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Exim India web site
AUGUST 9, 2024
  • Bremer Lloyd broadens global reach with strategic entry into Indian market
  • Maharashtra Logistics Policy-2024 approved by State Cabinet
  • China to North America, North Europe container shipping demand at a high
  • No coking coal import consortium likely in India
  • CCI approves acquisition of 100% equity stake, management and control in 12 special purpose vehicles of PNC Infratech and PNC Infra Holdings by Highway Infrastructure Trust
  • Textile biz seen shifting to India from B'desh due to turmoil
  • PLI scheme for container manufacturing may be delayed
  • EU's proposed CBAM to cost 0.05 pc of India's GDP, says a report
  • SMP-Kolkata's KDS facilitates the trade with multiple promotional measures
  • MSC improves its Asia-North Europe network
  • E-platform for exports on the anvil
  • Warehousing, logistics absorption up 8 pc in H1 2024
  • India a net exporter of onion: Minister
  • Maximum permissible draft for outer approach channel at New Mangalore Port reduced

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 8, 2024
  • China-to-N Europe spot rates start to fall as record peak demand eases
  • Analysis: Forward Air - the tortuous road to that 'magical break-even point'
  • Shippers 'running out of options' to get their peak season goods out of Asia
  • MSC revives Asia-USEC Liberty service, despite threat of port strikes
  • Cargo unit sale agreement takes Korean Air closer to Asiana takeover
  • Blaze-hit car-carrier Fremantle Highway on its way to China to be 'repurposed'
  • Forwarders can play a part in slowing the flood of fake drugs around the world

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 8, 2024
  • U.S. continues strikes on Houthi assets
    As U.S. efforts to neutralize Houthi assets and access to weaponry continue - both on the ground and in the court room, United Kingdom Maritime Operations said today that it had received
  • VIDEO: Vice Commandant Lunday says three USCG cutters laid up by personnel shortages
    Issues that the Coast Guard faces with workforce recruitment and in maintaining mission readiness were among those in focus in a wide-ranging August 7 discussion with USCG Vice Commandant Adm. Kevin E.
  • Island Offshore PSV bunkers bio-LNG
    The Island Offshore PSV Island Crusader is being bunkered with bio-LNG in a series of operations being carried out in cooperation collaboration with the vessel's charterer, Equinor. The bio-LNG bunkerings are being

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Container News web site
AUGUST 8, 2024
  • Ulsan Port Authority and Hyundai Oil Terminal sign US$17.6 million investment deal
    On 1 August, the Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) signed a US$17.6 million equity investment agreement with Hyundai Oil Terminal Corporation. This partnership aims to develop South Korea's alternative marine fuel supply chain with Ulsan Port as its hub. This investment is a key step following the government's emergency economic ministerial meeting in November 2023, where the 'Plan to Establish an Alter
  • Euroseas reports strong first half results
    Greek vessel owner Euroseas reported total revenues of US$105.4 million in the first half of the year, representing a 17.6% increase over total revenues in the same period in 2023. Additionally, the company achieved net income of US$60.8 million and adjusted net income of US$52.8 million in the first six months of 2024. At the same time, Euroseas' adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreci
  • cargo-partner enhances cost-efficient Europe-Asia FCL transports
    In addition to its transport solutions from Asia to Europe, Austria-based logistics company cargo-partner has now expanded its services in the reverse direction. Beyond the traditional destinations in China, this route now includes shipments to India and Southeast Asia, capitalizing on the current favourable pricing. The recent surge in demand for imports from Asia, coupled with extended transit
  • Sea-Intelligence reports no sign of sudden US spending boom
    The US consumer spending data released by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows that there has not been a sudden increase in the consumer spending, lending support to the notion that the early peak season for container goods is driven by front-loading of imports and not a sign of consumer spending surge. At the highest level, data is separated into 'goods' and 'services'. 'Goods' are fur
  • Tanker fire claims five lives, injures 15 seafarers
    A domestic Indonesian tanker caught fire off the resort island of Bali around 3 am local time on 7 August, killing five crewmen and injuring 15 more. Indonesian police said that the 2016-built, 3,639 dwt products tanker, Elisabet Satu, manned by 21 crewmen, caught fire at Gili Tepekong in Bali's Karangasem district while sailing to West Nusa Tenggara province. One of the crewmen told the police t
  • Suez Canal restart won't solve container shipping turbulence, warns Lars Jensen
    Shippers should expect ongoing volatility in container shipping freight markets through 2025. According to Lars Jensen, CEO of Vespucci Maritime, even with operations resuming through the Suez Canal, immediate relief from disruptions and soaring freight rates is not guaranteed. On the latest episode of The Freight Buyers' Club podcast, Jensen, a container shipping analyst and consultant, discusse
  • Maersk introduces Africa peak season surcharges
    Maersk will implement a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Europe to West Africa, effective from 19 August 2024. The surcharge will apply to 20' Dry, 40' Dry, 40' High Dry, and 45' High Dry containers. Origin Destination Container type Currency Rate Albania, Algeria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Moldova, Morocco, Portugal, Romania,
  • Peel Ports Clydeport appoints new Head of Marine
    Alex McIntosh has been appointed as the new Head of Marine at Peel Ports Clydeport, making her the first woman to hold this position within the port group in Scotland. Based at the Port of Greenock, Alex McIntosh will oversee the safe navigation of various vessels, from luxury cruise ships to container ships, across 450 square miles of water. Her career with Peel Ports began in early 2010 when sh
  • Hapag-Lloyd applies new PSS from Far East to Australia
    German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from the Far East to Australia. The surcharge will be effective from 22 August for cargo sailing from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Macau to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Fremantle, while it will commence on 6 September for Taiwan - Australia sailings. The PSS will be US$500 per TEU for all cont
  • Another record-breaking month for container shipping demand from China to North America and North Europe
    Ocean container shipping demand from China to North America and North Europe continued to break records in June as importers rushed to protect supply chains amid the global disruption caused by conflict in the Red Sea. The latest data, released this week, shows 800,000 TEUs were shipped from China to North Europe in June, which is the highest-ever monthly figure on this trade. While the trade fro
  • Georgia Ports boosts inland connectivity with Blue Ridge Connector expansion
    The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is undertaking a significant expansion of its rail cargo capacity to enhance the movement of containers across Georgia and into the Midwest. Wesley Barrell, the GPA General Manager of Inland Operations, announced this development during the inaugural Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Logistics Forum held on 6 August. "Construction is moving along well. With anothe
  • OrbitMI drives sustainable LNG shipping with advanced data solutions
    Transporting LNG involves complex decisions crucial for efficiency and environmental compliance. LNG operators can lead in sustainable shipping by using advanced data-driven technologies, enhancing performance in this expanding sector, says OrbitMI. LNG, a key transition fuel with lower emissions than diesel and HFO, is driving new builds, with 371 LNG carriers on order alongside the existing 693

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Splash web site
AUGUST 8, 2024
  • Wilson owner Kristian Eidesvik passes away at 78
    The owner of mini-bulker giant Wilson, Kristian Eidesvik, has passed away due to an illness at the age of 78. Eidesvik (pictured) became an owner of Wilson in 1995. Following the IPO in 2005, he became the majority owner through his investment company Caiano and was the chairman of the board until two years ago. ...
  • Havila Shipping bags Peterson PSV contract
    Norwegian OSV player Havila Shipping has secured a new contract from energy industry logistics provider Peterson Den Helder for the platform supply vessel Havila Borg. The 2009-built PSV, which has previously worked for the Peterson Offshore affiliate, has been fixed at current market terms for two wells estimated to 200 days, with contract commencement within ...
  • Icon Energy snaps up its first kamsarmax
    Nasdaq-listed Greek bulker outfit Icon Energy has acquired a Japanese-built kamsarmax for $17.57m. The deal marks the Ismini Panagiotidi-led company's first acquisition following a $5m initial public offering last month. Icon Energy was set up in August last year and currently owns the 2006 Japanese-built 77,326 dwt panamax bulker Alfa (pictured) brought in from Pavimar ...
  • Ocean City set to sue authorities if they approve wind project offshore Maryland
    Ocean City, a resort town in the US state of Maryland, has stated that it would sue the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) if it gives a favourable record of decision to US Wind's project. In a city council meeting, mayor Rick Meehan stated that the town's stance continues to be against the project ...
  • World's largest container port adds an extra 2.6m teu in annual capacity
    Shanghai, the world's largest container port, has opened a brand new container terminal area to the north of the city centre on the south bank of the Yangtze River to go alongside existing container terminals in Waigaoqiao and Yangshan. The first phase of Shanghai Luojing Port opened this week, adding an extra 2.6m teu in ...
  • Extra container terminal capacity under development in Mexico as Chinese trade surges
    Extra container port capacity is being readied at one of this year's top growth spots on the liner trades. International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) has earmarked $300m to take annual capacity at its terminal at the port of Manzanillo on the Pacific from 1.4m teu to 2m teu. The news comes as global liners ...
  • Vineyard Wind incident sets off calls for offshore wind construction moratorium
    Environmentalist group Green Oceans has called for a federal and state moratorium on all offshore wind development in the wake of the incident regarding the damaged blade on the Vineyard Wind farm off Nantucket. The organisation, with a mission to "preserve Rhode Island's bays, beaches, and ocean from environmental harm", is also suing to block ...
  • Kenneth Hvid steps in to head Teekay Tankers as Kevin Mackay departs
    Teekay Corporation and Teekay Tankers have made several key senior management changes. Teekay Tankers' president and CEO Kevin Mackay and CFO Stewart Andrade will leave the organisation this month. Kenneth Hvid, Teekay's current president and CEO and Teekay Tankers' chairman, will take on the added role of Teekay Tankers' president and CEO. He has been ...
  • Deadly fire rocks Indonesian product tanker
    A product tanker, Elisabet Satu, caught fire off Bali yesterday with five crew dying and another 15 injured. The eight-year-old, Indonesian-flagged ship was on a domestic voyage when two explosions occurred near the accommodation block following a fire which is believed to have started in the engine room. The ship quickly blacked out following the ...
  • Euronav sells VLCC for FPSO conversion
    Belgium's Euronav is offloading one of its very large crude carriers for conversion into a floating production, storage, and offloading vessel. The Alexander Saverys-led dual-listed owner said in its quarterly earnings statement that a deal had been struck with a subsidiary of Total Energies for the 2012 Samsung-built Alsace. The 299,999 dwt ship, estimated as ...
  • Indian imports of Russian oil leap by 1,000% since start of full-scale invasion of Ukraine
    India now depends on Russia for 40% of its crude oil imports, according to new analysis from shipping organisation BIMCO, something that has had a notable impact on the aframax and suezmax trades in particular. "Year-to-date, volumes have reached an average of 1.6m barrels per day, an increase of 1,000% compared to 2021, before Russia ...
  • LNG terminal slated for Mexico's Pacific Coast
    Two Houston gas players are to develop an LNG terminal in Mexico. GFI LNG and Pilot LNG have formed a partnership to develop, construct, and operate a small-scale LNG terminal in Salina Cruz on Mexico's Pacific Coast. At full build-out, the facility is anticipated to produce 600,000 gallons of LNG per day, or roughly ...
  • SBM Offshore to supply Woodside with Trion FSO
    Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore has signed a contract with Woodside's Mexican arm a contract for the provision of a floating storage and offloading (FSO) unit for the Trion deepwater oil field development. Under the deal, SBM Offshore will construct and then lease to Woodside an FSO unit for 20 years. This award complements the ...
  • Rajalingam steps down at MISC with AET head taking over
    Two years since he took the role, Rajalingam Subramaniam has decided to step down as the head of Malaysia's flagship. Rajalingam - known in local shipping circles as Captain Raja - is quitting his role as president and CEO of MISC to pursue other interests with the board announcing Zahid Osman will step up to ...
  • Mozambique emerges on the dry bulk export map
    Mozambique has emerged on the dry bulk map, with exports tripling over the space of the last decade. Much of this growth has been down to the expansion of coal trade from Nacala port, but it is being supplemented by trend growth in ore and concentrate exports from other terminals, according to new analysis from ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 8, 2024
  • Ukraine callers buck advice to sail through Nato territorial waters
    Ukraine's 'temporary corridor' exists only within the country's sovereign waters, but ships are strongly recommended to sail through the waters...
  • Eurodry trims loss amid signs of seasonal dry bulk slowdown
    Outlook remains volatile, according to chief executive Aristides Pittas, but at least rising orderbook will not have any impact in...
  • Chittagong port battles ongoing congestion amid political unrest
    Several vessels have been waiting at the nation's largest port for seven days
  • CMES establishes tech subsidiary for digitalisation
    The subsidiary will operate on the BRITC eBL Platform, an infrastructure launched by CMES in 2021, offering electronic bill of...
  • Chamber of Shipping set for dialogue with new UK government
    'It is not for government to fix everything and indeed the industry is not after that. We like flexibility and...
  • Five killed and 15 injured in Bali tanker fire
    Five of the 20 crew have been killed and several rushed to hospital after fire on tanker carrying petrol from...
  • MOL and Hanwha Ocean join forces on wind propulsion for LNG carrier
    While working with MOL, Hanwha Ocean as well as its domestic peers, are also developing their own wind sail and...
  • Profit dips at Norden as freight services and trading unit remains in the red
    After delivering nearly $700m in profits to the Danish shipowner over 2022 and 2023, Norden's asset-light division reports loss for...
  • Week in charts: Containership charter rates plateau | Shipping shares fall sharply amid widespread Wall Street sell-off | P&I clubs to push for further premium hikes
    Despite the seasonal lull, charter rates are displaying resilience across most size segments, says Braemar, while gains made by some...
  • Genco pushes for net zero debt in strong market
    Genco Shipping wants to cut its debt pile and balance the risk of higher major bulk earnings with the relative...
  • IMO carbon price impact assessment to set up political debate at MEPC82
    Unctad argues that the highest-priced levy would have the least effect on global economic growth in 2050, while a DNV...
  • Excelerate moves for LNG terminals in Vietnam and Alaska
    Excelerate said it had exclusive rights to supply LNG to the terminal in Vietnam and will own all regas capacity...
  • Red Sea factor helps boost diversified Euronav across most segments
    'It has been a long time since all markets are having a positive supply-and-demand balance - the outlook is exceptional...
  • International Seaways sees sustained tanker market strength
    Tanker fleet to continue benefiting from 'positive oil demand trends', higher tonne-miles, and limited shipyard capacity, International Seaways chief Lois...
  • Teekay announces major leadership reshuffle
    Teekay Tankers chief executive Kevin Mackay and chief financial officer Steward Andrade will depart the company at the end of...
  • Star Bulk profit soars after absorbing Eagle Bulk
    US-listed bulker giant has 'constructive' view of future dry bulk market, despite geopolitical uncertainties
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk to 'balance the bet' with LNG backtrack on future fuels | Extended Red Sea disruption returns Maersk to profit and...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 8, 2024
  • 'Near-record surge' possible for US imports in August: retail group
    With the potential for labor disruption looming at the end of September, the Global Port Tracker has again upgraded its short-term forecast for imports, saying it expects year-over-year monthly increases at least through the end of the year.
  • US intermodal savings rose in Q2 for spot loads, unchanged on contract business
    The average contract cost savings for a shipper choosing intermodal rail over truckload in the US was just over 25% in the second quarter, according to the latest Journal of Commerce Intermodal Savings Index.
  • 3PLs claiming LTL freight gains from US customers, carriers
    Some non-asset logistics providers are adding LTL volume and revenue as truckload brokerage keeps declining.
  • Maersk's LNG order hedges bet on green fuel technology: CEO
    The future of shipping will consist of several different fuel technologies living side by side, with bunker fuels being part of the mix for "many years," according to Vincent Clerc.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 8, 2024
  • Wallem Group and Chinese giant Cosco ink fresh ship management cooperation deal
    Hong Kong and Chinese groups deepen strategic relationship on crewing and data analysis
  • Houthi lull ends as grenade explodes near Delta tanker and missiles take aim at container ship
    Militant group claims attack on Contships-managed feeder vessel
  • New year, same result: Pangaea Logistics brings consistency to quarterly earnings
    Rhode Island owner heads into Arctic ice season with a familiar second-quarter profit
  • Houthi lull ends as grenade explodes near Delta tanker and missiles aimed at container ship
    Militant group claims attack on Contships-managed feeder vessel
  • Interview: Seanergy looks to next capesize buy as 'supply, supply and supply' buoy outlook
    New York-listed bulker owner targeting S&P deal that chief executive says no one will question
  • LNG market supply constraints set to extend out to 2026 to 2027, Cheniere says
    Demand growth from Asia expected to nearly double in next 15 years
  • Sea Cargo Charter adds mining and metals company South32
    Australian outfit brings decarbonisation reporting framework to 20% of bulk commodities trades
  • Genco Shipping set to add 'two or three ships' soon after selling older bulkers
    Small deals will do unless a big one comes along, but that's 'not the easiest'
  • Aframax demand takes a hit as Libya declares force majeure on export terminal for largest oilfield
    Sharara oilfield has been the target of protests, producer NOC says
  • Excelerate Energy CEO says fleet growth is 'a bit of an obsession'
    Incoming reliquefaction kit for FSRUs offers one-year payback time for some
  • Navigator lines up $100m investment as part of trebling of global clean ammonia production
    Shipowner aims to ship low-carbon fuel from Ten08 project on ammonia-powered carriers from 2029
  • Glencore rejects potential antitrust risks in future coal M&A
    Chinese demand driving coal prices, higher imports expected this year
  • Havila Shipping heads to the Netherlands for offshore work
    Peterson Den Helder will keep one of the Oslo-listed company's PSVs for at least 200 days
  • Aristides Pittas bulker venture EuroDry stays in the red on dry-docking costs
    Greek owner of midsize bulkers evaluates 'investment opportunities' while awaiting higher earnings for its ships
  • Alexander Saverys confirms talks with ExxonMobil over fleet of new chemical tankers
    Belgian owner's CEO says newbuilding orders might be placed for seven charter-backed ships
  • Pacific Basin Shipping confirms double bulker sale and supramax buy as asset prices climb
    Hong Kong-listed shipowner has been renewing its fleet with the sale of two veteran vessels
  • Uniper eyes deal to ship hydrogen from Norway on new Provaris carriers
    German company to explore off-take at Norwegian Hydrogen plants
  • US Gulf VLCC loadings set to hit record levels in August
    Brokers and analysts detail a big number of fixtures already concluded this month
  • Pacific Basin Shipping profit slips on lower bulker earnings
    High number of chartered-in vessels compared with owned means slimmer profit margins
  • Stainless Tankers weighs sale of older vessels as buyers circle, says Andrew Hampson
    Opportunistic chemical tanker player says it is fielding plenty of calls on 2005-built pair
  • Selling before the storm: Gersemi fund reduced tanker exposure before shipping rout
    Joakim Hannisdahl explains rationale behind his stock trading in volatile sector
  • Tanker explosion leaves five seafarers dead and 15 injured in blaze
    After the initial explosion, vessel lost power
  • Milena Pappas back on Star Bulk board as Oaktree withdraws final representative
    Daughter of CEO Petros Pappas moves in as Oaktree's share in major bulker owner drops below 5%
  • Hunter Group loses $22,000 per day on VLCC charter bet
    Norwegian investor hit by weak summer market for tanker duo
  • Excelerate Energy closes in on new LNG terminals for Alaska and Vietnam
    Regasification specialist set to retrofit reliquefaction kit to some of its FSRUs
  • 'Most profitable shipping markets in decades' hang in balance with US election, warns Euronav
    Tanker, bulker and boxship group sees risk to tonne-mile demand if industry returns to pre-war trading patterns
  • Norden hit by red ink at its operator business as it shaves full-year profit forecast
    Owner-operator has intitiated a new share buyback scheme
  • Star Bulk reveals fresh vessel sales in wide-ranging fleet overhaul
    US-listed bulker behemoth raises nearly $450m by shaking out 25 ships over the past 18 months
  • Euronav lifts backlog above $2bn with suezmax and chemical tanker charters of up to seven years
    Shipowner reveals new term deals as it envisages uncertainty over firmer spot rates
  • Euronav completes older tanker sales with VLCC disposal
    Belgian shipowning group sees profit boosted by offloading of VLCCs to Sinokor
  • 'Life-changing' injuries to worker sees DP World Southampton fined $1.27m
    Company failed to implement its own policy for the use of permits to work at height, says HSE
  • Teekay Tankers rings the changes with two top executives heading for exit
    Chief financial officer Stewart Andrade is also heading out the door
  • DP World Southampton fined $1.27m after worker suffers 'life-changing' injuries
    Company failed to implement its own policy for the use of permits to work at height, says HSE
  • Swire Shipping completes sustainable biofuel trial on transpacific service
    Use of the biofuel was estimated to reduce emissions by up to 15%
  • MISC CEO heads for the exit after less than two years in top job
    Malaysian shipping giant names AET boss as replacement for Rajalingam Subramaniam
  • Kevin Mackay to leave Teekay Tankers by end of August
    Shipowner says chief financial officer Stewart Andrade is also heading out the door

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 8, 2024
  • ATSG takes profit hit as Amazon returns leased freighters
    Amazon logistics partner Air Transport Services Group expects better revenue and profits the rest of this year after a difficult second quarter.
  • Air Canada drops 2 late-model Boeing freighters from fleet
    Air Canada has jettisoned two freighter aircraft from its fleet because there isn't enough business to justify the cost.
  • Flexport's global head of ocean freight focuses on helping companies grow
    Digital freight forwarder Flexport has appointed Trine Nielsen as global head of ocean freight.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
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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
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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