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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 14, 2024
  • Sinolines launches direct CIW service connecting China & West Coast India with maiden vessel call at BMCT
  • Cargo Shop 2024 - Shippers & LSP Forum in Vadodara this week to be a power-packed conference with eminent participation
  • Merchandise trade recovering despite widening regional conflicts & increasing policy uncertainty: Outlook
  • DPA registers significant growth in cargo volumes in H1; achieves multiple handling records
  • India's GDP raised to 7 pc in FY25: World Bank
  • Auto component exports seen at $100 bn by 2030
  • CMA CGM Group opens a new state-of-the-art inland depot in Mundra
  • OOCL's revenues and liftings up in Q3 and nine months
  • Govt mulls using own funds as preliminary investment for establishing P&I entity
  • Visakhapatnam Port Authority re-introducing Penal Berth Hire Charges
  • First management agreement for autonomous ships approved

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 14, 2024
  • Another gateway to Asia
  • Allcargo welcomes global finance director
  • Quicker and greener transports to Turkey
  • Designing an X-plane with FIW technology
  • VCT upgrades cargo handling with new MHCs
  • More efficiency through digitalisation
  • Schenker to open semiconductor site
  • IAPH 2024 sustainability awards are out
  • Name change to unify Transworld's global presence
  • Finalising new Basa arrangements
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • ADL gets three green trucks
  • Adding in Austria
  • Seacube bolsters its board of directors
  • Bringing a Skytrain back home

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 11, 2024
  • Spot rates ex-Asia still falling, despite USEC congestion, with more blanks
  • Air cargo spot rates hit 2024 peak, while Vietnam becomes a hotspot
  • GXO Logistics takeover talk - scent of box line interest
  • US retailers look to consumers to save an industrial sector in the doldrums
  • Automated postcard from Hamburg
  • Ban on overtime at port of Montreal a threat to supply chains, says MPA
  • Close price gap between fossil fuel and going green, urges Maersk CCO
  • Amazon set to expand its subcontinent footprint with India Post deal
  • South African court blocks ICTSI-Transnet Durban deal
  • Challenge Group sources new aircraft as Jet's 777s remain elusive
  • Watch BIFA on the box
  • Menzies Aviation shakes up Americas leadership team
  • Hellmann's Denis de Farias Duarte takes on Fraport cargo role a

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 11, 2024
  • Hurtigruten releases new Sea Zero details
    Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten has released updated plans for its Sea Zero project, the zero-emission cruise ship scheduled to debut in 2030. Using large batteries, sails, and other innovative solutions, the ship

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 11, 2024
  • Is Strait of Malacca at Risk from Supply Chain Weaponization?
    Recent disruptions in the Red Sea have highlighted the significant challenges facing the global shipping industry in maintaining operational stability. Meanwhile, the Strait of Malacca is increasingly exposed to vulnerabilities stemming from geopolitical tensions, military conflicts, piracy, and the impacts of climate change. This strategic chokepoint facilitates about 30% of global trade, provid
  • Singapore, Shandong sign agreement to create Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and China's Shandong Provincial Transport Department signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 9 October to establish the Singapore - Shandong Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC). Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of MPA, and Gao Hongyan, Deputy Director of Shandong Provincial Transport Department, signed the MoU at the 25th Singapore - Shandon
  • New ZMPC cranes boost Port of Gioia Tauro container handling capabilities
    Four new ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the Port of Gioia Tauro, with two more expected by the end of the month. The new equipment is provided by the Chinese port equipment manufacturer ZMPC. In the first nine months of 2024, container traffic at the Italian port rose by 10.4%. Following the addition of six new ship-to-shore cranes in November 2019 and three more in February 2023, the port
  • San Pedro Bay Ports achieve record reduction levels of GHG emissions
    Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA), an independent, not-for-profit association representing terminal owners & operators and ocean carriers operating on the United States West Coast, reported significant air quality improvements at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles in 2023. PMSA said this is a result of maritime industry efforts, according to two new Emissions Inventories, Port of
  • 2M Alliance announces blank sailings on Transpacific services
    2M Alliance of Maersk and MSC has announced several blank sailings on its Transpacific services due to the ongoing congestion at ports across the US East Coast caused by the recent East and Gulf Coast port work stoppage. The two companies have published the following blank sailings: Asia to US East Coast Service Vessel / Voyage Voyage First Port / Proforma ETD TP11/Elephant Maersk Sydney 443W Lae
  • Songfa to acquire affiliated Hengli Heavy Industries
    Shanghai-listed Guangdong Songfa Ceramics, part of the wider Hengli conglomerate, has announced it will buy a stake in Hengli affiliate and shipbuilder Hengli Heavy Industries, according to the latest DynaLiners report. It is important to note that this yard has recently received a letter of intent from the world's largest container carrier MSC for ten 21,000 TEU LNG-fuelled vessels. According to
  • Newbuild Vessels: Fleet Expansion or Renewal for Leading Container Lines?
    While the boxship newbuilding orderbook is now close to 25% of the active fleet, several liner operators still have a good number of elderly vessels in their fleet, leaving room for renewal, according to Alphaliner. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Martina Li Asia Correspondent If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeare
  • COSCO, ONE enhance their Middle East-Indian Sub offerings
    Two of the largest container lines have announced changes in their intra-Middle East/Indian Subcontinent service networks. Towards the end of October, Ocean Network Express (ONE) will enhance its offerings by incorporating slots from Global Feeder Shipping's Colombo China Gulf service, while, Cosco Shipping Lines announced the launch of OUX service. The services are set to fortify shipping links
  • Middle East Turmoil: Recent developments, oil production fears, and global shipping impacts
    As geopolitical tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, concerns are mounting over potential disruptions to oil production and their far-reaching effects on global shipping. Recent developments have heightened fears of attacks on critical energy infrastructure, raising alarm bells in markets already grappling with volatility. This article delves into the latest events in the region, the
  • The Complete Guide to Hiring an Injury Attorney for Maximum Compensation
    When you're injured due to someone else's negligence, the aftermath can feel overwhelming. Medical bills pile up, missed work can put a strain on your finances, and the pain from the injury itself only adds to the stress. During this challenging time, hiring an injury attorney can be a key step toward ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve. However, finding the right attorney and under
  • Yangpu Port and Abu Dhabi Terminal strengthen their relations
    The Management Committee of Yangpu Economic Development Zone, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Ports Group, CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal, and Hainan Harbor & Shipping International Port Co., Ltd., entered a new chapter of cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partners aim to accelerate the connectivity between the sister ports of Yangpu Port and Abu Dhabi Terminal. This initiat
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces new US$1,000 PSS from Asia to Africa key ports
    Hamburg-based ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new peak season surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Asia to Kenya's Mombasa port and Tanzania's Dar es Salaam port. The US$1,000/TEU surcharge will be applicable to all equipment types and will be effective from 24 October until further notice. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • How Red Sea Tensions Are Redefining Global Trade Routes
    As geopolitical tensions escalate around the Red Sea, several ports have benefitted from the rerouting of the vessels, gaining traction, while others have seen their container volumes shrink due to the continuing Houthi attacks. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Contai
  • Prodevelop launches Georgia's National Maritime Single Window
    Prodevelop, in partnership with Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) and Plisk Consulting, has announced the successful implementation and launch of Georgia's National Maritime Single Window (MSW). This digital platform, developed and executed by Prodevelop, represents a significant stride in modernizing Georgia's maritime operations, fostering transparency and interagency collaboration, and securing it

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 11, 2024
  • Renexia awards floating wind farm FEED to Mingyang
    Italian renewable energy firm Renexia has signed a deal with China's Mingyang for FEED work on the 2.8GW Med Wind floating wind farm 80 km off the coast of Sicily. Mingyang has been selected to power the wind farm with 18MW MySE turbines, for which integrated load analysis has already begun and whose prototype is already ...
  • 37 businesses probed by UK over Russian oil ties
    British marine service providers are coming under greater scrutiny for their dealings with Russian oil, with major reports carried this week by both the Financial Times and the BBC. The BBC, the UK's state-run broadcaster, is reporting today that the government is investigating 37 UK-linked businesses including a number of marine insurers for potentially breaking ...
  • ExxonMobil inks largest US offshore carbon capture lease
    Energy supermajor ExxonMobil has signed a lease for the US's largest offshore CO2 storage lease with Texas regulators. The company said the over 1,096 sq km site complements the onshore CO2 storage portfolio ExxonMobil is developing. The terms of the agreement will directly benefit the Texas Permanent School Fund. This will enhance education for Texas ...
  • MEO Group teams up with Korean cable firm on offshore wind projects
    Singapore-based MEO Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Korea-based cables and solutions provider Taihan Cable & Solution. The agreement was signed during the Singapore-Korea Business Forum. Under the conditions of the MoU, the two companies will collaborate on offshore wind projects, especially in South Korea. The two will conduct activities by ...
  • ADNOC L&S venture firms up $250m ammonia carrier options
    AW Shipping, a joint venture of ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) and China's Wanhua Chemical Group, has firmed up orders for two more very large ammonia carriers (VLACs) at China's Jiangnan Shipyard. The contracts, inked in Abu Dhabi to mark an opening for Jiangnan Shipyard's first office in the Middle East, are for optional ...
  • Shell signs for 10 product tankers in China
    Shell has tapped the Chinese newbuilding market for MR2 product tankers worth around $480m. Shipbuilding sources have placed the UK supermajor behind a deal for ten 50,000 dwt newbuilds worth $48m each at CSSC Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI). The conventionally-fuelled ships are expected to enter service between 2027 and 2028. The deal follows on from ...
  • Historic drought across Amazon basin stymies grain exports
    A historic drought across the Amazon basin is stymying grain exports this year. Water levels along many key Brazilian rivers are at the lowest levels since records began in 1950. Yesterday, local port operator Amport said that grains transport through the Tapajos waterway has come to a halt thanks to the dry conditions and will ...
  • MOL adds to LNG dual-fuel VLCC orderbook
    Japan's Mitsui OSk Lines (MOL) has lifted its LNG dual-fuelled VLCC order tally in China. Multiple shipbroking sources have reported that the Tokyo-based shipping giant has contracted two additional 309,000 dwt newbuilds at Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (DACKS) for nearly $300m. The largest shipping company in Japan in dwt terms is listed with more ...
  • Bangladesh's Meghna Group faces money laundering probe
    Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have started investigating accusations of money laundering by the Meghna Group, according to multiple reports from Dhaka. Meghna is one of the largest Bangladeshi industrial conglomerates involved in chemicals, cement, consumer products, real estate, insurance, securities, and utilities. The group also h
  • The roaring twenties and volatility
    I've recently started prepping for a panel I will be moderating later this month at the Monaco Yacht Club, and I could do with your help. The session is entitled The Big Issues with the preamble stating: "The days of simple supply/demand forecasting are over. Geopolitics and climate disruption have made forecasts near impossible." The ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 11, 2024
  • US broadens Iran targeting as it sanctions dozens of 'ghost fleet' tankers and companies
    The US has announced its most aggressive round of Iran sanctions in years, targeting 39 tankers and companies in response...
  • Panama Canal ends fiscal year 2024 with 29% plunge in total transits
    Ship transits through the Panama Canal were flat in September versus August, as the waterway continued to handle fewer vessels...
  • Daily Briefing
    Black Sea war risk rates heading north after Russian attacks | The lessons of Panama Canal drought for future shipping...
  • Will it take a 'Prestige' moment to tackle the dark fleet threat?
    The dark fleet poses a threat to shipping safety, but it may take a big, messy and very public European...
  • New Hong Kong shipping chamber's success could test China's continued trade leadership
    Its future success may serve as a test to whether China can continue its economic miracle and to lead global...
  • Bab el Mandeb and Suez transits hit fresh lows in September
    International efforts to degrade the Houthis' capabilities and to protect maritime trade have failed to deter the militant group's attacks...
  • UK strengthens sanctions regulator as scrutiny of maritime sector intensifies
    UK government vows it is 'resolutely committed' to strengthening the sanctions regime as it launches a new unit armed with...
  • BV ready to push class society boundaries with decarbonisation drive
    Major class society Bureau Veritas is to continue diversifying its business by benefiting from key areas like decarbonisation, digitalisation, as...
  • Black Sea war risk rates heading north after Russian attacks
    Insurers fear there might be a deliberate shift toward targeting merchant vessels
  • Lack of multi-stakeholder forum for decarbonisation leaves shipping adrift
    Malta Maritime Summit hears that progress towards developing alternative fuels has been slower than hoped-for and transition remains a 'risky...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why are we still talking about diversity?
    Wista International president Elpi Petraki, International Chamber of Shipping secretary-general Guy Platten and IMO secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez all feature on...
  • Capacity overspill prompts further box rate erosion
    Latest spot prices show persistence of downward trend over the last three months, as overstretched supply suggests little turn in...
  • Secondhand ship sales fall as gap between values and earnings widens
    Enquiries for secondhand ships remain high. However, market uncertainties and sellers' resistance to cutting prices are affecting the number of...
  • Wista at 50: Has the diversity debate really moved on?
    As shipping continues to lag behind other sectors in terms of diversity in the boardroom, the sense of exhaustion at...
  • Optionality seen helping future fuels pricing challenges
    The rapid emergence of alternative fuels has led to an increasingly complex market with an overload of information and opaque...
  • Adnoc L&S joint venture exercises option for two more VLACs at Jiangnan Shipyard
    Jiangnan Shipyard opens its first Middle East office in Abu Dhabi to explore opportunities in the regional market
  • Long-term offtake contracts among challenges to alternative fuel adoption
    The sums and commitment terms required are giving many pause for thought
  • New risk landscape emerging for shipping
    Shipping has a reputation for resilience in the face of adversity. But some fundamental challenges in its future could test...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 11, 2024
  • Hurricanes not seen as truckload pricing catalyst despite relief demand
    As damage from Helene and Milton is being tallied, logistics experts say the storms won't do much to accelerate spot and contract truckload pricing in the long term.
  • DP World postpones planned announcement of London Gateway expansion
    The move comes after two UK government officials sharply criticized the March 2022 mass layoffs at DP World subsidiary P&O Ferries while launching new legislation to protect seafarer rights.
  • Strike surcharges disappear as spot rates for US West, East coasts near parity
    Carriers began pulling the charges shortly after the end of the strike was announced last week, while pressure to do so came even earlier from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
  • Behind-the-scenes White House arm twisting got ILA wage deal done
    Some have speculated that specific issues were raised that persuaded at least some of the carrier group CEOs to direct their representatives on the USMX to boost their offer of a pay increase.
  • Port Tampa Bay effectively shut due to power outage in aftermath of Milton
    Port officials say their facilities did not experience widespread flooding but are still being affected by power issues, adding that port tenants will make independent decisions on when to resume their operations.
  • Lack of clarity over clean energy supply driving dual-fuel ship orders
    Ocean carriers are trying to balance huge investment in their orderbooks with a lack of certainty over the availability of green fuels and a slow-moving regulatory regime critical to support shipping's net-zero transition.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 11, 2024
  • US expands sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel and goes after country's 'ghost fleet'
    Another 17 vessels added to Treasury's list of blocked vessels, while State Department targets six
  • VLCC spot indices post four-day decline even as Onassis group scores rate uptick
    Middle East fixtures drive earnings down from Monday's peak
  • Analysis: Shipping could go for blue fuels before green as US infrastructure gives leg up
    Combining carbon capture with fossil fuels comes at a fraction of the cost of green fuels
  • Shipping customers wanted: Navigator-backed ammonia start-up hunts for contracts in marine sector
    Ten08 volumes could send gas carrier owner into fleet expansion
  • Wavelength podcast: Examining the US and UK funding plans for shipping's transition
    RightShip boss talks about an age drop for ship inspections and Maersk ponders the chaos if Houthi attacks stop
  • European Energy Exchange picks up Baltic's LNG and dry futures contracts
    Doubling of LNG fleet and growing production and demand creating more appetite for products to hedge risk
  • Russian master acquitted by court after sanctions trial
    French detained ro-ro in the days after the invasion of Ukraine amid ownership questions
  • Russian missile victim AK Shipping defies Moscow in return to Ukraine
    Shipowner hits out at Moscow's claims that cargo vessel carried weapons into Ukraine
  • Green Yard Kleven wins gas support ship order from south-east Europe's biggest producer
    OMV Petrom signs up for field vessel to operate at Romania's first deepwater offshore project
  • Shipbroker Gibson puts faith in Ed Romer-Lee as new head of crude tankers
    Experienced former Ocean Shipbrokers and Braemar man to mirror Jin Li's Asian role west of Suez
  • Fire strikes small German-owned tanker in Baltic Sea
    Firefighting crews respond to ship backed by gas station owner
  • Car carrier owners tip market to stay in top gear despite EU tariffs on China
    Additional taxes on Chinese electric vehicles can't temper owner enthusiasm
  • Alba Tankers hires M&A specialist Eskil Bielefeldt as chairman
    Danish owner and manager expands board due to ever-increasing demands of running a shipping company
  • 'If you stay still, you will hit a wall': Polys Hajioannou talks succession, future fuels and shipping investment risk
    CEO Polys Hajioannou tells Wista conference his daughter and son may lead the company one day
  • Anthony Veder claims gas vessel first with fitting of two wind sails to ethylene carrier
    Dutch shipowner expects fuel savings of about 5%, with the potential of more than 10%
  • UK oil price cap probes top 50 and still no fines for Russia-linked activity
    Fresh release of data shows investigations are increasing over suspected oil sanctions breaches
  • Alba Tankers hires M&A specialist Eskil Bielefeld as chairman
    Danish owner and manager expands board due to ever-increasing demands of running a shipping company
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen increases stake in Hyundai Glovis shareholder Treasure
    Move follows underwhelming offer to mop up Treasure's minority investors in 2023
  • Anthony Veder claims gas carrier first with fitting of two wind sails to ethylene carrier
    Company anticipate fuel savings of around 5%, with the potential of more than 10%
  • Ferry giant Grimaldi newbuilding spend to top $4.5bn as Italian owner targets next tranche
    Prospective $1.5bn order for nine ropaxes to lift bookings tally to 36 vessels
  • Shadow tanker catastrophe fears: Oil spill could cost Asian nations $1.6bn, new report warns
    Campaign group says catastrophic event involving a shadow tanker is likely to happen
  • Ship carrying forest-threatening invasive moths nabbed in US port
    Unnamed vessel had arrived from Vietnam with invasive insect hitching a lift, according to customs
  • TotalEnergies finally confirms LNG bunker vessel newbuilding charter
    French major joins list of companies piling into or beefing up presence in emerging sector
  • Western Bulk cull to cut $3m in costs as Atlantic market 'push' falls flat
    Bulker operator says impact will be felt from next year as new chief executive makes his mark
  • Serial Greek buyer Marios Gialozoglou clears out ageing product tanker to China
    Following a string of MR acquisitions, IMS is offloading one of its oldest ships
  • BW LPG fleet boss Knut-Helge Knutsen pockets $381,000 from share sale
    VLGC owner's vice president was awarded stock options as part of a 2022 incentive scheme
  • Maersk warns of shipping green fuel dilemma as shortage swings to oversupply
    Regulators urged to agree robust levy system to ensure proper backing for green fuels
  • Seafarers arrested after four tonnes of cocaine found on Turkish cargo ship
    Spanish and French customs intercepted the Ras off Canary Islands
  • Isle of Man flag adds big Berge Bulk newbuildings
    Singapore shipowner returns to one of its favoured registers for its newbuildings
  • OSM Thome boss Finn Amund Norbye open to more deals after pulling off ship management's biggest merger
    But he explains that repeating something like last year's major tie-up is hard to do
  • Scarcity of FSRUs driving up asset values in changed world, Greek broker says
    Allied Shipbroking notes lack of new regasification tonnage as demand grows
  • How should ship design adapt to cope with severe weather?
    Class society modifications of wave height data in ship design confuse naval architects
  • Jiangnan Shipyard inks VLAC order as it celebrates opening of Abu Dhabi office
    Adnoc joint venture gives first CSSC yard group to open outside China cause to celebrate
  • In pictures: Womar celebrates 15th anniversary on board a luxury tall ship
    Floating venue docked in Singapore proves to be a popular drawcard
  • The big picture: Ship managers look outside maritime to diversify operations
    Bosses tell TradeWinds that some things are more important than expansion through buying rivals

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 11, 2024
  • Boeing to sunset 767 freighter program, slow 777X rollout amid strike
    Boeing is scaling back production plans for the 767 and next-gen 777-X freighters, which could create a shortage of widebody cargo aircraft later this decade.

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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
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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