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March 15, 2024

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Exim India web site
MARCH 15, 2024
  • Kerry Indev Logistics bags two National Awards for Excellence in Maritime & Logistics Services
  • India leading tech-fuelled business confidence in 2024
  • FIATA and Global Shippers Forum call for enhancing data quality and information exchange for EU ICS2 requirements
  • Global trade growth seen accelerating in 2024, says report
  • Edible oil imports dip
  • Atul Ubale to hold additional charge as SCI's Director (Finance)
  • DPA awards Concession for Tuna Tekra container terminal to DP World
  • Red Sea crisis seen boosting lines' short-term profitability
  • FFFAI celebrates International Women's Day by initiating on-job training for the underprivileged
  • CMA CGM Open Top & Flat Rack Additional from Indian Subcontinent & Middle East Gulf to Indian Ocean & East Africa
  • Amnesty Scheme for one time settlement of default in export obligation by Advance and EPCG Authorisation Holders
  • IndoSpace announces the launch of its first in-city warehousing facility in Chembur
  • Thermal coal imports soar
  • Diamond exports set to hit 5-year low in FY24
  • JNPA approves impactful CSR projects to address critical needs within the communities surrounding the port
  • GDP growth seen at 8 pc for FY24: Moody's

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 15, 2024
  • Flying to freedom
  • Polish carrier certified
  • Turkey, France and now Germany
  • Streamlining charter operations
  • Successes in Swiss customs clearance
  • Signalling technology for railfreight
  • New record in Philadelphia
  • From DHL to GXO
  • SkyCargo now live on Cargo One
  • RMI Registry's 20-year record
  • USA: freight corridors for zero-emission vehicles
  • B&H goes electric in London
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Ceiv Fresh certification for Dar es Salaam
  • A microgrid to supercharge trucks
  • PKM picks national sales manager
  • Wärtsilä enhances nautical training in UAE
  • Caught at the border smuggling birds

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Hapag-Lloyd in choppy water as volatile market sinks profits
  • Espionage, state subsidy, protectionism: which is the terminal disease?
  • Back to the 'old Hapag-Lloyd'? Here's how bad it looks
  • Only piecemeal additions to cargo capacity on China-US flights
  • Brazil's ports '50 years behind the times', claims new report
  • South Korea fears growing impact of Chinese e-commerce players
  • A 'tsunami of e-commerce growth' on course for air cargo
  • Sustainability, digitalisation and a record-breaking IATA event
  • UPS promotes Markus Kessler to country cluster manager
  • Sam Warren elected first chair of BIFA sustainability policy group

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Gulf Island delivers new ferry to Texas DOT
    The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently unveiled its new hybrid-electric ferry Esperanza "Hope" Andrade in a dedication ceremony honoring its namesake, Texas transportation infrastructure pioneer Esperanza "Hope" Andrade. Built at Gulf
  • VIDEO: HaiSea Marine's floating tugboat base marks a milestone
    The fleet of ultra green tugboats built for Canada's HaiSea Marine will operate from a purpose-designed and built floating tugboat operations base. When we last reported on the project in August last
  • Marine Log's TTB 2024 sees another successful conference
    For the fourth year in a row, attendance at Marine Log's TTB 2024 (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) conference exceeded expectations, attracting a growing number of vessel owners and operators, C-level executives, and

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Container News web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Saudi ports see container decline despite import surge
    Saudi container ports have seen a container decline in February moving 561,484 TEUs, translating to a 10% drop from the same month last year. In the breakdown of container volumes, Saudi ports' export volumes fell by 6% to 181,944 TEUs, but import containers increased by 17% to 266,672 TEUs. Additionally, the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) reported a significant 35% decrease in the transshipment
  • Port of Los Angeles, Caltrans begin US$130 million transportation project
    The Port of Los Angeles and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are commencing a US$130 million transportation project to reconfigure a significant interchange where State Route 47 (SR 47) meets the Vincent Thomas Bridge and Front Street/Harbor Boulevard in San Pedro. This project aims to diminish travel durations, ease congestion, and enhance safety for both motorists and pede
  • Portchain Connect welcomes first Turkish box terminal to its network
    Evyapport will become the first Turkish container terminal to use Portchain Connect to increase the quality and speed of its berth alignment with customers through digital handshakes and secure data sharing. Portchain said it is excited to partner with Evyapport to simplify its communication channels and improve overall berth alignment. Portchain Connect is expected to enable EVYAPPORT to receive
  • Orca AI joins forces with NorthStandard for automated situational awareness solution
    NorthStandard and Orca AI have formed an exclusive partnership, with the global marine insurer encouraging its members to embrace Orca AI's automated situational awareness solution. Orca AI's platform enhances vessel navigation in challenging conditions and congested waters, empowering ship owners and operators to identify and address safety gaps and trends effectively. This collaboration integra
  • Port of Barcelona and Adif collaborate to strengthen Barcelona rail freight transport
    Train Port Barcelona, a joint venture between the Port of Barcelona and Adif with equal ownership, was officially established before a notary. This step marks an important moment in the collaboration between both organisations to enhance the development and management of the railway logistics hub in the Barcelona metropolitan area. The aim is to bolster rail freight transport along the Mediterran
  • ABB, Kuenz secure record crane order for Dutch container terminal
    Global engineering company ABB and Austria-based crane manufacturer Kuenz have secured the largest single order for Automatic Stacking Cranes (ASC) ever placed by a European terminal. This order is part of the ambitious "phase 2" expansion project at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (APMT MVII) in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The collaboration involves the delivery of 62 ASCs and one Intermodal Yard Cr
  • Round-Africa routing and vessel size dynamics: Impact on slot costs and network disruptions
    Greater sailing distances on the round-Africa routing would, all else equal, lead to higher fuel consumption and, hence, an increase in slot cost, according to the latest Sea-Intelligence report. The Danish shipping data analysis firm said that assuming the vessels are well-utilized, which should be the case, deploying larger, more fuel-efficient vessels, should bring these increased slot costs d
  • ONE revamps Japan - South Korea service network
    Singaporean container carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) will revamp Japan Korea Express 1 & 2 services aiming to expand its direct shipping network between South Korea and Japan. The company will add a call at the port of Nagoya in Japan to its Japan Korea Express 1 (JK1) service, effective from 28 March. The updated port rotation of the JK1 service will be Busan (South Korea) - Shimizu (Japan)
  • Port of Virginia selects partner for Norfolk International Terminal North Wharf upgrade
    The Port of Virginia has chosen a Joint Venture of Skanska and McLean Contracting Company to undertake the revitalization of Norfolk International Terminal North Wharf. This contract, valued at US$85 million, signifies a significant advancement in improving the terminal's infrastructure. This project is part of a comprehensive US$650 million master plan aimed at optimizing the North International
  • Hijacked Bangladeshi ship reaches Somalia; Crew remains hostage
    A security ship followed the Bangladeshi hijacked ship Abduallah and fought with the pirates on Wednesday (13 March) night, according to a crew member onboard. He sent the updates to his relatives in Bangladesh through WhatsApp message, saying the security ship was probably from Navy of any nearest countries. The security personnel had warned the pirates to free the ship and the hostages. However
  • We Asked AI: The Largest Container Ship in 2050
    We asked an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system to provide us with a glimpse of the potential appearance of the largest container ship in 2050. The results are quite impressive, with some designs appearing more in line with current container vessels, while others showcase a more futuristic approach. Click into the gallery to appreciate the impressive images in a larger view. 1 of 8 If you liked t
  • APMT-operated terminal commissions new Container Freight Station in Nigeria
    APM Terminals-operated West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) has marked a significant milestone by opening its new Container Freight Station (CFS). APM Terminals said this investment brings Port of Onne's WACT closer to its strategic vision of becoming the "gateway to Eastern Nigeria and beyond", offering a comprehensive suite of logistics solutions. The new station is expected to act as a centra
  • DP World's profit drops despite consistent financial performance
    DP World, one of the largest container port and terminal operators globally, has announced its financial results for the previous year. According to the company's report, DP World achieved a revenue growth of 6.6%, which was supported by Drydocks World (+$400 million) and full year consolidation benefit of Imperial Logistics acquisition (+US$900 million) with like-for-like growth driven mainly by
  • ONE redesigns its Scan Baltic feeder service network
    Singaporean box line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced service updates in the Scan Baltic Region in Northern Europe. The ONE dedicated IBESCO service has been redesigned to offer faster transit times and enhanced port coverage to/from Denmark and Sweden. The updated weekly service rotation will be as follows: Leixoes (Portugal) - Lisbon (Portugal) - London Gateway (UK) - Rotterdam (Nether
  • Rolf Habben Jansen remains at the helm of Hapag-Lloyd
    The Supervisory Board of Hapag-Lloyd has decided to renew the contract of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rolf Habben Jansen, which runs until 31 March 2027, for five years, until 31 March 2029. In addition, the Supervisory Board has agreed to also extend the contract of Chief Information Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer (CIO/CHRO) Donya-Florence Amer for another five years, to 31 January
  • Long Beach experiences box volume rise at the beginning of 2024
    In February, the Port of Long Beach experienced a surge in cargo shipments, driven by several factors such as cooling inflation, growing consumer confidence and a concerted effort to regain market share. Dockworkers and terminal operators at the Californian port handled a total of 674,723 TEUs during the second month of the year, marking a significant increase of 24.1% compared to February 2023.
  • Hapag-Lloyd records third-highest group profit in history despite significant financial declines
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has reported revenues of US$19.4 billion and profit of US$3.2 billion in 2023, translating to massive year-on-year drops from US$36.4 billion and US$18 billion, respectively. Additionally, the company's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fell from US$18.5 billion in 2022 to US$2.7 billion in 2023 and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amorti
  • Marshall Islands sustains premier fleet quality
    The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry continues to excel in supporting its owners and operators, maintaining the world's highest quality fleet. At the conclusion of day one of CMA Shipping 2024, Rear Admiral Wayne Arguin announced to RMI Registry staff that the RMI has once again attained the prestigious United States Coast Guard's (USCG's) QUALSHIP 21 status, marking 20 consecutive

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Splash web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Wah Kwong JV firms up two more LNG carriers at Dalian Shipbuilding
    Hong Kong shipowner Wah Kwong Maritime Transport and its joint venture partners China Gas Holdings and Hong Kong's CSSC Shipping have officially confirmed their order for two additional LNG carriers in China. The jv has signed for a pair of 175,000 cu m units at state-run Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC) after ordering its first ...
  • Subsea 7 wins contract for Woodside's deepwater field in Mexico
    Offshore engineering and services player Subsea 7 has struck a deal with Woodside Energy for work on the Trion field development in Mexican waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Under the contract, worth between $350m and $500m, the Oslo-listed company will provide subsea installation services on the deepwater development in the Perdido Fold Belt with ...
  • Bibby Marine awarded three-year charter extension by TotalEnergies
    UK shipowner Bibby Marine has landed a long-term contract extension with the Dutch unit of TotalEnergies for its walk-to-work (W2W) vessel Bibby WaveMaster 1. The new three-year charter starting in the first quarter of 2025 will see the 2017-built vessel deployed on the Dutch continental shelf in the Southern North Sea to accommodate and transport ...
  • Energy Drilling and SinoOcean set sights on international rig market
    Singapore's Energy Drilling (EDrill) has partnered up with Chinese manager of idle offshore assets, SinoOcean, to offer more drilling rigs to the international market. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at capitalising on the strong market dynamics in the oil and gas sector by pooling resources and expertise to win ...
  • Pirates plan more attacks as abducted Bangladeshi bulk carrier moors off Somalia
    Emboldened by their vessel capture earlier this week, Somali pirates have set out again to sea to snare more ships passing by. UK maritime consultants Ambrey have received a report of four suspected pirate skiffs departing from the Hobyo, Nugal, and Mudug areas in Somalia, with 36 armed people onboard. The , a Bangladeshi bulk ...
  • Three companies bag $1.75bn in offshore drilling deals with Equinor
    Norwegian energy giant Equinor has extended contracts for drilling services on the Norwegian Continental Shelf with KCA Deutag, Odfjell Technology, and Archer. The initial contracts with the trio were signed in 2018 with three option periods of two years. The first two-year option was exercised in 2022. Equinor said that the options for drilling services ...
  • Habben Jansen's contract at Hapag-Lloyd extended through to 2029
    Having overseen its greatest earnings ever, Rolf Habben Jansen has had his contract extended as CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, Germany's number one containerline. Habben Jansen, a Dutch national, has been in charge of Hapag-Lloyd for the last 10 years and now has a contract in place through to the end of March 2029. "Rolf Habben Jansen ...
  • Siem Offshore firms up long-term PSV contracts in Brazil
    Siem Offshore has sealed new deals with TotalEnergies for two platform supply vessels operating in Brazil. The 2013-built Siem Atlas and 2014-built Siem Giant have been fixed from June this year for an undisclosed sum in direct continuation of their current employment with the French energy major. The 4,700 dwt Siem Giant will be on ...
  • Chinese liner readies transpacific entry
    A new Chinese entrant is ready to enter the transpacific container trades. Hong Kong-based Hede (Hong Kong) International Shipping, part of Tangshan Port Industrial Group, will deploy two 4,250 teu ships later this month on a new service linking Shanghai and Los Angeles. Previously the shipping line focused on domestic trades with a small sideline ...
  • US court rules in favour of CMB's takeover of Euronav
    The Saverys family-controlled Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) has cleared the first obstacle for the takeover of Euronav set by US investor FourWorld Capital Management. In late February, funds managed by FourWorld filed a complaint in a US District Court regarding CMB's offer to purchase all outstanding ordinary shares of Euronav from US holders. The complaint ...
  • SBM Offshore and Technip Energies form floating wind pure play
    Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore and French-based engineering company Technip Energies have created a floating offshore wind joint venture. The joint venture, named EkWiL, will be a floating wind pure play and will use the expertise of the two companies to create integrated floating solutions for the offshore wind market. The 50/50 JV will operate ...
  • Price tracker of comparable alternative and conventional bunker fuels debuts
    Bunker intelligence platform ENGINE has teamed up with price reporting agency and biofuels specialist PRIMA Markets on biofuel-blended bunker fuel benchmark prices. ENGINE is also introducing its Fuel Switch Snapshot, a price tracker of comparable alternative and conventional bunker fuels in the world's two biggest bunkering hubs. Biofuels have become considerably more mainstream as bunker ...
  • CMA CGM drives clients to its booking platform with rewards scheme
    For air miles, read nautical miles - French liner CMA CGM has just unveiled a loyalty program with customers. SEA REWARD aims to forge "deeper connections with customers while providing them with exclusive benefits and a seamless digital experience", the company stated in a release yesterday. Like an airline loyalty scheme, customers earn Nautical Miles ...
  • Jones Act leasing business launched by Libra subsidiary
    Seapath, part of Libra Group, has launched a Jones Act leasing business with $25m of initial transactions already concluded. Seapath's leasing portfolio includes an order of six Jones Act-compliant barges, which are currently under construction. It also has a platform supply vessel (PSV) under bareboat charter to ThayerMahan. Joshua Lubarsky, president of Seapath, said the ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Panama Canal expected to be operating at full capacity by September
    Panama Canal Authority deputy administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta says rainy season should allow tonnage levels to return to normal...
  • Fears of a future US ETS for shipping raised at CMA
    Holding out for an IMO-led global carbon tax, even if several years in the making, would be better than grappling...
  • What to expect from MEPC81?
    A breakthrough at MEPC81 is seen as unlikely as several member states oppose a flat rate GHG tax on shipping...
  • Owners have legal duty to seek release of ransomed crews
    War risk, hull and machinery or kidnap and ransom cover will normally foot the bill, with cargo contributing through general average
  • Seafarer supply the biggest challenge for shipowners in future, says d'Amico chief
    Paulo d'Amico, chairman and chief executive of d'Amico International Shipping, says fewer people want to go to sea, but the...
  • Habben Jansen: Return to Red Sea will come quickly but only when it is safe
    Hapag-Lloyd stayed profitable in 2023 despite 'unsustainable rates'. But it is looking to alter its strategy to avoid the volatility...
  • US Coast Guard sees 'rapid' rise in sexual misconduct complaints
    The US Coast Guard has seen a surge in harassment and sexual misconduct complaints since the Safer Seas Act, passed...
  • US court clears path to CMB's Euronav takeover
    The US District Court for the Southern District of New York denied FourWorld Capital's motion for an injunction against CMB's...
  • Canals and climate change challenge cool chain
    The reefer market suffered a torrid time during the pandemic. Now it is struggling with stagnant growth and further supply...
  • DP World shrugs off Red Sea fallout despite Jeddah and Sokhna dips
    Port giant is not concerned about the volume losses in the Red Sea, as the overall business portfolio maintains its...
  • Marsh Netherlands to get new marine broking director
    Role involves hull and cargo insurance broking services and risk advisory expertise for Dutch maritime sector
  • Wah Kwong, China Gas and CSSC Shipping team up for more LNG carrier newbuilds
    Two large LNG carrier newbuildings will be added to the partnership led by the Hong Kong-headquartered owner
  • Daily Briefing
    Houthi attacks will continue thanks to their robust weapons supply chain | Somalia piracy resurgence makes kidnap & ransom cover...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Evergreen, Wai Hai join peers in reporting sharply lower 2023 financials
    But both carriers have seen a rebound in revenues for the first two months of 2024 amid the higher freight rates the market saw early this year.
  • CMA CGM amps up retention of spot shippers with loyalty program
    Small shippers that have historically been out of reach for CMA CGM are being targeted through a loyalty program connected to the carrier's online spot booking tool.
  • No cost hikes in Gemini's transshipment-based model: Habben Jansen
    Hapag-Lloyd's CEO insists the total cost of the network will be lower because Gemini will be able to better utilize controlled assets and deliver more efficient cargo connections in the hub and spoke model.
  • Zim's standalone position enhances partnership potential on trans-Pacific: CFO
    The carrier, after steadily increasing its coverage on trade lanes between Asia and North and South America while building its fleet and volumes, aims to leverage that market strength into new slot-sharing agreements.
  • Asia import projections rise on surprising US economic strengthening
    Brightening prospects of Asia import growth in the first half have pushed container lines to significantly increase Asia-US West Coast capacity, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • 'Sentiment' sours as investors punish Zim shares for second straight day
    Caution is the word as market worries about what's next if Red Sea attacks subside
  • Industry pays tribute to 'selfless' charity champion Tim Webb
    BRS broker dies after stepping down from key role at hospital ship charity
  • From pirate victim to pirate vessel? Navibulgar ship on the prowl in Indian Ocean
    Ambrey has information that Somali pirates may have converted a bulker to serve their own purposes
  • US in 'secret talks with Iran to end Red Sea attacks'
    Officials press Iran to use its influence with Houthi rebels to end attacks
  • 'Global trade is under attack' from a 'new generation' of hijackers, warns Norden's Jan Rindbo
    Danish boss believes Somali pirates may have been encouraged by the success of Houthi's Red Sea attacks
  • Insurance specialists blend best of Scandi and London models
    Famous broker's son plans to develop a diverse and innovative London-based insurance platform for shipowners
  • US presses Panama over tankers hauling Iranian crude
    US deputy special envoy Abram Paley says meeting in Panama part of efforts to enforce sanctions targeting Iran
  • Norden open to LR tanker expansion, chief executive Jan Rindbo says
    Moving up in size from MR vessels would be natural but nothing is imminent, Danish boss explains
  • Rolf Habben Jansen: 'Lives are more important than seven days extra transit time'
    Hapag-Lloyd boss laud's sectors approach to the Red Sea crisis but warns of challenges ahead
  • Svitzer team 'super-excited' about Copenhagen listing
    Split from parent Maersk is energising the group as it tackles decarbonisation
  • US LNG project permitting pause could cut newbuilding demand, Poten says
    But overall fallout for shipping unlikely to be 'as drastic' as first feared
  • d'Amico International boosts dividend further on record annual profit
    Italy's only listed shipping company announced its third payout since April
  • Braemar global tankers head David Collins makes shock exit from brokerage
    Familiar VLCC broker follows colleague Nick Edwards as shop loses top two names on crude desk
  • Moving on from Maersk: Svitzer boss Kasper Nilaus tells of going it alone as listing looms
    Danish executive wants to expand geographical reach, but there will be no revolution in its operations
  • 'More fun than counting my money': Tycoon Clive Palmer launches second Titanic II newbuilding bid
    Mining magnate and politician planning replica of world's most famous ocean liner
  • London's non-dom shipowners mull options as UK tax rules tighten
    Family trusts are now probably more important for the UK capital's maritime cluster
  • Greek owner Target Marine reshapes bulker fleet with repeat sales at profitable levels
    Comninos family's bulker arm is linked to three profitable ship disposals this year
  • Shell: Demand for LNG and liquefied biomethane as marine fuels set to grow
    Oil major sees 'challenges' with both methanol and ammonia
  • Red Sea crisis boosting global oil demand as ships seek safer, longer routes
    International Energy Agency boosts global oil demand forecast owing to increased demand for bunkers
  • 'No contact' from pirates over hijacked bulker despite $5m ransom rumours
    Families of seafarers reportedly reveal figure demanded by Somali hijackers
  • Newcomer doubles up on LNG newbuildings at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry
    Vessels will be fixed out to China Gas Holdings subsidiary for 20 years
  • Navigator Gas rides higher rates to bigger fourth-quarter profit
    LPG carrier owner says ethylene ships hit $1.4m per month
  • Critical Solstad Offshore investor departs after controversial refinancing deal
    US shareholder Pointillist Partners supported Kistefos lawsuit push
  • Hapag-Lloyd fears further profit drop in 2024 amid 'volatile' environment
    German liner will focus on 'quality and sustainability' as it prepares for alliance with AP Moller-Maersk
  • US judge kicks out US investor bid to derail CMB takeover of Euronav
    Saverys family's mandatory offer will now complete as scheduled on Friday
  • Tim Jones was happily retired and running a French truck stop. Then his phone rang
    Retirement for former BRS boss has gone from running a truck stop to now running Neu Shipping - and there's never a dull moment
  • NYK strengthens ties with Astomos Energy through joint ownership of new VLGC
    Japanese companies reunite on vessel owning for the first time in 21 years
  • US will take a 'hard look' at union petition on Chinese shipbuilding, Biden says
    Concerns, too, about risks to global supply chains from China's practices in other maritime sectors
  • Biden says US will take a 'hard look' a union petition on Chinese shipbuilding
    US also expresses concerns about risks to global supply chains from China's practices in other maritime sectors

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Georgia invests $6M in Port of Brunswick improvement project
    Georgia is paying $6 million toward a $17.45 million Port of Brunswick harbor improvement project, which includes more warehousing and roll-on/roll-off storage.

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