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Exim India web site
MAY 16, 2024
  • CONCOR CMD meets key shipping & logistics players in Taiwan to explore opportunities for mutually beneficial relationships
  • Merchandise exports begin the fiscal with marginal growth
  • Further disruption seen in global supply chains following new US tariffs on Chinese imports
  • Soyameal exports rise
  • India's first river terminal to come up in Guwahati
  • HUDCO, SITCO ink pact to develop Multi-Modal Hub in Surat
  • Hellmann expands market position in 2023
  • WCO's revamped Time Release Study e-learning course now available on CLiKC!
  • MCCI holds instructive deliberation on lessons from the Baltimore incident
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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 16, 2024
  • CN opens intermodal terminal in Michigan
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  • GXO's newest robot fleet
  • Ports sign decarbonisation pact
  • Brandy D. Christian announces departure
  • Another Gulf/Europe link in Liège
  • Improving pallet delivery services in Scotland
  • DHL comes out on top
  • Rhenus builds trimodal terminal in Basel's port
  • New leadership for Menzies CNAC
  • First Korean LCC chooses Zagreb
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
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The Loadstar web site
MAY 15, 2024
  • Hapag-Lloyd Q1 results: 'significant swings' creating uncertainty in the market
  • Vessel juggling leaves ocean alliances short of Asia-Europe capacity
  • Mærsk the integrator destuffing its clients, and they like it
  • Nerves over lengthy air cargo contracts fade as a busy Q4 threatens
  • Liners pay the price as smaller owners exploit demand for charter tonnage
  • CMA CGM joins intra-Asia consortium to boost its market share
  • Temu shifts focus from US - but air cargo still bullish on ecommerce
  • Maersk opens Rotterdam cross-dock facility to accelerate cargo flow
  • European hauliers squeezed as rates fall and costs keep rising

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Marine Log web site
MAY 15, 2024
  • VIDEO: New York unveils plans to transform Brooklyn Marine Terminal
    New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have announced an agreement that aims to enable the city to
  • DNV evaluation shows BAR Technologies WindWings can achieve up to 32% energy savings
    Back in August last year, the Cargill-chartered 80,962 dwt bulker Pxyis Ocean, which is managed by MC Shipping's Singapore branch, became the first ship to sail with BAR Technologies' WindWings, after being

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Container News web site
MAY 15, 2024
  • Will new US tariffs on China imports be a case of history repeating?
    Global supply chains are braced for further disruption and increasing costs after US President Joe Biden announced new tariffs on Chinese imports on 14 May. The tariffs will be imposed on a wide range of Chinese imports including semi-conductors, batteries, EVs and solar cells, with the changes staggered to come into effect between 2024 and 2026. Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at Xeneta, said, "The ne
  • Red Sea crisis still leaves alliances short of ships, as newbuildings fully absorbed
    The three container shipping alliances are still short of 36 ships, or 10% of the required tonnage, to entirely fulfill their 25 Asia - Europe loops as of 10 May. Despite record newbuilding deliveries this year, and 1.14 million TEUs delivered so far, the Red Sea crisis has soaked up all available tonnage. Alphaliner's report says, "Taking into account that the average vessel size on this trade c
  • Dali suffered blackouts hours before hitting Baltimore bridge
    Details of how power went out on the container ship Dali moments before it struck and knocked down Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore have been released in the US National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB's) preliminary investigation report. The ship owner, Grace Ocean, ship manager Synergy Marine, classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) and ship builder HD Hyundai Heavy Indust
  • Hapag-Lloyd reports significant decline in Q1 financial results
    German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd concluded the first quarter of 2024 with revenues of US$4.6 billion and a Group EBITDA of US$942 million. Additionally, Hapag-Lloyd recorded US$396 million in EBIT and a profit of US$325 million. All the figures are significantly decreased compared with the numbers in the same period last year. The Hamburg-based ocean carrier moved 3 million TEUs in t
  • Long Beach records another month of cargo growth, surpassing 750,000 TEUs
    Port of Long Beach moved 750,424 TEUs in April, achieving a 14.4% increase compared with the same month in 2023. This month marks the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year cargo growth at the second-busiest seaport in the United States. The Californian port's imports rose 16.3% to 364,665 TEUs and exports declined 19.9% to 98,266 TEUs, while empty containers moving through the port of Long B
  • ONE launches new intra-Asia service
    Singapore-based container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of a new service, China-Vietnam-Thailand (CVT). The service, which will commence on 27 May, will have the following port rotation: Busan (South Korea) - Shanghai (China) - Ningbo (China) - Cat Lai (Vietnam) - Laem Chabang (Thailand) With this new service launch, ONE aims to enhance its coverage from Busan to South
  • Red Sea crisis and port congestion drive blank sailing surge
    Box lines are tradionally using blank sailings to manage supply in relation to demand, but during the pandemic, shipping lines were forced to blank sailings despite high demand and high freight rates, as endemic port congestion created a shortage of available vessel capacity. The current round of blank sailings is also driven by a shortage of vessel capacity, as the idle container vessel fleet wa
  • CMA CGM to start new service in West Coast Central America
    CMA CGM has announced the launch of a new weekly service, MSX, dedicated to West Coast Central America. The French carrier said this initiative aligns with market dynamics in the region and reaffirms the company's commitment to delivering high-quality service. The port rotation of the new service will be Buenaventura (Colombia) - Balboa (Panama) - Puerto Caldera (Costa Rica) - Acajutla (El Salvad
  • Stena Oil opens its new terminal in Denmark
    Stena Oil's new terminal with a capacity of 75,000 cubic meters in Frederikshavn, Denmark was inaugurated on 14 May. Stena Oil, a global player in the marine fuels industry, said the terminal is a flexible terminal prepared for the upcoming green transition in the marine fuel market. "We are very pleased to be up and running with operations in Frederikshavn. Our official opening attracted a large
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from India and Pakistan
    German container carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced new rates from India and Pakistan to several destinations worldwide. In particular, the Hamburg-based box line will increase its rates from India and Pakistan to North Europe for 20' and 40' dry containers, including dry high cube equipment, effective from 1 June. Per 20' Dry (US$) From To Current base rate New base rate Delta Karachi (PK) North
  • Maersk tonnage shortage revitalises 2M alliance
    Maersk and MSC have renewed their 2M relationship before it ended as the carriers began to operate joint services again following the initial unravelling of the alliance after the announcement of its dissolution in January 2023. The carriers will separate next January and had rapidly begun operating standalone services last year, but MDS Transmodal data shows that the number of Maersk and MSC Far

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Splash web site
MAY 15, 2024
  • IKM and Akastor-backed Føn Energy Services takes over Dutch offshore wind O&M firm C-Ventus
    Norway's Føn Energy Services, backed by industrial group IKM and Oslo-listed investment company Akastor, has sealed a deal to acquire Dutch offshore wind farm services company C-Ventus from Belgian marine engineering, civil construction and offshore contractor DISA International. C-Ventus, which will continue to operate under the Føn Energy Services brand, provides balance of plant for ...
  • Panagiotidis bulker outfit Icon Energy readies for New York IPO
    Ismini Panagiotidis has set sights on a New York initial public offering to raise funds for her new bulker outfit. Icon Energy, set up in August last year, has applied to have its common shares listed on Nasdaq and is offering 1.25m plus some additional shares targeting between $4.6m and $5.5m from the deal. The net ...
  • Lucas Vos steps down as president of Stolt Tankers
    Lucas Vos has decided to step down from the role of president at Stolt Tankers after nine years with the company, effective July 1, 2024. He will be replaced by Maren Schroeder as president and chief operating officer. Bjarke Nissen will become the company's chief commercial officer. "Lucas has made an amazing contribution, using his ...
  • Coal trades face up to extreme dislocation
    Organisers bagged some big guns for Geneva Dry's coal session with the likes of Hamish Norton and Peter Weernink sitting alongside each other on stage for an hour's deep dive into a very dislocated market. Setting the scene, Burak Cetinok, head of research at Arrow and the session's moderator, said: "Coal is at a critical ...
  • Trade war intensifies as Biden slaps more tariffs on Chinese products
    US president Joe Biden has revealed a new set of major tariff increases which will hit many different Chinese imports as well as impact the shipping of those products. The largest tariffs will be imposed on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminium, and medical equipment. Biden opted to keep in place tariffs ...
  • UK invests over $100m in offshore wind testing facilities
    UK Research and Innovation has made an £86m ($108m) investment in offshore wind research to improve Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult's testing facilities for next-generation wind turbines. The investment will be put in ORE Catapult's National Renewable Energy Centre in Blyth, Northumberland, to enable the development of testing assets for wind turbine blades and drive ...
  • GHL gets restraining order against Dolphin Drilling to prevent rig deal termination
    Nigerian offshore oil and gas company General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) has secured a restraining order against Dolphin Drilling and its African subsidiary regarding a dispute over the Blackford Dolphin rig. The restraining orders, given by Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos, prevent Dolphin Drilling, its subsidiaries, agents, servants, privies, or anybody ...
  • President of the Philippines welcomes HD Hyundai Heavy to Subic yard
    The president of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos, has hailed the arrival of South Korea's largest shipbuilder to the archipelago as a chance to get the Southeast Asian nation back to its "glory days" of shipbuilding. Marcos welcomed officials from HD Hyundai and US investment firm Cerebus to the presidential palace yesterday to discuss how to ...
  • ABL Group buys Ross Offshore
    Energy and marine consultancy ABL Group has struck a deal to acquire Ross Offshore from McIntyre Partners and Velocity Partners-backed Moreld Group for NOK100m ($9.2m). Ross Offshore was established in 1997 as a consulting company and has since grown into a provider of total well management systems and project management services. The Stavanger-based company holds ...
  • Preliminary report into Baltimore bridge disaster pinpoints power outages on the Dali containership
    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in the US released a preliminary report yesterday into the Dali containership's fatal allision with Baltimore's largest bridge. The vessel, managed by Synergy Group and on charter to Maersk, experienced electrical blackouts about 10 hours before leaving the Port of Baltimore and again shortly before it slammed into the ...
  • UK to ban export of livestock for slaughter
    UK politicians have followed in the path of their Australian counterparts in voting for a live animal export ban. Parliament in London yesterday voted in favour of a bill banning the export of livestock for slaughter, and fattening for slaughter. Splash reported yesterday news from Canberra with the Australian government announcing it will ban the ...
  • New York port set for transformation
    New York authorities have announced a port upgrade that will transform Brooklyn Marine Terminal into a modern maritime port and mixed-use community hub while also expanding Howland Hook Marine Terminal on Staten Island. As part of the effort, the city will assume control of the entire marine terminal in Brooklyn, encompassing 122 acres of waterfront ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 15, 2024
  • Avance Gas generously rewards shareholders in 'blockbusting' quarter
    Oslo-listed Avance Gas reported a record quarter that was driven by sales of three ships, but also strong freight earnings...
  • Re/insurers indicate manageable Baltimore bridge loss
    The Francis Scott Key Bridge incident is expected to be the largest marine loss in history, but re/insurers are guiding...
  • UK Chamber of Shipping publishes wishlist for next government
    The UK Chamber of Shipping wants the next government to commit to funding maritime training and review any measures likely...
  • Markel committed to Black Sea and Red Sea hull and cargo war markets
    Philosophy is to act as lead wherever possible, director of marine confirms
  • IMO to condemn Red Sea crisis, again
    The Red Sea crisis is the main worry at this week's Maritime Safety Committee, but the forum's powers to change...
  • TMX pipeline an 'interesting addition' to VLCC market, says DHT chief
    Pure play, very large crude carrier DHT is in discussions with Chinese state-owned oil companies over transhipments of TMX exports...
  • Global alternative fuel demand could exceed 10m tonnes in 2026
    Biofuels and LNG to increase bunker market share until 2030 on the back of stricter environmental regulations, such as FuelEU...
  • Stena to retrofit Irish Sea ro-pax pair for methanol fuel operations
    Swedish shipowner will work with Wärtsilä and Lloyd's Register to retrofit the 1,920 lane metre Stena Superfast VII and Stena...
  • Tanker freight rates strengthen even as electric cars weigh on oil demand growth
    Slowing demand for middle distillates, such as diesel, gasoil and jet fuel, underpinned this month's lower oil demand growth forecast...
  • Hapag-Lloyd hikes full-year guidance, sees 'steep increase in spot rates'
    Hapag-Lloyd reports a strong pick up in demand for Asian exports to Europe and the US in recent weeks. But...
  • Ismini Panagiotidi eyes IPO for Icon
    Panagiotidi follows in footsteps of father and brother with intended public listing
  • Secondhand boxship values stay hot during busy period for sales transactions
    Average containership asset prices have risen by up to 25% since the beginning of the year, as demand for secondhand...
  • Greek start-up Harbor Lab raises $16m
    Antonis Malaxianakis-led company is first to focus on streamlining of port call disbursements
  • NYK partners Drax to develop world's first biomass-fuelled ship powered by wood pellets
    Japan's energy transition has led to increasing demand for fuel pellets from North America
  • DP World opens new ro-ro terminal at Constanta
    The ro-ro and project cargo terminals will open today to mark 20 years since DP World expanded into Romania, while...
  • NTSB says Dali suffered two blackouts before leaving port
    The 9,900 teu Dali suffered several blackouts in the hours before hitting the Francis Key Scott Bridge in Baltimore, according...
  • Daily Briefing
    As shipping stocks soar, controlling shareholders reap the rewards | India's port deal with Iran could provoke US sanctions |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 15, 2024
  • XPO using former Yellow facilities to gain share in growth markets
    Like many of its LTL competitors, XPO is using former Yellow terminals to build density in major freight markets such as Baltimore-Washington, D.C.
  • US Senate confirms existing terms for FMC's Maffei, Dye
    During the tenure of the two members, the FMC has ramped up its oversight of the container shipping industry following widespread strains during the pandemic-era container surge.
  • Hapag-Lloyd returns to profit in Q1, but baffled by current rate spike
    The carrier's CEO said buyers could be pulling orders forward because of concerns over global geopolitical uncertainties or said rates could be driven by a more general restocking to replenish inventories.
  • NY-NJ port swaps assets with NYC to grow Brooklyn, Staten Island terminals
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will take full control of the Howland Hook marine terminal in Staten Island while New York City will take over Brooklyn's Red Hook terminal.
  • US intermodal savings showed little movement in first quarter
    The average cost savings for a shipper choosing intermodal rail over truckload was about 26% in the first quarter, according to the latest Journal of Commerce Intermodal Savings Index.
  • Evergreen, HMM latest Asia-based carriers to report Q1 profit surge
    Evergreen Marine's first-quarter net profit of $537 million was among the highest quarterly profit posted by container lines in the post-COVID 19 era, according to Alphaliner.
  • Failed electrical breaker triggered Dali crash: NTSB
    A preliminary federal investigation found the use of a different breaker configuration than had been previously in use onboard the Dali that led to a series of power blackouts on its outbound voyage.
  • Port NOLA CEO stepping down amid major expansion
    Brandy Christian led the Port of New Orleans during the acquisition of its on-dock rail network and spearheaded the development of a new terminal that will allow the port to service ultra-large ships.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 15, 2024
  • Gasoil spills and bridge partially collapses in barge incident
    Tug loses control of two barges in waters of Galveston port
  • Christen Sveaas-backed Kistefos scoops up $47m in cash from Oslo bond market
    Arctic Securities says tap issue was well-received among Nordic and international investors
  • No fuel problems found in Dali bridge crash investigation
    NTSB chair says switching breakers may have impacted vessel operations on day of crash
  • Houthi menace: Yemeni militant group claims strike on Greek-owned ship that reported no attack
    Cosmoship managing director says nothing happened to company's vessel as it passed through the area
  • West P&I reports best underwriting result since 2017
    Club reported gross premiums of $326m with growth across business lines
  • UK's top court backs Dutch shipowner in battle with charterer linked to Russian oligarch
    Supreme Court says MUR Shipping was entitled to reject payment after shift from dollars to euros
  • Stena Line returns to methanol for partial retrofit of ropax pair
    Vessels to switch class from ABS to LR ahead of conversions
  • Seanergy hands out special dividend after 'record' profit
    Stamatis Tsantanis-led firm also expects strong second quarter
  • Hafnia: Time to move on LR1 term deals ahead of 'incredibly tight' market
    Commercial boss says period coverage is currently virtually zero for the panamax-sized product carriers
  • Clasen Rickmers returns to buying container ships with Nord purchase
    Nord buys one boxship from private equity partners and sells another to Rickmers-led ASSC
  • DHT Holdings says state-backed oil companies hungry for modern, secondhand ships
    Chief executive Svein Moxnes Harfjeld singles out Bahri as particularly keen
  • Master tells of being held at gunpoint as bribery demands rise in ports
    Former captain tells broadcaster that seafarers face tough choices
  • Dorian LPG cash pile swells with more investor handouts likely
    Trading update reveals more money in the bank, but revenue lower at US VLGC owner
  • Baltic Exchange to clean up futures curves after calls from freight derivatives players
    The work is a necessary part of modernising the freight futures market, IFFAA chairman told TradeWinds
  • West P&I club reports best underwriting result since 2017
    Club reported gross premiums of $326m with growth across business lines
  • CJC brings in lawyer Ed Harris from Stephenson Harwood
    Associate solicitor specialises in litigation at the High Court and in arbitration
  • Baltimore bridge probe reports blackouts minutes before tragedy
    Inquiry focused on electrical systems after blackouts 10 hours before boxship left Baltimore port
  • Shell opts to sidestep supply of bio-methanol as a marine fuel in new strategy
    Major believes pathway for shipping is LNG, bio-LNG and then e-fuels
  • Fearnley analyst Oystein Vaagen jumps ship to join Tor Olav Troim's Magni Partners
    Oystein Vaagen will start in June in London
  • 'Hall of famer' John Wobensmith squares off with 'man of the year' George Economou as Genco proxy fight nears
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at the battle in the Big Apple with both protagonists set to win industry honours
  • Study aims to cut insurers' exposure to maritime chokepoints
    Gallagher Re and Oxford University collaboration to map knock-on effects of geopolitical and environmental events
  • Stolt-Nielsen reshuffles tankers department with new operating and commercial chiefs
    Maren Schroeder takes over from Lucas Vos, while Bjarke Nissen steps into commercial role
  • UK Chamber reveals 'urgent' five-point plan for next government to take shipping forward
    Trade body focusing on 'people, planet and prosperity'
  • TotalEnergies: Up to 40 new LNG bunker vessels needed by 2030
    Nine million tonnes of LNG fuel said to be needed to meet demand in the coming years
  • Regional Container Lines' first-quarter net profit slides by 33%
    Intra-Asia liner company says market continues to face challenges
  • Chinese hackers 'plant malware' on Greek and Norwegian cargo ships
    Security firm ESET says this is first time group has targeted commercial shipping
  • Evangelos Marinakis' Capital Gas offloads 22-year-old LNG carrier as sector sales heat up
    Healthy pricing for older vessels could slim demolition tallies for the year
  • Adnoc Logistics & Services inks up to four VLAC newbuilding orders in China
    Abu Dhabi-Chinese joint venture returns to Jiangnan Shipyard for next series of gas carriers
  • Columbia takes over management of Turkish supramax fleet
    Schoeller-owned group strikes deal with Transoba Denizcilik in Istanbul
  • 'Blockbusting' record quarter for Avance Gas leads to 'stellar' investor hand-out
    Boss Oystein Kalleklev upbeat on VLGC prospects for rest of the year
  • Hapag-Lloyd upgrades full-year profit forecast as container market powers back
    Sharp turnaround in sector fuels German liner company's results
  • Siem takes tens of millions in contract backlog in split with Christen Sveaas
    Sea1 contracts still top half a billion as company reports profitable first quarter
  • Regional Container Lines sees first quarter net profit slide by 33%
    Intra-Asia liner company says market continues to be impacted by numerous challenges
  • China tax waiver could boost Hong Kong shipping stocks
    High dividend paying companies such as liner companies and ports set to benefit
  • Hafnia dividend hits record as it reveals bargain purchase options on chartered tankers
    BW Group company says net asset value has topped $4bn
  • Shift to shadow tanker fleet exposes 'flawed' price cap scheme
    UK MPs told G7 governments had not counted on alternatives to Western shipping and insurance services
  • DOF Group profit rises as subsea segment beats estimates
    Offshore vessel owner adjusts 2024 guidance
  • Evangelos Marinakis' Capital Gas offloads 22-year-old LNG carrier as sector sales hot up
    Healthy pricing for older vessels could slim demolition tallies for the year
  • Thailand's Regional Container Lines sees first quarter net profit slide by 33%
    Intra-Asia liner company says market continues to be impacted by numerous challenges
  • China tax waiver could boost Hong Kong shipping stocks, says analyst
    High dividend paying companies such as liner companies and ports set to benefit
  • Refinery owner turns shipowner with very large gas carrier order
    Yangzijiang Shipbuilding makes debut in newbuilding market for very large ethane carriers
  • Anger among exporters as Australia bans shipments on livestock carriers
    Government reacts to negative headlines about animal welfare

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American Shipper web site
MAY 15, 2024
  • Container ship lacked backup system to avoid Baltimore bridge strike
    In the wake of the Baltimore bridge collapse, NTSB Chief Jennifer Homendy wants states to start testing their bridges to prevent similar catastrophes.
  • Congress exempts Boeing 767 freighter from 2028 production cutoff
    A congressional waiver on sunsetting Boeing's production of 767 freighters to comply with international emissions rules will benefit FedEx and UPS.

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Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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