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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
  • JNPA Chairman inaugurates new Super Post Panamax cranes at PSA Mumbai
  • Fears of surge in container shipping freight rates, trade war following Trump win
  • FIATA inks agreement to accelerate decarbonisation of transport emissions in logistics
  • US FMC seeks public comments on Premier Alliance Agreement
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders 24 new container ships
  • Adani Ports, Mundra sets new monthly benchmark in cargo handling in October
  • Govt mulls infra tag for shipping
  • Record number of container ships delivered
  • Reduction in average dwell time and exclusion of DPD containers for calculation of insurance amount under regulation 5(1) (iii) of HCCAR, 2009
  • Ocean freight rates up across major container trading routes
  • Paradip Port to significantly invest in berth mechanisation
  • India imposes anti-dumping duty on welded stainless steel pipes from Vietnam, Thailand
  • CBDT permits tax officers to waive interest
  • JNPA upgrades its Information Security Management System
  • CONCOR moves temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals in Ice Battery technology truck

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
  • Asyaport pioneers decarbonisation
  • Executive leadership changes at J.B. Hunt
  • Intra-city deep sea-rail link launched
  • Boosting in Burgdorf
  • A cool 55,000 km in fully electric mode
  • Maersk and Syngenta renew ties
  • Weekly Egypt-Italy ferry route set for November
  • Expanding e-commerce service portfolio in Europe
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • First of four A350-1000
  • Chapman Freeborn appoints global COO
  • Omnitrax now serves three P&G facilities
  • Five more LNG dual-fuel vessels

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
  • Box shipping's resilience will be tested after September drop in volumes
  • Rising costs and falling demand driving Europe's hauliers out of business
  • Combined Kuehne & DHL GFF? A world-beating pure-play forwarder
  • Canadian forwarders 'extremely frustrated' by lack of action to end port strikes
  • Cross-border ecommerce continues to dominate air cargo markets
  • Swissport bets on ecommerce with acquisition of specialist ViaEurope
  • Hapag-Lloyd near-doubles its orderbook with deals for 24 new box ships
  • Hyundai deploys fire-fighting tech to combat risk from lithium batteries
  • 'Challenging' Q3 for DFDS - and weaker demand expected to continue

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
  • VIDEO: Fire gutted Fremantle Highway gets a new name and heads for rebuild
    The car carrier Fremantle Highway is set to be rebuilt in China, despite being declared a constructive total loss (CTL) by insurers after being gutted in a long-burning 2023 fire that broke
  • Hapag-Lloyd in $4B, 24-ship ordering spree at two Chinese yards
    Hapag-Lloyd has signed separate contracts with two Chinese shipyards for a total of 24 new containerships. All will be equipped with state-of-the-art low emission, high pressure LNG dual-fuel engines capable of operation

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
  • Höegh Evi to partner with SEMOP Port-La Nouvelle to develop hydrogen import infrastructure
    Höegh Evi, a global leader in marine energy infrastructure, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with port of Port-La Nouvelle to develop a floating terminal for hydrogen imports. The terminal will receive hydrogen from producers in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Americas, positioning Port-La Nouvelle as a crucial hub for clean energy imports into Europe. "Höegh Evi, as a leader
  • Digital bunkering platform spun out from DNV
    Ofiniti, formerly known as FuelBoss, a platform for managing marine fuel bunkering operations, has successfully spun out from DNV, attracting investment from private and venture capital investors. As port authorities increase their focus on "digital bunkering" requirements, this new corporate structure will enable Ofiniti to operate with greater agility. This update marks a significant step for D
  • Partnership between Norway and Singapore to boosts maritime sustainability
    Innovation Norway and Team Norway have announced two landmark agreements aimed at advancing sustainable maritime solutions, signed at the Singapore Norway Innovation Conference (SNIC) 2024. The first agreement, a Letter of Intent (LOI), was signed by Lita Ocean Pte Ltd, SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte Ltd, Pascal Technologies AS, and Evoy AS, to develop a fully electric high-speed harbor
  • Global bunker indices show upward trend
    During the 45th week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global indices showed an upward trend across various fuel types. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$5.67 to 534.69/MT, the VLSFO index saw a more significant rise of US$12.98 to US$609.08/MT and the MGO index also rose by US$24.81 to US$774.94/MT. The MABUX Global Scrubber Spread (SS) -the price differential between 380 HSFO and
  • Water Management and Supply Chain Efficiency in Water-Scarce Regions
    Strategic oversight can build resilience to water scarcity, reducing its impact on supply chains As water becomes scarcer across many regions due to factors like climate change, population growth, increased industrial demand, and unsustainable usage, its critical role in economic growth makes shortages especially challenging for sectors like agriculture, industry, energy, and transportation. This
  • PSA International: Driving Global Trade from Key Strategic Ports
    PSA International, a global port group headquartered in Singapore, is a leading operator of ports and terminals across the world. The company's operations span various continents, but significant nodes within its network include strategic locations near key maritime routes and geopolitically sensitive areas. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If
  • SFC, FIATA join forces to decarbonize global logistics
    Smart Freight Centre (SFC), a global non-profit organization dedicated to reducing climate impacts in the freight sector, has partnered with FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations-an influential voice in global freight forwarding and logistics representing over 40,000 logistics companies across 150 regions. "As the global voice of freight logistics, FIATA is committed t
  • Port of Rotterdam appoints new Chief Operating Officer
    Effective 1 January 2025, Berte Simons will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the Port of Rotterdam Authority. This new position places her on the Executive Board, where she will succeed Boudewijn Siemons, who became CEO and interim COO in February 2024. "The Supervisory Board is pleased that Berte Simons wants to bring her extensive expertise as a marine engineer to the Port Au
  • ExxonMobil supplies Hapag-Lloyd boxship with B251 bio marine fuel blend in Belgium
    Hapag-Lloyd's vessel Colorado Express has successfully bunkered a B25 bio marine fuel blend comprised of ExxonMobil's Premium HDME 50 fuel, a 0.10% sulphur Emission Control Area (ECA) fuel, and waste-based fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) derived from used cooking oil methyl ester (UCOME). The 'drop-in' blend met the requirements of ISO 8217:20173 with the exception of the FAME component. The FAME
  • Idle boxship fleet at historical low
    This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Port of Riga CEO elected as new ESPO chair
    The General Assembly of the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has unanimously elected Ansis Zeltins as its new Chair. Zeltins, who has served as CEO of the Freeport of Riga Authority since 2017, brings over 20 years of maritime industry experience. He has represented Latvia in various international organizations, including the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and has served on the
  • Hapag-Lloyd partners with HERE Technologies to enhance its container fleet visibility
    Hapag-Lloyd has formed a strategic partnership with HERE Technologies, a location data and technology provider, to enhance visibility across global supply chains. This collaboration integrates HERE Tracking with Hapag-Lloyd's existing smart container tracking system, Live Position, to deliver real-time updates and predictive Estimated Times of Arrival (ETAs) for inland transport. In response to o
  • Tariff Escalations, Supply Chain Shifts, and Scenarios for Future Under Trump
    The US-China trade conflict, instigated during the first Trump tenure (2016-2020), was characterized by mounting tariffs, reciprocal actions, and geopolitical strains that altered the landscape of global commerce. China countered with tariffs on American imports, particularly affecting the agriculture, automotive, and technology sectors, leading to a reciprocal escalation that heightened costs fo
  • Victoria's box terminals to standardize landside pricing tariffs
    Following discussions led by the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), all three container terminals based in Victoria-DP World Australia, Patrick Terminals, and Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT)-have agreed to amend the Victorian Voluntary Pricing Protocol. These changes will align their landside pricing tariffs to take effect from 1 January each calendar year. As
  • Port of Los Angeles releases draft environmental report for waterfront amphitheater
    The Port of Los Angeles has released a Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (Draft SEIR) to update the 2009 San Pedro Waterfront EIS/EIR for the West Harbor Modification Project. The project proposal includes constructing a roughly 6,200-seat amphitheatre covering 9,300 square meters on 37,230 square meters of Port property leased to West Harbor. Additionally, a 2,600-space parking lot is
  • Hapag-Lloyd applies reefer PSS from Ecuador and Peru to US
    Hamburg-based container line Hapag-Lloyd has announced a peak season surcharge (PSS), effective from 7 December, for shipments from Peru and Ecuador to the United States. The surcharge will apply only to reefer cargo and will be US$1,000 per reefer container. Hapag-Lloyd noted the PSS will remain in effect until further notice. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared f

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
  • Why China's changing diet matters
    The Chinese switch from pork and how this is influencing dry bulk trades. Eating healthier and more nutritious foods and changing your diet for the better is the advice of every doctor you probably ever met. But what happens if a country of 1.4bn people changes its diet and how big is the effect of ...
  • Vårgrønn seals German offshore wind entry
    Vårgrønn, a joint venture between Eni's Plenitude and HitecVision has acquired a 27.4% stake in the operational 288 MW Baltic 2 offshore wind farm from PGGM Infrastructure Fund. The wind farm sits in the German Baltic Sea, 32 km north of the Island of Rügen, and started operation in September 2015. It produces around 1,200 ...
  • Borr Drilling scores extensions for jackup trio
    Offshore jackup rig player Borr Drilling has secured further work for three of its units in a 24-strong fleet. The New York- and Oslo-listed company has bagged an extension for the 2013-built rig Mist from Valeura Energy offshore Thailand and is now fixed until August 2026. Additionally, the 2013-built jackup rig Prospector 1 had further ...
  • Winners and losers from Trump's return
    'Drill, baby, drill' and 'liquid gold' were two of the phrases president-elect Donald Trump repeated during his victory rally in Florida yesterday and a common consensus is building among shipping experts that the Republican's return to the White House will be positive for tankers, but less so for container shipping. In energy markets, Trump's stance ...
  • Akastor takes Mitsui's stake in AKOFS Offshore
    Norwegian oil-services investment company Akastor has acquired Mitsui & Co's interests in vessel-based subsea well construction and intervention specialist AKOFS Offshore. The company said in an Oslo filing the deal, which includes both equity and shareholder loans, is worth $22.5m and should close in the first quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. Following the ...
  • Chipolbrok seals newbuild brace
    Chinese-Polish multipurpose and heavylift joint venture Chipolbrok has bolstered its orderbook with two newbuilds at Chengxi Shipyard. The state-owned company has signed up for a 62,000 dwt pair similar to a series of six ships the CSSC-affiliated yard delivered in 2021 and 2022. The latest duo is set to enter service in 2025 and 2026. ...
  • New extension to keep Flex LNG duo busy for up to 10 more years
    John Fredriksen-backed Flex LNG has signed a deal which adds up to 10 more years to the charters for the 173,400 cu m Flex Resolute and the Flex Courageous LNG carriers. The two LNG carriers were initially fixed on a three-year time charter in November 2021, both of which were extended this year by two ...
  • Dong Fang Offshore SOV newbuild nets 12-year deal with Vestas
    Taiwan-based offshore wind service player Dong Fang Offshore has won a contract for its newbuild SOV from Danish wind turbine manufacturing giant Vestas. The vessel will support the operations and maintenance phase for the Changfang-Xidao and Zhong Neng projects, with a firm contract duration of 12 years. The SOV is the first of two units ...
  • Chinaland buys first newcastlemax
    Shanghai-headquartered Chinaland, which entered the cape trades in August, has now added a newcastlemax to its fast-expanding fleet. The company, which has traditionally focused on handymaxes and supramaxes, has bought two capesizes in recent months, and has now added its biggest ship to date. Brokers report Chinaland has bought an Imabari-built ship sold by Greek ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd buys local shipmanager
    Germany's top liner Hapag-Lloyd has bought out shipmanager Hamburger Lloyd. The two Hamburg-based companies know each other well, with the manager looking after 29 of Hapag-Lloyd's ships. Moreover, Hamburger Lloyd, founded in 2007, was a shipowner through to 2021, selling its last boxships to Hapag-Lloyd. Hapag-Lloyd confirmed yesterday orders for 24 ships in China. The ...
  • Brazilian port authority signs letter of intent with China Merchants
    Brazilian port authority Portos do Paraná has signed a letter of intent with representatives of one of the largest global container terminal operators, China Merchants Port Holdings (CMPort), a shareholder in the Paranaguá Container Terminal (TCP), which is now set for sizeable expansion. "Paraná was the first place in Brazil where CMPort chose to invest ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
  • Shipping execs weigh in on Trump 2.0, downplaying potential negatives
    Management of public tanker and bulker owners have a habit of putting a positive spin on things. During conference calls...
  • Daily Briefing
    Fake AIS trails and forged Iraqi documents underpin Iranian gas exports to Bangladesh | Trump sanctions divergence would make marine...
  • Fake AIS trails and forged Iraqi documents underpin Iranian gas exports to Bangladesh
    Iranian LPG is being mislabelled as Iraqi ahead of delivery to Bangladesh, while ships involved in the trade routinely fake...
  • Dark fleet has increased share of oil exports to China, says Saverys
    Speaking in the company's third-quarter earnings call, CMB.Tech chief executive Alexander Saverys said an ageing suezmax fleet would negate a...
  • Trump sanctions divergence would make marine insurance compliance 'impossible', Gard warns
    Biggest P&I club justifies demand for higher premiums
  • Suez Canal struggles with transits while Bab el Mandeb makes minor monthly gains
    Minor positive swings in October traffic volumes fails to disguise how traffic through both chokepoints is slowly decreasing over time
  • Spain's biggest drug bust made in Algeciras
    Spain's Policia Nacional worked with their Ecuadorian counterparts to identify the container and make the find, which is Europe's second-biggest...
  • Torm revenue up 4% as secondhand tonnage additions boost fleet
    'Despite the expected impact of seasonality, we continued to deliver solid results in the third quarter,' said Torm chief executive...
  • Shanghai to establish maritime decarbonisation centre in 2025
    Shanghai has launched an industry alliance and a trading platform to facilitate green fuels transaction and use
  • DFDS lowers outlook while plan for ammonia-fuel newbuildings hits setback
    DFDS chief executive Torben Carlsen described the third quarter as 'challenging' as a slowdown in European freight demand becomes widespread
  • Hoegh Evi partners with French port on H2 import terminal
    Floating regasification specialist Hoegh Evi, formerly Hoegh LNG, has signed an MOU with France's SEMOP Port-la-Nouvelle to develop a floating...
  • China Merchants signs letter of intent with Brazilian port authority
    The letter of intent includes plans for future concessions at Paranagua, including the expansion and maintenance of the access channel...
  • Alt fuels groups want EU help to set up supply chain
    Shipping and alternative fuel lobby groups want EU regulations to help spur the huge investments needed to make and supply...
  • Chimbusco reveals plans for China's first methanol dual-fuel bunkering barge
    Order for 7,800-tonne methanol bunkering barge could be finalised in 2025
  • P&I clubs are well versed in sustainability: American Club's Hamilton
    The American Club's chief underwriting officer, Tom Hamilton, describes the 2024 protection and indemnity renewal, his market outlook and the...
  • CMB.Tech profits down 15% with decarbonisation strategy 'in full swing'
    The Belgian business completed a name change from Euronav to CMB.Tech this year, as it seeks to transform what was...
  • The Daily View: Buckle up; it's going to be a bumpy ride
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • HD Hyundai Heavy reaches tentative wage agreement
    The basic wage increase fell short of the union's expectations, but both sides agreed to conclude wage and bargaining negotiations...
  • Japan's shipping majors ride container wave as tankers and bulkers hit headwinds
    Container liner ONE, jointly owned by the three companies, was the largest contributor to profits. However, growth was partially limited...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
  • Early Lunar New Year, tariffs, strike risk underpin Q4 strength in ocean freight
    The bullish fundamentals are expected to keep US imports healthy as the year ends and put a floor under rates, according to participants at this year's CONECT conference.
  • Intermodal bent, but didn't break, during recent disruptive events: analyst
    Despite multiple highly disruptive exterior events, from hurricanes to labor strikes, there has not been an intermodal service meltdown in North America, writes Larry Gross.
  • India-USEC rates hit four-month low amid sagging cargo volumes: forwarders
    Sources also noted that some recent sailings on the trade lane have had difficulty filling space at Nhava Sheva and Mundra in line with declared allocation plans.
  • 'Calm' trans-Atlantic ocean trade shrugs off market disruption
    There are no signs of any rush to frontload ahead of potential tariff increases on European imports by the new US administration or to get cargo moving before a possible second strike by the ILA.
  • Employer-labor tensions in North America disrupting more cargo
    The disruptions coming out of disagreements during port work contract negotiations in North America have intensified, as seen currently in Western Canada and Montreal, and possibly again on the US East and Gulf coasts come mid-January.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
  • Korea Marine Transport linked to container ship newbuilding duo
    Vessels set to be the largest in South Korean company's fleet
  • Seanergy posts record nine-month profit as quarterly result flips to the black
    New York-listed shipowner declares biggest-ever dividend
  • New Fortress Energy set to fire up FSRU-based Nicaragua terminal in early 2025
    Company provides project updates as it moves on plans to pursue asset sales and pay off debt
  • Navigating Maganomics: Genco's John Wobensmith on what it could mean
    Tariffs or not, cargoes will still flow, CEO tells analysts
  • UK's Royal Fleet Auxiliary officers overwhelmingly vote to extend strike
    Members yet to set a date for further industrial action
  • Burned-out car carrier set to be rebuilt in China
    Gutted vessel leaves Rotterdam on back of heavylift ship for 55 day voyage
  • Trump tariffs on Chinese goods could be good for bulker tonne-miles, says Arrow
    Trade war spectre rises again for dry cargo markets
  • Excelerate Energy aims to trade its planned LNG carrier buy before conversion job
    President and CEO Steven Kobos moves to reassure on company's Bangladesh business
  • Torm says crude tankers exiting market as attention turns to volumes
    Danish owner hoping for climbing Middle East export volumes
  • 'He will fail': Houthis stay in attack mode after Trump victory
    US election result does nothing to change the Houthis' goals and tactics, rebel leader says
  • Ultratank takes new CMB.Tech chemical tanker on seven-year deal
    Alex Saverys says ambition is to build up charter backlog over the coming months
  • P&I clubs hike premiums as casualties and inflation drive costs higher
    UK and West announce increases for 2025 as more expensive claims go up
  • QatarEnergy names first South Korean-built LNG carrier quartet under 128-ship project
    JP Morgan and partners SK Shipping, Pan Ocean and H-Line Shipping step up for their newbuildings
  • International Seaways beats analyst bets in profitable third quarter
    Manhattan-based owner declares combined dividend of $1.20 and buys back $25m in stock
  • Chinese shipbuilders gorge on order frenzy for 'green' container ships
    Liner operators stock up on new vessels for future decarbonisation challenges
  • D'Amico International Shipping set fair as opportunistic crude tankers pull out of clean trades
    Weaker third-quarter rates blamed on unusual gap between dirty vessels and product carriers
  • Video: Ukraine claims first ever drone hit on Russian Caspian Sea terminal
    Footage shows missile exploding on impact with dock at Kaspiysk
  • Festive gift appeal launches to lift seafarers' spirits
    Charity to offer parcels and welcoming space to seafarers over Christmas
  • Seafarer's death 'tragic reminder' of ro-ro loading dangers, says probe
    Accident on Clipper Pennant highlighted 'widespread divergence' from safe working practices in the ferry industry, UK probe says
  • Scorpio Tankers, DHT and a dash of deja vu: Why $89m lane change might pay off
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at Scorpio backing a VLCC owner for the first time in a decade
  • Trump has no interest in pump prices going up: Ardmore boss digests US election outcome
    Trump win does not change positive outlook for product tankers, executive tells analysts
  • DOF whets the appetite for profit and dividends after sealing Maersk Supply fleet deal
    Norwegian offshore shipowner sees vessel use increase in third quarter
  • Angelicoussis offers unique glimpse of mega profit and firepower at largest Greek shipowner
    Famously private Greek giant reveals its massive clout to investors after Altera Shuttle Tankers takeover
  • Festive gift appeal aimed at lifting seafarer spirits launches
    Charity to offer parcels and welcoming space to seafarers over Christmas
  • 'Consolidation and renewal': Eitzen firm Christiania completes deal to buy 13 tankers
    Acquisition of Navquim Holding will see Danish owner increase its long-term cargo reach
  • Tor Olav Troim-backed Himalaya Shipping cuts dividend amid steady performance
    Newcastlemax owner also revealed it has bought part of 2020 Bulkers' technical management arm
  • Torm cuts 2024 forecast as crude tankers take bite out of product trades
    Product tanker tonne-mile demand grows, then is swallowed by crude tankers
  • Ukraine to sell infamous Russian tanker that blocked Kerch Strait in 2018
    Court clears national asset recovery agency to raise funds from disposal of the Nika Spirit
  • Expanding Xingtong Shipping splashes $195m on six methanol-fuelled chemical tankers
    Chinese owner adding two 25,900-dwt ships and four smaller 13,000-dwt sisters
  • BP secures use of Flex LNG duo for 10 years in huge charter
    John Fredriksen-controlled owner has signed up modern gas carriers until 2039
  • CMB.Tech profit drops on falling revenue amid fleet renewal
    Company formerly known as Euronav takes delivery of eight newbuildings and is set to grow further
  • BW LPG reveals how it is cooking up nourishing lunches for rural school children in India
    Expanding partnership with Akshaya Patra Foundation sees gas player donning both builder's helmet and kitchen apron
  • Trump victory could lead to short-term spike in container freight rates, says Xeneta
    But liner analytics platform warns another Trump presidency is a step in the wrong direction for international trade
  • Pink Panther makes Singapore debut as robot developer ECOsubsea eyes hull cleaning niche
    Company claims new robot can clean a large tanker hull in four hours
  • Panamanian flag starts to delist Russian shadow LNG carrier quartet
    Newly US sanctioned vessels receive fresh blow
  • Excelerate Energy looking at LNG carrier 'candidates' for conversion to FSRUs
    Regasification specialist eyeing vessel purchase in 2025 to deliver new volumes in its portfolio
  • Trump will now build his team. Some names familiar to shipping are in the running
    Potential appointee include influential finance men, as well as Jones Act supporters and sceptics

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
  • Montreal port calls on Trudeau to end strike
    As a strike by dockside workers disrupts container handling, Montreal's port chief executive calls on Ottawa to force union employees back to work.
  • EFW adds Japanese partner for A321 cargo conversions
    The company that produces A321 converted freighters is adding a production line in Japan on the expectation that cargo airlines in the region will need more standard-size freighters.
  • Lockout stalls more container ships outside western Canada ports
    Ships are waiting at anchor after port employers at Vancouver and Prince Rupert on Monday locked out union forepersons after contract talks broke down.

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Schindellegi
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Hanover/Trieste
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Beijing
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Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
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Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
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Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
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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
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London
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Hanover
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Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
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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
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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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