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August 16, 2024

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Exim India web site
AUGUST 16, 2024
  • Leading lights from overseas to be part of MALA 2024
  • Tuticorin International Container Terminal at VOC Port to be ready for commercial operations by Sept.
  • Geo-political uncertainty & the challenge of managing ocean container shipping budgets
  • Singapore Port to implement new Customs rules from Sept.
  • ILA strike seen seriously impacting US East Coast ports
  • Asyad Line enhances trade between China, India & the Gulf with upgraded Far East Express service
  • HMM's net profit surges in H1 2024
  • Major Port workers threaten industrial action
  • Merchandise exports up during April-July 2024
  • The Bills of Lading Bill, 2024 (as introduced in Lok Sabha)

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 16, 2024
  • AD Ports invests in Tbilisi Dry Port
  • Austrian carrier adds more intermodal services
  • A manager for major and fleet customers
  • Gruber and Siemens choose e-trucks
  • EJMT adds hybrid cranes
  • From China to Europe by block train
  • "Smart Facility" certification for "Smartist" terminal
  • Returning to Leschaco and Asia
  • Large cargo space for projected Addis airport
  • US class I railway upgrades in Alabama
  • Higher freight rates and a focus on profitability
  • Lagermax expands in green logistics
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Of flounders and salmons
  • Bryant brings broker experience
  • Import hikes and record cargo levels
  • Join the Business Run community in Hamburg

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Alert to shippers as airfreight capacity becomes scarce and rates increase
  • Hapag-Lloyd chief stays bullish despite falling H1 revenue and profit
  • 'Downside' for Deutsche Bahn, if Schenker isn't sold
  • 'Echoes of the pandemic' as Taiwan carriers enjoy a 'most profitable' Q2
  • Time for shipping 'to bite the bullet' and pay for its emissions, says ICS
  • New parcel sector dynamics eroding the stranglehold of FedEx and UPS

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Equinor and Dominion the winners in $92.65 million Central Atlantic offshore wind lease sale
    Two established U.S. offshore wind players, Equinor and Dominion Energy, were the winners in today's Central Atlantic offshore wind lease sale. The sale, details of which were announced in June, was the
  • FERRIES 2024: Green funding access for ferry operators
    Going green isn't always inexpensive, but there are strategies to help ferry operators manage the costs. To provide valuable insights on accessing green funding, Kristen Kissinger, marine transit planning team lead, project
  • USCG extends Birdon America's 47-foot MLB SLEP contract
    Birdon America Inc. reports that the U.S. Coast Guard has exercised "Option Order 1" under the 47-foot MLB (Motor Lifeboat) Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) contract it was awarded in 2019. This
  • Hydrex team completes double underwater stern tube seal repair
    Underwater repair specialist Hydrex reports that, earlier this year, its diver/technician teams carried out a double underwater stern tube seal repair on a RO/RO ship berthed in the Port of Burnie, Tasmania.

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Container News web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Pipavav Shipyard resumes operations
    India's largest shipbuilding facility in Pipavav is anticipated to resume operations following the resolution of its bankruptcy issues. The shipbuilding yard will now be led by Swan Energy and has appointed former Damen Shipyards executive, Carsten Schumacher, as its new chief operating officer. Pipavav Shipyard will get to work on a repair job for the Indian Coast Guard, and is in talks for a co
  • Container volumes increase at Port of Los Angeles
    The Port of Los Angeles handled a record-breaking 939,600 TEUs in July, a 37% increase over the previous year. According to the port's data, it was the best July in the LA port's 116-year history and the busiest month in more than two years. Additionally, seven months into 2024, the Port of Los Angeles is 18% ahead of its 2023 pace. "We've seen an influx of year-end holiday goods coming across ou
  • GAC opens new office in Spain
    GAC Spain, a provider of shipping and logistics services in the Iberian Peninsula, has opened a new office at the Port of Huelva, aiming to strengthen its support for customers within the country's shipping and energy sectors. The opening of GAC Spain's office positions the global ship agent to serve its existing dry and liquid bulk customers, as well as gas carriers at Huelva, with specialised s
  • MSC, Hapag-Lloyd introduce more solo services ahead of alliance changes
    MSC and Hapag-Lloyd have begun building up their capacity as both carriers prepare to leave their respective current alliances, according to Alphaliner's report. MSC, which will split from its 2M partner Maersk, has been launching standalone loops on the Asia - North America and Far East - Europe routes. After launching two additional standalone services in July, MSC's non-2M fleet capacity on th
  • Sea-Intelligence analyses impact of potential ILA strike
    The agreement between the US East Coast port workers' union International Labour Association (ILA), and the terminals organization United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) expires on 30 September. ILA has been adamant that if there is no new agreement, they will initiate a strike from 1 October. ILA President warns of potential strike at Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports in October "In this context, it
  • CMA CGM implements reefer surcharge from Brazil
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM will apply a new peak season surcharge (PSS) to reefer containers originating from the port of Rio Grande in Brazil. CMA CGM said the PSS will be US$300 per refrigerated unit and will be effective from 7 September. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News.
  • Indonesian ICTSI terminal takes delivery of two new mobile harbor cranes
    East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) business unit in Lamongan Regency, Indonesia, recently received two new Konecranes Gottwald post-Panamax ESP.8 mobile harbor cranes (MHC). The new equipment will support EJMT in handling bulk, project and container cargo once the terminal commences operations in September. "We are pleased to collabor
  • Hapag-Lloyd falls short of US$800 million profit in first half
    Hapag-Lloyd has reported decreased financial figures in the first half year of 2024 with revenues of US$9.5 billion, EBITDA of US$2 billion, EBIT of US$900 million and profit of US$800 million. "Even though we were unable to match the exceptionally good results of the prior year, we delivered a very good first half of 2024 thanks to strong demand and better spot rates," commented Rolf Habben Jans
  • Carrier Transicold expands BluEdge partner offerings
    Carrier Transicold has enhanced its BluEdge Partner Program with a platform that complements Carrier's Lynx Fleet telematics for real-time remote monitoring of container reefers and other connected assets onboard ships. The Vessel Control Tower (VCT) platform, offered through the BluEdge reseller channel, ensures network coverage at sea, giving ship crew an overview of all connected assets onboar
  • Port of Gothenburg and Castellum to develop new logistics facility
    The Gothenburg Port Authority and Castellum are jointly developing a fully leased, efficient, and sustainable logistics facility in a prime location at Halvorsäng, just north of the Swedish port's terminals. The construction works are set to begin in the fall of 2024. The tenant is the medical technology company OneMed, which plans to move in by 2026. The total investment for the joint venture is

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Splash web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Call to make IMO DCS public
    The volume of submissions to the International Maritime Organization ahead of the 82nd gathering of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), scheduled to start on September 30, could break records. One paper submitted generating discussion comes from the American NGO, the Environmental Defense Fund, which calls for the IMO's Data Collection System (IMO DCS) and ...
  • MSC and Hapag-Lloyd seen prepping early for next year's altered liner constellations
    There are 171 days to go until a sizeable liner alliance reshuffle, and two of the principle instigators in this container tango are well advanced in preparing for this new alignment. February 1 next year sees Hapag-Lloyd exit THE Alliance and join forces with Maersk to create the Gemini Cooperation following the disbanding of the ...
  • COSCO seals newcastlemax orders
    COSCO Shipping Bulk is swelling its fleet with eight newcastlemax bulk carrier newbuilds at a domestic yard in a deal worth around $640m. Brokers tell Splash, that the dry bulk arm of the Chinese behemoth COSCO Shipping has booked 210,000 dwt units at Jiangsu Hantong, each priced at $80m. The newbuilds are scheduled for delivery ...
  • Larsen & Toubro bags new long-term deal with Shell
    The technology services arm of Indian engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed a long-term framework agreement with energy giant Shell. The multi-year framework agreement will see L&T Technology Services providing integrated engineering and procurement services, digital engineering services, data governance for capital projects, and digital project management consultancy for Shel
  • India's Pipavav Shipyard reopens
    Pipavav Shipyard, the largest shipyard in India by capacity, is set to resume operations having come out of bankruptcy. Now led by Swan Energy, the yard has tapped former Damen Shipyards executive, Carsten Schumacher, to serve as its new chief operating officer. The yard will shortly get to work on a repair job for the ...
  • Corio looking to use Brazilian yard to construct over 2.4GW of offshore wind
    Offshore wind developer Corio Generation and Brazilian shipyard Estaleiros do Brasil (EBR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to see how the shipbuilder's facilities could support offshore wind projects off Brazil's south coast. Corio and EBR will look at how the existing infrastructure, located close to Rio Grande port in Brazil's southern province of ...
  • Poland launches $5.4bn loan scheme for offshore wind funding
    The Polish development bank has revealed that the country would launch a nearly €5bn ($5.46bn) programme to provide loans for the construction of offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea. Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) said the programme was financed from the European Union's recovery funds and will grant loans on market terms. This is not ...
  • Walmart expands its container offering
    American retailing giant Walmart is getting more into container shipping, offering its Marketplace sellers the chance to use the company's cross-border ocean shipping solution to transport China-made goods to its US fulfillment center network. Walmart's Cross Border service is a port-to-door, full container load freight service from China to the US, according to the Walmart ...
  • Vineyard Wind allowed to continue with towers and nacelle installation
    Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Iberdrola's US arm Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and GE Vernova has received approval from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) to resume the installation of towers and nacelles at the offshore wind farm. The approval is only for components not associated with the blade incident that ...
  • Niovis reveals ultramax orders in Japan
    Greek owner Niovis Shipping is expanding its fleet with a pair of Japanese ultramax newbuilds. The Piraeus-based outfit revealed on its website that it had booked 64,000 dwt units at Oshima Shipbuilding. Including the two newbuildings, the Mavroleon family vehicle currently counts a fleet of 19 vessels in the dry bulk and tanker segments. The ...
  • American port strike looms as shipping's next major chokepoint
    The real threat of a dockworker strike at ports across the US east and Gulf coasts come October 1 could knock supply chains out of synch through to 2025, according to new research from Copenhagen. Contract negotiations have broken down between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and port operators. The current agreement, which covers about ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Southern California cargo surge smashes records in July
    Trade is booming in the San Pedro Bay as shippers navigate myriad uncertainties. The ports of Los Angeles and Long...
  • Panama Canal on track for full recovery as transit rebound continues
    More containerships transited the neopanamax locks in July than before transit restrictions were enacted in November. In the smaller panamax...
  • Russian LNG shadow fleet will not hurt wider market growth
    Oystein Kalleklev said Russia will absorb some elderly vessels coming off legacy contracts, but dismissed concerns these would hamper the...
  • Eswatini ships face legal action as register disappears into the shadows
    Eswatini's flag operation may be opaque, potentially fraudulent and popular with dark fleet operators, but it has never lacked ambition...
  • Hapag-Lloyd sees stronger third quarter and warns on US port strike risk
    In one scenario, carriers could see rates sink in the fourth quarter as peak season ends. In another, a crippling...
  • Singapore HSFO sales hit seven-month high in July
    LNG bunker sales exceeded 40,000 tonnes for the third consecutive month, as prices remain competitive with fuel oil
  • Port of LA sees 'blockbuster' cargo volumes as container dwell time grows
    The port of Los Angeles has been sustaining strong volumes in recent months, leading to an increase in dwell time...
  • Chinese iron ore imports continue to strengthen, but how long can it last?
    Despite iron ore imports into China remaining strong, concerns are mounting about demand from its construction and real estate industries
  • Höegh Autoliners boosts contract shipping share as vehicle shippers seek stability
    World's fifth-largest vehicle carrier operator is filling its vehicle carriers with more long-term contract cargo at the expense of short-term...
  • No reinsurer panic on Baltimore casualty, insists Gallagher Re
    'This was a marine loss, not a black swan event. A ship had an accident, and I don't think it's...
  • Two seafarers killed in accident involving offshore service vessel in Malaysia
    Local authorities said an explosion on board Icon Amara, an offshore service vessel owned by Icon Offshore, killed two seafarers...
  • Taiwan's top three carriers post record first-half profits
    Yang Ming and Wan Hai will upgrade fleet with vessel purchases. Elsewhere, Evergreen plans to lease containers
  • DFDS revenue lifted by acquisition but freight rate pressures weigh on margins
    DFDS chief executive Torben Carlsen says the second quarter turned out to be more challenging than expected. Consequently, the Copenhagen-headquartered...
  • EU-27 and Japan table $100 IMO carbon price
    The number of IMO member states backing a levy is likely to grow beyond 50 following the impact assessment process
  • Walmart launches ocean shipping service
    Senior director of Walmart's global inbound programme says a pilot run by the company 'exceeded expectations' in terms of volume
  • Daily Briefing
    Safety required for Red Sea normalisation is nowhere in sight | Over 90% of Russia crude exports circumvented G7 price...
  • CHN Energy Shipping brings in new chairman amid fleet growth push
    Appointment comes as the company is significantly expanding its fleet

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • US truckload, LTL pricing both rise in July, along with shipments
    Producer price indexes and the Cass Freight Index show slight increases in truck pricing and volumes in July, but not a rapid turnaround.
  • Rising US trade leads Hamburg port operator to positive first half
    HHLA's container volume and financial performance in the first six months has been a marked improvement on a disappointing 2023.
  • Air cargo thrives on e-commerce, disruption-driven demand
    Peak season has come early to air freight markets and with ocean shipping disrupted and e-commerce filling planes out of Asia, the demand is set to extend through the second half and beyond.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Wan Hai Lines pushing to take newbuilding spend over $4bn with fresh project
    Order of large container ships will add to the 20-ship haul announced this week
  • Navigator Holdings' reports earnings dip despite revenue growth
    Gas carrier owner sees narrowing arbitrage window lowering rates in third quarter
  • Jefferies upgrades Flex LNG shares as $430m in finance moves keeps dividend safe
    But Omar Nokta is not yet bullish as he keeps rating at 'hold'
  • Firepower: SFL scores $981m in debt for fleet growth and refinancing moves
    John Fredriksen-backed lessor has 'busy' period in finance markets
  • US criminal case offers window into shipping network to supply the Houthis with missile parts
    Crew and captain of the dhow Junus were arrested in Iran before alleged smuggling voyage that landed them in Virginia federal court
  • Creative Okeanis has 'tendency' to outperform the market, Clarksons says
    Analysts argue a premium to underlying value is justifiable for Greek tanker owner
  • Bauxite is why 2020 Bulkers is 'not particularly interested' in taking forward cover
    CEO said volumes of the ore have cushioned what is usually the seasonally weakest quarter of the year
  • Russia's emerging LNG shadow fleet changes dynamics for sector, Flex says
    Rigidity of the Panama Canal booking system not proving conducive for LNG carriers
  • Shadow fleet tanker hit list: Ukraine researchers finger dozens of Russia-trading ships for sanctions
    KSE Institute draws up list of vessels regularly carrying Russian oil to make life easier for western authorities
  • Sexual assault lawsuit over DJ Khaled-hosted cruise suffers dismissal setback
    Decision leaves Norwegian Cruise Line and unknown perpetrator as final significant defendant
  • Arendalsuka: Shipping seeks higher podium of influence at Norway's largest political gathering
    Big issues facing the shipping industry are taking their share of space at Arendalsuka
  • Trafigura says Red Sea tanker diversions will cause 4.5% rise in emissions this year
    Trader and shipowner says crude and product vessels to use extra 200,000 barrels of fuel oil in 2024
  • Iino VLCC to be retrofitted to gather climate change data for Japanese agency
    Shipowner says vessel will observe greenhouse gases over Indian Ocean
  • 'Mediocre' 2025 could be enough for Norden to close value gap, Clarksons says
    Danish owner and operator looks cheap, with patience needed to see share price rise, analysts argue
  • Container ship orderbook tsunami 'not a surprise' to liner boss Rolf Habben Jansen
    That's why we plan to order too, says Hapag-Lloyd boss
  • US Navy strikes back at Houthis destroying two Red Sea attack vessels
    Houthis had earlier attacked two ships using various weapons at their disposal
  • Container ship newbuilding activity hits three-year high with expectation of more to come
    A second wave of boxship orders may be in the pipeline
  • John Fredriksen-backed SFL sees profit rise as backlog close to $5bn
    Shipowner declares 82nd consecutive quarterly dividend
  • Cargill revenue slashed by nearly 10% as bumper harvests see prices plunge
    US company revealed a turnover of $160bn for the year
  • First ship sunk by Houthi missiles is replaced in owner's fleet
    Lebanese company buys Turkish vessel to replenish tonnage
  • ESL Shipping positive on Baltic bulker demand after earnings rise
    Finnish owner says requirement levels in steel and forestry sectors looking good
  • Regional Container Lines profits rebound on stronger freight market
    Bangkok-based carrier prepares for delivery of the biggest vessel it has ever operated
  • Spar Shipping buys brand-new ultramax bulker in fleet renewal play
    Vessel will replace elderly supramax reported sold in July
  • Greece's first FSRU finally ready for operations after battling delays
    Floating regasification project has fought through technical issues over last few months
  • Hoegh Autoliners shifts focus to backlog stability after massive rate rally
    Car carrier rates have climbed from the doldrums, but owner says market now shifting
  • Indonesia's Patria Nusasegara scores big on VLCC sale deal
    Strong tanker asset values see Jakarta-based company earn hefty profit of at least $10m on PNS Serena sale
  • Knutsen LNG carrier tipped as HD Hyundai Marine Solution's first conversion to an FSU
    Twenty-year-old steam turbine ship set for new life in Central America
  • Yangzijiang opts to build its first LNG carrier duo speculatively as buyer evaporates
    But brokers warn that buying interest in LNG resales has changed
  • Pipeline fire could hit tanker loadings at key Libyan terminal
    Crude flows cut by about 125,000 barrels per day
  • Hapag-Lloyd pins hopes on further Red Sea disruption as profits drop by $2.34bn
    Focus on growth as demand and freight rates rise
  • Free reserves hit $198m after Swedish Club reports 'solid start' to year
    P&I club says insurance and investment portfolio continues to reinforce financial strength
  • Karpowership plans to plough $1bn into South Africa power play
    Company wants to use powership-FSRU combo to deliver electricity to energy-hungry region
  • Seafarers killed in blast on Icon Offshore platform supply vessel
    Accident happened on the Icon Amara at a platform off Bintulu
  • 2020 Bulkers bottom line buoyed by profit from vessel sale
    Norwegian owner has also secured new financing
  • Navios S&P rumour mill swings back to bulkers with reported panamax sale
    Behemoth owner is believed to be selling one of its oldest ships, built in 2005
  • Flex LNG ties up two new facilities on three vessels to refinance $375m loan
    Low spot rates hit earnings for two LNG carriers, slimming second quarter figures
  • Diana Shipping lands $4.58m time charter for kamsarmax bulker with Paralos Shipping
    Vessel will earn gross charter rate of $14,000 per day
  • Supramax specialist Thoresen Thai says its bulkers are outperforming the market
    Company's offshore division also reports a significant rise in revenues
  • Benito jumps from Lloyd's Register to ship manager Wallem
    Classification society veteran joins Hong Kong ship manager as business development and marketing director
  • Qatar Navigation takes revenue hit in the liner and offshore sectors
    Qatari shipowner blames rate pressures and maintenance downtimes for slight drop in revenue and net profit
  • Chemical tanker arrested over cargo contamination claim
    High-pedigree Eva Fukuoka has been held at Deendayal Port since 5 August

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • E-commerce, Amazon demand drive Cargojet volume growth
    Cargojet's domestic and international flying business posted solid gains in the second quarter thanks to e-commerce demand in Canada.
  • Bill aims to strip foreign shipowners' liability protections
    An 1851 law invoked by the makers of the Titanic is allowing the ship that brought down Baltimore's Key Bridge to avoid liability costs, a lawmaker contends.
  • Early peak drives record LA port volume
    Vessel delays and labor concerns had importers rushing to get holiday merchandise into the Port of Los Angeles before the traditional peak season in the fall.

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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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