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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 17, 2024
  • Cargo Shop 2024 - Shippers & LSP Forum to see comprehensive, engaging deliberation in Vadodara today
  • Minister launches district master plan for infra under PM GatiShakti
  • India, Africa trade $200 bn by 2030, says Barthwal
  • Applicability of Para 4.08 (ii) of HBP in case of inputs being procured by Advance Authorisation Holders from units located in SEZ
  • US FMC monitoring the supply chain closely at all major terminals along US East and Gulf Coasts
  • Andhra invites EoI for port construction, operation, maintenance
  • DPA, Chairman honoured at Kutch Business Excellence Awards 2.0
  • KPSAA elects new Office Bearers for 2024-25
  • Palm oil imports dip in Sept.
  • GRSE inks pact for delivery of 5th multi-purpose vessel
  • Basmati rice exporters see slowdown, payment issue from Iran
  • CBAM unilateral, arbitrary; hurts India's exports, says Minister
  • China's GDP seen slowing further in 2025: World Bank
  • India's export of petroleum dips by 2 pc in April-August
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  • India, Russia working group discusses new initiatives for Northern Sea Route

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 17, 2024
  • MAN starts deliveries of its heavy duty e-trucks
  • Targeting the peak cashew season
  • Partners in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030
  • ELL to augment its fleet to over 300 Vectrons
  • PIL names two LNG dual-fuel vessels
  • A debut in Dubai
  • Logistec picks CCO to accelerate growth
  • Embraer's e-freighter now certified
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Clever combinations are green and efficient
  • A new maritime route via Colombo
  • Yusen selects WMS for UK hub
  • L.I.T. Air & Sea expands management team

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • A Trump presidency would put pressure on ocean rates and Asian exports
  • Air cargo market enjoys some calm before an expected Q4 storm
  • Lean and mean JB Hunt sparkles, surges, but value!?
  • Box ship transits through Panama Canal hold steady, despite drought limits
  • DP World buys 47,000 teu of containers to boost 'end-to-end' ambitions
  • Out-of-fashion LNG now the favourite fuel for new containerships

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • Navy demos breakthrough TRAM rearm at sea method
    The U.S. Navy says that it has achieved a breakthrough in combat readiness. This month, it successfully demonstrated the Transferrable Reload At-sea Method (TRAM) on an underway warship in open ocean for
  • VIDEO: Mass Maritime takes custody of TS Patriot State
    Within days of its delivery to MARAD by Philly Shipyard, the TS Patriot State, the second of five new purpose-built, state-of-the-art NSMV training vessels for America's state maritime academies arrived at Massachusetts

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • WinGD offers new LPG-ready option for ammonia operators
    Swiss marine power company WinGD has introduced an option for its X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engines to be delivered capable of running on liquified petroleum gas (LPG). The 'pre-fit' solution will be of particular interest to vessels under construction for the anticipated global trade in ammonia, which will also be capable of transporting LPG. Dubbed the X-DF-P, in reference to propane-the main comp
  • CMA CGM implements peak season surcharge from North Europe to Central America and Caribbean
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced a new peak season surcharge (PSS) from North Europe, excluding Portugal, to the East Coast of Central America, the Caribbean, Guyana North Brazil, Windward and Leeward, excluding St Maarten and Gustavia. From 7 November (14 November for Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Colombia and Virgin Islands destinations), and until further notice, CMA CGM will apply a surch
  • No turning back from shift towards fleet renewal
    Vessel ordering is continuing apace with Hapag-Lloyd confirming it is negotiating with yards for a 24-ship order and Maersk's rumoured order of 22 LNG dual fuel vessels worth in excess of US$4 billion. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Mary Anne Evans Correspondent at Large If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared fir
  • Efficiency boost at APM Terminals Gothenburg amidst expansion project
    APM Terminals Gothenburg has effectively managed the challenge of staying agile during a significant port expansion, helping 96% of the 70% of vessels arriving out of their appointed timeslots to depart on time. This efficiency is further enhanced by the Swedish terminal's innovative approach to optimizing terminal handling equipment routing, which has reduced driving distances by 30% for exports
  • Hapag-Lloyd applies new PSS from Türkiye to Morocco
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Türkiye's Istanbul and Gemlik port to the port of Casablanca in Morocco. The surcharge will be effective from 1 November until further notice. The new PSS will be US$300 per TEU and US$350 per FEU, while it will be applicable to all cargo and equipment types. If you liked this post, please conside
  • Inferno in Hong Kong container yard damages 10 boxes
    More than 10 containers were damaged in a fire that broke out in a container storage yard in Hong Kong's Yau Ma Tei district on 14 October. The fire, reportedly involving plastic materials, broke out around 5.06 pm local time and took 14 hours to be brought under control. No injuries were reported. Hong Kong Fire Services Department said the fire involved about 10 containers in the Yau Ma Tei Pub
  • Top-5 Container Ports in South America [Graphs & Analysis]
    This presentation delves into the dynamics of South American ports, presenting a comprehensive overview of their operational scale and connectivity. It is useful to follow up on the volumes recently handled by the South American ports in order to have a perspective of the strength of each port and the changes observed between them. By examining the total volumes in terms of TEUs and connectivity
  • Evergreen/Wan Hai joint service calls Mindanao Container Terminal for first time
    The 2020-built, 2,000 TEU container ship Ever Core was the first vessel deployed on a new joint service by Taiwan's ocean carriers Evergreen and Wan Hai, which called at the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) operation in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. ICTSI believes the new bi-monthly service enhances MCT's connectivity with key internation
  • Saudi Arabia and Hamburg to jointly propel port innovations
    Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI), Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), and HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) today (16 October) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the IAPH World Port Conference in Hamburg, Germany. This cooperation is expected to propel innovations in port operations, port development, and workforce capacity building. The agreement signals a shared vision for tackling impor
  • India's Port Consortium: Strengthening Global Reach or Countering China?
    The recent development of the new Indian consortium formed by Ports Global Ltd (IPGL), Sagarmala Development Co Ltd (SDCL), and Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corp Ltd (IPRCL), underlines something more than meets the eye. The consortium, supported by the Indian government will mainly target development opportunities along key corridors that serve India's national interests. This business model aim
  • Freightos reports lower East Coast congestion as strike backlogs are cleared
    Hurricane Milton battered the west coast of Florida last week. Power disruptions kept the Port of Tampa Bay closed until Monday, while ports in Miami and Jacksonville resumed operations before the end of last week. The Port of Savannah, which was still facing a backlog from Hurricane Helene in September, will require another two weeks to restore full fluidity as the three-day ILA port strike adde
  • Portico Shipping secures significant investment in Portsmouth's major cargo terminal
    UK terminal operator Portico Shipping has secured a GB£20 million (US$26 million) investment for Portsmouth's major cargo terminal. Portico Shipping's owner Portsmouth City Council has approved the investment proposal, which followed an independent report of Portico's business, which concluded that capital investment would provide the best financial return for the Council, forecast to be GBP£30.1
  • Newbuilding frenzy effects greater than Suez Canal restoration
    Maersk has warned that the reopening of the Suez Canal could cause a meltdown as schedules falter, but this would likely be a temporary effect, with ships heading around the Cape meeting vessels in Europe that had transited the canal. Scheduling challenges will occur, but more serious are the effects of the oversupply of capacity that shipping lines have seemingly failed to address. This content
  • Carrier Transicold introduces new series of reefers
    Carrier Transicold unveiled its next-generation intelligent refrigeration units at REFCOLD 2024 in Kolkata, India. The innovative Supra A and Citimax D series aim to transform the cold chain industry through advanced technology and improved efficiency. The Supra A series is a solution that enhances both efficiency and compactness, compared to previous Supra truck refrigeration units. The Supra A
  • How to Avoid Counterfeit Goods from Overseas Distributors
    More than ever, wholesalers in China and other overseas nations are selling products online and shipping them direct to consumers - either through their own websites or through popular marketplaces like Amazon and eBay. That trend has put a bit of a hamper on domestic resale businesses because those businesses effectively sell the same goods for a bit more. If you operate a domestic resale busine
  • New Director for POLB's Communications and Community Relations Division
    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners named Stephanie Montuya-Morisky, a former assistant director of communications for the Port of Long Beach (POLB), to lead the Californian Port's Communications and Community Relations Division as director. The Communications and Community Relations Division informs and educates the public, media and industry about POLB's multibillion-dollar modernizati
  • Port of Newcastle proceeds with Clean Energy Transition project
    The Port of Newcastle has achieved a significant milestone in its Clean Energy Precinct (CEP) initiative, securing agreements to proceed with Front End Engineering Designs (FEED) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). These agreements are funded by a US$100 million grant from the Commonwealth Government. CEO Craig Carmody, alongside Federal Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon MP, marked the o

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • Nordic American Tankers seals five-year suezmax charter
    Suezmax specialist Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has secured long-term employment for one of its vessels The New York-listed firm did not disclose the name of the vessel or the charterer but said the unit has been fixed to a "major international energy company". The contract, effective from November this year, is for five years at ...
  • Germany's Bernd Sibum books four newbuilds at Damen
    Germany's Reederei Bernd Sibum has signed up for four battery hybrid-ready combi freighter newbuilds at Dutch shipbuilder Damen. The family-owned shipping company's debut order at Damen will see the so-called CF 3850 series delivered in early 2026. The ships have been designed to boost the sustainability, efficiency, and lifespan of Bernd Sibum's fleet, the shipbuilder ...
  • USAID provides funding to fight maritime corruption in major ports
    The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) has received two-year project funding from the US government's development agency USAID to help in the fight against transnational maritime sector corruption. These funds are part of USAID's 'Doing Business with Integrity' activity and the collaboration will be part of its 'Countering Transnational Corruption Grand Challenge for Development'. This initi
  • New Indian coastal shipping bill designed to strip red tape
    India's cabinet has today approved the Coastal Shipping Bill, legislation designed to cut red tape for shipping operations across the world's most populous nation as well as better integrating inland waterway shipments with coastal shipping. Indian shipping stocks surged today on news of the bill heading to the cabinet for approval. New Delhi has been ...
  • SSY brings in Sea1 Offshore duo
    London-headquartered shipbroking group SSY is strengthening its offshore vessels division with two new hires joining from Norway's Sea1 Offshore, formerly known as Siem Offshore. Andreas Hageli and Thomas Kittelsen will join the company in January to focus on subsea vessels and special projects. Hageli was a chief commercial officer at the company, and Kittelsen was ...
  • SR Shipping takes fleet to 20 vessels
    A string of Bangladesh bulker owners has been bidding for bulker tonnage of late. One of these is SR Shipping, a subsidiary of Kabir Steel Group, which is actively expanding and modernising its fleet. Recent SR acquisitions include two 12-year-old supramax vessels, one built by Kawasaki Heavy and the other by Tsuneishi Cebu. The new ...
  • Perdana Petroleum bags AHTS deal
    Malaysian OSV operator Perdana Petroleum has revealed a new contract and a charter extension for one of its anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels. The Bursa Malaysia-listed company said its subsidiary Perdana Nautika had bagged a charter contract end-August from RUHM Marine for an original period of up to 45 days. RUHM Marine has since ...
  • Ignitis looking for partner in Lithuania's second offshore wind round
    State-owned Ignitis Group has decided to participate in Lithuania's second 700MW offshore wind tender and to seek partners to develop the project. According to the company, it will look to participate in the country's second offshore wind tender for rights to develop an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea with a partner which would own ...
  • New Delhi selling stake in the country's top yard
    The Indian government is offloading a stake of up to about 5% in shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard. The base size of the offer has been set at 2.5%, amounting to about 6.6m shares, with an option to sell an additional 2.5% stake. The floor price of R1,540 ($18.3) was close to 8% discount to the stock's ...
  • Red is the new black for PIL
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) has gone from black to red again, but this time in hull colour, not on its balance sheet. Singapore's largest homegrown containerline, which underwent significant restructuring at the start of the decade, yesterday named its largest ships in its 57-year history, the LNG-powered newbuilds sporting red-coloured hulls as part of an ...
  • Terminal operator DP World buys 47,000 containers
    For the first time, terminal operator DP World has acquired 47,000 teu that have been registered and branded to the company. "This acquisition provides DP World's customers seamless access to critical container capacity, ensuring that even during periods of peak demand or unexpected disruptions, they have the ability to keep goods moving," the company stated ...
  • Medkon takes five Contships vessels
    Turkey's Medkon Lines has bought five 966 teu sisters ships - all built in China between 2005 and 2007 - from Greek tonnage provider Contships Management. Alphaliner is reporting the Contship Ana, Contship Max, Contship Pep, Contship Quo and Contship Bee have changed hands for an en bloc price of $37.5m. Alphaliner believes that Medkon ...
  • Baker Hughes to supply equipment for Angolan FPSO project
    Nasdaq-listed oilfield services major Baker Hughes has been awarded a contract to supply advanced compression solutions to Saipem for TotalEnergies' Kaminho FPSO project in Angola. Baker Hughes will supply its centrifugal BCL compressor and integrated compressor line (ICL) technology to minimise emissions from the project, eliminate routine flaring, and reinject associated gas into the reservoir
  • LNG firmly back in favour above methanol among containerlines contracting this year
    The resurgence in LNG dual-fuel ship orders over methanol has been a strong theme in newbuild contracting this year. In no sector has this been more prominent than in container shipping where methanol and LNG have swapped positions in 2024. "LNG propulsion has re-asserted itself as carriers' principal short-to-medium term choice on the path to ...
  • Dhaka warns maritime stakeholders to avoid sanctioned ships and cargoes
    In the wake of a severe blaze off its coastline over the weekend (pictured) the Bangladeshi government has told local companies to avoid working with sanctioned ships and cargoes. A 32-year-old LPG carrier that caught fire off Bangladesh five days ago was found to be carrying sanctioned Iranian gas, according to investigations carried out by ...
  • Captain's Table finalists announced
    The finalists for the 2024 edition of The Captain's Table have been announced. One of the world's premier maritime tech pitch competitions, the finals will take place in Hong Kong on November 21 and will be broadcast live on Splash. This year's six finalists are Anlan Technology, a marine hull and cargo insurance tech firm; ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • Robust September propels Port of Long Beach to record quarter
    Port of Long Beach continued to see strong volumes in September, driven by holiday-related goods and a pull-forward ahead of...
  • Panama Canal Authority hiked profits amid historic drought despite declining transits
    Crises often create change. Such was the case with the Panama Canal drought. Panama Canal Authority administrator Ricaurte Vasquez Morales...
  • Bangladeshi authorities sound alarm on 'sanctioned cargoes' after double ship blaze
    After major fires broke on two gas tankers during a ship-to-ship transfer of suspected Iranian cargo, the Bangladeshi government is...
  • Daily Briefing
    Iranian claims mistaken identity over UK insurance firm links to sanctioned tankers | How the ascent of oil majors' trading...
  • How the ascent of oil majors' trading desks is hindering construction of new Jones Act tankers
    Lack of appetite to construct new Jones Act tankers extends beyond the alternative fuel conundrum, Capital Link forum hears
  • Busy period for secondhand boxship sales as multiple deals concluded
    MSC is continuing to pick up secondhand tonnage to replace elderly ships while Chinese buyers are said to be buying...
  • Californian port majors come out trumps in transpacific alliance shake-up
    Los Angeles/Long Beach and Californian compatriot Oakland will hit new transpacific call quota highs when new container line loops start...
  • DP World buys 47,000 containers to increase capacity
    The Dubai-based company is continuing to invest in the logistics side of its business, as well as operating some of...
  • Continental marine brokers overcoming Brexit disruption to intermediaries
    Loss of Bayesian will have market effect beyond superyacht niche, Francesco Dubbioso, head of technical underwriting, marine, Alta Signa, believes
  • Iranian claims mistaken identity over UK insurance firm links to sanctioned tankers
    Fixed premium provider The Pacific Maritime Club says it has the backing of the 'central government' and claims to the...
  • IMO secretary-general tells industry to be proactive in rule-making process
    Speaking at the Wista AGM in Cyprus, Dominguez called on shipping to share its experiences with the regulator as it...
  • Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation to boost integration via in-group acquistions
    The transaction, which consolidates energy and chemical transport resources at CSET, is valued at nearly Yuan1.3bn
  • Panamax bulker values drop as buyers exercise caution
    China's stimulus package has created an expectation of future demand growth and could act as a buffer against any significant...
  • Türkiye's container transhipments rise further
    Transhipments made up more than 20% of Türkiye's total container traffic, as four key ports posted sharp increases
  • No appeal planned on High Court verified gross mass ruling
    Improved systems at Maersk would probably now pick up a discrepancy between declared and actual weights
  • IEA predicts 'wave of new LNG' to hit market
    An increase of nearly 50% in the global LNG supply is 'on the horizon', the International Energy Agency's World Energy...
  • The rise of sellers' pre-sale inspections in vessel sale and purchase transactions
    UK-based Idwal has shaken up the ship inspection sector with its pre-inspection service for vessel sellers. It is now furthering...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • LA-LB rail dwells spike to two-year high amid record imports in September
    Forwarders say their containers are sitting at some terminals for 10 days or longer before they can be retrieved, though some relief in import volumes and dwell times is expected next month.
  • Softening export demand sends ocean rates crashing on India-Europe trade
    Spot rates on the westbound route, India's largest trade lane by volume, have nearly halved in the last two weeks, according to new data obtained by the Journal of Commerce.
  • SC Ports' chief outlines plans for Charleston to hit 10 million-TEU mark
    Barbara Melvin says 2024 hit Charleston in unexpected ways, but the full reopening of the Leatherman terminal was a major achievement for the port's future expansion.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • Fujian Guohang exercises $150m options to double order for methanol-ready bulkers
    Chinese owner adds four more kamsarmaxes at domestic shipbuilder
  • VLGC spot rates shed 16% amid fixture slowdown and sentiment pullback
    Middle East market hangs on Saudi Arabia while charterers bide their time in the Atlantic
  • 'Compelling narrative': Brazilian iron ore exports offer ray of hope amid falling capesize rates
    Signal Ocean analyst says rising exports and congestion could lift market
  • European sanctions fail to stop dark fleet tankers shipping Russian oil. For the US, it's a different story
    Data analyst says impact of US activity targeting shadow fleet shipping far outstrips European efforts
  • Ship repair company seeks to throw out Foremost Group asset seizure in legal spat
    Axion Management says frozen funds were not within New York court's jurisdiction
  • German owner Amadeus charters new wind-assisted De Bock cargo ship for ageing shortsea sector
    German owner boosts fleet as European demand grows
  • Crude tankers continue incursion into product trades as rates continue to struggle
    Summer phenomenon continues into autumn with LR2s suffering the most
  • Is shipping responsible for mysterious 'gooey blobs' washing up in Canada?
    Scientists baffled by origin of strange pale objects found on beaches
  • George Economou asks court to block Seanergy Maritime vote as legal fight takes fresh twist
    New York-listed bulker owner says filing is another 'self-interested' attempt to gain control
  • Chinese shift to LNG-powered trucks shakes up global tanker markets
    More LNG demand is good for owners in that sector, but a negative indicator for tankers
  • Delta Corp locks horns with Dubai trader in $31m charter dispute
    New York asset seizure lawsuit follows London arbitration after cargoes fail to materialise
  • Geopolitical turmoil hitting global drive to cut shipping emissions
    Annual energy report warns of the impact of a full stop of traffic through the Red Sea
  • Capesize spot rates slide 8% in a day as Chinese sentiment strains market
    Basket assessment received a hefty cut as spot market continues to sink
  • EU ministers debate fresh moves to curb Russian LNG as imports rise
    Stricter monitoring mooted ahead of March 2025 transshipment ban
  • German owner Bernd Sibum doubles fleet with hybrid cargo ship order
    Damen Shipyards to build four combi freighters for delivery in 2026
  • Shell lights up LNG bunker vessel market with multi-ship newbuilding play
    Large number of owners invited to offer as fears expressed that energy major may play hardball on bids
  • Dash for gas lifts LNG to over half of 2024 container ship orders
    Methanol orders fall below even conventional powered boxships on supply concerns
  • Lomar Shipping bosses take home less pay from ship management company as loss grows
    Shipowner's UK-based division hit by lower commissions on lease contracts and ship sales
  • New banking rules to focus lenders on shipowners' reputations, lawyer says
    Stephenson Harwood expert explains how Basel IV regulations will reshape shipping finance
  • Shares in India's Cochin Shipyard fall as Indian government sells off $240m stake
    Two-day stock offering aimed at boosting trading liquidity in bulker and offshore vessel shipbuilder
  • Capesize newbuilding orders about to hit a six-year high, says SSY
    Low scrapping is helping to support net fleet growth too
  • Wah Kwong bulker arrested in cargo shortfall scuffle with fertiliser firm Indian Potash
    Case involves yet another legal dispute involving a cargo discharged against a letter of indemnity
  • Cido Shipping VLAC debut deal pushes newbuilding spending close to $3bn mark
    Shipowner moves into a new arena with $250m HD Hyundai Group deal
  • New Mediterranean fuel rules will boost product tankers as very low-sulphur fuel oil demand wanes, Gibson says
    UK broker sees opportunity for vessels to bring compliant gasoil in from the US and Middle East
  • 'You have the power to change the world': Cargill's Jan Dieleman urges leaders to embrace risk in green drive
    Opening of Global Maritime Forum annual summit in Tokyo hears Cargill shipping boss urge leaders to use their power and influence
  • SSY hires well-known offshore pair as it targets subsea business
    Duo joins from Sea1 Offshore, previously known as Siem Offshore
  • Nordic American Tankers banking at least $64m through five-year suezmax charter
    Herbjorn Hansson-led owner locks in vessel with energy major
  • Stimulus spur and coal keeping the lights on: Norden bets on 'resilient' Chinese economy
    Company sees more synergies between bulkers and project business
  • Latsis venture Marla Tankers doubles its money on sale of LR2 pair
    Greek asset-player flips sister ships for about twice the money it spent to buy them six years ago
  • US sanctions expansion could turn the screws on Iran's petrochemical sector
    Maritime lawyer says Biden administration move shows ramping up of attention on Tehran
  • Citi's Michael Parker calls for shipowner emissions data to be made public
    Poseidon Principles chief says true impact of IMO's decarbonisation rules and green financing to be seen in two to three years

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The World Trade Organization believes so
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Rome
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Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
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APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
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Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
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Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
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Rome
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Bucharest
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London
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Hanover/Trieste
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Brussels
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Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
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Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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Beijing
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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
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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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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
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London
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Hanover
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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
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Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
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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
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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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