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Exim India web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Leading government officials set to grace MALA 2024 in Mumbai on Aug. 21
  • New report by Maritime SheEO highlights progress & challenges in gender equality within India's maritime industry
  • Gandhidham Chamber delegation meets Shipping Secretary to discuss comprehensive development of Deendayal Port
  • Union Cabinet approves road connectivity for Vadhvan Port
  • Eswatini (Swaziland)-flagged vessels added to the restricted list by the UAE
  • Tonnages and rates up 12% in July; Bangladesh tonnages recover
  • US legislation seeks to stop the flow of illicit goods though e-commerce shipments
  • IndiGo plans 7 new global destinations by the end of FY25
  • APSEZ incorporates wholly owned subsidiary DPACCCTL for Berth No. 13 at Deendayal Port
  • Milaha Gulf Express 2 service added to King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam; calls Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India
  • Smartphone exports from India surge
  • Merchandise exports growth seen dipping in Q2 FY25
  • Truck freight rates up on trunk routes in July
  • Tanker freight rates stable despite Middle East turmoil

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 13, 2024
  • Swift action prevents 'catastrophic event' as another explosion rocks a box ship
  • Port strikes would expose airfreight's vulnerability to a 'capacity crisis'
  • RXO - deep value for some
  • More challenges for container shipping may be lurking as contract talks loom
  • Wan Hai eyes demand potential on its core trades and orders more ships
  • In an air freight 'race-to-the-bottom', everyone loses

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 13, 2024
  • Watertight integrity at issue in sinking of Jacqueline A towboat
    The sinking last year of a towing vessel in the Atlantic Ocean was due to a lack of watertight integrity, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday. The vessel, the Jacqueline A,
  • Berge Bulk deploys Sofar Ocean voyage optimization fleetwide
    Singapore-headquartered Berge Bulk has adopted San Francisco based Sofar Ocean's Wayfinder voyage optimization platform across its fleet of owned vessels, including new vessels equipped with wind propulsion technology. Berge Bulk uses Wayfinder's
  • FERRIES 2024: Green funding access for ferry operators
    Going green isn't always inexpensive, but there are strategies to help ferry operators manage the costs. To provide valuable insights on accessing green funding, Kristen Kissinger, Marine Transit Planning Team Lead, Project
  • Windcat selects Anglo-Eastern to manage its hydrogen-fueled CSOVs
    CMB Group's offshore personnel transfer subsidiary Windcat has selected Hong Kong headquartered Anglo Eastern to manage the hydrogen-fueled Elevation Series CSOVs that it has under construction at the Damen Ha Long shipyard

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Container News web site
AUGUST 13, 2024
  • TT warns container seals are being ignored to the detriment of cargo security
    Though not a robust deterrent to determined thieves the humble seal plays a central role in identifying location, method and often perpetrators of cargo theft. Freight insurance specialist TT Club argues for greater emphasis on the container seal as part of a stronger security culture across the supply chain. Loss due to theft is among the top three causes of claims received on an annual basis by
  • Kale Logistics announces new leadership
    Global vertical SaaS platform provider Indian Kale Logistics has announced new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Innovation Officer. Shripad Inamdar, who has over 20 years of SaaS and IT expertise, will be the new CFO and will drive the company's digitalisation projects and international expansion. Sanjeev Madavi, with nearly thirty years of experience in digital transformation and innovation in
  • Leschaco appoints new Managing Director in Malaysia
    The Leschaco Group has announced the appointment of Jens Osterwald as the new Managing Director for Leschaco (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. He will assume his new role in Malaysia on 1 September 2024. Osterwald began his professional career in 2005 with a three-year dual study programme at Leschaco's headquarters in Bremen. He then worked for two years as a sales representative in the tank container depart
  • CSBC breaks boxship order drought with bumper Wan Hai contract
    Taiwanese shipbuilder CSBC Corporation ended its near drought of merchant ship orders on 12 August, when compatriot liner operator Wan Hai Lines commissioned a dozen 8,000 TEU methanol dual-fuelled container ships. The total contract value ranges from US$1.23 billion to US$1.98 billion, representing CSBC's largest order in its 51-year history. The contract also comes with options for another four
  • Yang Ming reports US$730 million H1 profit, reflecting strong financial performance
    Yang Ming reported second-quarter consolidated revenues of US$ 1.65 billion, translating to a year-on-year increase of 50%. The company's after-tax net profit and EPS reached US$435.6 million and NT$3.98, respectively. Additionally, the ocean carrier's consolidated revenues for the first half of 2024 grew by 34% to US$3.02 billion, while its after-tax net profit and EPS for this period were US$72
  • MSC vessel suffers blast in Colombo port
    One of MSC container ships caught fire after an explosion in Sri Lanka's Colombo port on 11 August. The incident of the 2006-built, 2,824 TEU MSC Capetown III occurred in Colombo's Jaya Container Terminal around 1 am local time. MSC Capetown III, which serves MSC's East Africa Service or South Asia - East Africa Service (Dar Es Salam Service), was discharging 995 boxes and loading 880 boxes at th
  • Essential Measures for Minimizing Disruption Amid Ningbo Port Closure: Container xChange
    Container xChange, an online container trading and leasing marketplace, is alerting the global container trading and leasing community to the serious repercussions of the recent explosion aboard the Yang Ming vessel YM Mobility at Ningbo Port, China. This incident, which has led to the closure of one of the world's busiest container terminals, is expected to have significant ripple effects across
  • HMM achieves growth in first-half revenue and profits
    South Korea's major container line HMM has posted significant gains in first-half revenue and profits. In particular, HMM reported a year-on-year 18.6% growth in its H1 revenue, reaching US$3.64 billion, an 88% increase in net profit climbing to US$840,000, and a 125% increase in operating profit rising to US$770,000. HMM's first-half operating margin is 21.1%, which is the highest level among gl
  • First VCR technology to be trialled on CMA CGM boxships
    Swiss marine power company WinGD's Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) technology is expected to be trialled onboard one of CMA CGM's container vessels. The collaboration marks the first field test for the new dual-fuel engine technology and follows successful factory tests showing significant efficiency improvements with both diesel and LNG fuel. VCR dynamically adapts cylinder compression ratio in
  • Intermodal Group and OneStop extend partnership at new terminal
    OneStop, a supply chain optimisation solution provider, and Intermodal Group (IMG) have expanded their partnership to include the latter's new facility, the Kenwick Intermodal Terminal (IMT) in Western Australia. This collaboration will introduce OneStop's cutting-edge solutions, OneStop Modal and Vehicle Booking System (VBS) at the new intermodal facility, aiming to enhance operational efficienc
  • Saudi ports see container drop in July
    The Saudi ports, supervised by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), recorded a 9.11% increase in cargo throughput tonnage during July, reaching 27,382,403 tons, compared to 25,096,888 tons in the same month of the last year. The statistics for imported containers show an increase of 15.72%, totaling 271,465 TEUs compared to 234,592 TEUs last year. On the other hand, the statistics for exported con

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Splash web site
AUGUST 13, 2024
  • VLCC sales reemerge after two-month hiatus
    The first VLCC sales since the middle of June are appearing in broking reports. The 14-year-old, Japanese-built Apollo Harmony has been sold by Idemitsu Tanker for $58m to unspecified Greek interests. The scrubber-fitted vessel has dry-docked recently and just passed its special survey. Meanwhile, Patria Nusasegara from Indonesia has recorded a today profit from the ...
  • Diana Shipping fixes out kamsarmax bulker to Paralos Shipping
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Paralos Shipping for one of its vessels. Aquavita chartered the 2013-built, 81,513 dwt kamsarmax bulker Astarte for a gross charter rate of $14,000, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until a minimum of July 15, 2025, ...
  • ASRY appoints new CEO
    Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has appointed Ahmed Al-Abri as the new chief executive officer. The Omani national and former chairman of Asyad Container Terminals and CEO of Asyad Ports brings over 25 years of experience to Bahrain-based ship repair and fabrication yard. Tawfeeq AlMoayed, ASRY chairman of the board of directors, said: ...
  • Anglo-Eastern seals Windcat CSOV shipmanagement deal
    Crew transfer vessel operator Windcat, part of Saverys family-controlled CMB.TECH, has selected Hong Kong-based shipmanager Anglo-Eastern for the technical and crewing management of six commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) currently under construction at Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards. The partnership builds on the deal with Anglo-Eastern Technical Services (AETS), Anglo-Eastern's t
  • Tankers International increases VLCC pool to 35
    UK-based VLCC pool operator Tankers International has added two Vietnamese-flagged tankers to increase the pool size to 35. The two vessels in question are the 2010-built Felix and the 2009-built Symphony VLCCs. The former joined the pool earlier this year, with the latter joining earlier this month. Although the owners of the vessels were not ...
  • Tsunami of boxship orders grows as Wan Hai lines up 20 newbuilds
    Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines has set out to expand its fleet with up to 20 methanol dual-fuel vessels. The world's 11th largest containerline, which had ordered around 40 ships during the box shipping boom of 2021 and 2022, has inked a letter of intent with compatriot shipbuilder CSBC Corporation for 12 firm and four optional ...
  • China admits responsibility for last year's European pipeline destruction
    Chinese authorities have stated that Newnew Shipping's container ship Newnew Polar Bear was responsible, albeit by accident, for damaging the Balticconnector subsea gas pipeline between Estonia and Finland last year. According to a report by the South China Morning Post, Chinese authorities have conducted an internal investigation and forwarded the results to the two European ...
  • Houthis pursue ship across the Red Sea
    The Houthis in Yemen have adopted a new tactic which sees them pursuing individual ships across long stretches of the Red Sea. An unidentified ship was attacked by the Houthis three times in the space of 12 hours today. The first attack happened around 115 km south of the Houthi-held port city of Hodeida, the ...
  • Subsea sector global spending tipped to go past $42bn by 2027
    Driven by rising operator expenditure on equipment and installation services, the subsea market segment will see a 10% annual compound growth rate from 2024 to 2027 with total spending exceeding $42bn by the end of this period, a new Rystad Energy report suggests. Investment activity in the sector has been strong in South America and ...
  • Belships outfit Lighthouse Navigation rebrands as Norwegian Bulk Carriers
    Oslo-based dry bulk operator Lighthouse Navigation has been rebranded as Norwegian Bulk Carriers. The move comes after Norwegian bulker owner Belships took a majority stake of 67% in the company while letting go of similar business, which operates from offices across Asia and Australia, in April this year. Norwegian Bulk Carriers operates between 60 and ...
  • Shipping gears up to debate carbon levies
    Ahead of the next session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), scheduled to start at the end of September, proposals are pouring into the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The headline from the global gathering is expected to be the deliberations on some form of carbon levy. Lobby group, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), ...
  • Two dead from explosion on Icon Offshore platform supplier
    Malaysian offshore service provider Icon Offshore said on Monday that an explosion occurred on its Icon Amara platform supply vessel which led to two fatalities. The incident on the Icon Amara occurred on August 2 at approximately 10:30 pm local time at the Sapar Alpha platform near Bintulu. The incident resulted in two fatalities and ...
  • PSA retains port crown
    Singapore's PSA International has retained its ports crown in the latest annual rankings of global container terminal operators from UK consultancy Drewry. The seven largest terminal operators now handle over 40% of global port throughput on an equity-adjusted basis. Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) recorded the strongest growth last year, with equity teu up by more ...
  • Seacon offloads second bulker in a month
    Hong Kong-listed Seacon Shipping has cashed in on its second bulk carrier in a month as it continues to gather cash for potential future deals and balance out its fleet portfolio. The Qingdao-based diversified owner and operator has agreed a $32.1m sale of the modern 2019-built ultramax Seacon Athens to Shanghai-based Henxin Ship Leasing. The ...
  • Prysmian awarded $96m in trade secrets case against Sterlite
    Offshore cable maker Prysmian has won its trade secrets case against its India-based competitor Sterlite Technologies and the Italian firm's former executive Stephen Szymanski. A South Carolina jury found in favour of Prysmian following a three-week jury trial in the US District Court in Columbia, South Carolina. The jury found that Sterlite was 'unjustly enriched' ...
  • Yilport invests in El Salvador
    Turkey's Yilport will invest $1.6bn in two ports in El Salvador. The investments will go towards tripling the capacity of Acajutla, El Salvador's largest port, as well as resuscitating the port of La Union, a facility that was completed in 2008 and never opened. Yilport and El Salvador's Autonomous Port Executive Commission (CEPA) will jointly ...
  • DryDel tied to third ultramax sale this year
    Greek bulker player DryDel Shipping has been linked to its third ultramax disposal this year. Multiple S&P sources report the Costas Dellaportas-led company is shipping out the 2012-built Dolce Vita in a deal worth about $23.5m with an undisclosed Chinese buyer. DryDel, formerly Meadway Shipping and Trading, bought the 61,600 dwt Oshima-built vessel for $24m ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 13, 2024
  • Pyxis Tankers lifts profits after adding bulkers
    Nasdaq-listed company will continue to monitor the product tanker sector for acquisition opportunities but values have reached a 10-year high
  • Over 90% of Russia crude exports circumvented G7 price cap in July
    Two thirds of crude and condensates loaded at Russian ports were shipped on the so-called dark fleet* of elderly, anonymously...
  • Syrian businessman assassinated in July was linked to Iranian oil sales
    Israeli officials say al-Qaterji was linked to Iranian oil sales and was operating in support of the IRGC-Qods Force and...
  • Oil demand increases in second quarter, but global economic concerns loom
    Worries about the health of China's economy remain after slower-than-expected growth in 2Q24, heightened by employment and consumer confidence data...
  • Meyer Werft sees another boost with new Disney Cruise Line four-ship order
    New tonnage is set to be delivered by Meyer Werft between 2027 and 2031. The quartet adds to two ships...
  • Safety required for Red Sea normalisation is nowhere in sight
    Analysts agree that a ceasefire or de-escalation in the Israel-Hamas war is the first step to Houthis slowing attacks against...
  • Make IMO DCS data public for planet's sake, say NGOs
    NGOs have called for greater public access to the IMO Data Collection System, saying the current fragmented structure hampers progress...
  • Swedish Club first-half results top expectations
    'We are seeing some solid figures as we continue to grow in a controlled manner to restore our financial strength,'...
  • GSL clinches $300m refinancing with bank trio
    Company's average cost of debt is brought below 4%
  • Boxship casualties turn to LOF agreements
    New version of Lloyd's Open Forum contract is due for rollout next year and is intended to propitiate insurer concerns
  • Shipping emissions fell in 2023, IMO data shows
    The International Maritime Organization has published Carbon Intensity Indicator ratings for the first time
  • HMM thrives in first half of year, racking up 88% net profit growth
    HMM plans for global service network improvement, preparing for market fluctuations
  • Hyundai Heavy union plans walkout despite strong newbuild market
    South Korean shipbuilder calls the decision 'unfortunate' as the industry is facing a 'critical moment' for revival
  • Houthis target vessel three times as US carrier accelerates
    A master of one vessel reported three separate attacks in the early hours of August 13, including an approach from...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen posts record earnings as vessel capacity remains sold out
    'We believe volumes will be higher in 2025, while contract renewals due this year will be at higher rates; 2025...
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding achieves 77% profit surge with record orderbook
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder's orderbook reached a record high of 224 vessels valued at $20.2bn
  • VLCC rates weighed down by weaker-than-expected Chinese growth, says DHT
    'Chinese economic growth and oil demand has recently been slower than expected. We understand Asian refiners to have built inventories...
  • Navigator Gas announces $147.6m financing deal
    Handysize gas carrier specialist Navigator Gas has announced financing of $147.6m that it plans to use for refinancing a 2019...
  • Daily Briefing
    Israel's entry to sanctions game further complicates shipping's compliance conundrum | Palau flag opens investigation into Russia's LNG carriers manipulating...
  • First dual-fuel orders see Wan Hai jump into newbuilding rush
    Wan Hai announced its first-ever methanol-capable orders after a hiatus in new shipbuilding since 2022. Taiwanese carrier says the fuel...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 13, 2024
  • Evergreen rides surging freight rates to big jump in H1 profits
    The results, the carrier's strongest since the second half of 2022, follow those of fellow Taiwan liners Yang Ming Marine Transport and Wan Hai Lines, which reported healthy first-half financials on Monday.
  • India-Europe ocean carriers lower spot rates as demand recedes
    Local freight forwarder sources who spoke with the Journal of Commerce reported a significant downward correction in spot rates quoted by major carriers for their upcoming sailings in the second half of August.
  • When it comes to the Red Sea diversions, the world is moving on
    Not only are several geopolitical scenarios being confronted with much larger stakes, such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the possibility of escalation in the Middle East, but economists say there is little in the more than six-month shipping disruption that is cause for serious economic concern.
  • HMM reports soaring profitability, but warns of growing market challenges
    The carrier is preparing its container shipping network for any shifting cargo flows amid rising geopolitical risks and global trade tensions.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 13, 2024
  • Disney Cruise Line announces four more newbuildings
    US leisure and entertainment giant says cruise is one of the strongest growing businesses
  • Delta Tankers ship named as target of latest multi-prong Houthi attack
    Product carrier managed by Anglo-Eastern identified as ship in the vicinity of another explosion
  • Letter: Shipping needs to see the big green picture
    Failure to consider the resources and energy used in a ship's full life cycle can lead to poor environmental decisions, argues Jan-Hugo Holten
  • Aegean Sea emerges as new Russian diesel transfer site as oil product export revenue rises
    Data shows ship-to-ship transfers have declined in EU waters
  • Yang Ming puts profits to work with purchase of 11,000-teu container ship duo
    Taiwanese liner operator lifts tally to 10 neo-panamax vessels bought in past 18 months
  • Dominant dry cargo player Star Bulk share price 'puzzling', says Clarksons
    Owner offers 'shining value' after Eagle Bulk merger, analysts argue
  • Retail giant Walmart offers ocean shipping to e-commerce network
    Largest US chain looks to leverage container shipping position to move beyond traditional retail
  • DHT mulls time charters and finance options for accelerated VLCC newbuildings
    VLCC specialist is seeking to boost contract cover having moved up the delivery dates of its newbuildings
  • Shrinking fleets signal good times ahead for offshore as up cycle looms
    Shrunk anchor-handling tug supply vessel and platform supply vessels fleets fuelling confidence
  • Freedom of navigation facing multiple threats beyond Red Sea, top politicians warn
    Houthi attacks are latest attempts to undermine international law, officials say
  • Peter Dohle extends container ship buying spree with purchase from financier
    Tonnage provider maintains buying spree with vessel chartered to liner upstart Tailwind
  • Braemar joint global S&P head exits amid talk of wider departures for major rival
    Talk circulates of multiple brokers jumping ship to SSY
  • New Fortress finally exports first cargo from its 'Fast LNG' unit
    Offshore plant now due to shutdown for maintenance before firing up into production
  • Anglo-Eastern wins management deal for Saverys' hydrogen-powered CSOV fleet
    CMB.Tech's Windcat hands over technical and crewing operations of innovative offshore wind ships to Hong Kong group
  • Purus opens new UK office and expands in Hong Kong
    Growing shipowner bolstering gas and offshore wind operations
  • Shipowners will wave farewell to record low financing costs as bond market dynamics change, DNB says
    DNB Markets sees Nordic high yield bond return of 8-10% in 2024
  • Tankers International grows VLCC pool with double addition
    Asia Pacific Shipping and Phuong Dong Petrol Transport each contribute a ship to UK-managed pool
  • HMM profit doubles as it rides stronger freight market
    Newbuildings and used ships remain on the agenda for South Korean operator
  • Piles of cash and easy finance: Why bulker sale-and-purchase activity is heading for a fresh record
    Buyers have been undeterred by expensive prices or older vessels, and sellers have been only too happy to take profit
  • Container ship damaged key Baltic gas pipeline 'by accident', says China probe
    Government says incident involving NewNew Polar Bear was the result of a storm, report claims
  • Sea drone 'disabled' as Houthis target two ships in overnight Red Sea attacks
    Vessels survive unscathed and are headed for their next ports of call
  • GSL secures 'significant' interest cut on new $300m boxship refinancing deal
    ABN Amro, Credit Agricole and Bank of America come up with fresh funding linked to 10 vessels
  • Samos Steamship orders capesize bulker brace and an aframax tanker in latest newbuilding play
    The Greek company ends three-years capesize bulker order drought
  • Russian crude-laden product tanker discharges cargo in India after three-week delay
    The Destan was reportedly stuck in Vadinar for three weeks
  • 'Promising' chemical tanker fundamentals see Odfjell upgraded to 'buy'
    Norne Securities sees record earnings and high dividends
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen sees 'strongest quarter on record' as rates jump
    Market remains tight as company forecasts better results than 2023
  • Vroon tanker suffered 'significant' damage after being hit by bulker
    French maritime authority said Dutch bitumen ship was at anchor when accident occurred
  • Wan Hai Lines inks $2bn swoop for 20 dual-fuel container ship newbuildings
    Taiwanese company bucked the trend and picked methanol as fuelling choice
  • Tanker damaged and minor injuries reported after collision with bulker
    French maritime authority said Dutch bitumen ship was at anchor when accident occurred
  • Houthis target two ships in overnight Red Sea attacks
    Vessels survive unscathed and are headed for their next ports of call
  • Norden eyes asset-play profits to plug red ink from its trading business
    Danish owner-operator is considering how to play a raft of purchase options as its asset-light business suffers heavy losses
  • Indonesia's Patria Nusasegara scores big on VLCC sale deal
    Strong tanker asset values see Jakarta-based company earn hefty profit of at least $10m on PNS Serena sale
  • Great Eastern happy to stay 'near 100%' in spot market for tankers and bulkers
    Executive Rahul Sheth says one-off deals have historically paid off better than long-term fixtures
  • Great Eastern starts chartering operation to reap rewards of new 'smart city'
    Benefits on offer to companies setting up shop in country's first purpose-built complex

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 13, 2024
  • Port of Virginia completes expanded rail project
    Eastern Class 1 railroads Norfolk Southern and CSX will help reach Midwest cities with double-stack trains from the newly expanded Port of Virginia central rail yard.
  • China port explosion snarls trans-Pacific container trade
    Importers are advised to seek alternative routes and plan for extended delays as the peak shipping season gets underway, following an explosion involving hazardous materials at China's Port of Ningbo.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
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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
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Paris
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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
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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
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Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
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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
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ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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