepoint that has been badly affected by drought for the past 11 months. Splash has been reporting on the Panama Canal Authority's (ACP) decision to slash daily transits and draft levels since ...
  • Industrial Jenga: the battle to reopen Baltimore port
    The port of Baltimore could be up and running at full capacity by the end of next month under a tentative timetable released yesterday by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), a plan which also sees another shipping channel open up later this month. The port has been largely closed for the last 11 ...
  • E. Nomikos buys panamax
    Greece's E. Nomikos Corp, a privately owned shipping company, has added its first ship in two years, tabling just under $18m for a 15-year-old, Oshima-built panamax, Xing Ji Hai, sold by Chinese interests. The last time E. Nomikos was in the market was in 2022 when it added a ship from another Chinese owner, the ...
  • Liner Cape diversions equivalent to a trip to the Moon every week
    Putting some perspective on just how enormous the rerouting of global trade has been in the wake of the Houthi attacks in and around the Red Sea over the past six months, Lars Jensen, founder of liner consultancy Vespucci Maritime, has crunched some astronomical numbers. For the past 112 days - 16 weeks - major ...
  • Aramco suspends contract for another jackup rig
    After Saudi Aramco already suspended deals with several rig owners, New York-listed offshore driller Valaris announced that its Saudi joint venture received a notice of suspension for one of the jackups contracted to the oil and gas player. Valaris' Saudi JV, ARO Drilling, has 19 contracted rigs to Saudi Aramco and it received a contract ...
  • HD Hyundai unveils novel gas containment material
    HD Hyundai is developing a plastic rival gas containment system to today's dominant supplier, Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT). South Korea's largest shipyard has just received a general approval for ship application from class society DNV for a new high-strength composite hybrid support system for independent tanks on liquefied gas carriers. In a world-first, HD Hyundai's ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • No major east coast fallout from Baltimore container blockage
    Container shipping flows have adjusted to the Baltimore bridge accident. Rates to the east coast continue to decline despite the...
  • Eagle Bulk shareholders greenlight Star Bulk merger creating dry bulk juggernaut
    Eagle Bulk and Star Bulk are set to complete their combination on April 9 after Eagle shareholders voted in favour...
  • X-Press Feeders to kickstart European green corridors
    Singapore-based shortsea operator to use bio-methanol in European feeder services from the third quarter of 2024
  • War zone GPS jamming sees more ships show up at airports
    More than 100 cargo-carrying vessels appeared to show up in Beirut airport yesterday. AIS manipulation, common in the region since Hamas'...
  • Troubled water over a bridge
    Marine insurance is proving its value after the past week's spectacular casualty in Baltimore
  • Box freight market losing momentum
    Carriers are continuing to look for rate increases. But in the traditionally slower months of the second quarter, and with...
  • Russian oil imports buoy China's crude purchases despite waning demand
    The record crude oil imports from Russia are impressive. But analyst says it masks the overall weakness in China's crude...
  • CMA CGM brings vessel efficiency programme to Europe
    Containership operators have focused on reducing vessel emissions in the face of increasingly stringent regulations. While vessel modifications to increase...
  • Police seize 212 kg of cocaine on Latvia-operated bulker in Brazil
    Police say the cocaine found on board the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier was headed for Germany
  • Elderly livestock carrier grounds on Greek island
    Aegean incident is latest in litany of accidents blighting livestock shipping sector
  • Danish strait back open after missile scare
    Authorities confirmed the missile launcher was not armed on Thursday evening and lifted the warning shortly after
  • Daily Briefing
    Red Sea attacks pull idle containership capacity back to pandemic levels | Russian crude exports defy G7 price cap during...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • Baltimore preps for limited port reopening by end of April
    And the US Army Corps of Engineers says it expects to clear the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge from Baltimore's 50-foot-deep shipping channel by the end of May, "restoring port access to normal capacity."
  • Maersk to resume Panama Canal transits on OC1 service as vessel restrictions ease
    The canal authority at the end of March increased the number of daily vessel slots available following an improvement in actual and projected water levels on the Gatun Lake.
  • Iraqi Persian Gulf port project moves forward as backers push Red Sea alternative
    The UAE's AD Ports Group and the Iraqi government have signed a preliminary agreement to develop the Al-Faw Grand Port, its economic zone and freight-supporting infrastructure.
  • European decarbonization goals need more funding: transport groups
    Without a significant increase in EU funding, the ambitious emissions-cutting targets for 2030 and 2050 will be difficult to meet, the coalition told the European Commission this week.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • Capesize rates to 'come off significantly' after best start to the year since 2010
    MB Shipbrokers says weakness in second quarter will be followed by a rebound later in 2024
  • Kristian Siem and Christen Sveaas slice up Siem Offshore as founder and chairman exits
    Deal sees Siem take nine ships and exit the company he established 30 years ago
  • SFL scores $150m in cash after placing sustainability-linked bonds
    New York-listed shipowner to use some of funds for refinance previous debt securities
  • Billionaire Torstein Hagen seeks New York IPO for 92 ship cruise giant Viking
    Chairman says listing is natural move to further solidify position
  • Torstein Hagen hunts New York IPO for 92 ship cruise giant Viking
    Chairman Hagen says listing is natural move to further solidify position
  • Wavelength podcast: Dali disaster, crew welfare and fuel problems
    Who is caring for the crew of the Dali?
  • Eagle Bulk takeover approved as two thirds of shareholders vote for Star Bulk deal
    Merger poised for completion on Tuesday after 65% of shareholders give the thumbs up
  • Meet the entrepreneur ready to ship trillions of litres of fresh Arctic water on product tankers
    Investor Thomas Schumann could hold the key to evolution of the tanker business as he fights global drought
  • CLdN seafarer in hospital after breaking ankle in winch system
    RNLI lifeboat was called out to the ro-ro Yasmine off the UK
  • Editor's selection: Baltimore bridge ship battles to limit liability, and Clarksons bosses' pay deals revealed
    These are the big stories making the headlines in TradeWinds this week
  • Aframax tanker rates climb, boosted by tightness in the US Gulf
    There was little VLCC activity this week, leaving space for smaller ships to shine
  • Shipping Corp of India shopping for new VLGC and offshore vessel in expansion push
    State-controlled owner tenders for secondhand ships as part of expansion drive
  • Eagle Bulk's last flight: shareholder vote looms as a new $2.7bn Star set to be born
    Path looks clear for a bigger Star Bulk Carriers to move forward as highly investible dry bulk goliath
  • Confident tanker buyers frustrated by lack of sales candidates in market with 'proven profitability'
    Eva Tzima, head of research at Seaborne Shipbrokers in Greece, explains present dynamic in S&P market
  • Banking giant Citi recruits new Norway boss from HSBC in London
    Christian Aho has been recruited from rival to replace Pal Rokke
  • X-Press Feeders inks green corridors deal with six north European ports
    Carrier names date for launch of first European feeder services powered by green methanol
  • Bank giant Citi recruits new Norway boss from HSBC in London
    Christian Aho will start in Oslo on 1 May
  • Joakim Hannisdahl's Gersemi fund shorts Euronav and cuts bulker exposure amid high share prices
    Norwegian investor says tanker and dry bulk sector stocks have risen above his fair-value assessments
  • Tor Olav Troim's Himalaya Shipping an 'attractive bet' for Pareto as it begins coverage
    Bulker owner shares rise to NOK 84 versus target price of NOK 110
  • Hoegh Autoliners' March volumes slump amid ongoing Red Sea diversions
    Volumes are still significantly lower, although rates are 'close to peak'
  • John Fredriksen's SFL gets books covered for $150m bond issue
    Chief executive Ole Hjertaker says there has been great interest from US and outside Scandinavia
  • Liner stocks bounce back from Baltimore bridge blow
    Zim, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd stocks recover amid signs freight rates are reaching a floor
  • John Fredriksen's SFL gets books covered for $150m bond issue
    Chief executive Ole Hjertaker says great interest from US and outside Scandinavia
  • Shipowner and reality TV star Leif-Ivan Karlsson arrested in Sweden
    Police are investigating financial crimes, according to prosecutors
  • Shake-up at Trafigura as 'pivotal' executive director and finance chief both quit
    Departures follow resignation of former operating boss Mike Wainwright, who is fighting a corruption case
  • Golden Ocean heads first quarter rally as shipping surges ahead of main Oslo index
    VLGC owners BW LPG and Avance Gas fall behind
  • Laden livestock carrier grounds off Greek island in benign conditions
    Vessel carrying 16 people and thousands of sheep and lambs was refloated after several hours
  • Billionaire Idan Ofer captures 'pivotal moment' with $2.6bn green shipping spending spree
    Major decarbonisation initiative spanned retrofitting and pioneering newbuilding moves at Eastern Pacific
  • Seismic shipping giant Shearwater seals $700m refinancing headed by DNB
    Norwegian shipowner says deal will strengthen capacity to grow
  • Cocaine weighing 212kg found hidden on ship by Brazilian divers
    Joint operation with navy found eight packets weighing 212kg below the waterline
  • $27bn man: Norway's top stockpicker opens up on his shipping investment strategy
    Nordea's Robert Naess invests in Wilhelmsen, Treasure, Cadeler and Klaveness
  • CMA CGM plans green retrofits at Damen to cut emissions
    Work to be carried out at yards in France and the Netherlands rather than yards in Asia
  • 'We still have a long road ahead of us': Baltimore salvage faces challenges as cargoes divert
    Ship inspections and efforts to clear channel press ahead cautiously amid murky waters and rough weather
  • Singapore safety clampdown sees Excelerate Energy FSRU detained
    City state has seen fewer detentions so far this year, but authorities remain on their guard
  • 'While most talked, we acted': Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific highlights $2.6bn green shipping investment drive
    Major decarbonisation initiative spanned retrofitting and pioneering newbuilding moves

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • UPS plans to hire 300 pilots to support Postal Service contract
    Express delivery giant UPS is recruiting pilots again after beating out FedEx for the Postal Service's air transport contract.

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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
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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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