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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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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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