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January 16, 2024

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Exim India web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Allcargo Gati appoints Uday Sharma as Chief Commercial Officer
  • Shipping in Red Sea dips due to retaliation fears
  • The EU moves towards a new paperless Customs System from June 3, 2024
  • East Coast Maritime Forum & Eastern Star Awards 2024 sees top-notch participation in an engrossing discourse and acknowledgement of success & achievement
  • PSA International enjoys record-breaking year
  • AP aims to develop its waterways for industrial cargo movement
  • No plan to lift export curbs on wheat, rice, sugar: Minister
  • Security of all shipping harmed after US strikes, group warns
  • Yanbu Industrial Port has received the first RoRo vessel since its establishment
  • Plaquemines Port & APM Terminals unveil partnership to develop major container terminal in Louisiana
  • 'Rail Connected' gives greater insight into Port of Rotterdam train composition
  • ZIM to deploy tracking devices on dry-van container fleet
  • APM Terminals Pipavav inks MOUs contributing to economy, community & environment

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Maersk switches to Panama Canal Railway
  • Röhlig China: more power to the regions
  • Thirteen days less
  • A spicy partnership
  • Singpost drives digitalisation
  • Celebi appoints new CFO
  • Bangkok Port Authority opens free zone
  • More connections to port of Hamburg
  • Launching a "liquid air cargo" branch
  • CTL launches Europe-wide procurement
  • PSA thrives in 2023
  • From air to rail
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A Boeing 777 freighter for Atlas Air
  • Transcontainer to build two intermodal hubs
  • Moving a backoffice to Greece
  • LHG braves economic headwinds
  • A new director of operations

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 15, 2024
  • Container shortage starts to bite, adding to pressure on costs
  • The Red Sea crisis: Freight rates soar as CNY capacity and equipment crunch looms
  • Maersk the most active carrier in a 'hectic' charter market
  • DB Schenker sale deadline - 'heard anything?'
  • Integrators face probe into allegations of price-fixing at Indian airports
  • Shippers beware: a US east coast labour battle could be heating up
  • FMC asks shippers to share info on Red Sea disruption and charges
  • Who is the real loser in the Boeing/FAA saga?
  • Four low-cost carriers ready to bid for Asiana's airfreight unit
  • OceanX: War at sea & rates hedging; doom forecasts; LogTech's deep winter
  • How shippers can prepare for whatever the Red Sea crisis throws at them
  • Xeneta names Tonia Luykx as new chief revenue officer
  • Frédéric François to lead FedEx Express ground operations in Italy, Spain & Portugal
  • Svend Stenberg Mølholt appointed CCO at Inchcape Shipping Services

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 15, 2024
  • Eagle Bulk's Gibraltar Eagle hit by Houthi missile
    Today, at approximately 4 p.m. (Sanaa time), Gibraltar Eagle, a Marshall Islands flagged ship owned and operated by Stamford, Conn., headquartered Eagle Bulk Shipping, was struck by what U.S. Central Command says

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Container News web site
JANUARY 15, 2024
  • Strategic SEO Selection: Your Roadmap to the Best-fit SEO Company
    Having a strong online presence is crucial for the success of any business. And even with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) playing a vital role in boosting your website's visibility and driving organic traffic, choosing the right service provider can be a daunting task. To help you make an informed decision, here's a straightforward guide to hiring the best SEO company for your business needs. 1.
  • AD Ports and CMA CGM partner with Ecocean to maintain marine biodiversity at Khalifa Port
    AD Ports Group has joined forces with CMA CGM Group and Ecocean, an innovative company dedicated to aquatic biodiversity. The three parties have formalized a scientific cooperation framework agreement to introduce 48 Biohuts at Khalifa Port in UAE. The Biohut module, designed to enhance biodiversity and foster marine life in coastal and harbour areas, is an underwater structure providing a secure
  • Inchcape Shipping Services appoints new chief commercial officer
    Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), one of the world's leading port agency and marine service providers, announced the appointment of Svend Stenberg Mølholt as chief commercial officer. Bringing with him an impressive track record in propelling sustainable business transformation and growth within the maritime and IT sectors, Svend Stenberg Mølholt is well-equipped for his new role. With two decade
  • SITC and Xiamen Port Holding Group sign cooperation deal
    SITC entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Xiamen Port Holding Group on 10 January, marking a significant milestone in their collaboration. During the signing ceremony, Yang Xianxiang, vice chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of SITC, expressed gratitude to Xiamen Port Holding Group for its support and high-quality services. According to a statement, SITC plans to l
  • Red Sea crisis changes container shipping situation from glut to tightness
    The closure of the Suez route has changed the fundamental outlook for container shipping in 2024, with a potential capacity crunch in Asia looming in the short term, according to the January report of the Baltic Exchange. In the report, Vespucci Maritime CEO Lars Jensen wrote that up until mid-December 2023, the baseline outlook for 2024 was for a continued cyclical downturn likely with freight r
  • PSA breaks container volume record in 2023
    PSA International reported a record-breaking year handling 94.8 million TEUs across its port terminals around the world in 2023. PSA's flagship terminal in Singapore contributed 38.8 million TEUs and the operator's terminals outside Singapore handled 56 million TEUs. The Group's box volume increased by 4.3% compared to 2022 container figures. Tan Chong Meng, CEO of PSA International, commented, "
  • HHLA implements digital solution for truck terminal access
    This week, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) achieved a significant milestone in enhancing the safety and efficiency of truck handling at its Hamburg container terminals. Through its innovation unit, HHLA Next, the German operator has developed the passify app, a cutting-edge product progressively replacing the conventional trucker card. The transition to passify at Container Terminal Toller
  • January Global Shipping Report by Descartes Datamyne
    The following report has been written by Chris Jones, Executive Vice President of Industry and Services at Descartes Systems Group. In December 2023, US container import volume increased by 0.4% from November 2023. The slight aggregate increase masks counter intuitive swings in volume at West, East and Gulf Coast ports. The top East and Gulf Coast ports saw increases, while the top West Coast por
  • CrimsonLogic, Mastercard ink collaboration agreement to digitalise government payments and services
    PSA Group's CrimsonLogic, a Singapore-based global technology company specializing in digital government and trade facilitation solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mastercard, the second-largest payment-processing corporation worldwide. The collaboration aims to seamlessly digitalise government payments and services by leveraging CrimsonLogic's expertise in digital government
  • Increasing temperature of frozen goods can slash carbon emissions, study shows
    A recent study suggests that making a slight adjustment to frozen food temperatures could lead to substantial reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. Currently set at -18°C, a standard established 93 years ago that remains unchanged, lowering it to -15°C could have significant environmental benefits without compromising food safety or quality, according to experts from the International Institute

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Splash web site
JANUARY 15, 2024
  • Eagle Bulk ship hit by missile off Yemen
    A bulk carrier owned by US-based Eagle Bulk Shipping has been struck by a missile in the Gulf of Aden. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), and maritime security consultants Ambrey said the incident occurred some 95 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen. The US Central Command identified the vessel as the Marshall Islands-flagged ...
  • UHT, Dongbang form heavy lift and deck carrier alliance
    Germany's United Heavy Transport (UHT) and South Korean shipping company Dongbang Transport Logistics have formed a new strategic alliance which will combine the duo's expertise in heavy lift and heavy transport vessels. The alliance was formalised with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which will see the integration of UHT's heavy lift expertise ...
  • N-Sea charters survey and ROV support vessel from Geo Plus
    Dutch subsea services specialist N-Sea Group has entered into an agreement with Geo Plus to long-term charter a hybrid survey and ROV support vessel . The 41.6-metre vessel will accompany the Geo Focus which has been under N-Sea management and control since January 2022. The Dutch-flagged vessel is equipped with an eight-tonne A-frame suited for ...
  • Hanwha Ocean suspends production after fatal incident
    Hanwha Ocean has suspended production at its Okpo Shipyard on Geoje Island after a fatal accident on Friday. Local media report a 28-year-old employee of a subcontractor at the South Korean shipbuilder died in an explosion on January 12. The accident took place at a ship rudder fabrication plant at around 15.00 hrs local time. ...
  • Fratelli Cosulich orders its first methanol dual-fuel bunker tanker backed by TFG Marine charter
    Italian owner Fratelli Cosulich has ordered its first methanol dual-fuelled chemical bunker tanker backed by commodities trader Trafigura and John Fredriksen. The 7,990 dwt ship will be built at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding in China and be able to carry both green methanol and biofuels. The 8,000 cu m vessel will be delivered in Singapore ...
  • Houthis defiant despite repeated strikes on Yemeni bases
    The Middle East remains a dangerous, red-hot cauldron for merchant shipping with many actors from various shorelines impinging on the safe and free navigation between Asia and Europe. The Houthis in Yemen have continued to attack, despite repeated strikes from US and UK forces against them, while Iranian special forces have completed their latest hijacking, ...
  • NKT orders new cable laying vessel
    Danish offshore cabling specialist NKT has placed an order for the construction of a new cable laying vessel. According to a company statement, the order for the construction of the vessel has been placed with Norwegian shipyard Vard while the design of the vessel will be done by the Salt Ship Design. When the vessel ...
  • The creators of The Captain's Table form start-up consultancy
    The people behind The Captain's Table, one of shipping's top pitch competitions, have formed a start-up consultancy. Ship Shape Strategies specialises in streamlining operations, developing robust commercial strategies, implementing innovative technologies, navigating regulatory and compliance challenges as well as training and upskilling with Su Yin Anand, Michael Wojcieszek, and Nelly Akhmedzha
  • Vietnam's liner shipping connectivity leaps
    Vietnam's emergence as a manufacturing powerhouse is showing up in ever greater detail on the global container map. The Southeast Asian nation has become a go-to place for manufacturers seeking factory alternatives to China, and subsequently liners are bringing exports direct to Western markets in larger volumes. Latest data from Sea-Intelligence, a Danish liner consultancy, ...
  • Alex Saverys outlines plans for 120 low-carbon ships
    The new-look Euronav is drawing up plans for 120 low-carbon ship orders. At a capital markets day on Friday, Alexander Saverys, recently installed as CEO of the tanker giant following a protracted takeover battle, outlined how he sees the Euronav fleet transitioning in the coming years, bolstered by the acquisition of clean tech firm, CMB.TECH. ...
  • Santos to resume Barossa gas pipeline construction after court win
    Australian energy major Santos has been permitted to continue work on laying an underwater pipeline for its $5.7bn Barossa gas project in the Timor Sea. The company won a legal battle against a group of Tiwi Islands elders who argued that laying the pipeline would impact submerged Tiwi cultural heritage, creating a new environmental risk. ...
  • Vietnam's top shipbuilder faces bankruptcy
    Vietnam's top shipbuilder, SBIC, formerly known as Vinashin, is set to be declared bankrupt after multiple efforts to restructure the sprawling company have failed. The government in Hanoi is now working out the bankruptcy process for the state-owned entity whereby it will be able to continue to build ships. The bankruptcy process is expected to ...
  • RCL orders boxship quartet in China
    Multiple broking reports note Thai liner Regional Container Lines (RCL) has gone to southern China to order a quartet of 4,400 teu vessels at Guangzhou Wenchong. The pricing is $56.6m per vessel with deliveries slated for 2027. Founded in 1979, RCL has been listed on the Thai Stock Exchange since 1988. Alphaliner lists RCL as ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 15, 2024
  • Brave identified as buyer of another two bulk carriers
    Company has also been taking delivery of gas carrier newbuildings, including units for Nasdaq-listed affiliate StealthGas
  • Singapore bunker sales, container throughput hit new record in 2023
    Singapore port's container throughput reached a new high of 39m teu in 2023
  • The week in charts: More ships divert in wake of US and UK strikes | Red Sea attacks prompt 2m teu drop in boxship traffic | Box freight rates continue to climb activity
    First strike on Houthi militants prompts more ships to divert away from the Red Sea, in addition to the 2m...
  • Diversion surcharges come under spotlight
    Additional fuel costs are an immediate cause for concern for carriers. But they will need to ensure that surcharges are...
  • Narrowing arbitrage sends VLGC rates cratering to lowest levels since May
    Propane prices have been rising in the US while falling in China, analysts say, narrowing the arbitrage and hitting VLGC...
  • BlackRock acquires Global Infrastructure Partners
    GIP has been an investor in several ports and terminals, among other infrastructure projects. New ownership will see it increase...
  • Eagle Bulk vessel struck by Houthi missile
    Houthis remain undeterred from US and UK strikes as US-owned and Marshall Islands-flagged bulker is hit with a missile. The...
  • MSC containership and capesize bulker sent for recycling
    Sale of 1,835 teu containership MSC Uma for recycling in India under Hong Kong Convention terms realises $530 per light...
  • The week in newbuildings: Gas and tanker sectors prevail
    Shipowners and brokers reported newbuilding contracts for a total of 46 vessels from the containership, dry cargo, gas, ro-pax and...
  • PSA breaks throughput record despite slowing trade
    PSA International saw volumes rise by 4% in 2023, despite flat container volume demand. Flagship Singapore facility handled nearly 40m...
  • US shoots down Houthi missile after strike on radar site
    Shooting down of missile on Sunday comes a day after a US strike on a Houthi radar site
  • St Nikolas crew all 'safe and in good health'
    Greek manager has been unable to directly contact 19 seafarers on hijacked tanker, but P&I club correspondent says all are...
  • APM Terminals to develop $500m Louisiana box terminal
    APM Terminal and Louisiana's Plaquemines port unveil agreement to build a container terminal with an estimated initial investment of $500m
  • Frontline sells five oldest VLCCs for $290m
    Frontline has reached an agreement to sell its oldest VLCCs, built between 2009 and 2010 for $290m, with delivery slated...
  • Daily Briefing
    More ships start to divert in wake of US and UK airstrikes | US and UK launch strikes against the...

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 15, 2024
  • Eagle Bulk confirms 'projectile' attack on Gibraltar Eagle with damage but no injuries
    US-based owner says it's cooperating with authorities as bulker escapes troubled region
  • Columbia launches venture capital operation for shipping start-ups
    Maritime services giant will help transform cutting-edge ideas into viable businesses
  • Eagle Bulk ship takes direct hit in latest Houthi missile strike
    Assaults continue against commercial vessels, despite airstrikes against rebels
  • Frontline cashes in last non-eco VLCCs with tanker prices in multi-year upswing
    Fearnleys boosts valuations while Cleaves says deal shows market is 'quite firm'
  • 'Things could get ugly, fast' warns trading giant Trafigura as Middle East tensions ramp up
    Trader and shipowner runs a fleet of around 330 tankers currently
  • Shipbuilder SBIC facing 'inevitable' bankruptcy as overhaul of Vietnamese state-owned yard planned
    Group yards with existing contracts will continue as normal
  • Lightship strikes again: Broker snaps up US shop just days after revealing Braemar stake
    Broker plans to boost its broker headcount to at least 250 worldwide over the next five years
  • Energy trader linked to VLGC newbuilding duo at Hyundai Heavy as Korean giant makes fast start to 2024
    Fourth LPG newbuilding contract for Hyundai yards in two weeks as it approaches one-fifth of annual target
  • 'Charismatic' founder of shipbroker Banchero Costa dies aged 88
    Pace-setter never lost his love of the shipping business
  • Gas explosion kills worker at Hanwha Ocean shipyard, forcing work to halt
    Sub-contractor thrown over 10 metres by rudder shop explosion
  • German owner doubles up on methanol container ship orders for Unifeeder charters
    Elbdeich Reederei declares options for green feeder vessels in China
  • Shipyard grinds to a halt as worker killed in gas explosion
    Sub-contractor thrown over 10-metres by rudder shop explosion at South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean
  • Singapore will use credit risk profiles to reduce port dues deposits
    MPA aims to identify other areas for improvement to cut compliance costs and shorten processing time
  • Houthi attacks and Western air strikes spark volatility in shipping stocks
    Shipping shares fell by an average of 2% last week, Clarksons says
  • Moundreas snaps up third capesize from Greek peer Unisea
    Unisea exits capesize segment five years after entering it
  • Shipping investment giant BlackRock buys ports player for $12.5bn
    Major deal will strengthen US fund's hand in maritime infrastructure
  • Fratelli Cosulich orders first methanol tanker backed by charter to Trafigura
    Italian shipowner will take delivery of dual-fuel bunker ship by the end of 2025
  • MPC Container Ships signs $100m credit facility to fund further growth
    Four-year credit facility with Hamburg Commercial Bank at 'attractive terms'
  • Qatari LNG carriers desert Red Sea danger zone as brokers flag huge tonne-mile impact
    Series of ships holding positions outside the attack-prone waters
  • Inchcape hires former Maersk and Monjasa man as commercial boss
    Shipping veteran aims to 'accelerate' port agency's business
  • Frontline's older suezmaxes could be next after owner sheds veteran VLCCs
    Analysts believe move towards pure play on modern tankers could continue at Fredriksen company
  • First contact made with crew of tanker hijacked by Iran, says Greek owner Molaris
    A total of 60 seafarers are currently captive in Iran, Yemen and Somalia
  • European Maritime Finance names new CEO to replace founder Martin Haugaard
    Danish investment manager appoints Benny Buchardt Andersen
  • Andreas Sohmen-Pao pledges to 'build' BW Energy after reaching 52% shareholding
    Mandatory offer for oil exploration company's shares ended on Friday
  • Bulker crew members threatened by gunmen in small boat west of Yemen
    Seafarers mustered in citadel as cargo ship changed course towards international waters
  • MPC Container Ships signs new $100m credit facility to fund further growth
    Four-year credit facility with Hamburg Commercial Bank at "attractive terms", shipowner says
  • US warplane shoots down Houthi missile in Red Sea trouble spot
    Attack aimed at warship is first confirmed since US-led coalition attacks on Yemen
  • Outspoken rights campaigner turns attention to investigating abuse in shipping
    Human Rights at Sea founder David Hammond leaves to focus on investigations and consultancy
  • Winning Shipping renews newcastlemax bulker fleet with secondhand vessel
    Singapore-based company bought Ocean Yield's 206,000-dwt Mineral Qingdao
  • Diversified Euronav can ride out market troughs, says Ludovic Saverys
    Finance chief also believes greater size can appeal to bigger US investors
  • George Procopiou's Dynacom stacks product tanker newbuilding orders in China
    Greek shipowner has ordered more LR1s to extend an effort to rejuvinate that area of his fleet
  • Petrobras FPSO recycling sale leaves subcontinent yards green with envy
    Cash buyers warn of bleak times ahead for sector
  • Singapore to use credit risk profiles to reduce port dues deposits
    MPA aims to identify other areas for improvement to reduce compliance costs and shorten processing time
  • Singapore not involved in military strikes against Houthis, says government
    But city state says it continues to participate in US-led maritime initiative Operation Prosperity Guardian

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 15, 2024
  • Container lines 'scramble' to rent more ships amid Red Sea crisis
    Houthi attacks have been a plus for shipping rates. The latest to benefit: Owners of container vessels that can be rented to shipping lines.

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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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