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Exim India web site
MARCH 20, 2024
  • DP World launches global freight forwarding network
  • CONCOR, CWC MoU to leverage respective strengths
  • Digitised goods should be outside of tariff moratorium at WTO: India
  • Kerala govt mulls maritime cluster
  • Antwerp port's Certified Pick up an important step in the digitalisation of logistics chain for containers
  • ITC collaborates with IWAI to transport FMCG products
  • Adani Vizhinjam Port wins International Safety Award
  • MOL inks MoU for joint development of synthetic fuel/synthetic methanol supply chain
  • Kattupalli Port achieves highest-ever gate movement in 24 hours
  • GDP growth seen moderating in FY25
  • Red Sea attacks & rising piracy off Somali coast disrupting global trade: Report
  • India committed to safeguard navigational freedom in the Indian Ocean region: PM
  • Global air cargo demand stabilises; surge in Dubai-Europe tonnage
  • IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter for cargo launched
  • Delhi Airport ships 80 lakh kg of B'desh goods in 2023

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 20, 2024
  • New presence in Liège
  • Intermodal terminal in Hamilton in operation
  • Modalis bolsters Italian team
  • More movements but less volume
  • New wagons for European grain transports
  • Building a vehicle hub at Dunkirk
  • Record order for automatic stacking cranes
  • Another B777F for Silk Way West
  • Concordia Damen wins contract in Uruguay
  • Cakeboxx welcomes CCO
  • A win-win agreement in South Africa
  • Express shipping to and from China
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • MSC Air Cargo banks on Descartes
  • Sunrock picks MD for its German branch
  • H2-truck covers 2,000 km in four weeks
  • A UK-Turkey FTA
  • Advancing hydrogen collaboration
  • FedEx shifts from Newcastle to Teesside

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • THE Alliance goes large on the transpacific to reassure shippers
  • EXCLUSIVE: CH Robinson - forwarding debacle spurs another top casualty
  • Ports of LA and Long Beach busier this year and eyeing an early peak season
  • Exporters nervous as air cargo congestion builds in Delhi and Mumbai
  • Box throughput improves, but delays still endemic at South African ports
  • Cargo-carrying gliders could save 65% of aviation fuel costs, says US developer
  • Vedat Serbet returns to Hellmann to develop European rail freight offering

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Derecktor picks MJP waterjets for new hybrid ferry duo
    Two new hybrid ferries being built by Derecktor Shipyards New York for Chatham Area Transit (CAT) of Savannah, Ga., will feature Marine Jet Power (MJP) waterjets as part of their sophisticated power
  • New GCMD study: Ports aren't ready to handle onboard carbon capture
    A study commissioned by the Singapore-based Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) finds that a lack of port readiness may present a carbon capture bottleneck. It comes as on board carbon capture
  • As Congress dithers on FRC spending, Bollinger delivers another
    Bollinger Shipyards recently delivered the USCGC David Duren to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Fla. This is the 182nd vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard over a

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Container News web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • APM Terminals, HHIT enter strategic collaboration
    As part of the Dutch Trade mission to Vietnam, APM Terminals and Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal (HHIT), a fully owned subsidiary of Hateco Group, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further develop their cooperation on terminal development in Haiphong in North Vietnam. "Vietnam is a rapidly growing and high-potential market in South-East Asia and the strategic col
  • BIMCO analysis: 13% of world seaborne trade under attack from Houthis and Somali pirates
    "Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, coupled with a rise in piracy off the coast of Somalia, are disrupting global trade. In 2023 an estimated 13% of global seaborne trade transited through these areas. However, the attacks have reduced the number of ships transiting the area by 50%," stated Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. Since November 2023, the threat to shipping has increased a
  • COSCO to serve Port of La Spezia via 20,000 TEU vessels
    COSCO Shipping is scheduling regular visits to the Port of La Spezia with 20,000 TEU vessels. The imminent arrival of the COSCO Shipping Aries marks the first docking of such a large container ship from the Chinese liner at the Italian port. Beginning in March, COSCO 20,000 TEU container ships will establish a consistent presence at the Port of La Spezia. This recent announcement by the Chinese l
  • Ports of Hamburg and Argentia unveil green hydrogen partnership
    The Port of Argentia in Newfoundland, Canada and the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) in Germany signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on the export and import of green hydrogen from Canada to Germany. The agreement was signed by Scott Penney, CEO of the Port of Argentia, and Jens Meier, CEO of HPA, during their attendance at the Canada-Germany Hydrogen and Ammonia Producer-Offtaker Conferen
  • Peel Ports Group and E.ON commence UK's largest solar project
    Peel Ports Group, the UK's second-largest port operator, has partnered with E.ON to achieve its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. The initiative begins with the installation of the UK's largest roof-mounted solar energy system at the Port of Liverpool, followed by repowering the existing wind turbines along the banks of the River Mersey with fewer, larger turbines. This marks the init
  • Kombiverkehr KG starts rail connection between Rotterdam and Germany
    Kombiverkehr KG is expanding its range of services between Germany and the Netherlands with a new train running between Rotterdam and Köln-Eifeltor. In Rotterdam, the train will terminate at the Rail Service Center (RSC) in Waalhaven. The first train will depart the Dutch city on 12 March and reach Köln-Eifeltor in twelve hours. The new service leaves on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in both
  • Evergreen ship held up in Qingdao after collision
    One of Evergreen Marine Corporation's ships has been held in China's Qingdao port for investigations after colliding with another vessel. The 2014-built 8,508 TEU Ever Lucid, deployed to the Taiwanese line's Transpacific Northwest Service, reportedly collided with an unnamed Chinese cargo ship around 1 am local time on 14 March. The ship set out from Qingdao just before 10 pm local time on 13 Mar
  • CFL Cargo launches multi-system locomotives
    CFL Cargo, a European railway operator, has successfully homologated the first multi-system locomotives for operation between Germany, Luxembourg, and Poland. This achievement enhances international rail traffic and promotes the transition from road to rail transport, which is a more sustainable mode of transportation. These new locomotives, in their final configuration, are groundbreaking in Eur
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces Mediterranean-South America West Coast service updates
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced changes in its Mediterranean-South America West Coast (MSW) service, which will be effective from 20 March. Hapag-Lloyd will introduce the port of Vigo in Spain to the MSW rotation as the initial port of call in the Mediterranean. Through this addition, the Hamburg-based line aims to offer expedited transit times to northern Spain and Portugal market
  • Wharf Holdings boss concerned with Hong Kong port's waning competitiveness
    The chairman of Hong Kong logistics and real estate conglomerate Wharf Holdings, Stephen Ng Tin Hoi, said that Hong Kong port is no longer among the world's busiest ports and is not optimistic about the terminal business. Wharf Holdings, which operates container terminals (under the Modern brand name) in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, saw operating profit from the group's logistics business halve year-o
  • Port of Los Angeles exceeds 780,000 TEUs in February
    In February, the Port of Los Angeles saw a significant surge in activity, handling 781,434 TEUs, marking a remarkable 60% increase from the same period last year. This continues the trend of consecutive monthly growth, marking the seventh straight month of such volume increase at the busiest port in the United States. The LA port saw a substantial rise in loaded imports, reaching 408,764 TEUs, re
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases Asia container rates
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd said its ocean tariff rates for Freight All Kinds (FAK) between Far East and North Europe & Mediterranean will increase. The updated prices will apply for cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment, and reefer for sailings commencing on 1 April, as follows: Per container from Far East (in US$) Destination 20' Dry 40' Dry 40' HC

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Splash web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • ASCO scores $25m contract extension hat-trick
    Energy logistics player ASCO has won three contract extensions worth more than $25m in total. The Aberdeen-based group has seen long-standing clients, Centrica Energy Storage, TotalEnergies and BP renew contracts for up to three years each. ASCO has been appointed by BP and TotalEnergies to support each operator across the North East of Scotland leveraging ...
  • Spanish port scales up floating wind ambitions
    The Port of A Coruña in Spain has secured a new backer in its ambitions to become a logistic hub for the marshalling, assembly and deployment of floating offshore wind components. German utility RWE has signed up to facilitate the scaling-up of the port capacity in support of Spain's floating wind targets of up to ...
  • Sulmara wins survey contract for 1 GW Scottish floating wind farm
    Glasgow-based subsea specialist Sulmara has been awarded a contract for the Stromar floating offshore wind farm in Scotland. Stromar is one of the world's largest proposed floating offshore developments, with a planned capacity of 1 GW. The project off Caithness in northern Scotland, around 50 km east of Wick, is being developed by a joint ...
  • Sea's new compliance solution to help charterers with sanction risk mitigation
    Maritime software provider Sea has launched a new compliance solution to help customers navigate the regulatory landscape for freight and avoid sanction breaches. Sea's new Vessel Compliance Management solution enables customers to complete vessel screening and ensures governance, compliance, and the mitigation of risks in chartering processes. In a study conducted by the company this ...
  • Seacon in for chemical tanker at Wuhu
    China's Seacon Shipping has moved to further expand its footprint in the tanker segment by adding another chemical carrier newbuilding to its growing orderbook. The Hong Kong-listed diversified owner and operator has signed up for an 18,500 dwt unit at China's Wuhu Shipyard, hot on the heels of orders for a series of similar chemical ...
  • Exxon will not buy Hess but is considering buying its Guyana stake
    ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods has stated that the US supermajor has no intention of buying Hess from under Chevron's nose but rather wants to establish its rights over Hess's Guyana assets. Woods told reporters during the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston that it would not have waited for Chevron to announce its $53bn deal to ...
  • Ship prang brings operations to a standstill at one of the world's largest manganese mines
    Operations at a mine in the north of Australia were suspended yesterday after a Cypriot-flagged bulk carrier, buffeted by strong cyclone winds, rammed into a pier. Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCO), jointly owned by South32 and Anglo-American, was forced to stop operations after the 189 m long bulker caused "severe damage" to a pier at ...
  • Louis Dreyfus Armateurs showcases liquid hydrogen-based SOV concept
    French family-owned shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has revealed a new offshore wind service operation vessel (SOV) capable of running on liquid hydrogen. The so-called liquid-H2 SOV, currently in the concept design phase, is being developed in partnership with Salt Ship Design as well as equipment suppliers, class and flag authorities and fuel providers. The ...
  • New Dayang wins ultramax orders
    Chinese builder New Dayang has secured orders for ultramax bulk carrier newbuildings from China Construction Bank (CCB) Financial Leasing. The deal covers two firm vessels of the Crown 63 Plus design which will be operated by Bohai Shipping (Hebei) after delivery, starting in late 2026. The shipbuilding arm of state-run machinery manufacturer Sumec Group based ...
  • CMB on home straight with Euronav stake now above 88%
    Following the closing of the Euronav takeover bid, the Saverys family-controlled Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) effectively controls 88.61% of the Belgian tanker giant. The acceptance period of the mandatory public takeover bid for all Euronav shares not already owned by CMB or its affiliates expired on March 15, 2024. During the acceptance period, over 69.2m ...
  • Containerised hydrogen fuel cell and battery solution gives shipping new options
    Project partners Port of Gothenburg, Skanska, PowerCell Group, Hitachi Energy, Linde Gas, Volvo Group and Skagerak Energy have conducted a joint field test to demonstrate the latest innovation in hydrogen-electric power infrastructure: the containerised Hyflex solution. The product is a flexible container solution that can be used in a wide range of applications for emission-free ...
  • Red Sea salvage ops not possible: IMO
    Salvors will not come to clean up the mess left by Houthi attacks until the situation in the Red Sea calms down, shipping's top regulator said yesterday. Speaking at a press conference in London at the opening of the 81st session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general of the International Maritime ...
  • New British wind propulsion tech readies for market
    The UK is leading many of the world's wind propulsion efforts in shipping with new tech coming to market. Bristol-based maritime engineering start-up WingTek, in collaboration with the National Composites Centre and the University of Bristol, has just won a £2.2m ($2.8m) innovation grant to develop the WingTek Wingsail (pictured above), something its backers claim ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Tusiani: 'timing and luck' were the secret of my success
    Poten & Partner's chairman emeritus Michael D Tusiani ushered in as new CMA Commodore in acknowledgement of his stellar career...
  • ECA loophole letting ships dodge NOx pollution limits, IMO told
    IMO rules meant to protect fragile environments and coastal peoples from shipping pollution in the Arctic are being undermined. Green...
  • 'Irresistible call' for renewal of tanker fleet, says BRS
    The difficulties for 'grey' tankers to return to normal trading will create an irresistible call for the renewal of the...
  • Human element integral in the age of AI
    Shipping's reputation as an analogue industry is unjustified; companies have been investing in artificial intelligence for years, with mixed results...
  • West launches two new specialist claims teams
    Charterers' cover becoming an increasingly important aspect of club's activities, says marine mutual
  • Barter deals in ports could fall foul of local law, Gard warns
    The problem is particularly acute in Togo, where a recent exchange for 20 kg of shrimp landed both a ship's...
  • Norwegian digital sector eyes Greek shipping market
    Oslo-supported innovation summit in Athens aimed to encourage interaction with major owners' market
  • Surge of secondhand capesize deals triggered by 14-year peak in earnings
    Greek owners identified as leading buyers with one-third of capesize purchases this year, as well as ranking first alongside Chinese...
  • Minsheng Financial Leasing gains approval for Hong Kong shipping subsidiary
    Minsheng Bank-controlled lessor will invest $400m in the wholly owned subsidiary
  • Maersk extends Haiphong co-operation deal
    Vietnam is seen as a high growth market by Maersk, which is extending its agreement with Hateco to help develop...
  • Seafarer unions mark second anniversary of P&O Ferries sackings
    Britain needs mandatory seafarers' charter to spark 'ratings revival', Mick Lynch says
  • Ports not ready to process captured carbon from shipping
    Capturing carbon is the easy part; getting if off ships and through terminals safely is proving to be a bottleneck
  • Gabon, UAE, Mauritius offer regulatory safe haven to sanctioned dark fleet operator Hennesea Holdings
    The latest regulatory arbitrage play by Hennesea Holdings' anonymous owner sees Gabon, UAE and Mauritius providing marine services for remaining...
  • MOL and partners to develop e-fuels supply chain with domestic CO2 capture
    MOL will be charged with the marine transportation of CO2 and e-fuels, connecting Japan and overseas production plants
  • Rise of dark fleet capping growth of P&I clubs, says Roppestad
    'We are seeing lower growth in tonnage, not because we are getting less business in, but because some part of...
  • CCB Leasing orders Sumec ultramax pair backed by Bohai Ocean charters
    A pair of firm 64,000 dwt conventional-fuel dry bulkers were placed at Sumec's subsidiary New Dayang Shipbuilding, with more to...
  • Daily Briefing
    IMO resumes efforts on carbon pricing tools | Red Sea tensions on display at IMO meeting | Bunker demand faces...
  • Seacon expands fleet with chemical tanker order
    Deal comes after Seacon ordered another four chemical tankers of the same size and four MR tankers in China last...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Regulators must take slower approach to mandating green trucks: trade groups
    Members of the Clean Freight Coalition say they aren't opposed to converting from diesel to electric vehicles, but argue that regulators are pushing timelines that are too aggressive and will cause supply chain disruptions and higher prices.
  • BNSF, UP working through rail container backlogs in Southern California
    The railroads say they are deploying more intermodal railcars to Los Angeles-Long Beach and adjusting their operations so marine terminals can clear out rail containers and reduce dwell times following strong import volumes early this year.
  • THE Alliance restores two trans-Pacific services as Asia imports jump
    US imports from Asia last month were up 40% over February 2023, the biggest year-on-year jump for any month since May 2021.
  • Seafarer unions declare Red Sea, Gulf of Aden 'warlike' no-go areas
    The deaths of three bulk carrier crew in early March has spurred an international body representing seafarers to downgrade the busy shipping lanes from "high risk" to "warlike" and has urged all carriers to avoid sailing through the region.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Harry Vafias spinoff C3is raises $6m in face of Nasdaq de-listing threat
    Deal created 120m new shares and caused penny stock to plunge further
  • ExxonMobil charters Yasa suezmax for three years at hefty rate
    Big oil players continue tying large crude carriers on lucrative, long-term employment
  • Has JP Morgan snapped up more Swire Bulk ships?
    US bank reported to have continued dry bulk acquisition campaign
  • Houthis target Greek-owned VLGC in latest Gulf of Aden missile strike
    Missile landed just 200m from the ship, maritime forces reported
  • Norwegian safety regulators argue Viking Sky should have never sailed prior to 2019 drama
    Even before it lost power, cruise ship was missing one of its generators
  • Lack of port infrastructure risks stunting growth of carbon capture technology
    Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation report highlights work needed to make onboard carbon capture technology feasible
  • Torvald Klaveness boasts ample investment firepower after 'historic' 2023 result
    Norwegian group profiting from strength in tanker and bulker markets
  • Ardmore Shipping taps AI to optimise its tramp trades
    Irish owner has been trialling an AI system over the past year
  • Liner giant MSC gobbles up container ships from NSB in latest secondhand swoop
    Gianluigi Aponte-owned company has poached six 6,000-teu vessels from the fleet of German company
  • Ardmore taps AI to optimise its tramp trades
    Irish owner has been trialling an AI system over the past year
  • Capital markets key to Alexander Saverys' ammonia and hydrogen vision for transforming Euronav
    But Fredriksen deal leaves shipowner with plenty of cash to pay for newbuildings
  • Ukrainian shipowner strikes series of deals to get grain out of war zone
    Shipping company eyeing river cooperation in Serbia and Austria after Hungarian agreement
  • Peter Dohle and Foroohari snap up container ships from Evangelos Marinakis stable
    German buyers are moving back into secondhand boxship markets
  • Japanese shipping giant MOL to push e-methanol supply chain
    Partners assess export of Japanese CO2 to produce green methanol for re-import
  • Seacon takes tanker order spend to $340m in a month with latest deal
    Chinese owner continues product carrier spree, this time at Wuhu Shipyard
  • CMA CGM ports chief hired to lead French shipowners' association
    Incoming delegate general has extensive experience in ports sector
  • Even 'inferior' bulkers selling for firm prices in hot market, says Seanergy boss Stamatis Tsantanis
    Greek boss sees strong interest in capesizes in secondhand market
  • Shipping insurer-backed Ceto launches AI emissions management platform
    CarbonID service will help owners track and control carbon output, company says
  • Louis Dreyfus joins zero-emission hydrogen race with wind farm ship
    French owner teams with Salt Ship Design on innovative vessel
  • Fewer claims help Gard record one of its best-ever years
    Norwegian insurer says low claims and high-performing investments makes it stronger than ever
  • Ukrainian shipowner strikes series of deals to get grain out of warzone
    Shipping company eyeing river cooperation in Serbia and Austria after Hungarian agreement
  • WaveCrest Energy makes fresh move to set up UK LNG import facility
    CEO Rob Bryngelson revives Teesside regasification port plan but on a new site as company prepares to auction capacity
  • John Fredriksen buys debt-stricken Equinor offices outside Oslo for less than a dime
    Billionaire agrees to refinance holding company in exchange for NOK 1
  • Tufton Oceanic plots big handout to shareholders as profit soars
    Special dividend could see fund dole out 10% of its net asset value
  • Lack of port infrastructure risks stunting growth of carbon capture technology
    Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation report highlights work needed to make onboard carbon capture technology feasible
  • Greek bulker driven aground as cyclone batters northern Australia
    No reports of pollution or casualties among ship's crew
  • International Seaways selling product tanker at a premium price, brokers say
    New York-listed tanker owner gets anywhere from $23.7m to $25m for 15-year-old ship
  • Hunter ahead by $13,100 per day after fixing second VLCC back to its owner
    Company still looking for more opportunities in strong tanker markets
  • Benchmark supramax bulker price set as Japan's San-E Maritime sells last ship
    Japanese tonnage provider benefits from a rising market to stage shipowning exit
  • New Dayang inks ultramax bulkers with Chinese leasing company CCB FL
    Shipping newcomer Bohai Shipping Hebei to operate bulkers
  • Benchmark supramax price set as Japan's San-E Maritime sells last bulker
    Japanese tonnage provider benefits from a rising market to stage shipowning exit
  • Precious Shipping taps Export-Import Bank of Thailand for new loan
    Thai shipowner puts up two 10-year-old supramax bulkers as collateral for latest finance deal

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Port of New Orleans' container-on-barge service has record year
    In 2023, the Port of New Orleans achieved a record-breaking year for its container-on-barge service, emphasizing its commitment to reducing emissions.

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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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