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July 15, 2024

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Exim India web site
JULY 15, 2024
  • India's first deepwater container transhipment port inaugurated & begins commercial operations
  • CFSAl highlights congestion at JN Port terminals
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (12 July 2024)
  • IMO called to amend flaws in Carbon Intensity Indicator
  • Port-led City Development
  • Panattoni enters Indian market with Grade A warehouse park
  • NICDC Logistics Data Services and Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board sign MoU to enhance logistics in Gujarat
  • New WCO Data Model has significant enhancements to streamline Customs processes & help foster international trade
  • Levy of Seafarers Club Charges
  • Vikas Narwal no longer Deputy Chairperson of Cochin Port Authority; appointed Managing Director of Indian Ports Association
  • Penal berth hire at Deendayal Port
  • Dhamra Port part concession for vessels using alternative fuels
  • CMA CGM Overweight Surcharge on dry cargo from India & Sri Lanka to North Europe & the Mediterranean
  • India to expand shore-to-ship power infra
  • Call to resolve seafood export sector issues
  • Rapeseed-mustard output revised downwards
  • Tobacco exporters seek RoDTEP scheme
  • India & Taiwan implement Mutual Recognition Agreement for organic products

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 15, 2024
  • Neutral, but fully committed

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 12, 2024
  • CMA CGM vessel loses 44 containers overboard as rough weather hits the Cape
  • Adani prepares to plough a further $1.2bn into Vizhinjam transhipment hub
  • Breathing space for shippers in a flat week for spot rates
  • Sea-state: Here be monsters...
  • Airfreight rates ex-Asia 'surprisingly strong' through traditionally low period
  • Shortage of reefer boxes plays havoc with India's export schedules
  • Port hopes rise after call for delay to 'unfair' US tariff on Chinese cranes
  • Scan Global gains a foothold in Brazil with acquisition of Blu Logistics
  • MSC settles $696m purchase of PCTC provider Gram Car Carriers

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Marine Log web site
JULY 12, 2024
  • Salvage of grounded MV Ultra Galaxy underway in South Africa
    Work on extracting contents onboard a grounded Panama-flagged general cargo vessel, the MV Ultra Galaxy, now virtually beached almost on its side, in a remote coastal area of the Western Cape, South
  • Baleària's Margarita Salas LNG-fueled fast ferry enters service
    Following sea trials and the vessel's positioning voyage from shipbuilder Astilleros Armon, Spanish ferry operator Baleària this week put its second 1,200 passenger/425 vehicle, LNG dual-fueled fast ferry, the Margarita Salas, into
  • Canadian shipyards hail ICE Pact
    The two Canadian shipyards building heavy polar icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard, Seaspan Shipyards and Chantier Davie, have welcomed the trilateral ICE Pact announced yesterday by the governments of the U.S.,
  • VIDEO: New ProZero tour boat goes to work in Greenland
    Greenland-based tour operator Albatros Arctic Circle has just taken delivery of a brand new ProZero 13.5 meter Arctic Workboat from Faarborg, Denmark, headquartered Tuco Marine / ProZero Workboats. Built on the proven

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Container News web site
JULY 12, 2024
  • California backs POLB's Supply Chain Information Highway
    The Port of Long Beach's comprehensive digital platform, the Supply Chain Information Highway, designed to expedite cargo deliveries nationwide, is receiving significant funding from the administation of Governor of California Gavin Newsom. The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has announced a US$7.8 million grant for the port's data system. This funding will support
  • Wärtsilä simulators to aid Wavelink Maritime Institute in sustainable fuel training
    Wärtsilä has provided its latest dual-fuel engine simulator technology to Wavelink Maritime Institute (WMI), the training division of the Singapore Maritime Officer's Union (SMOU). These navigational and technological simulators are key components of the newly inaugurated WMI simulation suite, launched by Grace FU Hai Yien, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of
  • Maersk Air Cargo becomes first Danish airline with Boeing 777
    Maersk Air Cargo (MAC), operating under A.P. Moller-Maersk, received its first of two new Boeing 777F aircraft, marking a historic milestone as the first Danish airline to own a Boeing 777. The handover ceremony took place at Boeing's headquarters in Seattle, US. The arrival of Maersk's inaugural Boeing 777F at its home base in Billund, Denmark is scheduled for Saturday 13 July. This acquisition
  • NCL backs ammonia power with vessel orders
    Norwegian regional operator North Sea Container Lines (NCL), which already ordered an ammonia powered vessel at the end of last year, has ordered a ground-breaking ship that uses new ammonia-cracking technology to power its latest newbuilding. The company has ordered a 300 TEU vessel which will be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, with the gas derived from an Amogy designed ammonia cracker that us
  • APM Terminals Mumbai shifts to 80% renewable electricity
    APM Terminals Mumbai (GTI) has transitioned to 80% renewable electricity this month by commissioning a 10.65 MW captive solar power plant under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with O2 Power. This significant step marks a substantial advancement in GTI's journey toward operating as a renewable-energy-powered container terminal. The captive solar plant is expected to produce over 21 GWh of electri
  • Port of Klaipeda plans new cruise ship terminal
    Screening procedures to evaluate the potential environmental impacts have been completed as the Port of Klaipeda plans to build a new cruise ship terminal in the city centre. The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that an environmental impact assessment is not necessary for this project. The procurement process for the contract works is currently underway, and the implementation phase
  • Seaboard Marine orders 1,000 reefer boxes from Maersk Container Industry
    Seaboard Marine ordered 1,000 Star Cool Integrated Reefers from Maersk Container Industry (MCI), including a portion of units equipped with Star Cool CA (Controlled Atmosphere). This order, which is facilitated through leasing company Global Container International (GCI), includes MCI's Sekstant reefer monitoring. Sekstant provides real-time monitoring and control of the reefer containers and uni
  • Norfolk Southern launches PPP team to drive infrastructure and operational improvements
    Norfolk Southern has recently introduced a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) team comprising representatives from key strategic departments. This newly formed PPP team aims to optimize the use of federal and state funding by collaborating with public partners to improve safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure across its 22-state network. The team includes Strategic Planning, Government
  • La Spezia Container Terminal to handle first 21,000 TEU vessel
    The 21,000 TEU container ship OOCL Indonesia is expected to arrive at the La Spezia Container Terminal in the next days, marking a new milestone for the Italian box terminal. Following an upgrade process initiated earlier this year, the Contship Group's Gateway terminal is all set to receive OOCL's Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCV), as part of the Asia-West Mediterranean service (WM1 MEX2 AEM1
  • IRS managing director retires after 34 years
    The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), an international ship classification society providing ship classification and certification, announces the retirement of Vijay Arora, managing director, following 34 years of service. Arora retired from his position on 30 June 2024. During his tenure, Arora made significant contributions to the organization, demonstrating exceptional vision and commitment.
  • Port of Corpus Christi appoints new Chief Operating Officer
    The Port of Corpus Christi has announced Kyle Hogan as the incoming Chief Operating Officer, succeeding Clark Robertson, who will retire on 3 September 2024. Hogan most recently served as commander of the Corpus Christi Army Depot. His distinguished military career spans three decades, including 15 years with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) Airborne. "I am honoured to begin

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Splash web site
JULY 12, 2024
  • Saipem seals new BP deal in Azerbaijan
    Italian offshore engineering and construction giant Saipem has, together with its consortium partners, inked a framework deal with BP for offshore projects in Azerbaijan. The deal, involving Saipem Contracting Netherlands, BOS Shelf and BOS Shelf International, covers work in the Azerbaijani waters of the Caspian Sea utilising the Shah Deniz consortium-owned subsea construction vessel Khankendi.
  • Salvage of grounded Ultrabulk vessel underway
    Work has begun on salvaging contents from the Ultrabulk-managed general cargo vessel Ultra Galaxy grounded in a remote coastal area northwest of Cape Town, South Africa. The vessel is almost fully beached on its side in a remote coastal area known as Duiwegat, dominated by a patchy, rocky landscape with stretches of sandy beaches. The ...
  • Greeks pounce on MR newbuild slots
    Greek interest in newbuild MR tanker tonnage continues strong, with fresh orders tipped to be coming from the Vafias family and Monte Nero Maritime. Shipbroking sources report Harry Vafias-backed outfit Brave Maritime securing two newbuilds in a $108m deal recently revealed at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. The Vafias Group's return to the yard ...
  • Rising costs and market disruption bring inventory management back into focus
    Lack of visibility on spare parts means vessel operators are wasting money onboard and ashore, writes Gurinder Singh, director of solutions engineering at ABS Wavesight. Global shipping markets are booming as a combination of market drivers and geopolitics conspires to push the maritime industry to the limits of its operational capacity. Trade lane disruption, vessel ...
  • MISC lines up deal for LNG carrier newbuilds in South Korea
    Malaysia's top shipping line, MISC, has set out to order more LNG ships, with newbuilding slots reportedly reserved in South Korea. South Korean shipbuilding sources have linked Samsung Heavy Industries and MISC to a letter of intent for two 174,000 cu m units and a potential deal estimated at $511m. Further details have not been ...
  • Kerala transhipment hub welcomes first Maersk vessel
    The Indian ports scene has entered a new, more sophisticated era with the call of the 300 m long, 8,700 teu San Fernando ship operated by Maersk. The ship is moored at the brand new Vizhinjam Port in Kerala in the far southwest of the country, a facility Adani Ports aims to make a top ...
  • SSY picks Fearnley man for offshore subsea project manager role
    London-based shipbroker SSY has appointed former Fearnley Offshore Supply man Martin Hestnes to the newly created role of offshore subsea and projects manager. Based in Dubai, Hestnes (pictured above) will work alongside the head of offshore Frank Holck and the wider team to further expand SSY's presence in the Subsea space. He will start his ...
  • US, Canada and Finland sign ICE Pact
    On the sidelines of this week's NATO summit in Washington DC, the US, Canada and Finland have agreed to work together to build more polar icebreakers. The so-called ICE Pact - which stands for Icebreaker Collaboration Effort - is a potential sizeable bonus for many shipyards in North America and Scandinavia and comes at a ...
  • Diana Shipping finds work for panamax bulker with Cargill
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Cargill for one of its panamax dry bulk vessels. Cargill hired the 2014-built, 77,539 dwt ice-class bulker Atalandi. The gross charter rate is $14,600 per day, minus a 4.75% commission paid to third parties, for a period until a minimum ...
  • US sued over delayed decom of offshore oil infrastructure
    The Center for Biological Diversity, a US nonprofit, has sued the Interior Department for what it claims is an ongoing failure to examine the damage done by delayed decommissioning of offshore oil and gas infrastructure. The lawsuit, filed in federal district court in Washington, D.C., said that federal agencies have violated the National Environmental Policy ...
  • Scrapped wind project off New Jersey rebid in upcoming solicitation round
    Germany-based RWE and New York-based National Grid will try again to push through the Community Offshore Wind project after it was scrapped by US authorities from New Jersey's third solicitation round. The partnership submitted the bid for Community Offshore Wind on Wednesday. If it goes through in the upcoming solicitation round and is built according ...
  • Seized suezmax leaves Iranian waters after 441 days
    The Advantage Sweet, a suezmax tanker apprehended by the Iranian military in April 2023, is on the move. VesselFinder data shows the ship departed Iranian waters yesterday and is currently heading south into the Arabian Sea. The ship, owned by a Chinese leasing company, was on charter to Chevron when it was abducted 442 days ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 12, 2024
  • FMC wants Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd to provide more details on Gemini alliance
    The US maritime regulator said the initial information the two carriers filed with the agency about the operational partnership "lacks sufficient detail to allow for a complete analysis of its potential competitive impacts."
  • MSC returns to vehicle carrier market after $698 million Gram Car Carriers takeover
    The deal marks MSC's return to the booming car carrier market that it exited in March 2023 when it sold its two vehicle carriers to focus on transporting vehicles in containers.
  • ONE becomes latest carrier to add capacity to Asia-Mexico lane
    The liner follows MSC, Cosco and CMA CGM in rolling out new services that cater to the growing container trade between China and Mexico.
  • Maersk's new Boeing freighter flies into China-Europe service
    The carrier wants a third of its air cargo volume to be handled within an owned and controlled network as part of its integrated logistics strategy.
  • Slync founder Kirchner gets 20-year prison sentence for misuse of funds
    The former CEO of the now bankrupt logistics software vendor has landed in federal prison after a high-profile saga that began with Slync employees not getting paid for weeks in 2022.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 12, 2024
  • South Africa focuses on removing cargo and fuel from stricken Ultra Galaxy
    Suspicion points to cargo liquefaction causing vessel's list
  • Greece's Panayotides family returns to US capital markets with one-ship IPO listing
    Maxim Group-led effort sees Icon Energy raise $5m on the back of an 18-year-old bulker
  • Wavelength podcast: Crowley settles, Ultra Galaxy grounding and Houthis go for swarm attacks
    Crowley settles sex trafficking case, South Africa authorities focus on containment of stricken vessel
  • Amnesty International urges shipping to 'withdraw completely' from sanctioned Myanmar trades
    Human rights group claims jet fuel could have been used in attacks on civilians
  • Sinochem halts Canadian tanker shipments after refinery closures
    Oil from TMX pipeline will be heading elsewhere for the time being
  • Container ship freight rates snap 13-week winning run as cracks appear
    Spot rates from Asia to the US West Coast start to fall
  • New small-scale LNG initiative to transport liquefied gas to China
    AG&P LNG and BK LNG team up on Chinese small-scale gas project
  • Shipping urged to 'withdraw completely' from sanctioned Myanmar trades
    Human rights group claims jet fuel could have been used in attacks on civilians
  • BW shores up grip on director picks after Hafnia US listing
    Tanker owner signs shareholder rights agreement with its parent following New York debut
  • Swarming sea drones herald new phase of Houthi attacks on shipping
    Greek-owned bulker sunk last month after a reported sea drone attack using a tactic learned during Yemen's long war
  • Malaysia's MISC linked to purchase of major stake in local FPSO rival
    But analysts say there is a lack of financial synergies from the non-floater segments
  • Gunvor clinches $1.32bn green loan linked to cutting shipping emissions
    Oversubscribed refinancing involves lenders old and new, trader says
  • 'Disappointing start': BW LPG shares hit hard as Pareto cuts rating on VLGC giant
    Singapore VLGC owner falls as much as 7.3% in Oslo
  • SCI shares spike on reports of VLCC newbuilding joint venture with refiner IOC
    Indian state shipowner says media claims are 'rumours'
  • Iran releases Chevron-chartered tanker after 15-month ordeal
    Chevron-chartered suezmax heading for Oman following long detention
  • Diana Shipping beats the market with panamax time charter to Cargill
    Greek owner inks another deal showing how bulker rates have strengthened this year
  • New small-scale LNG initiative to transport liquified gas to China
    AG&P LNG and BK LNG team up on Chinese small-scale gas project
  • Two missiles target ship in latest Houthi attack in Red Sea
    Vessel and crew are believed to be unharmed
  • Iran releases Chevron-chartered tanker seized with $51m crude cargo 15 months ago
    Chevron-chartered suezmax heading for Oman following long detention
  • A $200m shipping hedge fund digests Red Sea hostilities as 'multi-year upcycle' unfolds
    Albemarle Shipping Fund has returned 25.2% this year
  • Bad weather hampers salvage efforts for Ultrabulk ship off South Africa
    Technical manager of stricken MPP vessel says there are no reports of any pollution
  • Hyundai Samho upgrades facility to meet rising newbuilding demand
    Mokpo shipyard has extended its berthing capacity by 28.6%
  • Bad weather hampers Ultra Galaxy salvage efforts off South Africa
    Technical manager of stricken MPP vessel says that so far there are no reports of any pollution
  • Malaysia's MISC linked to purchase of major stake in local FPSO rival
    But analysts say there is a lack of financial synergies from the non-floater segments

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American Shipper web site
JULY 12, 2024
  • Maersk Air Cargo receives first 777 freighter aircraft
    Maersk Air Cargo will operate its first Boeing 777 freighter between Denmark and China.
  • Avianca Cargo, AeroUnion launch fleet upgrade with A330 freighter
    Avianca Cargo is replacing the fleet of its Mexican partner with Airbus A330 freighters.
  • FreightTech Friday: p44 offers eBOLs for all LTL shipments
    This week: p44 offers eBOLs on all LTL shipments, ODeX moves into Singapore, Goodyear offers Tires-as-a-Service and AutoScheduler.AI raises funds.

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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
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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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