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Exim India web site
JUNE 14, 2024
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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 14, 2024
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JUNE 13, 2024
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Marine Log web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Captain of pollution case tanker PS Dream could get prison term
    While two whistleblowers in a recent tanker pollution case could could be awarded up to $500,000, the vessel's captain could face imprisonment. As we reported earlier, last month two related companies that
  • Industry makes progress in fight against dangerous CARB DPF requirement
    In a major milestone for mariner safety in California, the California Senate Transportation Committee has voted 14-0 in favor of a measure that would prevent the California Air Resources Board (CARB) from
  • Damen unveils new offshore charging concept
    Offering a way to cut emissions during the operating phase of an offshore wind farm, Damen Shipyards Group has developed a new concept for offshore charging. The system envisages a fully electric

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Container News web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • U.S. container imports to surpass 2 million TEUs for next 7 months
    The Global Port Tracker report, released jointly by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, forecasts that monthly inbound cargo volumes at U.S. major container ports will reach their highest levels in nearly two years this summer. According to Ben Hackett, founder of Hackett Associates, this surge, expected to extend over seven months with import levels consistently exceedin
  • Liebherr Container Cranes completes major upgrade at Port Liberty in NY
    Liebherr Container Cranes announced the successful completion of a significant upgrade project at Port Liberty (formerly Global Container Terminals) in New York. This project involved enhancing three out of four Liebherr ship-to-shore container cranes (STS) by increasing lift height and extending the boom tip, with work on the fourth crane set to finish soon. The entire process was captured on ca
  • Klaipeda Port bolsters fleet with two new hybrid pilot boats
    Each of the two new hybrid pilot boats, contracted from Estonia's "Baltic Workboats AS," will assist ships entering and leaving Klaipeda Port in a year and a half. "At the end of next year, a hydrogen-powered waste collection vessel and two new-style hybrid pilot boats will be sailing in the Klaipeda Port Channel. Klaipeda Port is undergoing renewal and modernization while taking a comprehensive
  • Descartes acquires BoxTop Technologies for US$13 million
    Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in connecting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has announced its acquisition of BoxTop Technologies Limited (BoxTop), a leading provider of shipment management solutions for small to mid-sized logistics service providers (LSPs). Headquartered in Windsor, England, BoxTop was acquired by Descartes for approximately US$13 million, paid from cash
  • Pier owner seeks to arrest MSC boxship after near-miss
    An arrest warrant has been issued against one of Mediterranean Shipping Company's ships, MSC Michigan VII, after Charleston port officials accused the vessel of causing damage to one of its piers. The 2000-built 6,648 TEU MSC Michigan VII had lost power near Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge on 5 June while sailing along Cooper River. The pilot alerted the US Coast Guard, saying the ship had lost control
  • US importers caught in a vicious circle as labor union strike threat raises fears of soaring freight rates and massive disruption at US East and Gulf Coast ports
    Threat of strike action at US East and Gulf Coast ports may see importers accelerate efforts to protect ocean supply chains in a vicious circle of disruption in ocean freight container shipping. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) announced on Monday that it has suspended negotiations with United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) over a new labour contract for workers at US East Coas
  • Shipping's JIT failure that a five-year-old could understand
    Benefits from just-in-time arrivals at the port are so obvious and easy to achieve that a five-year-old can understand it and yet the industry does not get it according to one leading industry figure. Martin Crawford-Brunt, CEO at consultancy Lookout Maritime told Container News that it is essential the industry "ends the practice of 'sail fast to wait'", slowing ships down is a simple and effect
  • MABUX bunker indices surge in week 24
    In Week 24, the MABUX global bunker indices experienced substantial growth across all segments. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$7.74 to US$544.49/MT. The VLSFO index climbed by US$10.97, reaching US$633.73/MT. The MGO index saw the most significant increase, adding US$22.09 to US$824.02/MT. "At the time of writing, the upward trend moderately continued in the global bunker market," stated a Ma
  • Asia-Europe spot rates could surpass US$20,000 per FFE
    Spot rates have continued to soar this week, causing significant concern among shippers about how high these rates might climb. However, the reality is that no one can predict the exact ceiling. Prices will keep rising until a sufficient number of shippers are unable to afford to transport their goods, which will subsequently reduce container demand to align with available vessel capacity. The pr
  • Port of Los Angeles handles nearly 753,000 TEUs in May
    In May, the Port of Los Angeles handled 752,893 TEUs, reflecting a slight 3% decline compared to May of the previous year. Despite this dip, overall cargo volume for the first five months of 2024 is 18% higher than in 2023. Executive Director Gene Seroka announced plans to visit Taiwan and China next week for discussions to boost cargo volume and reduce the Port's carbon footprint. "We continue o

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Splash web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Mainprize Offshore orders six CTVs from Strategic Marine
    UK-based crew transfer vessel operator Mainprize Offshore has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine for the construction of six CTVs. The deal for the construction of the six supa-swath-model vessels comes with an option for an additional six vessels. The MoU was signed after the recent delivery of two such ...
  • Seanergy Maritime charters out cape duo to Costamare
    Greek capesize specialist Seanergy Maritime has fixed out two of its vessels on new deals with compatriot boxship and bulker owner Costamare. The company said that it took delivery of its recent acquisition, the 181,392 dwt vessel Iconship or as it was previously known - the Kinokawa Maru, which the company bought from Shunzan Kaiun ...
  • Havila Shipping bags deals for PSV trio with Equinor
    Norwegian OSV owner Havila Shipping has secured contracts for three of its platform supply vessels (PSVs) with compatriot energy giant Equinor. Equinor hired the Havila Clipper, Havila Fanø, and Havila Herøy PSVs for a firm period of twelve months. The contracts for each vessel include six optional extension periods for one month each. The contracts ...
  • Japanese firms to develop and commercialise rigid sails
    A trio of Japanese companies has teamed up to commercialise rigid sails as a new energy-saving device for shipping. Hiroshima-based shipbuilder Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, in partnership with Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding and Akishima Laboratories, will be developing a wing-shaped rigid sail to be used as an auxiliary propulsion device on ships. According to Tsuneishi, the rigid sail ...
  • Precious Shipping buys handy bulker for $18m
    Thai dry bulk owner Precious Shipping has acquired a handysize vessel from Ratu Shipping for $18.6m. The company's Singapore subsidiary, Precious Marigold, inked a deal for the acquisition of the 2015-built Western Panama. The 39,260 dwt vessel will join Precious between July 1 and August 31, 2024. The ship will be converted to the Singapore ...
  • Larsen & Toubro scores order for ONGC's Daman offshore project
    The hydrocarbon business of engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured an order from India's Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for the Daman project off the country's west coast. The scope of work includes engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning of four wellhead platforms, 140 km of pipeline and associated topside modifications at ...
  • Sea Cargo Charter report shows shipping is falling short of climate goals
    A new report from The Sea Cargo Charter (SCC) revealed the sector fell short of the minimum international climate goals set by the IMO by an average of 17% in 2023, equivalent to 165m metric tonnes of CO2e. Taking into account the 'striving' goals set by the IMO, SCC signatories were on average 22% misaligned, ...
  • China Merchants to take over Antong Holdings
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has provided details of what it plans to do with its container and roro fleets. Splash reported last month on plans to spin off Sinotrans Container Lines and China Merchants RoRo Transportation (Guangzhou RoRo) in a deal with compatriot Antong Holdings. CMES, China's second-largest shipowner, has now revealed it will ...
  • Offshore wind safety incidents see 94% rise year-on-year
    Data provided in the G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation 2023 report shows that the number of incidents in 2023 nearly doubled compared to the year before. In 2023, there were 1,679 incidents recorded by almost 40 G+ members - a who's who of offshore wind players. This is an increase of 94% ...
  • MSC faces another hurdle in its bid to operate at Hamburg port
    Mediterranean Shipping Co's hopes to complete its buy-in to Hamburg port by the end of June now face a hurdle with local politicians belonging to the Left Party working at the city's budget committee deciding this week to postpone any final decision until after a public hearing now scheduled for next Thursday, which is likely ...
  • DNV green lights shift of chief engineer from ship to shore
    Tech firm Kongsberg Maritime has received approval in principle from classification society DNV to enable a key role to be transferred from a ship to a shore-based control centre. The move will enable the role of chief engineer to be located in a remote operations centre (ROC), where the duties can be carried out from ...
  • Houthis add sea strike capabilities in war on shipping
    The Houthis have displayed greater sophistication in their attacks on merchant shipping this week, hitting targets both by sea and air for the first time, causing severe concern for seafarers tasked with heading towards the Red Sea. The Iran-allied militants have claimed their first successful sea drone strike on a commercial ship in the Red ...
  • MSC partners with the New York Shipping Exchange
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world's largest containerline, is partnering with the New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX) to enhance the digitalisation of ocean freight contract performance. Through this strategic collaboration, MSC will integrate NYSHEX's technology to gain real-time insights into their contract performance. The secure, cloud-based platform from NYSHEX digitalises key contr
  • MSC ship arrested after close shave with American bridge
    An errant containership operated by Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) that made headlines in the US earlier this month for a close brush with another American bridge is now at the centre of a legal tussle. Carver Maritime has filed a suit over the MSC Michigan VII's throttle getting stuck, which resulted in damage to the ...
  • Fuel price spread at lows rarely experienced during the global sulphur cap era
    The price spread between high and low sulphur fuel oil (HSFO and VLSFO) are at lows rarely seen since the advent of the global sulphur cap at the start of the year 2020. The price spread between shipping's top fuels - known as the Hi5 - stands at around $67 today, eroding the premium earnings ...
  • Understanding Fuel EU Maritime: baselines, incentives and penalties
    The EU's Fit for 55 package will change the way we think about fuel and carbon accounting, writes Christian Rae Holm, managing director of Coach Solutions. The European Union's FuelEU Maritime regulation will be in force from January 1, 2025, as part of the Fit for 55 package which has the goal of reducing CO2 ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Specter of port strike looming over as-yet unscathed trans-Atlantic trade
    Measures to mitigate the impact of a potential labor disruption at US East and Gulf coast ports could cause the trans-Atlantic market to follow the same path as the heavily disrupted trades out of Asia.
  • MSC joins NYSHEX to improve tracking of ocean contract performance
    The ocean carrier joins rivals Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd - all investors in NYSHEX - in using the contract management platform.
  • Supply chain automation vendor lands investment to help shippers better use data
    CargoSense said the funding will be used to expand its partner ecosystem of integrated management systems and data sources for its shipper customers.
  • Signs of container spillover remerging in MPV market
    Trade disruption and related congestion, high container rates and tight capacity are pushing shippers to rethink transport modes and make early moves toward revisiting the spillover market seen during the pandemic.
  • Port strikes in Germany, France disrupting cargo movement
    Summer strikes have begun in Europe with a series of walkouts causing significant disruption across the main German and French container ports.
  • Far East-India rates hit new recent highs amid ongoing Asia port flow disruptions
    Large Indian industrial importers, relying heavily on China for input products, have complained that despite shelling out exorbitantly high freight rates, vessel space at load ports continues to be problematic.
  • ILA links contract wage proposal to ocean carriers' financial results
    The International Longshoremen's Association cited the "massive profits" ocean carriers have booked in recent years to highlight the wage proposal it plans to push in contract talks with employers.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Seafarer severely injured in blaze after Houthis target three ships
    Polish-Ukrainian bulker is 'making way' after it is hit by anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Meet MOL's climate tech leader in California's Silicon Valley
    Venture capital firm MOL Switch is busy investing $100m budget in start-ups that are rethinking energy
  • Blaze breaks out on Ukrainian ship struck by Houthi missiles
    Ship is 'making way' after receiving three blows from 'unknown projectiles'
  • Russian interests cancel LNG and tanker newbuildings deal at SHI
    Arbitration looms over agreement on hulls that were to be completed at Russia's Zvezda
  • UK blacklists Russian insurer Ingosstrakh and first shadow fleet vessels
    Four tankers and two cargo vessels are on new UK list targeting Russian interests
  • Cleaves shipping fund's 'overexposure' to tankers pays off as stocks rise 80%
    Norwegian investment bank sees tighter product markets into 2025 after markets underestimated Red Sea effects
  • Danaos Corp forward-fixes six 8,000-teu container newbuildings with Hapag-Lloyd
    German liner is behind three-year charters of methanol-ready neopanamaxes
  • Seafarer killed in Houthi attack on Greek Evalend bulker as salvage op continues
    Two-year-old kamsarmax becomes second vessel to suffer fatal strike
  • Cleaves shipping fund's 'over-exposure' to tankers pays off as stocks rise 80%
    Norwegian investment bank sees tighter product markets into 2025 after markets underestimated Red Sea effects
  • Redelivering LNG steamships set for lay-up or scrap
    Fearnleys analysts say fleet replacement and industry growth will prompt second wave of newbuildings
  • John Dragnis opens up on dry bulk and gas investments
    Greek owner has been growing and will continue to keep shipping business in private hands
  • Shipowners can now move quickly if scrapping needed, Stolt Tankers' Bjarke Nissen says
    Demand has never been a problem, but ship supply is key to chemical sector, executive argues
  • Buyers happy to hunt secondhand tankers they will not own until 2025, analyst says
    Seaborne Shipbrokers' Eva Tzima notes deals for forward deliveries are increasing
  • Adnoc green-lights Ruwais LNG export plant as it eyes energy growth prospects
    New facility will more than double Abu Dhabi's production
  • Buyer of Scorpio product tanker revealed to be Indian shipowner Great Eastern
    Destination of four other vessels sold by New York-listed owner as yet unknown
  • New missile strike on ship reported in Red Sea as fate of Evalend bulker unknown
    Fresh incident comes a day after Greek bulker hit in similar area
  • Greek shipowner Chandris orders first VLCC since global financial crisis
    South Korean shipyard finds another slot for 2026 delivery
  • VLCC completes Russian oil transfer from three aframaxes off Morocco
    Kpler tracks first-ever transshipment of crude off the African country
  • Western Bulk names new head of Indian Ocean as it targets panamax growth
    Norwegian dry bulk operator appoints Amit Jakhmola
  • 'Tremendous' yard order backlog likely to create newbuilding delays
    Fearnleys head of research warns of a 'tsunami' of ship phase-outs adding fresh pressure
  • Danica Crewing boss rues chronic lack of competent officer seafarers
    Crewing specialist expects tight labour market for officers to go on 'for a long time'
  • Car carriers at 'critical' tipping point as charter rates fall, Clarksons says
    Analysts argue that the sector is moving into a period of higher newbuilding deliveries
  • Solstad Maritime scoops Petrobras charters
    Multiple deals involve construction support and anchor-handling tonnage
  • Norwegian hedge fund sells Golden Ocean shares after rally
    Sissener Canopus remains positive on dry bulk
  • US puts seven Russian LNG carrier newbuildings on its blacklist
    Move is part of a sweeping, new sanctions package encompassing more than 300 entities worldwide
  • Precious continues S&P action with Japanese handysize bulker acquisition
    Thai owner acquires more modern tonnage after shipping out veterans
  • Chemical tanker sector ripe for takeovers, says Stolt Tankers' Maren Schroeder
    Legislation and disruption is weighing heavily on tanker companies lacking scale, boss argues
  • Tina Turner, portraits and pressure: Stolt boss Lange makes London debut
    German executive reveals new 'simply the best strategy' as he continues to put his imprint on shipping and logistics giant
  • Higher requirements and societal change lead to seafarer shortages, Danica CEO says
    Crewing specialist expects tight labour market for officers to go on 'for a long time'

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Dockworkers seek wage increase 'commensurate' with corporate profits
    The International Longshoremen's Association is in a contract dispute with ocean carriers over wage increases and use of automation.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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