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March 11, 2024

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Exim India web site
MARCH 11, 2024
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port safely berths tanker at new additional Liquid Berth Terminal
  • Paradip Port & MSC commence Paradip Shuttle Service at PICT
  • CONquest 2024 - Business Forum and Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards successfully confers on relevant issues and honours some of the best in New Delhi
  • APM Terminals Pipavav's standalone net profit rises 39% in Q3FY24
  • DGFT notifies SEZs' inclusion in RoDTEP
  • WTO sees global trade likely bouncing back in Q1 2024
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (8 March 2024)
  • Ministry approves key projects at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
  • Crude tanker newbuild contracting seeing massive surge: Report
  • India's GDP seen growing at 7 pc in FY2025: UBS

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 11, 2024
  • The countdown for OPS in Barcelona is on
  • RoadOne strengthens sales team
  • Banking on data-driven pricing decisions
  • Launching a new pack bench
  • Battery-electric trucks near the Arctic Circle
  • Duisport merges logistics services
  • A 6.5% rise in group revenue
  • Unsworth names MD for UK
  • Multi-carrier parcel shipping in the Americas
  • Each train journey replaces 129 HGVs
  • Finnlines: a dip in 2023
  • Cargospot lands in Greenland
  • Former president of Ateia Madrid dies
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  • Arkas Line expands TLS route
  • 50 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell trucks join fleet

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 8, 2024
  • Red ink warning for Yang Ming as Red Sea spot rate gains ease
  • SeaCube Container boss calls for more reefers to be manufactured outside China
  • FedEx vs UPS - M&A arm-wrestling, with or without Schenker
  • Air cargo carriers see a brighter year on the radar after 2023 disappoints
  • SATS - a glimpse of light, yet little value spotted
  • Cosco chief calls on Chinese government to boost workers' rights
  • DB Schenker looks to build an integrator footprint in India
  • Commercial risk to Maersk from its integrator strategy is 'too high'
  • US cyber experts probe suspect modems on China-made cranes
  • New sanctions see Sinokor suspend shipping services to Vostochny
  • Cargojet: the 777 era may have ended before it took off, but life goes on

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 8, 2024
  • New attack attempt underscores continuing Houthi threat
    Despite the outrage expressed by shipping organizations over the lethal Houthi attack on the Barbados-flagged bulker True Confidence in which three seafarers died and others were seriously burned, the Iranian-backed terrorist group
  • Norwind and Navigare back at Vard for a fifth CSOV
    Ålesund, Norway, headquartered Norwind Offshore and Copenhagen, Denmark, headquartered Navigare Capital Partners have signed a contract with Fincantieri's Vard subsidiary for the design and construction of a customized commissioning service operations vessel
  • SeaLoading and Petrobras eye build of new cargo transfer vessel
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) reports that its wholly owned subsidiary, SeaLoading Holding AS has signed a charter contract for the cargo transfer vessel SeaLoader 2 with Petrobras. The two companies have also

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Container News web site
MARCH 8, 2024
  • Associated British Ports appoints new Lead Property Development Manager
    Major UK port and terminal operator Associated British Ports (ABP) is bolstering its property team by appointing Ben St-Quintin as the new Lead Property Development Manager for the Wales & Short Sea Ports region. In his role, Ben will be responsible for driving success across ABP's extensive UK property portfolio, encompassing 16 ports located in Wales, the Southwest, East Anglia, the Northwest,
  • Oil leak from capsized barge off Tobago halts after a month
    According to the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, the discharge of hydrocarbons from the overturned vessel near Cove, Tobago, has stopped, as confirmed by an underwater survey carried out by T&T Salvage/QT Environmental. The oil leak was caused by the capsizing of a barge carrying up to 35,000 barrels of fuel oil in early February off the Caribbean island of Tobago. The team from T&T Salvage/QT
  • Course reversal: HMM sale not on the cards
    South Korea's Oceans and Fisheries Minister Kang Do-hyung said the government is not planning another attempt to sell its interest in HMM anytime soon. Kang was speaking at a government forum on 7 March, when he was asked about the recent failure to sell the country's flagship carrier to the Harim Group-JKL Partners consortium. HMM's 2023 net profit had plunged 90% year-on-year, to US$750 million
  • Port of Barcelona receives first OPS substation for boxships
    The Port of Barcelona has installed its first Onshore Power Supply (OPS) substation as part of the Nexigen project, marking a significant step towards establishing the OPS system, which will provide electricity to container ships docked at the Spanish port, allowing them to switch off their engines and reduce emissions. The OPS substation, assembled by PowerCon company in Denmark, consists of six
  • PSA Singapore launches Jurong Island Terminal expansion project
    PSA Singapore has unveiled a strategic initiative to expand its Jurong Island Terminal (JIT) in response to escalating demand for sustainable, efficient, and resilient supply chain solutions within Jurong Island's industries. Situated on Jurong Island's northwestern seafront, JIT offers twice-daily barge services linking beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) on Jurong Island with PSA's primary hubs at T
  • Indian box volumes tick up despite Red Sea-linked supply chain disruption
    Containerised trade through India's major and minor private ports saw measurable traction last month, according to exclusive port data obtained by Container News . Combined volumes hit nearly 1.9 million TEUs in February, up nearly 5% from 1.8 million TEUs in January. Of this, Adani Group-owned Mundra Port accounted for 635,000 TEUs in February, compared with some 618,000 TEUs in the prior month.
  • APM Terminals Callao: Green transformation with renewable energy and new leadership
    Maersk-owned global port and terminal operator APM Terminals (APMT) has announced that its terminal in Peru, APMT Callao, is on pace to reduce its emissions by 36% in 2024, 55% in 2030 and be a zero-emission terminal by 2040. APMT Callao has proceeded with several decarbonisation initiatives, including the utilisation of renewable energy, improved energy efficiency and equipment electrification.
  • South Korea automates Incheon New Port through US$760 million investment
    President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol aims to bolster the aviation and shipping sectors through several initiatives aimed at expanding facilities and infrastructure in the western port city of Incheon. Yoon Suk Yeol emphasized that enhancing Incheon's competitiveness serves as a "shortcut" for the nation to make a "big leap" forward. "We must realize grand innovations in our strategic industries
  • CLdN introduces new Rotterdam-Ireland services
    CLdN has unveiled new services connecting the Dutch port of Rotterdam and Ireland, chartering two 962 TEU lift-on/lift-off (LoLo) cargo vessels, Pavo J and Andromeda J. These vessels will transport container cargo between Rotterdam's Distriport terminal and Ireland's ports in Dublin and Cork. The launch of these LoLo services will optimize CLdN's roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) fleet deployment, thereby
  • Georgia allocates US$6 million for Port of Brunswick harbour upgrades
    The Georgia General Assembly has approved a budget adjustment of slightly over US$6 million for specific harbour enhancements at the Port of Brunswick. Governor Brian Kemp inked the funding bill into law on 29 February. "I was proud to sign the FY2024 amended budget with key investments in areas like public safety, education, and workforce development. Reflecting our shared commitment to making G

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Splash web site
MARCH 8, 2024
  • CIP and PetroVietnam link up for renewable energy projects
    Danish fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and state-run energy firm PetroVietnam have teamed up to accelerate the energy transition in Vietnam. Under a memorandum of understanding, the duo will work together on renewable energy including offshore wind and commit to exchanging knowledge on the energy transition from fossil-based to renewable energy production and consumption. ...
  • Shipping warned sanctions inflation is running 'red hot'
    The minefield shipping faces in avoiding dealing with sanctioned entities has become far more treacherous in recent years. Exclusive data provided to Splash shows that the number of vessel-related sanctions has leapt by 380% in the 2020s so far. Splash reported earlier this week on how vetting platform RightShip has integrated London Stock Exchange Group's ...
  • Foresea seals $160m drillship contract extension with Petrobras
    Brazilian drilling contractor Foresea has secured more work from Petrobras for its ultra-deepwater drillship ODN II. The deal worth around $160m will see the 2012-built floater continue operating in the Brazilian Equatorial Margin. The extension is for 363 days and has already kicked off in direct continuation of its previous 30-day campaign. Foresea was set ...
  • US probe finds questionable communications equipment on Chinese-built cranes
    A US congressional probe has found questionable communications equipment on Chinese-built ship-to-shore cranes at American ports including cellular modems that could be remotely accessed, according to a report carried in the Wall Street Journal. The investigation news follows on from the Biden administration's recent decision to replace the nation's Chinese-built port cranes with Japanese ones ...
  • Capsized barge stops spilling oil off Tobago
    The oil spill from a capsized barge near the Caribbean island of Tobago has stopped. Trinidad and Tobago's government said it is working to recover the sunken vessel after the spill that lasted for a month and spread hundreds of kilometres west across the Caribbean. The nation's prime minister, Keith Rowley, said earlier this week ...
  • Kyrgyzstan joins the International Maritime Organization
    The Kyrgyz Republic has become the latest state to join the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked Central Asian nation, has become the IMO's 176th member state. The next important gathering at the IMO headquarters in London will be the eighty-first session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) scheduled from March 18 to 22 where ...
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  • Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization founded in London
    Widespread adoption of nuclear power at sea is moving a step closer with the creation of the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO) in London. NEMO will work with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to establish global standards and regulations for the deployment, operation and decommissioning of nuclear power ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 8, 2024
  • Tipping point in the Red Sea
    Wording of Conwartime and Voywar clauses are matters BIMCO could usefully revisit before the next crisis
  • EU rushes to open Gaza maritime corridor via Cyprus as Red Sea attacks continue
    EU and US to coordinate efforts to deliver aid to Gaza by establishing a maritime corridor via Cyprus, as they...
  • Bunker suppliers need policy before they can invest in green fuels, says Monjasa
    Monjasa owner Anders Østergaard said ammonia and methanol cannot be viable alternative fuels without policies to close the price gap...
  • Black Sea shipping hit by rising Russian GPS jamming
    Hundreds of vessels are appearing in Moscow airport, as Russia doubles down on interfering with GPS signals to disrupt Ukrainian...
  • Schacht: box shipping remains a people business
    After 45 years in the business in both liner and logistics businesses, there is little that Otto Schacht hasn't seen...
  • Zodiac sells 30-year-old PCTC for $39.5m while newbuilding orderbook continues to grow
    Values for secondhand pure car and truck carriers continue to rise, while a newbuilding contract confirmed at South Korean shipbuilder...
  • London arbitrators' group hails boost to caseload
    LMAA data reflects the large number of parties worldwide choosing arbitration on London terms and conditions, says president David Steward
  • South Korea unveils $7bn strategy to maintain shipbuilding edge over China
    On top of massive investments, the public-private partnership also pledges to train 2,000 shipbuilding professionals in the country every year...
  • Container shipping has no capacity for another crisis
    Container shipping has been saved for now from its usual cyclical downturn by capacity absorption through rerouting. But the fundamentals...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Sexual harassment, assaults, bullying and silence: Australia's first female marine engineer reveals all
    On International Women's Day, Stephanie Zank tells Lloyd's List her story about being a trailblazer in the world of shipping
  • Daily Briefing
    Navium had 100% of war risk on True Confidence | Saudi's Red Sea box port traffic decimated by Houthi attacks...
  • Cautious Yang Ming tempers 2024 market outlook amid fourth-quarter losses
    The company warns of a continued vessel glut, with capacity growth outpacing demand increase and the impact of geopolitical uncertainties

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 8, 2024
  • Yang Ming says ocean carriers face a 'challenging' 2024 after posting Q4 loss
    The world's ninth-largest carrier in terms of capacity recorded a Q4 net loss of around $43 million as low freight rates and services disruptions weighed on its financials.
  • TPM24: Popularity of inland ports could grow with change in haulage model
    Resolving the free time clock question to bring inland port moves in line with rail moves to major US cities could unleash even more business and take additional trucks off the highway.
  • Saia, XPO make strong year-over-year gains in LTL shipments
    Higher daily shipment counts at less-than-truckload carriers in January and February underscore the impact of Yellow's collapse last July.
  • Container lines capturing breakbulk cargo amid overcapacity, canal disruptions
    Mode-malleable breakbulk cargo is shifting back to containers even as disruptions threaten to squeeze capacity and drive container rates higher.
  • TPM24: Capacity balance on major trades can weather Red Sea 'challenge': analyst
    The crisis has been a logistical headache for container lines, but overcapacity in their fleets is enabling them to cover the loss of effective capacity being used up by the longer transits around southern Africa, Lars Jensen told TPM24.
  • Norfolk Southern says it is addressing truck backups at Chicago terminal
    Drivers arriving at the Landers terminal have complained about multi-hour delays picking up import containers over the past four months, causing shippers to wait longer for their cargo.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 8, 2024
  • Disapproving families, motherhood and ill-fitting boiler suits - female seafarers have their say
    Women in the UAE are pursuing careers at sea to break down traditional barriers
  • 'I am of the strong belief that empowered women are some of the biggest assets a company can have'
    The theme of this year's International Women's Day is 'inspiring inclusion'
  • Red Sea crisis triples EU carbon credit costs for container ships
    Liner operators pay more for EU Emissions Trading System requirements as vessels speed up on longer journeys
  • Capesize rates find new 12-week high and futures rise amid 'tremendous amount of cargo'
    Seesaw week ends in the green as FFAs lift sentiment
  • Bulker targeted in missile attack in the Gulf of Aden
    Singapore-flagged vessel says it was attacked as it was sailing westbound and changes course
  • New missile strike on ship reported in the Gulf of Aden
    Singapore-flagged vessel says it was attacked as it was sailing westbound and changes course
  • Navtor-led pioneers deploy AI to drive digital twins
    Navtor-led consortium looking at multiple uses of AI in bid to improve digital twin utilisation
  • Wallenius Lines adds to its fleet with acquisition from Hoegh Autoliners
    Family-backed Swedish outfit could have nabbed a deal at $61m
  • Repsol turns on shipowner as multibillion-dollar legal war rages over oil spill
    Mare Doricum still tied up in Peruvian waters two years after incident
  • Navigare Capital Partners makes first close of new $350m maritime fund
    Danish investor targets $650m in committed capital from investors
  • Norwegian hedge fund Sissener Canopus buys shares in John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean
    Investment is already making a positive contribution, fund says
  • MSC-controlled Log-In sinks to a loss despite best fourth-quarter revenue
    Brazilian terminal and container ship operator takes hit from tax charges and higher cost
  • Disapproving families, motherhood and ill-fitting boiler suits - female seafarers have their say
    Women in the UAE are pursuing careers at sea to break down traditional barriers
  • Gram turns to Japanese bank for cheaper $41m financing of car carrier
    Competitive interest rate will maximise profit, Oslo-listed owner says
  • Fresh missile strike on ship in Gulf of Aden
    Singapore-flagged vessel said it was hit while it was sailing westbound
  • West of England head Tom Bowsher downplays renewal gains in P&I insurance
    Improving the club's financial position is still the priority
  • 'I'm trying not to make a mess of it,' says new Steamship Mutual boss
    CEO Jonathan Andrews says UK-based insurer has found a formula that works and is sticking to it
  • Understanding the buzz surrounding generative AI and shipping
    Greywing's generative AI get crews on and off ships effectively and gives them quicker access to shipboard manuals
  • Wavelength Podcast: Fatalities and ship sinking a dark twist in Red Sea crisis
    Is shipping's response to the Houthi attacks all wrong? Where should international efforts really be focused?
  • MSC snaps up three container ships as it extends buying spree
    Tonnage providers Borealis and Atlantica wind down fleets with the liner giant remaining hungry for tonnage
  • Moundreas tied to Epic asset play as capesize S&P enters overdrive
    Nicholas George Moundreas group is said to be making a 75% profit on the 14-year-old bulk carrier
  • Fearnley Securities boosts project finance portfolio
    Norwegian company has already bought three more vessels this year, backed by favourable outlook
  • Navigare steps up wind push with another CSOV order for Norwind Offshore
    Vard clinches deal for offshore wind vessel that comes with two options
  • Last flight: How was Eagle Bulk boss Gary Vogel rewarded in his final year as CEO?
    Veteran dry executive will be moving on after close of Star Bulk takeover
  • Norwegian hedge fund Sissener buys shares in John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean
    Investment is already making a positive contribution, fund says
  • Ship adrift after being struck by Houthi missile assigned salvage tug for rescue
    The True Confidence has been left drifting in the Gulf of Aden
  • Limited opportunities, limitless solutions and reward-hungry investors: Why maritime disruptors are facing a wave of consolidation
    Vessel performance software experts describe a frothy market as investors do the maths
  • Hafnia planning to break into future fuels production with new venture
    Owner teaming with Big Hill to develop a plant for blue methanol bunkers
  • Shipping lender NIBC cuts impaired exposure to zero as owners pay off loans quicker
    Dutch bank's maritime portfolio drops further as companies look to reduce debt
  • Gender medicine: Care on ships must be tailored to female seafarers' needs, medic argues
    It is time the maritime sector woke up to the decades-old bias towards men when it comes to medical practices
  • Nuclear row: India seizes CMA CGM cargo bound for Pakistan
    War of words erupts over machine on board the CMA CGM Attila
  • Swire Bulk divests $41m bulker brace in bullish S&P market
    Brokers report sale of 2015-built sister ships in ongoing fleet renewal
  • Greek shipowner Kassian Maritime snaps up modern bulker as it shifts S&P focus
    Papadakis family firm is linked to the acquisition of a three-year-old vessel from Japan's Nissen Kaiun
  • 'Misunderstandings': Hafnia refutes any breach of Russian sanctions amid probe
    Tanker owner says trade in oil products from Vadinar refinery is legitimate
  • Women in shipping need to be welcomed, celebrated and made visible to achieve diversity
    Maritime careers need to be promoted to women to help make shipping more inclusive, says Eline Muller
  • Biden says US will build temporary dock in Gaza to bring in aid by sea
    US president wants delivery of humanitarian supplies on a large scale
  • Shipping's shame: Women remain underpaid and excluded in the workplace
    Stark data on UK employment shows the need for action to embed a new culture comes amid celebration of International Women's Day
  • Precious raids secondhand market to pick up handymax bulker
    Thai-listed shipowner continues to upgrade and improve the age of its fleet with latest vessel acquisition
  • Swire Bulk ships out $41m bulker brace in bullish S&P market
    Brokers report sale of 2015-built sisters in ongoing fleet renewal

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 8, 2024
  • FedEx pilots seek release from federally mediated contract talks
    Pilots at FedEx say talks on a new contract are at a stalemate and have asked the National Mediation Board to send the dispute to arbitration.

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PSA International acquires 30% stake in Chinese terminal operator Xiamen Container Terminal Group
Singapore/Xiamen/Shenzhen
Transaction valued at approximately $387 million
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
Hong Kong
During the period, the container fleet transported more than 6.9 million TEUs (+6.7%)
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Eurokai's port terminals handled 3.6 million containers (+10.5%)
Hamburg
Growth of +18.5% in Germany. A decline of -3.7% in Italy.
Stop us, rail freight is in a critical condition and requires support policies.
Rome
Map: adequate structural interventions are lacking
OOIL invests $2.22 billion in the construction of 12 13,600 TEU containerships
Hong Kong
They will be built by the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard
Last year, the Hupac Group's production value grew by +3.1%
Zurich
Fincantieri establishes joint venture with Albanian KAYO
Trieste
The company will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of naval units for the Albanian Navy
Royal Caribbean converts options with Meyer Turku for two cruise ships into orders
Miami/Turku
The fifth and sixth "Icon" class units will be delivered in the summer of 2029 and the summer of 2030
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%
Venice
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.
National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety
Rome
Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary
UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume
Atlanta
In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%
The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.
Genoa
Commander Pierpaolo Danieli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority.
Livorno
He is the Chief of Staff of the Chief of Staff at MIT.
Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter
Helsinki
Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.
The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office
Rome
The measure will now be examined by parliament.
Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed
Novi Ligure
They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker
Ulsan
Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Initial portfolio valued at approximately one billion euros
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
DSV records a decline in net profit of -41.7% in the first quarter
Hedehusene
Downturn due to extraordinary expenses for the merger with Schenker
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge the Western Liguria Port Authority to focus on worker and safety issues
Genoa
The 2025 budget of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Administrative surplus of 128.9 million euros
Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.
Rome
They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments
Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.
Hong Kong
Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals
Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy
Genoa
He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.
In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%
Hong Kong
Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.
The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.
Palermo
Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies
Holzwickede
51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family
The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.
Genoa
228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels
Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari
Bari
The first meeting held in Venice follows
APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port
The Hague
It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
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 Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
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