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Exim India web site
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  • IMF raises India's GDP growth to 7 pc for FY25
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  • MSC increasing own-operated service share
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The Loadstar web site
JULY 17, 2024
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  • Lessons from your fellow execs at 'skittish' JB Hunt
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Marine Log web site
JULY 17, 2024
  • Vineyard Wind suspends power production following blade failure incident
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  • NTSB reports on $1.2 million passenger vessel fire
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its final report on its investigation of a January 19, 2023 passenger vessel fire that broke out aboard the 53 year old Qualifier 105 when
  • Austal USA breaks ground on new final assembly facility
    Austal USA celebrated groundbreaking for the company's newest final assembly facility last week. As we reported previously, the infrastructure expansion, to the south of the shipbuilder's current Mobile, Ala., waterfront facility will

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Container News web site
JULY 17, 2024
  • SC Ports reports lower box volumes in June
    South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) finished fiscal year 2024 with a 7% uptick in container volumes moving through the Port of Charleston in June. SC Ports handled 218,115 TEUs and 121,267 pier containers last month, marking the second highest June on record. SC Ports noted that loaded imports were up 10% and loaded exports were up 5%, signifying overall strength in the Southeast market. "The Southea
  • Florida International Terminal enhances efficiency with Advent eModal's community portal
    Advent eModal (AeM), a port community system for the intermodal supply chain, has announced the successful implementation of its eModal® Community Portal (eCP) at Florida International Terminal (FIT) in Port Everglades. This deployment incorporates the advanced PreGate and Fee Manager applications into the eCP system, significantly improving port operations and intermodal logistics. The eModal pl
  • Maersk announces updated surcharges worldwide
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk will implement a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to Bahrain for all dry containers starting 28 July 2024. Origin Destination Charge Basis Container Currency Levels India, Bangaladesh, Sri Lanka Bahrain Per container ALL DRY US$ 100 Additionally, Maersk will raise the PSS for shipments from the United Arab Emirates, Banglad
  • MSC increases own-operated service share ahead of 2M termination
    The 2M Alliance, which currently includes the top two shipping lines MSC and Maersk, is scheduled to conclude in February 2025. Following this, Maersk will join forces with Hapag-Lloyd to establish the Gemini Cooperation. In response, MSC appears to be redirecting its attention towards expanding its independently operated services. Specifically, MSC has been increasing its market share in capacit
  • Maersk Line boss: Red Sea crisis impacting all trade lanes
    Maersk Line said today (17 July) that the Red Sea crisis has spread beyond its Asia-Europe network and has affected its whole worldwide portfolio. CEO Vincent Clerc explained that the coming months will be challenging for carriers and businesses alike, as the Red Sea situation stretches into the third quarter of 2024. Clerc was speaking at an online event with customers a week after the Danish ca
  • US containerized import volumes show strength
    Despite geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties, United States container import volumes appear to be holding up very well, as evidenced by year-over-year volume gains. "We're experiencing the strongest surge in volume we've seen in two years, and that's a good sign for what retailers expect in sales," said Jonathan Gold, vice president for supply chain and customs policy for the National Ret
  • European Investment Bank commits €90 million for Livorno port sustainable growth
    In Livorno, a financing agreement of €90 million (US$98 million) was signed by European Investment Bank (EIB) vice-president Gelsomina Vigliotti and president of Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Tirreno Settentrionale Luciano Guerrieri. The signing event was attended by Eugenio Giani, President of the Tuscany Region, Luca Salvetti, Mayor of Livorno, and Gaetano Angora, Commander of the Port o
  • Tussle between HMM and Samsung escalates
    The legal wrangling between South Korea's flagship carrier HMM and its compatriot conglomerate Samsung Electronics is deepening. After Samsung Electronics' US branch filed a complaint with the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on 5 June, alleging that HMM had caused it to suffer loss resulting from 96,000 instances of demurrage and detention, the liner operator has fired its own salvo. On 1 Ju
  • CEVA and Almajdouie Logistics sign Saudi Arabia joint venture deal
    CEVA Logistics, as part of its strategic plan, announced the signing of a Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Almajdouie Logistics, a logistics provider in Saudi Arabia. The agreement is now pending regulatory approval. CEVA Logistics will hold the majority stake in the new JV. Almajdouie Logistics stands to benefit from CEVA's expansive global network, enhancing its ability to offer comprehensive
  • Port of Long Beach sets June record with over 840,000 TEUs
    The Port of Long Beach experienced its busiest June on record, fueled by strong consumer spending, potential tariff hikes and ongoing labour contract negotiations at seaports along the East and Gulf coasts. In June, dockworkers and terminal operators handled 842,446 TEUs, marking a 41.1% increase from the same month last year and surpassing the previous June 2022 record by 7,034 TEUs. "We are rec
  • CMA CGM increases rates from North Europe to US
    Marseille-based container line CMA CGM has announced that effective from 15 August, a rate restoration initiative 5 (RRI05) will be implemented from North Europe to the United States. This initiative applies to all ports of load in North Europe, including North France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, Poland, the Baltic, Portugal, and North Spain (Bilbao, Vigo, Gijon) destined for the US
  • CNC commences Singapore-Myanmar service
    CMA CGM's intra-Asia shortsea specialist CNC launched a new service between Singapore and Myanmar on 24 June. CNC's Yangon Singapore Express (YSX) service offers a direct connection for cargo movement between the port of Singapore and the port of Yangon in Myanmar. The port rotation of the YSX service is Singapore - Yangon (Myanmar) - Singapore. The YSX service will operate on a weekly basis, cat
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  • German trade union sends ZDS final offer to members for decision
    In the collective bargaining round of the negotations between terminals and unions in Germany, the Central Association of German Seaport Companies (ZDS) made a final offer to ver.di, the trade union representing the German port workers. The offer includes two variants with different terms compared to the prevous offer. The union will now launch a member survey to evaluate the offer. "Now it's up
  • Port of Algeciras to enhance traceability with new OCR software
    The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has integrated AllRead's Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software into its infrastructure system to enhance traceability at 22 road and two railway checkpoints. Initiated in 2020 under APBA's "Journey of Innovation" programme, this collaboration between APBA and AllRead aims to optimise real-time traffic monitoring and supervision without disr
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    Liner companies chasing the high returns on the major trade lanes are shifting tonnage from secondary services, with consultancy Xeneta warning shippers and forwarders that capacity constraints in second string services will force up rates. Hong Kong-based Linerlytica believes these increases may have already begun with consultancy reporting today that capacity injections have been seen in the In
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    The Port of Los Angeles' Port Optimizer technology data portal is set for significant upgrades, thanks to a US$8 million grant from the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). This grant, the largest of five awarded by GO-Biz totalling US$27 million, aims to enhance data and supply chain functionality across California's port network. "We're thrilled that this

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    Latvian mobile innovator and telco operator LMT, in collaboration with Latvian port technical services provider LVR Fleet, has conducted a successful 5G maritime connectivity concept demonstration. It showcased fully functioning 5G network connectivity from shore to ship, between ships, and between ships and drones. The demo was held in the Port of Riga and was ...
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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 17, 2024
  • IANA says long-time CEO Casey will retire at end of 2024
    Joni Casey played a critical role in the expansion of the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Agreement, a set of governing rules over the transfer of containers from one mode to another.
  • XPO expands cross-border services as LTL interest in Mexico grows
    The third-largest US less-than-truckload provider is expanding its service centers along the US-Mexico border, anticipating an increase in northbound industrial freight.
  • J.B. Hunt's lackluster Q2 volume shows ocean cargo not helping domestic carriers
    The largest intermodal company in North America is skeptical that the market is turning away from shippers, saying it needs more evidence before believing carriers have gained the upper hand in pricing negotiations.
  • Trans-Pac rate stall raises questions about staying power of H1 volume surge
    Key to those questions is whether the first-half volume growth was primarily a result of robust underlying demand or rather logistics decisions by skittish shippers to advance the peak season in the face of second-half risk.
  • Journal of Commerce Rankings: Kerry consolidates top NVO position
    The overall market share of the top 25 non-vessel-operating common carriers in the eastbound trans-Pacific rose 0.8% year over year from January through May, signaling that the largest NVOs weren't able to take much volume from mid-market peers.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 17, 2024
  • ONE strikes 10-ship newbuilding deal to double down on methanol fuel bet
    Liner company has returned to China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and Jiangnan Shipyard for more 13,000-teu newbuildings
  • Analysis: Houthi claims of Mediterranean strikes seen as escalation in information war
    Houthi weapons not seen as likely to reach beyond Red Sea, but potential for regional partnership a risk
  • Diana Shipping stalwart revealed to have built private tanker fleet for family
    Veteran executive has operated a tanker company under the radar for five years
  • One seafarer dies from capsized tanker. Nine others are rescued
    Eight Indians and one Sri Lankan found alive in rescue operation
  • Mining giant Vale sees iron ore output boost as guidance offers hope for capesize market
    Brazilian miner confident on reaching high end of 2024 production target
  • Purus Marine drafts Japanese shipping veteran as senior advisor
    Former K Line executive is the latest to join top team at UK shipowner
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    Maersk's alleged use of automation system cited as a key sticking point for talks
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    Possible new market set to emerge as ship operators trade FuelEU Maritime surplus and deficit volumes
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    Chinese-built models are one of the factors boosting the car carrier market
  • Commercial insurer wins ruling on $47m loss from bulker grounding
    Lawyers say English court ruling on Solomon Islands total loss is a win for fixed premium market
  • Tufton Oceanic boosts dividend as 'supply-driven upcycle' takes shape
    Profit rises in strong markets driving bulker and chemical tankers
  • Four staff quit Oldendorff Carriers as talk of new Peter Twiss venture intensifies
    Singapore team said to have joined bulker operating platform founded by former chief executive
  • Takeovers and tragedy: How new OSG owner built a multi-billion dollar shipping empire
    Takeover is expected to give OSG access to investment with move into private conglomerate
  • Performance Shipping close to lease finance deals for product tanker newbuilding trio
    Greek owner concludes sale-and-leaseback agreement for its first LR2 newbuilding and is in close talks for another two
  • Evangelos Marinakis doubles newcastlemax play by snapping up ship from mining firm
    Greek owner's investment in large ore carriers is bigger than previously thought
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    NYK Line capesize was also recently targeted by opportunist thieves in the same area
  • Stolt-Nielsen stock upgraded as slump opens door for investors
    Norne sees higher chemical tanker rates at least for third quarter
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    Footage published on the militant group's website could not be immediately authenticated
  • Peraticos family returns to dry bulk market as new venture lands its first purchase
    New Athens-based company emerges as the owner of Japanese-built kamsarmax
  • Pirates growing more violent as gun and knife cases rise in 2024
    International Maritime Bureau notes increase in hostage taking despite drop in overall piracy cases
  • BW LPG sees profit for gas trading unit falling in second quarter
    VLGC owner will release second quarter report on 22 August
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    Privately owned shipyard's new facility is slated to deliver its first vessel in 2027
  • Cargo dissolves as salvors focus on sealing fuel tanks on grounded Ultrabulk ship
    Salvage efforts on the Ultra Galaxy are being helped by good weather, says South Africa's maritime regulator
  • Chinese lessor hopes to score at least $22.5m from sale of panamax bulker
    CDB Leasing selling 2014-built CL Dalian via online auction platform
  • Hurtigruten advert banned in UK over 'misleading' sustainability claim
    Environmental claims must be based on the full life cycle of the advertised product, said regulator
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    IOPC Funds pays out to victims of oil pollution if costs go beyond liability of shipowner

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American Shipper web site
JULY 17, 2024
  • Kalitta Air faces $400,000 penalty for FAA violation
    The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a civil penalty of $400,000 against cargo airline Kalitta Air for allegedly operating flights in a prohibited region when certain aircraft have a faulty [...]

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Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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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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