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July 19, 2024

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Exim India web site
JULY 19, 2024
  • CONCOR launches facility for e-Booking of containers
  • Increase in merchandise exports despite logistics challenges shows resilience of the sector: FIEO President
  • Ripley & Co., Bothra Shipping consortium quotes highest revenue share for mechanisation of Berth No. 5 at HDC
  • CMA CGM enters into strategic partnership with Google to accelerate AI integration into its global operations
  • Newbuild contracting for dry bulk down
  • JNPA's new CSR initiative aims at improving the quality of education in tribal schools
  • NYK acquires multiple segments of ENEOS Ocean's shipping business
  • Phonex Group commences services from Kolkata to Haldia & Kolkata to Birgunj ICD in association with CWC
  • BLR Airport tops perishables exports in the country for the 4th consecutive year
  • Air cargo demand dips but rates stay high ex-Asia
  • Navi Mumbai Airport to be operational by March 2025: Minister
  • MTT Limbang arrives at NSD on her maiden voyage
  • NITI Aayog unveils GearShift challenge to accelerate zero-emission truck adoption in India
  • Iraq to establish maritime single window for major ports

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 19, 2024
  • Transport and geopolitical changes

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 18, 2024
  • Trade associations urge 'uncontactable' IATA to play fair over CASS
  • Good year for box lines, says Yang Ming chief, but keep an eye on the market
  • CMA CGM and Hamburg port expansion - running out of time?
  • Cargo logjam at Dhaka Airport as clearing and forwarding agents strike
  • Last-mile parcel carriers struggle while global express market is set for growth
  • Prologis still in control of what it can control, the rest...
  • ONE snatches methanol crown, while Maersk does a u-turn on LNG
  • Unifeeder CEO and DP World marine COO Jesper Kristensen quits
  • 'Partial win' for UK supply chains as EC delays potentially disruptive checks

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Marine Log web site
JULY 18, 2024
  • Birdon America gets $14.75 million contract to kick off WWC construction
    Birdon America Inc. has been awarded a U.S. Coast Guard long lead time materials contract worth approximately $14.75 million to enable construction to begin on the first two vessels to be built
  • Bourbon to deploy Opsealog fleet optimization on 104 vessels
    Paris-headquartered offshore services giant Bourbon is partnering with Marseille-based marine digitalization specialist Opsealog to deploy a data-driven fleet optimization solution across 104 vessels. The multi-year agreement follows a successful pilot with 25

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Container News web site
JULY 18, 2024
  • NYK buys segments of ENEOS Ocean's shipping business
    NYK will acquire 80% of the shares of a new company to be established by ENEOS Ocean Corporation, a consolidated subsidiary of ENEOS Holdings, Inc. that handles the shipping business of the ENEOS Group. The new company will take over ENEOS Ocean's shipping business through an absorption-type company split that will include the company's LPG carriers, chemical tankers, product tankers, and dry bul
  • NWSA reports higher container volumes in 2024
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a partnership between the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, handled 321,432 TEUs in June, representing a significant growth of 26.3% over the same month in 2023. "Voyage consistency, increased vessel calls, and low import rail dwells continue to support strong container volumes in the gateway," noted NWSA in a statement. Full international exports continued a ten
  • Port of Rotterdam nears 7 million TEUs in first half
    In the first half of the year, Port of Rotterdam's container throughput increased by 4.2% in tonnes to 67.1 million tonnes and by 2.2% in TEUs to 6.8 million TEUs. The first quarter already saw a slight recovery in container throughput with this trend continuing in the second quarter. "This is a direct consequence of an increase in demand for consumer goods," pointed out a port official. Addition
  • Port of Los Angeles achieves another monthly container gain
    Port of Los Angeles processed 827,757 TEUs in June, translating to a 10% increase over the previous month and less than 1% compared to last June, which was the port's best month in 2023. "June was a great month at the Port of Los Angeles, capping off of a stellar first half of the year," confirmed Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. "The last six months have been steady and consis
  • Direct services are solution to congestion and capacity dilemmas
    Shipping lines are extending their direct call services in an effort to absorb excess capacity and maintain schedules as port congestion in both Asia and Europe takes hold following the Houthi attacks on shipping. Consultancy MDS Transmodal has conducted an analysis of vessel deployment and new services which reveals that carriers are deploying vessels in direct services with fewer port calls in
  • Countrywide blockade suspends cargo movement in Bangladesh
    As students have enforced a countrywide blockade in Bangladesh demanding the removal of the quota system in the public sector jobs, the movement of cargo carrying trucks towards the Chittagong port and the container depots remained suspended since Wednesday (17 July) night. Students have blocked the roads across the country thus no vehicles are plying on the highways disrupting the transportation
  • Evergreen chairman: ILA dispute will further disrupt market
    Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) chairman Chang Yen-yi has cautioned that if US East Coast port workers cannot resolve their differences with the US Maritime Alliance, it could cause more chaos in container shipping. International Longshoremen Association (ILA) president Harold Daggett has warned that industrial action is becoming more likely as the current contract with the US Maritime Allianc
  • CMA CGM embarks on strategic partnership with Google
    CMA CGM and Google entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across the French ocean carrier's operations worldwide. By leveraging Google's AI solutions and insights from experts, CMA CGM aims to help empower its employees' decision-making. In fact, every programme and tool developed within the partnership will be designed to assist users i
  • BIMCO: Dry bulk newbuild contracting fell, despite strong market
    "During the first half of 2024, newbuild contracting in the dry bulk sector fell 34.2% y/y despite favourable market conditions. A 6.5% y/y increase in prices could be deterring contracting, yet in the second-hand market, where prices rose 15.2% y/y, the number of sales still increased 11.7% y/y. Other factors, such as limited shipyard availability and uncertainty on fuels and demand outlook coul
  • Tecon Santos expansion project to be completed five years earlier
    Santos Brasil has announced that the project which will enhance the capacity of Tecon Santos to 3 million TEUs will be completed five years ahead of the initial schedule. This operational capacity, initially slated for 2031, will be delivered to the Port of Santos by 2026. Santos Brasil is moving up the purchase of equipment and accelerating construction work in the yard to reach this milestone.
  • Oakland container volumes return to pre-Covid levels
    The Port of Oakland moved 193,062 TEUs in June with the box volume increase showing a sign of return to pre-pandemic levels. Full imports jumped 26.8%, with 84,040 TEUs handled by the California port operators in June 2024, in contrast to 66,295 TEUs in June 2023, marking the highest monthly total since August 2022. "We are seeing promising signs from ocean carriers and importers, who are beginni
  • Dual Fuel Fleet Additions Continue to Rise
    Increase of c.72% year-on-year comparing 2018 vs 2023 Owners are shifting to dual fuel systems in order to achieve net-zero emissions and comply with current environmental standards in the maritime sector and utilising the Fleet Database feature of the VesselsValue platform, we examine the annual deliveries of Dual Fuel vessels since 2018, broken down by into the following sectors: Bulkers, Tanke
  • Container volumes increase at Port of Antwerp-Bruges in 2024
    Port of Antwerp-Bruges has handled 6.6 million TEUs in the first six months of the year, representing a 4.1% increase compared to the same period last year. At the same time, the total throughput of the Belgian port was 143.2 million tonnes in the first half of 2024, a growth of 3% compared to the same period in 2023. "This upward trend, which started in the first quarter driven by increased dema
  • BIC and SMDG sign MoU to improve global shipping standards
    The Bureau International des Containers (BIC) and the Ship Message Design Group (SMDG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize their collaboration on a new Global Container Geofence Library. The agreement was signed on 8 July at the Palais des Nations, the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland. The MoU cements the new joint initiative, which aims to improve the accurac
  • Port of Barcelona opens first OPS system at Hutchison Ports BEST terminal
    The Port of Barcelona opened its first Onshore Power Supply system (OPS) at Hutchison Ports BEST container terminal. This equipment, which is the first in a container terminal in a Mediterranean port, makes it possible to supply ships with 100% renewable-origin electricity so that they can turn off their engines whilst in the Port of Barcelona and thus reduce their emissions. The OPS is the first

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Splash web site
JULY 18, 2024
  • DryDel swells ultramax orderbook at Tsuneishi
    Greek bulker owner and operator DryDel Shipping is expanding its fleet in a comeback to Japan's Tsuneishi Shipbuilding with a new contract for another ultramax newbuild. "This addition to our fleet marks another significant investment in Japanese ultramax newbuild tonnage," the company said. The new deal for the EEDI Phase 3 compliant vessel will be ...
  • Precious Shipping fixes handy bulker to Oldendorff
    Thai dry bulk player Precious Shipping has sealed a charter deal with Germany's Oldendorff Carriers for its recently acquired modern handysize. The Khalid Hashim-led listed owner said in a filing that the 2018-built Hansa Naree had been fixed between 11 and 13 months. The charter has already commenced at a gross variable rate equivalent to ...
  • Operations underway to recover lost containers as CMA CGM boxship sets sail for Europe
    Operations have begun to locate 44 containers lost at sea from CMA CGM's boxship hit by severe weather near South Africa after the vessel continued on its way towards Europe. After losing the containers in what was described as a 'harrowing bad weather experience on the Indian Ocean along South Africa' by the South African ...
  • Damaged Vineyard Wind turbine blade deteriorating with more debris in the water
    Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Iberdrola's US arm Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, has found further issues with the broken blades from one of its turbines. The company said on Wednesday that "there was an observed compromise to the integrity of the GE Vernova blade" and that a part of the blade remains attached ...
  • Saipem scores subsea intervention services deal for Libya - Italy pipeline
    Italian offshore engineering and construction giant Saipem has been awarded a contract for supervision and subsea intervention services of the GreenStream pipeline between the Mellitah terminal in Libya and Gela in Italy. The new contract, awarded by midstream player GreenStream BV, merges the activities that Saipem has been undertaking for GreenStream since 2008 regarding asset ...
  • Rem Offshore returns to Vard for third CSOV newbuild
    Norwegian offshore vessel player Rem Offshore has returned to fellow shipbuilder Vard for another offshore wind commissioning service operation vessel newbuild. The VARD 4 19 design vessel, developed by Vard Design in Ålesund, will be the third CSOV unit delivered by the Fincantieri-controlled yard after the Rem Power and the Rem Wind in 2023 and ...
  • South Korea sanctions Hong Kong firm for illegal transfer of North Korean coal
    South Korea has sanctioned a Hong Kong shipping firm, HK Yilin Shipping, and a North Korean vessel over allegations of the illegal transfer of North Korean coal. Yilin Shipping's 6,700 dwt general cargo vessel De Yi took on coal from a North Korean vessel, Tok Song, in March off North Korea's coast in a ship-to-ship ...
  • CMA CGM taps Google to develop AI solutions
    French liner CMA CGM has signed a global partnership agreement with Google to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across its operations. "This collaboration aligns with our digital roadmap and investments. Together with Google, we will lead the digital revolution in shipping, logistics and media, optimise our processes, and enhance our competitive edge," commented Rudolph Saade, ...
  • IMO launches Marine Plastic Litter Global Industry Alliance
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is calling for businesses operating in the shipping and fisheries sectors to express their interest in joining the Marine Plastic Litter Global Industry Alliance (GIA). The new alliance will bring together maritime and fisheries industry leaders, with the aim of developing solutions to prevent and reduce ocean plastics, while addressing ...
  • TGS given extension of West African OBN seismic deal
    Norwegian offshore seismic acquisition specialist and data provider TGS has won an extension for its deepwater ocean bottom node (OBN) data acquisition campaign in West Africa. This additional program was for what the company described as a 'major customer' and will extend the ongoing acquisition cooperation well into the fourth quarter of 2024. No financial ...
  • Lidl's shipping line swells fleet
    Tailwind Shipping Lines, founded two years ago by German supermarket chain Lidl to battle covid-related shipping chaos, has grown its fleet to nine ships, and now operates three services designed to bring goods from Asia to Europe. In a market update to celebrate its second anniversary, the Hamburg-based shipping line revealed it now has nine ...
  • Australia awards five more offshore wind licenses
    Australia's Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen has announced via social media that twelve offshore wind projects have been given feasibility licenses offshore Victoria in the Gippsland Offshore Wind Zone. The first batch of six licences was awarded in May this year, with a combined capacity of approximately 12 GW. Minister Bowen announced ...
  • Nine crew saved from capsized tanker off Oman
    Omani authorities say nine members of a 16-strong Indian and Sri Lankan crew have been rescued, after going missing when their tanker capsized off the coast of Oman on Monday. One other has been found dead. The Indian Navy announced that eight Indians and one Sri Lankan from the Prestige Falcon had been found by ...
  • VLCC rates under pressure as Saudi Arabia slashes exports
    New data from Vortexa shows VLCC utilisation for OPEC+ - excluding Iran and Venezuela - fell sharply during June and reached a record low earlier this month, as exports from the group, especially Saudi Arabia, fell sharply. "The lack of sizeable alternative routes for VLCC flows, i.e. outside of OPEC+ (mostly Middle East) to Asia, ...
  • Brazilian offshore wind energy potential exceeds 1.2TW, study says
    Brazil's offshore wind energy potential exceeds 1,200GW, with 480GW from fixed foundations, and 748GW from floating foundations, a new study claims. The "Scenarios for Offshore Wind Development in Brazil" study, conducted by DNV for the World Bank Group, is one of a series of offshore wind roadmap studies funded and led by the Energy Sector ...
  • Fugro scores work on Community Offshore Wind lease off New York
    Community Offshore Wind, a joint venture between RWE and National Grid Ventures, has selected Dutch surveyor Fugro to perform a geotechnical investigation of their lease area in the New York Bight. With 3GW of offshore wind energy potential, the developed lease area could power more than 1m homes in the region. The geotechnical work follows ...
  • FMC designates Anji Shipping a controlled carrier
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has classified car carrier operator Anji Shipping as a controlled carrier of the People's Republic of China and has added it to the commission's controlled carrier list. Controlled carriers are ocean common carriers operating in the US-foreign trades that are, or whose operating assets are, directly or indirectly owned or controlled ...
  • Is the scorpion dance between technology and maritime about to reach its climax?
    Ben Pinnington, founder of PR firm Polaris Media, on venture capital and maritime tech. With investment of $3bn in maritime tech firms being reported at the recent Maritime Technology Demo Day at Posidonia, some think this is serious progress. But a panel discussion at the event organized by TMV, The Captain's Table, lomarlabs and a ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 18, 2024
  • CMA CGM turns to Google for AI help across its global operations
    The collaboration comes barely a month after Google researchers said they could help shipping lines improve their network designs and profitability.
  • Bangladesh becomes 'two-way' market for liners boosting intra-Asia capacity
    Maersk seems to be leading the race to scale the supply chain for Bangladesh's booming ready-made garment verticals, with the carrier opening a third weekly Bangladesh-China loop.
  • Early peak season boosts H1 volumes at Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges
    Shippers advancing orders for Asian imports to avoid supply chain disruption and mitigate longer voyages around southern Africa lifted container throughput at Europe's two largest ports.
  • EU's anti-deforestation law a 'barrier to trade': lobby groups
    There is growing pushback against the pending regulation that some sectors believe poses an impossible challenge in tracing and verifying the origins of certain products that could lead to their exclusion from the EU market.
  • Supreme Court's 'Chevron' decision expands window to challenge FMC rulemaking
    A landmark ruling from the nation's high court weakens the powers of federal maritime regulators ahead of imminent rulemaking that ocean carriers may challenge in the courts, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
  • 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.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 18, 2024
  • Washington targets 'illicit shipping network' in bid to disrupt Houthi support
    Ships, facilitators, insurer, managers and an owner blacklisted
  • Von der Leyen opens second term with pledge for European 'Oceans Pact'
    Environmental groups praise ocean pact but worry about watering down of Green Deal
  • New MIT study raises questions over ammonia fuel's green credentials
    Study argues that the effects of ammonia slippage could negate all the positive aspects of the new marine fuel
  • DryDel pushes newbuild tally to nine bulkers with latest order in Japan
    New vessel will be slightly larger than a conventional ultramax
  • BW LPG's profit for gas trading unit falls in second quarter
    VLGC owner will release financial report on 22 August
  • Potentially life-saving AI breakthrough to detect rogue waves
    Study examines ocean patterns off the US coastline to provide early warning of trouble
  • 'Coffee-spitting' Maersk U-turn on fuel exposes harsh reality of shipping energy transition
  • Deutsche 'about-face' sees major bank dive back into shipping equity research
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at the behind-the-scenes deliberations over coverage of the industry
  • Tufton Oceanic boosts dividend as 'supply-driven up cycle' takes shape
    Profit rises in strong markets driving bulker and chemical tankers
  • Peraticos family returns to dry bulk market with new Athens-based company
    New outfit Delia Bulkers is listed as operating under the same address as the traditional tanker owner
  • Charterers key to shifting the dial on decarbonisation, says MPC chief Constantin Baack
    Sharing burden and benefit with charterers is a 'win-win'
  • Retailers move cargoes forward as they brace for potential US port strikes
    Trade groups want Biden administration to encourage both sides to come to the table to avert a shutdown
  • Shipowner sanctioned over North Korean coal bound for Russia
    Foreign ministry claims an HK Yilin Shipping vessel breached UN Security Council resolutions
  • Rem Offshore heads back to Vard for wind farm work vessel
    Norwegian west coast owner inks deal with compatriot designer for diesel-electric ship
  • How shipping clawed back a place in equity research at Deutsche Bank
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at the behind-the-scenes deliberations over coverage of the industry
  • Gram Car Carriers and K-Line team up on biofuel drive
    Norwegain owner and Japanese charterer starting to use biofuels on three ships
  • 'Severely fatigued' pilot in charge of tanker as it smashed into River Thames jetty
    UK accident investigators found that 60-year-old pilot was likely to have been severely fatigued as vessel left dock
  • Zissimatos-linked Monte Nero strikes deal for seven tanker and bulker newbuildings
    The Greek shipping outfit has ordered MR tankers and ultramax bulk carriers
  • Google and CMA CGM to 'revolutionise shipping' through artificial intelligence
    The partnership will adopt the technology throughout the French giant's global operations
  • Nine seafarers found alive from capsized tanker as Indian Navy scrambles to save more crew members
    One of the Indian and Sri Lankan crew was confirmed to have died, however
  • VLCCs await turn in super-cycle spotlight, Tankers International says
    Rates for largest crude carriers remain below levels for aframax and suezmax tankers in 2024
  • Richard Fulford-Smith's Affinity a major investor in new VLCC venture led by Tor Olav Troim
    London shipbroking firm controls 24% of Andes Shipping, which has ordered four dual-fuelled ships
  • 'Pure terror': Red Sea seafarers suffer stress symptoms under real fear of death
    Moral injury and potential PTSD as seafarers face unstoppable and repeat drone and missile attacks
  • Sentiment sees suezmax tanker rates defy the odds, says Fearnleys
    Fearnleys says 'there hasn't been a summer market' when it comes to the second-largest tankers
  • John Su makes fresh moves to grow his boxship and gas carrier fleets
    Erasmus Shipinvest emerges with three new acquisitions, as it widens its foray into feeders and small LPG vessels
  • Unifeeder group CEO Jesper Kristensen leaves company after 34 years
    Trusted deputes Martin Gaard Christiansen and Ganesh Raj are jointly taking liner company's helm
  • New MIT study raises questions over ammonia fuel's green credentials
    Study argues that the effects of ammonia slippage could negate all the positive aspects of the new marine fuel
  • Australian ports the latest to feel the impact of Red Sea crisis, says Maersk
    Danish giant says capacity between Asia and Australia reduced as vessels are diverted to higher-demand trade routes

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American Shipper web site
JULY 18, 2024
  • DHL, SF Airlines most impacted by 757 freighter crack risk
    More than 100 Boeing 757s that underwent passenger-to-freighter conversions by Precision Aircraft Solutions need to be inspected and repaired to address the risk of cracking in an external component.

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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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