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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 9, 2024
  • Prism Logistics excels in SODC transportation project for Panipat refinery
  • AILBIEA's 23rd anniversary function sees thoughtful insights and renewed commitment to advancing the interests of the liquid bulk trade
  • Salient features of the "Scheme for Incentives to Promote the Utilization of Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) Sector by Cargo owners and for starting Scheduled Services for Cargo Movement on NW-1, NW-2 via IBP Route and NW-16"
  • NHAI introduces performance assessment rating system for concessionaires
  • Economy can grow by 7 pc in H2, says CEA
  • Interoperability seen as key to unlocking shipping's digital potential
  • APSEZ takes over container handling operations at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port's NS Dock
  • Coal output up by 7.2 pc in Nov.
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (6 December 2024)
  • Post-monsoon maintenance dredging to be carried out at Mumbai Port's Indira Docks
  • India slaps anti-dumping duty on solar glass from China, Vietnam
  • India firm on staying out of RCEP: Goyal
  • Looming threat of tariff wars could impact container shipping next year; shippers called on to carefully consider their options
  • FDI restrictions on China likely to continue

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 9, 2024
  • Kenya Railways gets three Rolls-Royces
  • Combilift launches Christmas video
  • LTG Cargo now also active in Austria
  • A new home at Heathrow
  • Major crane delivery for SCCT
  • Klaus Goersch to be executive VP and COO
  • Two heavyweights for Dutch haulier
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Cargolux goes live
  • Advanced collaboration in Johannesburg
  • Three days of supply chain discourse
  • New harbour cranes to serve Florida's trade hub
  • Averitt: two promotions

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 6, 2024
  • Relief for Asia-Europe carriers as rate hikes stick - now transpac GRIs loom
  • Air cargo industry 'firing on all cylinders', with ecommerce in the driving seat
  • Running the rule over DHL's green targets
  • Premier Alliance unveils main trades network ready for February launch
  • Is the swell in box demand here to stay?
  • Regional carriers steam in to add more services to lucrative India-Red Sea trade
  • Geodis management changes confirmed
  • US Justice Department cracks down on sanctions-busting
  • Box lines scramble to secure new containership orders

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 6, 2024
  • Ocean Master: Fast ferry delivered fast
    Austal Philippines has delivered a 32-meter Incat Crowther designed catamaran to Australia's Rottnest Fast Ferries, less than twelve months after commencing construction at its Balamban, Cebu, shipyard. The vessel, the Ocean Master,
  • Wallenius Maritime carries out wind tunnel tests for world's first sail-powered PCTC
    Sweden's Wallenius Marine is getting nearer to achieving its goal of building the world's first wind-powered PCTC (pure car and truck carrier). It is now conducting advanced wind tunnel tests to confirm

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 6, 2024
  • Haivanship expands into northern Vietnam with two new Konecranes equipment
    Leading Vietnamese maritime logistics operator Haivanship (HVS) is strengthening its capabilities with the addition of two Lloyd-certified Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald ESP.9B cranes on barges. The first order was placed in the third quarter and the second in the fourth quarter of the year with both cranes scheduled for delivery by the end of 2025. Currently, HVS supports coal transshipment op
  • Developments at Matadi Port place DR Congo on global container shipping map
    The recent inauguration of Rubavu port in Rwanda highlights ongoing developments in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its port of Matadi. 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 .
  • Weekly Analysis of Container Shipping Stocks
    The first week of December brought mixed fortunes for container shipping stocks, reflecting broader market uncertainties amid fluctuating freight rates, muted global trade recovery, and geopolitical developments. As companies face pressure from sluggish consumer demand and unpredictable trade flows, this week's stock movements highlight key trends and investor sentiment. Below is a breakdown of i
  • MARAD awards US$5 million to boost marine highway projects
    The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded US$4.85 million in grants to five marine highway projects in Louisiana, Puerto Rico, Washington, and West Virginia through the United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP). This funding aims to enhance waterborne freight services, alleviate landside congestion, and improve the surface transportation system by leveraging navigable waterways. "Th
  • Piraeus Port conducts emergency drill on spillage incidents response at Cruise Terminal
    Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) conducted its annual emergency drill at the central facilities of the Greek port, specifically at the Cruise Terminal, simulating a marine and land spillage incident. The primary objective of the drill was to update knowledge and skills on the appropriate specialized experience of both the competent personnel of PPA and the port users, for the effective activation and
  • OOCL unveils OOCL Iris: Next-Gen 16,828 TEU Smart Vessel
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) introduced its newest 16,828 TEU container vessel, OOCL Iris, marking a significant milestone as the second of ten 16,000 TEU vessels ordered by OOCL and the first delivered by Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (NACKS). The vessel's name, "Iris," carries a dual significance, symbolizing both the flower and OOCL's proprietary IT innovation, the Integrated Reg
  • Car carrier moored in Malacca Strait after fire incident
    A Malaysian car carrier remains anchored in the Malacca Strait after a fire onboard resulted in the evacuation of its 19-man crew on 2 December. Malaysia Star, typically deployed to transport refurbished second-hand vehicles within Asia, suffered a fire around its fuel tank. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), Malaysia's coast guard, was alerted to the incident around 8.40 am (local tim
  • Hambantota Port boosts container operations with US$41 million crane upgrade
    The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has announced a transformative investment of US$41 million to enhance its operational capacity with cutting-edge crane technology. Scheduled to be fully operational by January 2025, this upgrade includes the installation of four Quay Cranes (QCs) and 13 Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs) at the Sri Lankan port, boosting its container handling capacity
  • Dimerco: Tighter capacity and higher rates fuelled by tariffs
    The first indications that a surge in freight may occur came from Drewry's today when the consultant's WCI composite index showed global, week-on-week, rates rising 6%. 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 .
  • Höegh Autoliners inks five-year deal with major global car manufacturer
    Höegh Autoliners has entered into a five-year agreement with a prominent international car manufacturer, whose identity has not been revealed, for the transportation of significant volumes of cars along two of the company's core trade routes. Shipments under this contract are set to begin on 1 January 2025. With the signing of this contract, Höegh Autoliners has secured long-term agreements over
  • Four new Konecranes electric RTGs to improve Koper port operations
    Luka Koper in Slovenia's Port of Koper has ordered four Konecranes electric Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes to replace old machines in its container yard. The order was booked in the third quarter of 2024, with hand-over scheduled for the first quarter of 2025 at the latest. Koper also has plans to construct a new quayside and container yard with additional storage space. The Konecranes electric
  • Geodis announces two key appointments
    Geodis, a global transport and logistics provider, has announced two significant leadership appointments within its management team. Eric Martin-Neuville has been named Executive Vice-President for Asia-Pacific & Middle East, while Henri Le Gouis has been appointed Executive Vice-President for Global Freight Forwarding. Both will continue to serve as members of the Geodis Group's Management Board
  • Unveiling Gdynia Port's Background: NATO Concerns and Chinese Investments in Focus
    Amidst growing geopolitical tensions and strategic maneuverings within Europe, Gdynia Port emerges as a focal point of international concern. 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 .
  • Global trade set to reach new high of US$33 trillion in 2024
    Global trade is set to reach a record US$33 trillion in 2024, according to UNCTAD, translating to a 3.3% annual growth or a US$1 trillion increase. Robust growth in services trade, up 7% for the year, accounted for half of the expansion, while goods trade rose 2% but remained below its 2022 peak, said UNCTAD in a release. According to the report, developing economies, traditionally strong drivers
  • Premier Alliance updates Asia-Transpacific West Coast network and announces maiden voyages
    Premier Alliance, including HMM, Wan Hai and Ocean Network Express (ONE), has announced adjustments to its Asia-Transpacific West Coast service network. The PS5 and PN4 services will be postponed to May 2025, according to the alliance partners, which noted that before PS5 and PN4 start in May, they will enhance service coverage with additional port calls on PS4, PS6, and PN3. Below there are the
  • Maersk implements updated PSS from China to Philippines
    Maersk will adjust the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) rates for both dry and reefer containers departing from North China and East China ports and heading to the Philippines. Effective from 1 January 2025, the PSS rates for the ports of Batangas and Subic will be as follows: Origin Destination Effective Dates Container Type Currency New tariff levels Qingdao, Xingang, Dalian and North China area Nin
  • Maqta Gateway unveils rebrand
    AD Ports Group, a global leader in trade, logistics, and industry, has announced the rebranding of Maqta Gateway to Maqta Technologies Group. This transformation reflects the company's strategic focus on digitalizing global trade through innovation, collaboration, and investment. Maqta Technologies Group will consolidate AD Ports Group's Digital Cluster capabilities under a unified master brand,
  • CMA CGM applies Panama Canal Transit Surcharge from Far East to US East Coast & US Gulf
    The Panama Canal Authority has introduced a new booking reservation system, the Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA), to regulate canal crossing reservations. This system, which will take effect on 1 January 2025, has significantly increased operational costs for CMA CGM. To offset these additional costs while continuing to provide reliable services transiting through the Panama Canal, CMA CGM will
  • Port of Singapore: Resilient leader in maritime trade, yet vulnerable to global shifts
    The Port of Singapore plays a pivotal role in global maritime trade, strategically positioned at the crossroads of the Strait of Malacca, where its operational efficiency and connectivity underscore its significance. 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 .
  • CMA CGM introduces congestion surcharge in Gambia
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a port congestion surcharge (PCS) at Gambia's port of Banjul. The surcharge will take effect from 15 December and will apply to cargo originating from the Far East, including China, Hong Kong & Macau SAR, North East Asia, and South East Asia, and destined for Banjul, Gambia. The surcharge will be applicable only to dry cargo and has

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 6, 2024
  • Höegh Autoliners secures new five-year car shipping deal
    Norwegian car carrier player Höegh Autoliners has inked a new five-year contract for the transport of a significant volume of cars. The client was not revealed but was described as a 'major international car producer'. The transport of the vehicles, according to the company, will be done in two of its core trade lanes and ...
  • Study finds dramatic GHG cuts brought by improved port optimisation
    A new study by London's UCL Energy Institute and shipping decarbonisation consultancy UMAS, which analysed ship movements between 2018-2022, found that optimising port arrivals to take into account port congestion or waiting times could reduce voyage emissions by up to 25% for some vessel types. The average potential emissions saving for the voyages is approximately ...
  • Babylon Navigation swoops for vintage Great Eastern suezmax
    Babylon Navigation is one of many fast-growing vintage tanker players located in the United Arab Emirates. The owner has emerged as the taker of a ship sold by Great Eastern, tabling $33m for the 2005-built suezmax Jag Lalit. The vessel has now been named Liliana and is the largest ship in the Babylon Navigation fleet. ...
  • Crew abandon ship in the Red Sea
    The crew of the Isa Star general cargo ship were forced to evacuate ship yesterday after a fire broke out in the vessel's engine room. The ship was close to Yemen in the Red Sea when the fire broke out, but initial reports suggest this was an engine room fire followed by flooding, not an ...
  • Petrofac awards offshore service deal to Tanjung Offshore
    Malaysian contractor Tanjung Offshore, part of T7 Global, has been awarded a contract by energy services company Petrofac for the provision of pan-Malaysia maintenance, construction, and modification work as well as hook-up and commissioning services. The contract is firmed up following a letter of award Tanjung Offshore won on October 30 this year. The deal ...
  • TGS wins 3D streamer work in Southern Atlantic
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has won a large 3D streamer contract in the Southern Atlantic. The company said in an Oslo Bors filing that the acquisition is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of this year and that the contract has a duration of approximately 140 days. According to TGS, the comprehensive seismic ...
  • Shadow VLCCs lined up for demolition
    Changes are afoot in the Iranian-linked VLCC fleet with just over six weeks until Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the US. Splash reported on further sanctions aimed at Iran's tanker fleet earlier this week, as well as news that China has started to ease imports of Iranian oil. Now broker ...
  • Northern Ocean rig gets more work in Norway
    Northern Ocean, a semisub rig spin-off of Northern Drilling, has won a contract in Norway for its Deepsea Bollsta rig with an undisclosed client. The contract is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2025, immediately after the rig has mobilised for operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The contract has an estimated firm duration of ...
  • Denmark's offshore wind tender attracts zero bids
    Denmark's offshore wind ambitions have taken a heavy hit after the first part of the 6GW tender in the North Sea failed to attract any bids. The deadline for bidding on the first 3 GW of Denmark's 6 GW offshore wind tendering procedure expired on Thursday. The Danish Energy Agency has not received bids for ...
  • Global trade set to hit record $33trn this year
    Global trade is on track to hit a record $33trn in 2024, according to the latest data from UNCTAD, the United Nations' trade body. This 3.3% annual growth has been driven largely by a 7% rise in trade in services, contributing $500bn to the overall expansion. Trade in goods has grown at a slower 2% ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 6, 2024
  • FMC investigating Spanish government over alleged banning of US-flagged vessels
    The FMC is investigating whether Spain's refusal to let 'certain vessels, including US-flagged vessels', call at its ports resulted in...
  • What went wrong for VLCCs in 2024 - and what could go right in 2025
    Analysts speaking during the Breakwave Day annual forum conducted a post-mortem on the disappointing year for VLCCs and gave their...
  • Optimising port calls could cut some ships' emissions by up to 25%
    A study of port emissions from ships waiting between 2018-2022 found significant opportunities for emissions cuts, but highlighted the need...
  • No container rate upside yet from strike prep or tariff frontloading
    The Shanghai Containerised Freight Index is up again this week. European rate strength remains the driver, with transpacific rates continuing...
  • LNG the cheapest way to comply with FuelEU, says DNV
    Fossil LNG could offer a ship a lifetime of compliance with the incoming FuelEU Maritime regulation, with gas the cheapest...
  • Russia manipulating all navigational data in Kerch Strait area
    Disruption is so severe that no vessels operating in the immediate area are transmitting reliable information for weeks at a...
  • Lloyd's List Outlook Forum: shipping's superior talking shop
    From geopolitics to climate change and sanctions, this year's Lloyd's List Outlook Forum focused on the big issues
  • The Odd Couple: NorthStandard and Noord Nederlandsche insist partnership is win-win
    Tie-up between International Group giant and local minnow designed to benefit both sides
  • Upturn in crude tanker recycling expected as sanctions start to bite
    While no VLCCs have been recycled since 2022, shipbroker Braemar reports that two shadow fleet VLCCs are being circulated for...
  • Top 10 in regulation 2024
    The failure of green initiatives, abandonment of national climate goals and continued confusion over future fuels in 2024 rammed home...
  • Indian ports strike looms as agreement implementation falters
    The strike planned for late August was postponed after a meeting where an agreement was reached to address the unions'...
  • Top 10 in ship finance 2024
    Bocomm Leasing, led by Xu Bin, is aiming for the top position among global ship financiers, driven by record-high leasing...
  • Top 10 maritime lawyers 2024
    Even now, most shipping contracts specify dispute resolution under English law, but the US and Asia are also home to...
  • The Daily View: Next year is critical
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Wan Hai and ONE join forces on China-US west coast trade
    Launch of the new service underlines Wan Hai's strategy to expand its footprint on the competitive transpacific trade
  • Daily Briefing
    Bad guys will keep doing bad things on sanctions, Lloyd's List Forum told | IMO can resolve owner-charterer impasse, says...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 6, 2024
  • FMC halts Premier Alliance start for more information
    The Federal Maritime Commission said that it needs more information about the new grouping of ocean carriers known as the Premier Alliance before the vessel-sharing agreement can begin in February on US trades.
  • North America trade to dominate Premier Alliance's network launch in February
    The Asia-North America trade will be featured on 13 of the initial 24 services inaugurated by the ONE-HMM-Yang Ming partnership.
  • Trans-Pac settles into sedate December before New Year's uncertainties
    The extensive frontloading of imports that occurred this fall will keep cargo volumes modest this month, but the vagaries of labor negotiations and new tariffs threaten to disrupt the market in short order.
  • Air freight users forced to better manage heavily imbalanced market
    Air cargo is seeing a greater volume of non-essential products to get around container shipping challenges, a move that comes at a substantial cost to shippers.
  • High demand leads to end-of-year surge in Asia-Europe ocean rates
    Strong bookings out of Asia require more capacity than carriers can provide, according to Hapag-Lloyd, which is having the predictable impact on prices.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 6, 2024
  • Analysis: What will Trump 2.0 do about the Houthi menace to shipping?
    Opinions differ among Middle East and security experts on what the next president should do
  • Torstein Hagen leapfrogs 1,800 billionaires on Forbes rich list
    Viking shares approach double the price of April initial public offering
  • Wavelength podcast: More naval vessels to the Red Sea, please, and MAN's ME-GA issue
    Plus, Hagen's Viking Holding bonanza and Storebrand's shipping stock tips
  • Owners circulating shadow fleet VLCCs for demolition as sanctions put Chinese imports under pressure
    Is bubble bursting for older tankers as Braemar tips more scrapping ahead?
  • Joakim Hannisdahl's Gersemi fund shorted CoolCo stock after predicting dividend cut
    Investor also went long on Avance Gas in volatile month for shipping
  • John T Essberger boss Sven Schwarz quits after less than a year
    German shipowner CEO is looking for fresh challenges
  • Kpler analyst throws cold water on Donald Trump-Iran VLCC story
    Internal Opec+ politics could keep other members from grabbing vacated Iranian market share
  • Japan becomes latest P&I club to hike premium
    Japanese mutual last of the 12-strong International Group to report plans after a year of rising claims
  • Former Braemar newbuilding boss Jona Desselberger clocks on at Clarksons
    London-listed group says experienced German broker has joined as newbuilding managing director
  • Petredec sells control of ship operator Carib LPG to co-founding Lewis family
    Trenco also involved in the deal that will see control pass from Singapore VLGC owner
  • 'Deep crisis': Fresh secret bathroom filming victims of Norwegian shipping executive emerge
    John Anders Lindtveit Rose faces more charges after admitting indecent behaviour during Arendalsuka economic gathering
  • EGAS inks New Fortress FSRU deal as Egypt bolsters natural gas infrastructure
    Regas unit serving Jordan due to shift over in the second half 2025
  • Italian anti-mafia investigators could be unleashed to expose shadow fleet shipowners, report urges
    Specialist European police could be employed to peel back layers of ownership, US think tank says
  • 'Very scary': Master reveals how crew saved JP Morgan tanker bombed by Houthis
    Avhilash Rawat and his team have received bravery award from the IMO
  • 'We don't insure sanctioned ships,' insists blacklisted Russian insurer Ingosstrakh
    Ingosstrakh says it cancelled coverage for more than 100 ships since 2020
  • Greek aframax carrying Venezuelan oil for Eni in Italy as exports rise
    Green Aura heading to Sarroch with licenced cargo of crude
  • Hoegh Autoliners boosts backlog with eye-watering rates
    Contract renegotiations result in renewals longer than four years
  • Fire-ravaged Greek tanker transfers crude three months after Houthi missile attack
    Sounion has been emptied of its cargo at Suez anchorage
  • Lithuania gets its Independence as Hoegh Evi hands over FSRU
    State-run KN Energies takes over ownership of 'front-line' asset in country's pursuit of energy independence
  • 'Very scary': Master reveals how crew saved JPMorgan tanker bombed by Houthis
    Avhilash Rawat and his team have received bravery award from the IMO
  • Idan Ofer rakes in $120m as he takes Zim stake below 10%
    Kenon Holdings discloses 'forward sales transaction' with unidentified bank
  • Lithuania gets its Independence as Hoegh Evi hands over FSRU to Lithuania
    State run KN Energies takes over ownership of 'frontline' asset in country's pursuit of energy independence
  • Dry ice and a blast from the past: How ex-DNV boss Henrik Madsen hopes to disrupt new carbon markets
    Henrik Madsen set to ship dry ice to Iceland to demonstrate viability

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 6, 2024
  • Shippers urge longshore union, employers to resume contract talks
    As a January deadline nears, a coalition of exporters and importers calls on East Coast port employers and their longshore union to resume bargaining on a new contract.

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