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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 18, 2024
  • Master Marine Services announces SCMTR compliance through its Digital Portal MMD3
  • HMM to launch new India-North Europe service next year
  • Merchandise exports during April-November 2024 rise
  • Coal imports up in April-Oct.
  • Manufacturing logistics market seen at $216.56 billion by 2028
  • UltraTech boosts sustainable transport by leveraging inland waterways
  • OOCL announces new China India Express 2 service (CIX2)
  • APSEZ records at Mundra and Dhamra
  • Representatives commit to using electronic trade-related documents, electronic Bill of Lading in particular
  • OOCL offers enhanced connectivity through Far East - Chennai Service 3 (FCS3)
  • Major Ports handle more coastal cargo in April-Oct.
  • ACAAI's 48th annual convention in Baku sees wide-ranging deliberation
  • Asia Pacific spot rates continue rising into Dec.
  • Delhi airport becomes India's first to connect 150 destinations

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 18, 2024
  • Shaking hands with Asia

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 17, 2024
  • HMM to return to the transatlantic, as ONE teams up with Ocean Alliance
  • Apparel buyers revive alternatives in India amid Bangladesh struggles
  • 2024: UPS, the juicy 5%-yielding loser, waiting for the FedEx spin
  • The paradoxes of port productivity
  • USPS privatisation would change the dynamics of rocky US final-mile landscape
  • Ripples from Trump tariff threat rocking boats in the neighbourhood
  • Asia Pacific driving an express market set to keep delivering healthy growth
  • Charlotte Elpers appointed VP worldwide operations at KLM Cargo

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 17, 2024
  • GAO report slams Navy cruiser modernization efforts
    The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report that is sharply critical of a Navy cruiser modernization program that began when Congress rejected Navy proposals made in 2012 and 2013
  • Anemoi completes world's largest yet rotor sail retrofit
    Anemoi Marine Technologies has completed the installation of five of its rotor sails on the 400,000 dwt very large ore carrier (VLOC) Sohar Max. Built in 2012 at China's Rongsheng shipyard, the

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 17, 2024
  • Tanker market slows as market uncertainty and high values create headwinds
    The bull market for tanker vessels that has been witnessed for most of 2024 is showing signs of slowing down according to a new report by maritime valuation and data provider VesselsValue, a Veson Nautical solution. The report: ' High tide ebbs for tanker market amid uncertainty and high values', states that despite 2024 tanker values hovering around the highest levels since 2009, the fourth quar
  • Konecranes boosts VinFast's electric vehicle production expansion in Vietnam
    Konecranes has delivered five 25-ton CXT Double Girder Cranes to VinFast Auto in Vietnam, increasing the automaker's total number of Konecranes machines to 25. The latest order, which includes TRUCONNECT Remote Monitoring, was placed in June 2024 and is now in the final stages of testing and commissioning. Trinh Van Ngan, Deputy CEO of Manufacturing at VinFast Auto, stated: "At VinFast, we are co
  • How You Can Reduce Cargo Damage in Container Shipping
    Have you ever received damaged goods or worried about the safety of your shipment? Cargo damage during container shipping can lead to financial losses, unhappy customers, and unnecessary delays. Understanding the causes of damage and how to prevent them is key to ensuring your goods arrive safely and in good condition. What Causes Cargo Damage in Container Shipping? Cargo damage in container ship
  • Kalmar to supply five terminal tractors to German terminal operator
    Kalmar has agreed to deliver five heavy terminal tractors to Seehafen Wismar, a German marine terminal operator. The deal, which also includes a four-year Kalmar Complete Care service agreement, was recorded in Kalmar's Q4 2024 order intake. The delivery of the equipment is planned for the second quarter of the next year. Michael Kremp, Managing Director of Seehafen Wismar, commented: "Kalmar has
  • Duvenbeck delivers diesel-free logistics services for ZF Saarbrücken
    The Duvenbeck Group has successfully transitioned its entire fleet serving ZF Saarbrücken in Germany to alternative, emission-free drive systems. This milestone ensures that none of the vehicles used for the automotive supplier, whether on local or long-distance routes, rely on conventional diesel fuel. This transition marks the culmination of a phased program that began in 2020 with the adoption
  • German terminals adopt new coating system for STS crane repairs
    German container terminals are adopting Steelpaint's innovative corrosion protection system, Stelcatec, to restore and maintain the paintwork on ZPMC ship-to-shore cranes, following the system's certification by the Chinese manufacturer in 2023. Stelcatec, the world's first isocyanate-free, low-VOC polyurethane coating system, is being utilized to repair damaged coatings on ZPMC cranes at contain
  • Port of Felixstowe marks new draft record
    The 16,600 TEU boxship MSC Elenoire has become the deepest draught container vessel to call in the United Kingdom. Operated by the world's largest container shipping company MSC, the vessel arrived at the Port of Felixstowe from Malaysia's port of Tanjung Pelapas with a draught of 17.1 metres. The depth of the approach channel to Felixstowe was increased by Harwich Haven Authority from 14.5 metre
  • Yang Ming announces new China-Thailand service
    Taiwanese box line Yang Ming has decided to enhance its intra-Asia network with the new China-Thailand Express (CTE) service. In early January 2025, Yang Ming will launch the CTE service, which is expected to offer flexible, reliable, and high-quality container shipping solutions. Yang Ming currently operates four services between China and Thailand. The new CTE service, offering a 21-day round-t
  • CMA CGM to use electric barge for intra-Vietnam shipments
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM is set to develop and deploy a groundbreaking zero-emission inland transport system in Vietnam. This initiative includes a 100% electric barge powered by renewable energy from a new solar farm located at Gemalink Terminal in Cai Mep, in which CMA CGM owns a 25% stake. The e-barge will operate on a 180km round trip between Binh Duong Province and the deep-sea terminal
  • Transpacific rate rebound gives box lines upper hand in contract negotiations
    Transpacific rates have shot up ahead of an increasingly likely industrial action by US East Coast port workers. This will give mainline operators bargaining power when discussing 2025 contract rates, according to Linerlytica's report. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on
  • HMM, ONE launch new service connecting India with North Europe
    South Korean container line HMM, in cooperation with Singapore-based ocean carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE), announced the launch of a new INX (India North Europe Express) service. The INX service is expected to offer a direct connection from Western India to Northern Europe and is designed as a weekly service, turning around in 11 weeks. The service will be operated by 6,000 TEU container ves
  • Port of Long Beach publishes study on battery energy storage system
    The Port of Long Beach (POLB) has released a draft study evaluating a proposed 70-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) by Pier S Energy Storage LLC. The facility would occupy 11,735 m² of land on the Long Beach Power Plant property at 2665 Pier S Lane and aims to enhance the reliability of California's electric grid as the state transitions to renewable energy, in line with the Californi
  • US government unveils plan for maritime industry decarbonization
    On 11 December, US President Biden unveiled the US Maritime Decarbonization Action Plan, building upon the framework outlined in the administration's US National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization. The plan outlines both immediate and long-term strategies to decarbonize the maritime sector, highlighting key actions for the federal government and private sector to address barriers to imp
  • Analysing Recent Trends and Future Projections in Global Container Market
    The global market for containerised cargo has seen notable shifts lately, influenced by changes in international trade dynamics, evolving strategies in supply chains, and regulatory updates. These developments are shaped by a mix of economic, technological, and geopolitical factors that continue to redefine the containerised trade environment.
  • APM Terminals completes two-million TEU expansion project in Medport Tangier
    APM Terminals has completed the last part of its two million TEU expansion in MedPort Tangier, which went into operation this month. With this expansion, the Moroccan terminal has a total capacity of 5.2 million TEUs annually and two two-kilometer berth length. This has been part of a three-year project that was delivered on schedule, noted APM Terminals in a statement. "Almost exactly a year ago
  • OOCL starts two new intra-Asia services
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has announced two new services connecting major Chinese ports with Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. The Far East - Chennai Service 3 (FCS3), launched on 6 December, aims to establish direct connections between multiple ports in China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and East India. The port rotation of the service will be Nansha - Shekou - Ho Chi Minh
  • Container lines unveil Transatlantic services
    Singapore-headquartered Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced three North Europe Transatlantic services, effective from February 2025, which will be operated together with CMA CGM, COSCO, Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) and Evergreen, as part of a vessel-sharing cooperation. Jeremy Nixon, CEO of ONE, said, "AS ONE we look forward to our new collaboration with CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL and Ev
  • Hiab and Ring Power Lift Trucks partner on MOFFETT dealership in Florida
    Hiab, a subsidiary of Cargotec, has entered into a significant dealer agreement with Ring Power Lift Trucks in Florida, to distribute MOFFETT truck-mounted forklifts and provide related services. Ring Power Lift Trucks, based in Jacksonville, Florida, operates as the material handling and forklift division of Ring Power Corporation. In addition, the company represents a range of top brands, inclu

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 17, 2024
  • China Merchants signs for newcastlemax newbuild brace
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has struck a lease deal for a pair of scrubber-fitted newcastlemax bulker newbuilds delivering in 2026. The Shanghai-listed diversified shipping arm of China Merchants Group said in a filing it would be paying around $100m to take 210,000 dwt vessels on charter from China Merchants Financial Leasing for five years. ...
  • Giant 400,000 dwt VLOC sets new wind installation record
    Anemoi Marine Technologies has completed the installation of five rotor sails onboard the 400,000 dwt VLOC Sohar Max making it the largest vessel to receive wind propulsion technology to date. Sohar Max is a first-generation Valemax, built in 2012 in China's Rongsheng shipyard, and owned by Omani shipowner Asyad. The rotor sails were retrofitted onto ...
  • Diana Shipping fixes kamsarmax to China Resource Chartering
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with China Resource Chartering for one of its kamsarmax vessels. The company hired the 2013-built, 75,403 dwt bulker Maera. The gross charter rate is $8,400 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until a minimum of ...
  • Halkidon Shipping sells LR2
    Greek tanker player Halkidon Shipping has sealed a deal privately, doubling its money offloading the 14-year-old 112,700 dwt, New Times-built LR2 tanker Elli. This ship was purchased in a bank-driven sale in 2018, adding one of the last ships from Gregory Callimanopoulos's Toisa for $22m. The vessel has now been sold and renamed Nilanga and is listed ...
  • Kontor 17 seals newbuild brace in China
    Kontor 17 MPM of Germany is expanding its fleet with a pair of general cargo newbuilds in China. Newbuilding sources report the Hamburg-based outfit has contracted 5,200 dwt units at Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry. No price has been divulged for the order. The yard, which has several German owners on its newbuilding project list, is ...
  • Dark fleet still growing by 10 tankers a month
    Broker BRS has provided an update of the size of what it terms as the grey tanker fleet, ships suspected of carrying oil linked to Iran, Venezuela, Syria, North Korea or Russia. Despite slowing, the grey fleet is still growing by around 10 tankers a month, according to BRS, and now stands at a total ...
  • Insurance checks instituted for Russian shadow fleet passing through the Baltic
    A number of European nations have followed the lead taken by the UK in demanding insurance details from Russian-linked ships passing through their waters, something that is expected to put pressure on Russia's exports through the Baltic. The UK started this crackdown in October, challenging so-called shadow fleet vessels with what the government described as ...
  • HMM returns to transatlantic trades
    After a seven-year hiatus, HMM, South Korea's top containerline, will return to the transatlantic trades next February. The new service - Transatlantic 1(TA1) - connects Northern Europe and the US west coast, via the Panama Canal with stops including at Miami. It will be operated in conjunction with Ocean Network Express (ONE), its Japanese partner ...
  • Taylor Maritime Investments set for rebrand
    Pursuant to a shareholder vote next month, London-listed dry bulk concern Taylor Maritime Investments will change its name to Taylor Maritime Limited. "Following completion of the acquisition of Grindrod Shipping Holdings Ltd on 16 August 2024, the Board has concluded that the TMI Group's current and future activities are more reflective of a commercial company ...
  • EU extends Somali naval operation through to 2027
    With the return this year of Somali piracy after a near six-year hiatus, the European Union has decided to extend Operation Atalanta, its naval operation off the Horn of Africa for another two years through to the end of February 2027. Ships sailing off the Somali coast have been urged by Operation Atalanta to maintain ...
  • H-Line Shipping to install AI tech on 30 ships
    Avikus, HD Hyundai's autonomous and remote navigation subsidiary, will deploy its technology on 30 ships belonging to compatriot Korean firm, H-Line Shipping. HiNAS Control is an AI-powered autonomous navigation system developed by Avikus, integrating data from various navigation devices and sensors to guide and control ships along optimal routes and speeds. Previously, Avikus demonstrated up ...
  • Baltic Exchange launches free FuelEU Maritime calculator
    From 1 January 2025, voyages that include port calls in the European Union will have to account for the new FuelEU Maritime regulation. This new regulation is designed to accelerate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport to drastically reduce onboard greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Europe. FuelEU Maritime is the latest ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 17, 2024
  • Could Trump support for dockworkers spur longer US port strike?
    It's still possible that USMX, representing ocean carriers, could buckle on port automation prior to the next strike deadline. But...
  • UK expands sanctions on Russia's 'shadow fleet' and targets trader
    The UK has announced fresh sanctions targeting 20 tankers hauling Russian oil and a prominent oil trader as the UK...
  • Shipping is only going to get more complex, says V.Group chief executive
    V.Group chief executive René Kofod-Olsen explains why the rapid influx of regulatory requirements for shipping, growing pressure to digitalise operations...
  • 2025 is IMO's last chance on climate, says academic
    Next year's IMO meetings are the last chance for the regulator to protect the planet and its credibility, says green...
  • The week in charts: Commodity shipping rates sink to new 2024 lows | Vehicle carrier operators continue to ply Suez Canal route to Europe | EU blacklists a further 52
    Tankers, bulkers and LNG carriers simultaneously and counter-seasonally slump, Chinese and South Korean car carriers continue to use Suez Canal...
  • Chinese and South Korean vehicle carrier operators continue to ply Suez Canal route to Europe
    China Merchants Group, Cosco and SAIC are utilising the Suez Canal irregularly to deliver cars to Europe. South Korean carrier...
  • EU extends Operation Atalanta amid Somali piracy resurgence
    The European Naval Force's (Eunavfor) operation was launched in late 2008 to combat growing levels of piracy in the waters...
  • Baltic countries to check dark fleet insurance
    The Nordic-Baltic 8 countries plus Poland, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK have agreed to take further steps to "disrupt...
  • Skuld hints at price hikes after substantial interim underwriting loss
    Pool costs double at International Group affiliate
  • The Daily View: EU sanctions reach China
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Samsung Heavy sells R&D centre for $278m to strengthen financial position
    The shipbuilder has returned to profit after eight consecutive years of operating losses, but the financial legacy of its darkest...
  • HMM returns to transatlantic trade with new Europe-US service
    Aside from the transatlantic service, the South Korean carrier has also teamed up with ONE to strengthen its India-West network
  • US strikes Houthi target in Yemeni capital
    The US has struck a Houthi 'command and control facility' in Sana'a, Centcom said. The facility 'was a hub for...
  • China Merchants continues expanding fleet with $100m newcastlemax lease deal
    A five-year lease at $100m appears slightly overpriced compared to the newbuilding cost, but it enables earlier delivery
  • Daily Briefing
    Fears grow over future abandonment - not scrapping - of dark fleet tankers | Iran oil exports to China snarled...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 17, 2024
  • Carriers seek Panama Canal surcharges due to reservation system changes
    Both CMA CGM and MSC will add a surcharge to trans-Pacific cargo transiting the canal beginning Jan. 1, pointing to higher operating costs thanks to a new system of reserving transits through the waterway.
  • DAT acquires Trucker Tools in move to reduce load board driver churn
    The acquisition of Trucker Tools will give DAT access to carrier positioning data to arm its truckload broker customers.
  • Domino-effects await if ILA strikes again: analyst
    One additional risk to a threatened strike at US East and Gulf Coast ports, which the container shipping industry did not have in October, is that the potential disruption would come just as new alliance networks are to be phased in, writes analyst Lars Jensen.
  • Carriers implement Panama Canal surcharges amid reservation system changes
    Both CMA CGM and MSC will add a surcharge to trans-Pacific cargo transiting the canal beginning Jan. 1, pointing to higher operating costs thanks to a new system of reserving transits through the waterway.
  • Front-loading of ocean cargo diminishing, C.H. Robinson CEO says
    While US customers are importing more than usual, C.H. Robinson Worldwide's CEO Dave Bozeman doesn't see a 'major material' pull-forward of goods in the last weeks before a potential US longshore strike.
  • Ocean carriers outline new trans-Atlantic services from Feb. 1
    Holes in the Atlantic port network are being plugged as ONE, the Ocean Alliance and HMM prepare for February's launch of the new container shipping groupings.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 17, 2024
  • Russian authorities declare state of emergency as oil washes ashore after twin tanker incidents
    A third vessel in fleet of Volgotanker issues distress call
  • UK start-up launches prototype autonomous vessel backed by government funding
    Liquid hydrogen-fuelled ship was built on the Isle of Wight and launched in Plymouth
  • Freight Investor Services launches Geneva desk to fuel global growth
    Derivatives broker opens third new office this year to follow Greek and US moves
  • Keir Starmer slaps sanctions on 20 more tankers as UK list tops 100 ships
    Prime minister says number of vessels designated in UK is now the highest in the world
  • Eidesvik eyes order of ammonia-fuelled PSV backed by Norwegian state cash
    Potential newbuilding deal contingent on securing a long-term contract for ground-breaking ship
  • It was a marathon not a sprint: Patience paid off in Saltchuk-OSG courtship
    An early stake, a first advance, an 'insult' and a happy resolution to the deal
  • Njord Partners' Geoquip steps up operations with conversion of former Atlantica PSV
    Swiss owner has added seventh vessel to its fleet for geotechnical work
  • Shadow fleet still growing by 10 tankers per month as sanctions noose fails to tighten, BRS says
    Shipbroker says Russia continues to export oil relatively unhindered by increased sanctions
  • Mercuria linked to charter of JP Morgan LNG carrier newbuilding duo
    Vessels rumoured snapped up on index-linked rate as market wallows in exceptionally weak state
  • Cosco said to be furthering LPG shipping ambitions with VLGC order
    State-owned China giant is expanding the smallest sector in its huge fleet
  • Moundreas family finds Far East buyers hungry for ageing tonnage
    State-owned Indonesian firm and undisclosed Vietnamese interests pick up NGM supramax and chemical tanker
  • Swedish Club publishes children's book as a Christmas gift to absent seafarers
    Insurer teams up with Mental Health Support Solutions to help youngsters missing loved ones during the festive period
  • Shadow fleet tankers face insurance checks under plans mooted by EU nations
    Scheme will build on efforts by the UK and Estonia to step up inspections of ageing vessels
  • Rasmussen Group tightens grip on Shearwater fleet with loan and share deals
    Norwegian company converts debt into equity and buys Schlumberger stake
  • Deal of the year: How Navig8 founders sold their $1bn shipping 'ecosystem'
  • John Fredriksen-backed Edda Wind CEO Kenneth Walland to step down
    CFO Hermann H Overlie will act as interim CEO
  • Utkilen converts chemical tanker to run on LNG
    Norwegian owner also carrying out efficiency retrofits on another vessel
  • Vitol shells out $47m to take over Oslo-listed technology operation
    Denmark's WPU is ready to roll out its equipment worldwide
  • Oldendorff extends bulker sales drive as it offloads newcastlemax to Chinese owner
    Scrubber-fitted vessel is said to have found a new home with low-profile owner Bohai Shipping
  • Pareto Securities sees 'fantastic' global demand for shipping bonds
    Nordic high-yield bond market attracts international issuers and investors
  • After a year of attacks, Houthis plan shipping security seminar
    Scourge of commercial shipping welcomes insights for discussions on navigation in the Red Sea
  • Star Bulk rejigs dividend policy and beefs up share buyback plan
    Changes are making the company 'more flexible' amid low share prices, CEO Petros Pappas says
  • China Merchants lines up $100m long-term lease deal for two bulk carrier newbuildings
    Duo will be delivered in 2026 to begin five-year leases
  • Hing Chao: How I'm transforming a legacy business into a start-up
    Diversification is paying off for a shipowner that views itself as different
  • Wah Kwong grows its managed fleet to 90 vessels with more Chinese ships
    Ten more vessels from BG Shipping from leasing giant Bank of Communications see diversification continue
  • H-Line to use AI-based navigation systems on 30 vessels
    South Korean shipowner to install systems from HD Hyundai venture

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 17, 2024
  • November container flows a torrent at Port of LA
    Continuing consumer demand and frontloading by importers in November helped the Port of Los Angeles to double-digit gains in container volumes.
  • Near Red Sea, US forces strike Houthi base in Yemen
    American military forces protecting Red Sea shipping launched an airstrike against Houthi rebel bases inside Yemen.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
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
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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