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Exim India web site
JANUARY 17, 2024
  • Aahil Shipping & Logistics expands leadership team with 3 key appointments
  • India, Iran ink deal on Chabahar port
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  • Red Sea crisis increasing cost of Indian exports
  • Cochin Port waives port charges for ships taking bunker supply at outer anchorage
  • Yemeni ports open & operational as normal
  • Extension of validity of Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAs)
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  • FedEx announces fdx first-of-its-kind data-driven commerce platform
  • First phase of Certified Pick at Antwerp port: A major step in the digitalisation of container transport
  • NHAI implementing 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' initiative
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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 17, 2024
  • EU funds for Spain's railfreight sector
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  • Leschako reshuffles management
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  • Transforming a French connection
  • Fourth French hub for SGL
  • New CFO at HHLA's helm
  • DDC cares
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  • Latam Cargo is the cherry on the cake
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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Scheduling chaos puts carriers under pressure from shippers
  • Global Critical Logistics appoints JP Hannan as chief financial officer
  • CMA CGM losses said to be at heart of 'divorce' from AF-KLM
  • New kid on the dock: BlackRock joins MSC's gang
  • CULines launches Red Sea service as Houthi target area expands
  • UPS & FedEx - 'keep a stiff lower lip'
  • EFW defends work on A321Fs after 'middle-age' cracks appear
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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Greek owned bulker is latest ship hit by Houthi missile
    While efforts to degrade the capabilities of the Houthis to attack merchant shipping continue, they have not yet put a stop Houthi missile attacks on ships. Yesterday, (see earlier report) Gibraltar Eagle,
  • Jonathan Daniels named new Maryland Port Administration executive director
    Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld has announced that Jonathan Daniels is to be the new executive director of the Maryland Port Administration, which manages and directs the six state-owned marine terminals
  • BRIX Marine delivers shark diving boat
    Two of the more recent deliveries from BRIX Marine that we've covered here were whale watching boats. The latest delivery from the Port Angeles, Wash., based boatbuilder is a little different: a

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Container News web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Stena Oil launches operations in Danish port
    Stena Oil, a Scandinavian player in the global marine fuels industry, has initiated operations at the new fuel terminal in Frederikshavn, Denmark. Towards the end of last week, Stena Terminals A/S, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stena Oil, and the Port of Frederikshavn signed the takeover agreement, signifying that Stena Oil has taken possession of the terminal. "We have a good collaboration with t
  • Wan Hai unveils 13,100 TEU newbuild vessel
    On 16 January, Wan Hai Lines conducted a ship naming ceremony for the WAN HAI A13, marked by a charitable donation, at the Samsung Heavy Industries Geoje shipyard. WAN HAI A13 was handed over at the Geoje shipyard and commenced its journey to the Shanghai Port, where it will be integrated into Wan Hai Lines's Asia to East Coast of North America service. The WAN HAI A13 stands as the seventh vesse
  • DP World achieves fossil diesel-free status at London Gateway
    DP World has achieved fossil-free status at both of its UK logistics hubs, marking a significant milestone with the elimination of fossil diesel usage at London Gateway. In January, the company successfully transitioned diesel-engine equipment and installations to operate on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as part of London Gateway's ongoing sustainability initiatives. This move aligns with the
  • CMA CGM and Air France-KLM terminate air cargo alliance
    In a significant development, CMA CGM and Air France-KLM have decided to terminate their air cargo alliance. The partnership, established in May 2022 concurrently with CMA CGM becoming a shareholder of Air France-KLM, would aim to capitalize on the growing demand for freight transportation worldwide. The decision to end the alliance stems from a row over flight slots at Amsterdam airport, an issu
  • Drop in Suez Canal revenues could affect Egyptian economy
    Chairman and managing director of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), Admiral Osama Mounier Mohamed Rabie said that dollar revenues from the canal are down 40% from the beginning of the year compared to 2023, while vessel traffic has declined by 30% in the same period. The number of ships that have passed through the Suez Canal dropped to 544 so far this year, from 777 in the equivalent period of 202
  • Houthi attacks aimed at trade disruption, not ship destruction
    If trade disruption is the Houthi's main aim, then they will have been getting good results as the movement fires another missile, downed by the US military, but Qatar announces that its vessels will not transit Suez until it is safe. But this will not necessarily result in higher inflation. Reuters reported yesterday that QatarEnergy had halted its gas tankers from taking the Suez route followin
  • Atlas Air receives new Boeing 777 Freighter to be operated for MSC
    Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, has officially received a Boeing 777-200 Freighter as part of its ongoing collaboration with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. In line with their long-term ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) agreement, Atlas Air is deploying four 777 aircraft globally on behalf of MSC, enhancing MSC's capacity and reach for its clientele. This

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Splash web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Diana Shipping fixes out ultramax to Stone Shipping
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Stone Shipping for one of its ultramax vessels. Diana Shipping won a charter for the 2016-built, 60,309-dwt , previously known as STH Kure. The gross charter rate is $14,500, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until ...
  • Toro nets nearly $21m from sale of veteran tanker
    Nasdaq-listed tanker and LPG owner Toro has concluded another lucrative asset play having offloaded a 2005-built aframax/LR2 at a net gain of nearly $21m. The spinoff of Cyprus-based Castor Maritime has sold the Samsung-built , ex-Dubai Hope, to an unnamed buyer for $33.8m. The Petros Panagiotidis-led firm said it expects to record a Q1 2024 ...
  • Greek bulker comes under fire off Yemen
    Attacks continue to mount in the Red Sea, with the latest victim being the Greek-owned bulk carrier . The Maltese-flagged 56,900 dwt ship with 24 crew on board was targeted off Yemen while transiting the southern Red Sea northbound about 122 km northwest of al-Saleef, according to Ambrey. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) ...
  • Scorpio Tankers sells one vessel as it takes back five
    New York-listed Scorpio Tankers has sealed a deal to sell one ship bought out of lease financing in 2022, while it continues to buy back more vessels to further reduce financial costs. The Emanuele Lauro-led product tanker giant is shipping out the 2015-built MR2 STI Tribeca for $39.1m, with delivery in the first quarter. The ...
  • McDermott wins work on Malaysian carbon capture project
    US subsea and deepwater engineering and construction player McDermott has been awarded an offshore contract from Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering (MMHE) for the Kasawari carbon capture and storage project, located offshore Sarawak in East Malaysia. Under the scope of the contract, McDermott will perform transportation and the structural installation of a 138-kilometre pipeline section, ...
  • CMA CGM ends cargo alliance with Air France-KLM
    French carrier CMA CGM and Air France-KLM have agreed to cease their air cargo partnership, citing regulatory restrictions. The partnership announced in May 2022, with CMA CGM becoming a shareholder of Air France-KLM, was part of the Rodolphe Saadé-led company's expansion move beyond its liner base during container shipping's greatest bull run. The long-term strategic ...
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    Five NGOs - Fossielvrij, Protect our Winters, Dryade, CLAW, and Opportunity Green - have launched a legal challenge against the European Commission, requesting it to review its green investment rules on aviation and shipping. In Tuesday's press release, Opportunity Green said that the EU Taxonomy should act as the standard for informing ethical and sustainable ...
  • Argeo awarded first project for newly bought vessel
    Norwegian surveyor Argeo has received a conditional letter of award from an undisclosed international energy company. The work on the project, according to the company, will be subject to a final contract agreement. If the final contract agreement is signed, the surveyor will mobilise the for the project upon completion of reactivation and upgrade work ...
  • Keppel FELS seeks High Court appeal in Awilco Drilling rig dispute
    Singapore-based offshore yard Keppel FELS has filed an application to appeal with the High Court against the arbitration ruling in favor of Awilco Drilling in a legal battle over cancelled drilling rigs. Awilco Drilling won the second of two arbitration cases against Keppel FELS, now part of Sembcorp Marine in November last year. The legal ...
  • Greek owners make largest newbuild outlay in a decade
    Greek owners are ploughing more money into newbuilds than at any time since 2013, according to new research from Clarksons Research. Greek shipping companies committed 60% more newbuild investment year-on-year last year, investing around $18bn, the highest Greek investment by dwt since 2013, according to a new shipbuilding report from the British broker. The first ...
  • Australian government to meet with DP World in bid to settle stevedore dispute
    With Australia's maritime union still standing firm in its dispute against the country's second-largest port operator DP World, the sides are being incentivised to sit and solve the situation which is disrupting the nation's busiest ports and costing the economy tens of millions of dollars each week due to delays. The port operator has been ...
  • Three60 Energy wins engineering work on two BW Offshore FPSOs
    Energy services company Three60 Energy has won two engineering and construction contracts with Oslo-listed floater specialist BW Offshore. Under the two contracts, Three60 will provide extensive engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) services for BW Offshore's Catcher and Adolo FPSOs which will include brownfield modifications to the assets located offshore the UK and Ga
  • Eagle Bulk attack highlights how Houthis are widening their targets
    More shipping companies are shunning the Suez Canal as fears grow that the Houthis are widening their targets., a bulk carrier owned by US-based Eagle Bulk Shipping was struck by a missile in the Gulf of Aden yesterday. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), and maritime security consultants Ambrey said the incident occurred ...
  • Glomar buys out Rederij Groen
    Dutch offshore support vessel player Glomar has struck a deal to buy out compatriot owner Rederij Groen and take full control of the company. Rederij Groen took a 50% stake in the Den Helder-headquartered operator of purpose-built OSVs in 2016. Seaspan Holding, established by Glomar CEO and founder Klaas Weij, and Rederij Groen had previously ...
  • Bocimar sells modern newcastlemax
    The Saverys family-controlled bulker arm, Bocimar, is taking advantage of aggressive bidding in the bulker segment in a rare deal selling a modern newcastlemax. Bocimar is shaving off its fifth ship in the cape segment in as many weeks with broking sources linking Singapore-based Winning Shipping to its latest sale, noting that the Chinese player ...
  • Sovcomflot reflags en masse to Gabon
    Gabon, a small Central African nation on the Atlantic coast, was last year's fastest-growing shipping registry. In the opening days of 2024, its growth has been phenomenal thanks to a massive reflagging operation conducted by Russia's top shipping concern, Sovcomflot. Last year, the Gabon flag grew by 130.6%, according to data from Clarksons Research. The ...
  • Dark fleet casualty Pablo to be scrapped in Indonesia
    One of last year's most high-profile tanker casualties has been towed to Indonesia where it will be scrapped. The aframax exploded on May 1 in Malaysian waters, killing three crewmembers. The charred remains of the 1997-built ship was one of the shipping images of 2023, a stark reminder of the risks associated with the dark ...
  • Machismo and the art of shipmanagement
    Andrew Craig-Bennett on the hard man culture afflicting shipping. Reading about the escape from disaster of the Alaska Airlines B737-9 (and let us not ascribe to "luck" what was due to the skills of the crew - that no-one was in the two seats nearest the departed door plug was luck; the rest was skill, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Red Sea tipping point may be 'only a few more attacks away'
    At this moment, charterers and crews are also having a say in whether a ship runs the Houthi gauntlet or...
  • Shell 'suspends Red Sea transits' as charterers reassess Houthi risk
    'If you want to transit, it is absolutely recommended that you do it at night and you turn your AIS...
  • Fresh US strikes target Houthi missiles
    The US launched fresh strikes targeting Houthi missiles on Tuesday as the militants continue attacking ships in the Red Sea...
  • Scorpio sells MR tanker for 'strong' $39m and continues ship buybacks
    Scorpio has sold a 2015-built MR tanker for $39.1m, a 'strong' price according to Jefferies that indicates the companies' net...
  • 'Inadvisable' to use CII during review period, say top flag states and industry groups
    Two IMO member states and multiple industry groups said it is 'inadvisable' to use CII during the review period through...
  • Seacon balances management services with controlled fleet growth to 29 ships
    Chinese shipmanager currently also has an orderbook of another 13 newbuildings
  • Vietnam's shipbuilder SBIC to initiate bankruptcy proceedings
    The state-owned shipbuilding group, formed through the restructuring of the former conglomerate Vinashin, shoulders a substantial debt burden of $4bn
  • Dutch biofuel bunker demand unfazed by lower subsidies
    Biofuel bunkering demand at Dutch ports to remain supported owing to environmental regulations despite lower subsidies in 2024, as shipping...
  • Boxship charter rates and periods continue to rise as Red Sea events drive up demand
    Boxship charter rates have risen by up to 15% in the past two weeks as demand for vessels has increased...
  • Hapag-Lloyd's fleet upgrade gathers pace
    'Alternative fuels won't be available in the amount required, in view of that we have to focus on emissions reductions,'...
  • Cosco and China Merchants see muted box throughput growth despite overseas terminal gains
    However, their terminals in the emerging markets, particularly the Middle East and South America, were among the strongest growth engines
  • Greece-owned bulk carrier struck by missile as two Houthi attacks reported
    Two incidents have been reported by UK Maritime Trade Operations on Tuesday. These are the 30th and 31st seen since...
  • US Navy Seals missing at sea during Houthi-bound weapons seizure
    The US says it has seized weapons bound for the Houthis, but two Navy Seals went missing in the attempt
  • CMA CGM airfreight plans hit turbulence
    Airfreight was seen as a natural extension during the pandemic boom years. Now CMA CGM will have to go back...
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    Investigations are ongoing and the suspension will be lifted on the orders of South Korea's Ministry of Labour and Employment...
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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Harren Group expanding project-capable fleet despite mixed market outlook
    Heavy-lift and semi-submersible owner/operator Harren Group is expanding its fleet with a mix of long-term charters and up to six newbuildings.
  • US Commerce Department rejects Pitts appeal in marine chassis case
    The decision involving China-related tariffs is major blow to Pitts Enterprises and could force its Dorsey Intermodal chassis subsidiary out of business.
  • US truck shippers seen prizing stability, capacity in 2024 bids
    Growing shipper preference for longer-term contracts shows they believe the truckload market has hit bottom and are concerned about late-2024 capacity, analysts say.
  • Emboldened Houthis could force ongoing Red Sea ship diversions: analysts
    Air strikes against Houthi rebel operations are unlikely to deter the Iran-backed militant group from future attacks in the Red Sea, geopolitical analysts warn, suggesting container lines will be routing cargo around southern Africa for the foreseeable future.
  • India-US ocean rates seen inching to COVID peaks on Red Sea woes
    Forwarders are voicing concerns that carrier rate quotes are now mostly valid only for a week compared with the normal 30-day validity extended to regular booking customers.
  • Ocean overcapacity shows its worth in managing Red Sea disruptions: analyst
    The Red Sea crisis has allowed ocean carriers to find a use, at least temporarily, for the overcapacity that was supposed to cause them problems, writes analyst Lars Jensen.
  • Intra-Asia shippers face capacity crunch, equipment shortages as rates surge
    The impact will be especially felt on key services such as China-Vietnam and China-Thailand where deep-sea services are accounting for an increasing share of the intra-Asia volumes on those trade lanes.
  • Lack of US market access kills CMA CGM-Air France-KLM air cargo deal
    The two French giants are in discussions to set up a new partnership, with each party operating its own independent air cargo network.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Procopiou and Economou lead Greek newbuilding orders to 10-year high
    Clarksons figures show Hellenic players with the lion's share in vessel contracting in 2023
  • Insurers hike war risk rates following Red Sea attacks on US and Greek-owned ships
    Rates may top 1% after latest Houthi missile attacks
  • US seizes Houthi-bound anti-ship weapon components in dramatic night raid
    Parts were intended to reach the Houthis to help them disrupt shipping, the US claims
  • Offshore charter rates and secondhand deal values to rise in 2024, says Fearnleys
    Norwegian broker says lack of fleet renewal in the coming years will be a significant driver in offshore
  • Insurers hike war risk rates in response to Red Sea attacks
    Rates may top 1% after latest Houthi missile attacks
  • Toro Corp down to last tanker as it more than doubles its money on aframax/LR2
    Cypriot shipowner continues to add to profit with lucrative sales
  • Eagle Bulk circulates two supramaxes for sale ahead of special surveys
    Reports of sales said to be premature but disposals are in keeping with owner's practices
  • Subcontinent green with envy over FPSO recycling
    As Petrobras floater is scrapped in Brazil, cash buyers warn of bleak times ahead for sector
  • Toro Corp down to last tanker as it more than doubles its money on aframax/L2
    Cypriot shipowner continues to add to profit with lucrative sales
  • Eagle Bulk circulates two older supramaxes ahead of special surveys
    Reports of sales said to be premature but disposals are in keeping with owner's practices
  • Kjell Inge Rokke pounces on early VLCC berths at Hanwha Ocean
    Craze for large tankers grips Norwegian shipowners as John Fredriksen firms up orders
  • Jorg Rudolph joins Cruise Saudi to launch start-up
    Aroya Cruises brings in one of the big guns of the European sector
  • Explosion kills Hanwha Ocean worker and brings work to halt
    Subcontractor thrown over 10 metres by rudder shop explosion
  • Saverys family tackles questions facing Euronav after takeover battle ends with 'outcome we wanted'
    Board makeup and appeal to investors are some core issues on the minds of largest shareholders after CMB.TECH deal
  • 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
  • Shipping investment giant BlackRock snaps up ports player
    Major deal will strengthen US fund's hand in maritime infrastructure
  • Scorpio Tankers buying back five more ships as it flips modern MR
    Repurchase drive continues as US-listed owner looks to cut debt further
  • Solstad Offshore fires back at Christian Sveaas' Kistefos as Kjell Inge Rokke-backed refinancing completed
    Offshore vessel owner insists Kistefos only reached out twice, and never on refinancing
  • Mining giant Rio Tinto pins hopes on China stimulus to hit iron ore targets
    Rising commodity prices and firmer economic data aided miner's volumes in the fourth quarter
  • Greek bulker targeted in the Red Sea in latest attack on shipping
    Incident comes a day after an Eagle Bulk ship was hit in the Gulf of Aden
  • Fresh Red Sea ship attack reported by UKMTO
    Incident comes a day after an Eagle Bulk ship was targeted in the Gulf of Aden
  • US seizes Houthi-bound anti-ship weapons in dramatic night-time raid
    The weapons parts were intended to reach the Houthis to help them disrupt shipping, claims the US
  • CDB Financial Leasing buys former Carnival Corp ship on behalf of Chinese cruise operator
    Ex Aidavita's future lies in the fleet of Blue Dream International Cruise
  • Laden Qatari LNG carrier trio re-route via Cape to bypass Middle East danger zone
    QatarEnergy-chartered vessels resume trading after pausing to assess routing risks
  • Saverys family tackles key questions facing Euronav after titanic takeover battle ended with 'outcome we wanted'
    Board makeup and the appeal to investors are some core issues on the minds of largest shareholders after CMB.TECH deal
  • Tankers getting 'a pass' from Houthi attackers, claims shipowner group
    Giuseppe Bono Centre says Iran is wary of escalating conflict
  • VLCC prospects in the hands of US and Opec as largest crude tankers play catch up
    BRS Shipbrokers says Asia will import more US crude this year
  • Baltic's fresh take on fuel consumption boosts VLCC spot indices
    More efficient ships are changing the way the London exchange comes up with earnings figures
  • UK court says Venezuela is immune from injunctions in cruise ship collision case
    Court of Appeal upholds State Immunity Act in legal battle with UK P&I Club
  • Greek shipowner improves tanker fleet emissions using energy-saving devices
    Okeanis reveals cut in fuel use as efficiency improves
  • VLCC prospects in the hands of US and Opec
    BRS Shipbrokers says Asia will import more US crude this year
  • Scorpio supremo Emanuele Lauro to join Cadeler board after Eneti merger
    Lauro will become vice chairman at offshore wind vessel giant as James Nish also joins
  • Northern Sea Route crossings dominated by crude oil cargoes last year
    Nearly 77% of Yamal LNG exports headed to European terminals in 2023, Centre for High North Logistics says
  • VLCC tanker prospects in the hands of US and OPEC
    BRS Shipbrokers say Opec+ decisions and US production could help the largest tankers this year
  • UK court says Venezuela immune from injunctions in cruise ship collision case
    Court of Appeal upholds State Immunity Act in legal battle with UK P&I Club
  • Offshore charter rates and second-hand deal values to rise in 2024, says Fearnleys
    Norwegian broker says lack of fleet renewal in the coming years will be a significant driver in offshore
  • LNG fuelling in crosshairs over 'green label' as EU faces legal pressure to set 'gold standard'
    EU faces legal pressure to set new threshold for sustainable investments
  • KCC pulls ships from 'escalating situation' in Red Sea as it logs higher rates
    Rerouting expected to have limited effect on buoyant earnings for Norwegian owner
  • Oil major Equinor floats charter tender for methanol dual-fuel MR tankers
    Norwegian company seeks up to four high-specification tankers
  • Norway seeks to crack future fuel 'chicken and egg' conundrum with fresh funding
    Norway has only one hydrogen-fuelled vessel on the water despite government funding of $200m over two years
  • Procopiou and Economou lead Greek newbuilding orders to 10-year high
    Clarksons figures show Hellenic players with the lion's share in contracting vessels in 2023
  • Breaking fresh ground: Landmark newbuilding deliveries to look out for in 2024
    A peek at what's to come from the world's shipyards in 2024
  • Gail emerges with LNG time charter tender to cover trading needs
    Period business ticks up after year opens on spot rate slide
  • CDB Financial Leasing buys former Carnival Corp ship on behalf Chinese cruise operator
    Ex Aidavita's future lies in the fleet of Chinese operator Blue Dream International Cruise
  • Jorg Rudolph joins Cruise Saudi to launch Aroya Cruises
    Middle Eastern cruise start-up brings in one of the big guns of the European cruise sector
  • Maersk Oil Trading Singapore's top biofuel bunker supplier in 2023
    Volumes sold in the 12-month period triple those of a year ago, according to Maritime and Port Authority
  • Netbulk to turn shipowner via acquisitions and newbuildings
    Dry player says partnerships are key to its growth ambitions as it celebrates moving into its new Singapore office

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Red Sea conflict worsens, forcing more ship detours around Africa
    Container-ship diversions from the Red Sea will likely last for months. Are large-scale tanker diversions imminent?
  • CMA CGM, Air France-KLM scrap cargo alliance over US market access
    Air France-KLM and ocean shipping power CMA CGM, citing regulatory challenges in various nations, have agreed to discontinue their air cargo capacity-sharing agreement one year into a 10-year partnership, the [...]
  • APM Terminals to invest $500M in container facility on the Mississippi
    APM Terminals announced a deal with Plaquemines Port to build a $500 million container terminal near the Port of New Orleans on the Mississippi River.
  • Cargojet reverses course on 777 freighter ambitions
    Cargojet says there isn't enough airfreight business to justify its planned investment in 777 converted freighters. It wants to get out of its commitments, most likely by selling the aircraft to another company.

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Naples
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Copenhagen
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Rome
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Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
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Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
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China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
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Singapore
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Cagliari
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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%)
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Hong Kong
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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
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Augusta
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Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
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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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