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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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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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