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Container News web site
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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 7, 2024
  • Lloyd's-backed marine insurer issues Blue Card for LNG carrier making first call at US-sanctioned Russia project
    Maritime & Mutual Insurance Association (NZ) Ltd, a New Zealand-based, Lichtenstein-headquartered marine insurer provided cover, according to the vessel's flag...
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    The IMO has published guidance on reducing the risk of security threats by corrupt or disgruntled staff
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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 7, 2024
  • US shippers resisting truckload rate hikes amid ongoing market softness
    Economic indicators and mid-year reports show contract truckload rates still trending downward, with a truckload recovery proving to be slow going.
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    In a new report, industrial real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle said fundamentals such as absorption of warehouse and distribution space, vacancy rates, deliveries of new properties and subleasing activity slowed in the second quarter.
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    The carrier believes the ongoing disruption in the Red Sea is now "entrenched" and will not change for the rest of the year.
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    Vincent Clerc instead expects the ILA and maritime employers to extend the current deal while talks continue rather than shutting down terminals when the contract expires at the end of September.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 7, 2024
  • Cosco Shipping Bulk newcastlemax order spurs expansion at Jiangsu Hantong
    Chinese shipbuilder adding capacity as fresh deals flow in
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    Second-quarter earnings come in slightly below analyst forecasts
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    New York-based bulker owner reports in-line earnings for second quarter
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    Operator's draught guidance was lacking when it came to highlighting safety factors and minimum under-keel clearances
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    Suezmax delivers new grade to Repsol as two more cargoes lined up
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    'We don't want to be left behind,' says UK Chamber of Shipping
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    New York owner's latest venture with Ultranav of Chile has required some advance work
  • 'Big blue' boosts green shift: Maersk closing in on orders for 50 to 60 new ships
    Around 25% of Maersk fleet will be equipped with dual fuel engines in five years
  • Gianluigi Aponte's MSC shopping for newbuildings at Chinese shipyard
    World's largest container line is adding to its fleet of new vessels
  • India finding cheap crude in Russia as new trading patterns solidify
    When rich countries shunned Russian crude, India saw an opportunity
  • GFI and Pilot launch plan for new small-scale LNG terminal in Mexico
    Companies team up on bunkering and transshipment hub project Salina Cruz LNG
  • George Economou payment plunges OceanPal to second-quarter loss
    'Other operating loss' declared by the company refers to a reimbursement paid to activist shareholder
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    South Korean owner finds a new home for vessels as they redeliver from charters with energy major
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    Speculation rises around Sveaas companies following management deal
  • Glencore ditches plans to sell coal business as fossil fuels remain cash cow
    More steelmaking mergers and acquisitions could be looming
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    New York owner saw TCE rates tumble year on year and weaken into current market
  • Methanol pioneer Maersk hedging its bets on green fuels, admits boss Vincent Clerc
    Danish giant has inked orders for 800,000 teu of dual-fuel tonnage this year
  • FertiStream hires new shipping man to build freight trading book
    Previous incumbent in the position left abruptly in April
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    Chief financial officer Ted Young opens up to TradeWinds on the move for fresh funds
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    Shanghai-listed company projects it can recover the newbuildings investments within 12 years
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    UK law firm has been advising government of Guinea on massive infrastructure deal
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    Chief financial officer Ted Young opens up to TradeWinds on the move for fresh funds
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    UK shop committed to boosting future prospects in Nairobi slum
  • Navios Partners linked to second sale of product tanker in quick succession
    South Korean-built sister ship pair with similar histories are expected to emerge with Asian interests
  • Global stock shock: Five factors for shipping investors to digest
    US recession risk, interest rates, geopolitics and possible Chinese stimulus offer unclear demand outlook
  • Australia's Venice Energy seeks investor for LNG FSRU import terminal
    Developer says success of project will depend on the backing of a partner with skills, track record and financial strength
  • Ardmore has firepower to pull off opportunistic tanker buys, analysts say
    Irish owner's debt and breakeven levels are falling, Clarksons Securities notes
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    LNG carrier heads into Norwegian waters amid talk of AIS data manipulation
  • Management shake-up at Yang Ming sees veteran president and youngest chairman appointed
    Taiwanese liner promotes a veteran of 40 years, days after naming new chairman
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    BRS says just four tankers are in Lebanese waters as tensions escalate
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    US recession risk, interest rates, geopolitics and possible Chinese stimulus offer unclear demand outlook
  • Stainless Tankers eyes profit boost with full fleet now in Womar pool
    Tufton-backed chemical tanker outfit rakes in $4.5m in profit in the second quarter
  • VLCC scrubber retrofits pay off despite narrowing of bunker price gap, Gibson says
    Big tankers can still gain a rate advantage of $5,000 per day, broker calculates
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    Rainy season allows further traffic normalisation in key Central America waterway
  • Adnoc L&S stays hungry for growth after splashing over $5.8bn on expansion in first half
    Middle East shipowner says these investments are already paying off as it reports a 31% jump in net profit
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    Big tankers can still gain a rate advantage of $5,000 per day, broker calculates
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    Rainy season allows further traffic normalisation in key Central America waterway
  • Maersk quarterly profit halves amid rosier full-year outlook
    Profit decline was largely down to lower Ebit for the quarter
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    Philippines government says several crew members experiencing significant health issues
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    Company adds 40 LNG carriers and VLAC newbuildings in six months
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    Developer says success of project will depend on the backing of a partner with skills, track record and financial strength
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    Qatari gas shipping giant says newbuilding contracts placed during the period will boost its fleet to 114 ships
  • Profit down at tanker player FSL Trust as it continues to seek new direction
    Company says focus is on securing accretive investments as existing fleet winds down
  • Dubai's 'hot maritime hub' lures five-strong team from Watson Farley & Williams
    Top firm has disputes and finance personnel in the Gulf city

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Washington
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London
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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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