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Exim India web site
MAY 8, 2024
  • Rail freight loading up in April after record high in FY24
  • HMM bags highest platinum rating for its sustainability efforts
  • India's GDP to grow by 6.5 pc in 2024: UNCTAD
  • Spices Board comes up with guidelines for exporters
  • India-Sri Lanka ferry service to commence from May 13
  • India, New Zealand to set up working groups to facilitate trade
  • CMA CGM FAK rates from Indian Subcontinent to Mediterranean & North Africa
  • Fully autonomous cargo ships tested in Japan
  • ESG provides a roadmap for dry bulk shipping, says INTERCARGO as it publishes first ESG Review
  • Red Sea crisis seen cutting capacity between the Far East & Europe
  • Goa Shipyard rolls out anti-piracy patrol vessel for Navy
  • Tonnage & pricing remain elevated
  • Challenge Group operating scheduled route between Mumbai & Liège
  • Port Blair's international airport commences night operations
  • APSEZ becomes first large-sized private infrastructure developer to get AAA rating
  • Imports of Russian met coal jump three-fold
  • World LNG freight rates seen as stable
  • Hapag-Lloyd & IKEA collaborate to advance cleaner shipping
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • Updated version of WCO Risk Management Compendium now available as a dynamic web application
  • Sri Lanka okays KKS port renovation by India

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 8, 2024
  • New era dawns in Zurich
  • 60th Business Run: come and run in Rotterdam!
  • BRG augments its portfolio
  • An all-electric pharma hub
  • Dachser picks manager for Vienna office
  • 1,000 CNG-vehicles for Tanzania
  • Swiss WorldCargo expands its network
  • A brand to manage bulk carriers
  • HFW: a partner and an associate for Paris office
  • 30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft
  • LTG and Ukrainian railways strengthen cooperation
  • Continuing the cold chain in Chile
  • Continental's digital tools at TOC Europe 2024
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Scandlines: a new team at the helm
  • UP expands intermodal service
  • What's next for Walmart?
  • AA Cargo: new routes and more service this summer
  • Ceremony marks new chapter for Iloilo port

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 7, 2024
  • Maersk raises surcharges as Red Sea risk expands and costs mount
  • DHL Group: Forwarding burns cash, Supply Chain outshines the rest
  • Heavy speculation in China's container shipping futures as Gaza War drags on
  • Airlines face Q4 capacity 'balancing act' as they weigh up ecommerce potential
  • Contract logistics the star performer for DHL, but weak rates take a toll
  • Why inventory management is crucial in mitigating risk
  • FAA launches probe into Boeing 787 Dreamliner safety issues
  • OX: Live tracking; Big Blue's mixed Q1; and a box of magic
  • Cost, slave labour and scams: the drivers for teenagers buying online
  • Regional operators launch feeder services as mainline carriers adjust port calls

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Marine Log web site
MAY 7, 2024
  • Finnlines RO/RO and RoPax fleets to get XGIT-FUEL hull coatings
    Grimaldi Group member Finnlines is to apply XGIT-FUEL, an innovative graphene-based hard foul release hull coating, across its RO/RO and RoPax fleets Starting with a first vessel in 2022, Finnlines has already
  • Pressure grows for Baltic wide ban on scrubber water discharges
    The pressure for a Baltic wide ban on the discharge of wash water from ships' exhaust gas cleaning systems, or scrubbers, is growing. And advocates of the Baltic ban have hopes that
  • VIDEO: Key Bridge salvors are tackling a challenge of epic scale
    New video and imagery released by the unified command show the scale of the challenge that the Key Bridge salvors face. In the current phase if the operation, salvage crews have been

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Container News web site
MAY 7, 2024
  • Ocean rates leveling off, but remain elevated on Red Sea impacts
    Overall, the ocean container market has settled into a new routine that avoids the Red Sea due to Houthi attacks which continued this week. Though significant backlogs, congestion and equipment shortages seen during the first few weeks of the crisis have dissipated, adjustments have resulted in some moderate but ongoing disruptions. Some West Mediterranean ports, for example, are now being used a
  • Long term rates edge up globally as Red Sea conflict continues to cast uncertainty across the market: Xeneta
    Ocean freight container carriers are treading a fine line between risk and reward during new contract negotiations as the market remains gripped by uncertainty in the Red Sea, according to new data on the Xeneta Shipping Index (XSI®). The latest data released by Xeneta shows the Global XSI® (the average rate of all valid long-term contracts in the market) remained fairly flat in April at 154.3 po
  • ZIM renews strategic partnership with ArrowSpot Systems
    ZIM Shipping Lines has announced the extension of its contract with ArrowSpot Systems, a provider of end-to-end cargo monitoring solutions, for another five years. ArrowSpot's 24/7 control center is now an integral part of ZIMonitor service, which offers proactive remote tracking, monitoring, and control for reefer containers carrying sensitive, high-value cargo. ZIMonitor is powered by ArroWatch
  • Hapag-Lloyd partners with IKEA for cleaner shipping
    Hapag-Lloyd and IKEA Supply Chain Operations have entered into a cooperation to decarbonise container shipments from Asia. From March 2024 until February 2025, both companies have agreed to use Hapag-Lloyd's highest product option for biofuels "Ship Green 100", which relies on waste- and residue-based biofuel instead of conventional marine fuel oil. The expected result for IKEA during this period
  • Rotterdam to improve logistics security
    Before 1 July 2024, the leading container shipping lines and ship agents in Rotterdam will ensure that all customers with container cargo from North America are integrated into the Secure Chain. After this date, they will cease issuing PIN codes to this customer group. Import containers will exclusively be released through the Secure Chain, ensuring both security and reliability. This protocol ha

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Splash web site
MAY 7, 2024
  • Sapura and Paratus JV lands $1.8bn PLSV contract with Petrobras
    Seabras Sapura, a Brazilian joint venture between Malaysian offshore player Sapura Energy and Paratus Energy Services, has secured contracts with Petrobras for a full fleet of six pipelay support vessels. The contracts worth $1.8bn are for three years, starting on different mobilisation dates according to each of the PLSVs, with the longest dated contract going ...
  • Performance Shipping expands orderbook with LR1 tanker in China
    Greek tanker owner Performance Shipping is expanding its fleet with a fourth newbuild in China. The Nasdaq-listed company has contracted Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group for a single LR1 chemical/product carrier, adding to its orderbook of three 114,000 dwt LNG-ready LR2 tankers booked at CSSC-affiliated Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding. The 75,000 dwt ship, costing around $54.1m excluding
  • Avance Gas extends VLGC deal by one year
    Oslo-listed very large gas carrier (VLGC) specialist Avance Gas has extended the variable time charter for one of its vessels. Avance Gas said that the charter for the 2015-VLGC Chinook which was supposed to expire in July 2024 would be extended by one year. According to the company, the end of the extended deal with ...
  • London P&I Club takes NorthStandard man as new CEO
    The London P&I Club has announced that Ian Gooch will be stepping down from the role of chief executive officer after 15 years as CEO and 21 years as a director of A Bilbrough & Co, the company that manages the Club. Ian Gooch will be succeeded by James Bean who will be arriving from ...
  • Shipping making billions by using scrubbers to run on heavy fuel oil, study claims
    Emissions from scrubber discharge have caused pollution to the Baltic Sea corresponding to socio-economic costs of more than EUR 680m ($732m) between 2014 and 2022, according to a new study. A new study from the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden showed that the shipping companies' investments in the much-discussed technology, where exhaust gases are ...
  • Vintage capes find new owners
    In dry, the capesize market stands out with a string of transactions, with vintage capes being the primary target for buyers of secondhand bulker tonnage. Prices are firming as rates are again on the rise. Five capes between 15 and 20 years of age were sold in the last 10 days. Last week saw OceanPal, ...
  • Noble gets extension for UK jackup
    New York and Copenhagen-listed offshore rig owner Noble Corporation has secured more work with BP for its 2003-built jackup rig Noble Innovator. The UK supermajor has exercised an option to add one well to the work scope of the ultra-harsh environment unit operating in the UK sector of the North Sea. The contract extension kicks ...
  • Sohmen-Pao to spin off oil and gas business
    Singapore maritime conglomerate BW Group is separating its offshore oil and gas company BW Energy from its shipping businesses as part of a corporate restructuring. The Andreas Sohmen-Pao-led Group owns nearly 75% of BW Energy following a mandatory offer to purchase shares from its FPSO specialist BW Offshore. The spinoff will not involve any change ...
  • TotalEnergies taps Wood for UK North Sea decarbonisation work
    UK engineering firm Wood has been awarded a new decarbonisation contract by TotalEnergies' UK arm to support flare gas recovery in the North Sea. The 23-month contract, part of the Elgin-Franklin Flare Gas Recovery System Project, follows Wood's successful completion of a field study and front-end engineering design and includes the coordination of operations, procurement, ...
  • Senegal's O3S orders Incat Crowther-designed FSV from Penguin
    Marine engineering company Incat Crowther and Singapore shipbuilder Penguin International have been hired to design and construct a new 36-metre fast supply vessel (FSV) for O3S - Oil Senegal Support Services The new vessel will be capable of transporting 28 service personnel as well as 20 tonnes of cargo at speeds of up to 33.5 ...
  • 45-year-old livestock carrier barred from entering Ireland
    A 1979-built livestock carrier has entered the Mediterranean, cruising aimlessly around southern Europe, awaiting new orders having been barred from entering Ireland. The Sarah M was due to arrive at Greenore port on Ireland's northeast coast on April 30 to collect cattle for export. However, the ship had recently been classed with the Russian Maritime ...
  • Massive floods cause chaos in southern Brazil
    Floods that have killed at least 85 people in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul have completely halted operations in three ports as well as put a stop to nearly all logistical operations in the state. According to the Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul, over 130 others are still missing, over 19,000 people have ...
  • ITF highlights Bulgarian 'ship of shame'
    The International Transport Workers Federation (the ITF) continues to identify shocking cases of crew mistreatment, wage theft, and deplorable conditions aboard ships operating in Australian waters, with the latest example in Mackay Harbour involving the Eleen Sofia, run by Ellen Marine from Bulgaria. The 2008-built supramax is currently under arrest by the Australian Border Force ...
  • Regulating the 'staggering' shadow fleet too fast could cause global economic shock
    To unwind the shadow fleet of tankers too quickly could cause a severe global economic shock, a new report has warned. The grey tanker fleet - as tracked by brokers BRS - has grown in size by 17% this year to number 787 units, equivalent to 8.5% of total tanker capacity. With more large ships ...
  • Influential report suggests seaborne trade volumes are set for significant decline
    A new report by analysts at influential Danish Ship Finance will make for uneasy reading for shipowners and shipbuilders alike, suggesting that seaborne trades will decline through to 2050 and the age-old correlation with global GDP growth is increasingly redundant. "Throughout history, seaborne trade volumes have increased in parallel with global economic growth. This long-standing ...
  • DP World buys Laos dry port operator
    Terminal operator DP World has completed the acquisition of Savan Logistics which operates the Savannakhet dry port in Laos, in the country's first special economic zone. Situated on the west end of the 1,450km-long East-West Economic Corridor - linking Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam - the 140,456 sq m dry port is utilised by ...
  • The economic and commodities outlook from Geneva
    As metaphors go to highlight today's tortuous trading environment, the fact that the Economic and Commodities Outlook session kicked off Friday's Geneva Dry conference with an empty seat on stage was rather apt - Shamika Sirimanne, director of the UN Trade and Development's division on technology and logistics, was snarled up in traffic just outside ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 7, 2024
  • Widening arbitrage fuels VLGC rate recovery from winter lows
    The propane price differential between the US and Asia continues to widen, a boon for VLGC freight rates. However, analysts...
  • Shipping's crystal ball: The low-demand, low-rate, high-cost 2050 scenario
    Danish Ship Finance believes structurally declining demand and continued high newbuilding costs will force shipping to embrace more long-term contracts...
  • EU tentatively targets Russian LNG
    Latest round of EU sanctions will target LNG transhipment operations, but will stop short of restricting Russian gas imports amid...
  • Namibia's Walvis Bay could become key green bunkering hub
    The project will export ammonia to Europe alongside acting as a green bunkering hub, which Port of Antwerp-Bruges International chief...
  • Houthis' east Mediterranean threat should be taken with pinch of salt
    Attacks have so far been concentrated in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Accurately targeting vessels far away...
  • Evergreen markets 25-year-old boxships for HKC recycling
    Evergreen is marketing a 1999-built, post-panamax and a 1,164 teu containership for Hong Kong Convention recycling sale. Evergreen's last ships...
  • Shipping missing out on greater efficiency gains
    Danish Ship Finance once again called for a voyage performance index, as the bank suggests the industry is missing out...
  • Baltic Sea scrubber pollution cost society €680m, study estimates
    Researchers in Sweden estimated the cost of marine ecotoxicity damage from the discharge of scrubber water in the Baltic Sea...
  • Baltimore casualty may top pool scheme coverage limit, Gallagher warns
    Next year's P&I general increases expected in line with inflation, but Dali incident could have lasting impact on reinsurance levy
  • The week in newbuildings: Top-tier containership operators plan more orders
    Evergreen and Cosco are said to be at advanced stages in ordering additional containership newbuildings in China
  • Brazil's Porto Alegre port underwater
    Floods and landslides have killed 55 people in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, as well as closing...
  • Week in charts: Colombo cashes in on Red Sea rerouting | Neopanamax locks' thirst for fresh water | Iran's oil exports robust in April but sanctions may yet bite
    Colombo is benefiting from disruption in the Red Sea at the expense of ports in Saudi Arabia, a study has...
  • Maersk justifies more rate hikes amid analyst doubt on Asia-Europe capacity loss
    While tensions in the Middle East remain unresolved, carriers are pushing for a new round of freight rate increases
  • Fortescue completes ammonia-powered sea trial in Singapore
    FFI Green Pioneer concluded a fuel trial in March, representing the first-ever ammonia bunkering operation
  • Bosporus Strait closed as bulk carrier runs aground
    One of the world's busiest shipping channels is closed to traffic in both directions after a 81,623 dwt bulk carrier...
  • Daily Briefing
    Guyana raises rogue registry warning as sanctioned tankers falsely fly its flag | MSC fires back at FMCs astonishing and...
  • ITF calls out Dubai tug operator for 'worst case of serial seafarer abandonment ever seen'
    Amid an alarming rise in seafarer abandonment cases, the ITF is accusing Dubai tug operator Middle East Marine of 'systemic...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 7, 2024
  • Union Pacific wants changes to rail crew rules linked to border crossings
    US rail unions have opposed measures that would allow Mexican crews to take trains across the border because they are reluctant to relinquish jurisdiction on transits within southern Texas.
  • Tepid US consumer confidence keeping clothing imports on the rack
    Clothing imports are rebounding in 2024, but retailers will likely wait for clear signs of demand growth to bring in additional product after a double-digit percentage drop last year.
  • Lower ocean, air rates weigh on DHL Global Forwarding despite volume growth
    Group CFO Melanie Kreis would not comment on the near-term freight rate outlook or the likelihood of a modal shift from ocean to air or sea-air caused by supply chain disruptions, including the ongoing vessel diversions to avoid the Red Sea.
  • Outlook for US freight economy remains cloudy despite early import surge
    A rise in US imports is fueling optimism, especially among ocean carriers, but manufacturing's malaise is tempering hopes for a broader transportation recovery.
  • CMA CGM turns to tech provider to boost invoice accuracy for key accounts
    The auditing initiative between the carrier and software vendor OpenEnvoy was kickstarted by CMA CGM's ZEBOX technology incubator, which connects startups with entrenched logistics partners.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 7, 2024
  • Odfjell delivers profit record that it expects to break in the second quarter
    Chemical tanker operator benefits from tighter market after Red Sea diversions
  • Capesize market reach a six-week high as rates rocket in the Atlantic
    Market is back in full swing after the Orthodox Easter holiday
  • Tailwind snaps up third chemical tanker from Transportation Recovery Fund
    Stainless steel vessel reportedly changes hands for $32.5m
  • All change as FSRUs shift around to boost Germany's import capacity
    One regas unit is moving to new location as another limbers up to begin work
  • Mols Linjen turns to Swedish battery maker in electrification push
    Danish ferry group continues roll out of efforts to electrify fleet
  • All change in Germany as FSRUs shift around to boost country's import capacity
    One regas unit starts move to new location as another limbers up to start work
  • Owners of Houthi-hijacked car carrier demand release of 'forgotten' crew
    Vessel has been held since start of military campaign against shipping six months ago
  • Greece's Performance Shipping adds LR1 tanker to newbuilding slate
    Product carrier size is less popular than the bigger LR2s, but order numbers are ticking up
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers sees product tankers weakened by unwinding of Red Sea disruption next year
    But Norwegian company believes support could come from a stronger crude vessel sector
  • Product tanker orderbook at highest level for eight years, Greek broker says
    Xclusiv figures also show bulker ratio topping 9% against existing fleet
  • KCC sees product tankers weakened by unwinding of Red Sea disruption next year
    But Norwegian combination carrier company believes support could come from a stronger crude vessel sector
  • Viking Line and Gasum test customer pays model for bio-LNG
    Passengers are buying into initiative but it may take longer for freight to sell concept to their clients
  • NYK begins turning old cargo lashing belts into low-carbon fuel
    Japanese owner will recycle out-of-date cargo equipment into greener bunkers
  • Oil company bosses cleared in tanker pollution case linked to Iranian crude
    Supreme Court finds there was no crime related to waste handling in Quintero in 2018
  • 'Green shipping on demand': Viking Line and Gasum roll out bio-LNG pay-as-you-go charges
    Passengers are buying into initiative but it may take longer for freight to sell concept to their clients
  • Maersk expects 20% capacity loss on Asia-Europe route in second quarter due to Red Sea crisis
    Danish shipowner says disruptions have caused ripple effects across other container freight routes
  • Philly Shipyard looking at Hyundai Heavy Industries tie-up as US Navy turns to Asia for fresh yard capacity
    Aker Capital yard has worked with the South Korean builder before
  • CargoMetrics keeps the train moving with environmental product rollouts
    Boston firm unveils two offerings designed to measure vessel carbon output, alongside one specifically tailored for the EU's Emissions Trading System
  • Key player in NorthStandard merger jumps ship to become new boss of London Club
    Bean takes over from departing CEO Ian Gooch later this year
  • Targeting 'enormous' tanker shadow fleet with fresh sanctions could spark global economic shock
    'Staggering' size of growing fleet running sanctioned oil cargoes poses tough choices for regulators
  • ESL Shipping falls to loss as port strikes and bulker sale impairments take toll
    Volumes shrink for Baltic Sea specialist due to exceptionally harsh winter
  • First known ship transfer of Russian oil spotted in Red Sea waters
    Bloomberg tracked two vessels involved in export of crude to India
  • Two shipping lawyers among seven partner promotions at Watson Farley & Williams
    Valerie Lee and Dora Ying step up the legal ladder at UK-headquartered firm
  • WinGD's confirmed ammonia dual-fuel engine orderbook reaches 10 with latest win
    AET tanker pair represents first 62-bore orders for engine maker
  • Master reports double blast close to ship off Aden
    Houthis have launched drones and missiles for six months in support of Palestinians in Gaza
  • Peter Dohle heirs snap up shares in London-listed shipbroker Braemar
    Filing reveals German clan's Minna Invest has taken 3% stake
  • Avenir LNG inks charter deal on first of two fresh newbuildings
    Second vessel is 'speculative' play as demand shortfall for LNG bunker vessels looms
  • 'Loitering' Russian-trading tankers poised to return to oil transfer hotspot after Greek navy disruption
    Broker BRS says halting ship-to-ship transfers is likely only temporary
  • Andi Case's pay packet hits the headlines as Clarksons pay vote looms
    Mainstream media sitting up and taking notice ahead of latest crucial vote on remuneration policy
  • Video shorts and whistleblowing apps: How tanker owner Ardmore is focusing on safety tech
    Irish tanker owner using MarinePALS micro-video and a safety reporting app to ensure safety does not get boring
  • Product tanker orderbook at highest level for eight years, Greek broker says
    Xclusiv figures also show bulker ratio topping 9% against existing fleet
  • 'Loitering' Russian-trading tankers ready to return after Greek naval exercises
    Broker BRS says halting of ship-to-ship transfers is likely only temporary
  • Tanker strength drives rates to record level at Klaveness Combination Carriers
    Norwegian owner will keep operating majority of Cleanbu capacity in wet markets
  • Precious Shipping banks near five-fold increase in first-quarter profit
    Thai shipowner confirms one of its vessels was stranded in Baltimore by bridge collapse
  • Proxy firms line up against Clarksons in pay vote as Andi Case's pay packet hits the headlines
    Mainstream media sitting up and taking notice ahead of latest crucial vote on remuneration policy
  • Vasilis Bacolitsas-led Sea Pioneer doubles MR tanker newbuilding orders
    Greek shipowner has quartet on order at K Shipbuilding

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American Shipper web site
MAY 7, 2024
  • Aloha Air Cargo to cease Los Angeles-Honolulu freighter service
    Aloha Air Cargo has decided to close its Los Angeles-Honolulu lane, effective June 1, because of weak demand, FreightWaves has learned. The route is marketed by Aloha, which signs customers [...]

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