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Exim India web site
APRIL 22, 2024
  • JNPA takes strides towards Green Future with Zero Emission Trucking initiative
  • Global economy remains remarkably resilient: IMF
  • Escalation of conflict in the Middle East impacting container shipping
  • Shipping becoming a target is unacceptable: Joint industry letter to UN Secretary-General
  • DGFT notifies port restrictions for essential commodities export to Maldives
  • APSEZ establishes ship leasing firm at GIFT City
  • CONCOR enters into partnership with Hyundai Glovis for movement of cars from Chennai to Nepal
  • Engg goods exports up
  • Maersk enhances ME2 service between India and North Europe, ensuring shorter transit times
  • Coal imports rise to two-year high
  • Vessel seizure affecting Indian box shipping market: Report
  • Govt keeping an eye on Iran-Israel conflict impacting India's trade
  • Baltimore sues owner, operator of cargo ship involved in bridge collapse
  • LNG's global demand seen up 50 pc by 2040
  • Exports to China up 8.07 pc in FY24
  • New Colombo Port terminal likely to commence operations year-end
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (19 April 2024)

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 22, 2024
  • Improving network interoperability in Australia
  • Highly scalable cargo model for LCCs
  • Shifting global HQ to Singapore
  • LIS to stage eleventh telematics event
  • Seven new trucks for Dutch haulier
  • Rhenus grows in Belgium
  • A whole new leadership team
  • A new partnership in Boston
  • A freshly baked hub
  • More rail capacity to open up new markets
  • Promoting digitalisation in container shipping
  • Optimising the airfreight booking process
  • GXO names HR VP France
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Expanding in French overseas territories
  • A rapid growth in Mexico
  • An eco-friendly transformation
  • KLM flies Koalas

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 19, 2024
  • Liners unveil Asia-Europe FAK price hikes to arrest steady rate decline
  • How crazy is this: DSV goes hostile on Expeditors or CH Robinson?
  • 'Opportunistic' takeover bid for UK Royal Mail rebuffed
  • WSC asks US court to order FMC to correct 'inconsistent' new D&D rules
  • Evergreen clients signing transpac contracts as Red Sea crisis props up rates
  • Slow steaming not the way to reduce emissions, 'check the ship's systems'
  • CNS: rumours of its demise may be premature
  • UK to again delay start of checks on EU imports
  • Six arrested a year after record heist at Toronto Airport
  • Karen Dyrskjøt Boesen set to become DFDS's new CFO

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 19, 2024
  • Canada steeply increases the size of maritime penalties
    The size of monetary penalties for violations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 has been increased by a whopping-tenfold: from a maximum of CAD 25,000 to a new maximum of CAD 250,000
  • Norway's Torghatten Nord orders world's largest hydrogen powered ferries
    Norwegian ferry operator Torghatten Nord has awarded Myklelbust Shipyard a contract for what, it says, will be the world's two largest hydrogen powered ferries. With a length of 117 meter and a

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Container News web site
APRIL 19, 2024
  • Port Houston exceeds 1 million TEU mark in first three months of 2024
    In the first quarter of 2024, Port Houston experienced a significant surge in container volumes. From January to March, the US port handled 1,069,917 TEUs, marking a 15% increase compared to the same period last year. March, in particular, witnessed remarkable container volumes at Port Houston, reaching 360,991 TEUs, a notable 20% rise compared to March 2023, making it the port's busiest March on
  • Ulsan Port, Pacific Environment sign decarbonization deal
    During Singapore Maritime Week, the Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pacific Environment (PE), an international environmental organization, to accelerate the transition of shipping ports into eco-friendly facilities. The agreement signing took place at UPA's 'Shipping Port Decarbonization Networking Reception' on 17 April. The reception attracted over 32
  • Seoul earmarks US$2.5 billion to boost vessel capacity of smaller box lines
    As part of plans to grow the locally owned container shipping fleet, the South Korean government will set aside around US$2.5 billion to increase the fleets of SM Line and other South Korean feeder operators by 100,000 TEUs. The kitty is targeted at SM Merchant Marine, commonly known as SM Line, Sinokor Merchant Marine, Korea Marine Transport Company (KMTC Line), Pan Ocean, CK Line, Namsung Shipp
  • Major container lines jointly launch Asia - East Coast South America service
    Five of the largest ocean carriers are cooperating to introduce a new service connecting important ports in Asia with the East Coast of South America. In particular, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen and PIL will jointly launch the new service on the Asia-Latin America trade in May. The service will have two separate loops. The first loop will be operated by 12 container ships of up to 14,000 TEU c
  • European and US ports feel the squeeze in volatile market
    The shifting sands of economic activity are being mirrored in the development of the ports industry with terminals in emerging economies beginning to rise in the rankings as regional ports become more important. Alphaliner's annual list of top 30 ports has seen Dubai replace Rotterdam in the top ten , an event that owes more to Rotterdam's declining volumes than Dubai's growth, while Tanger Med h
  • Freightify appoints new senior vice president of Enterprise Product & Professional Services
    Freightify, the Singapore-based software-as-a-service company, announced the appointment of Claus-Robert Heinze as the new senior vice president of Enterprise Product & Professional Services. With a firm commitment to advancing infrastructure and innovative freight tools, Freightify is excited to welcome Claus-Robert Heinze to spearhead the delivery of intuitive solutions to global freight forwar
  • Study reveals opportunities along green shipping corridor between Singapore and California
    One year after the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed to establish a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach have concluded a comprehensive baselining study. This study projects an increase in green jobs, improvements in local community health, and economic benefits for participating countries. It al
  • Mixed movements in global bunker indices
    During the 16th week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global indices displayed mixed dynamics without a clear trend. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$2.83 to US$552.14/MT. The VLSFO index declined by US$1.88, registering US$694.83/MT, consistently remaining below the US$700 mark. Meanwhile, the MGO index decreased by US$11.06 to US$895.42/MT, falling below the US$900 mark. "At th
  • CMA CGM increases rates from Asia to Mediterranean
    CMA CGM has announced increased Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from Asia to the Mediterranean, effective from 1 to 14 May (date of loading in the origin ports) until further notice: FROM ASIA 20' 40'/40'HC WEST MEDITERRANEAN US$3,800 US$5,200 ADRIATIC US$3,900 US$5,300 EAST MEDITERRANEAN US$3,900 US$5,300 BLACK SEA US$4,000 US$5,400 ALGERIA US$5,100 US$6,800 TUNISIA US$4,600 US$6,200 LIBYA US$5,00
  • Gebrüder Weiss establishes new logistics center in Germany
    On 18 April, Bavaria's Minister-President Dr. Markus Söder inaugurated the new branch of Gebrüder Weiss in Straubing, Germany on "Logistics Day", an annual event where the nationwide industry opens its doors. He hailed Gebrüder Weiss' US$15 million investment in Straubing as a beacon of hope amidst what he described as challenges faced by truck logistics in Germany. Dr. Söder expressed concerns o
  • Stormy weather sends Middle East supply chains out of whack
    Days of bitterly unusual weather across the Persian Gulf region have sparked serious concerns for ocean and air freight stakeholders, dealing another blow to supply chains already caught up in worsening geopolitical setbacks after the Iran-Israel faceoff. Cargo agents and other shipping industry sources in Dubai have reported significant cargo delays and backlogs, which they believe could take up
  • Bridge Quality in the U.S.
    In the early morning hours of March 26, 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland collapsed. Named after the author of the Star Spangled Banner, this bridge, also known as the Key Bridge, had been standing strong since 1977. While the bridge collapse occurred due to a cargo ship losing power and crashing into one of its main beams, the tragedy still brings about concerns regarding
  • AD Ports Group partners with ADNOC Distribution for marine lubricants
    AD Ports Group has announced its Ports Cluster's expansion into the global distribution of marine lubricants. This decision follows a strategic partnership with ADNOC Distribution, a leading manufacturer of marine and automotive lubricants in the UAE. "This agreement will see two major global corporations, with vast expertise in their respective fields, creating new opportunities within the marin

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Splash web site
APRIL 19, 2024
  • Diana Shipping charters out capesize bulker to Bohai Shipping
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Bohai Shipping for one of its capesize dry bulk vessels. Bohai Shipping hired the 2013-built, 179,134 dwt bulker P. S. Palios. The gross charter rate is $27,150 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period ...
  • Ontario Shipyards shuts Thunder Bay yard
    Canadian ship repair and construction firm on the Great Lakes has halted work at its facility in Thunder Bay. Operations at the site have been temporarily idled largely due to a slow market and the availability of skilled workers, the company told local media. The yard struck a deal in 2020 to build blocks for ...
  • Equinor cleared to double capacity at two UK offshore wind farms
    Norwegian energy major Equinor has received consent to double the capacity of the operational Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Offshore wind farms. The consent for the windfarm extension projects was awarded by the UK Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero Claire Coutinho. This will double the capacity of the existing ...
  • Port of Newcastle looking to become floating wind hub
    The Port of Newcastle has revealed its intention to become an offshore wind hub and to service floating wind turbine projects in the Hunter offshore wind zone. The Australian port is owned by Macquarie's Infrastructure Fund and China Merchants Port Holdings Company. It is located adjacent to the 1,854 sq km Hunter offshore wind zone. ...
  • UK offshore wind industry reveals plan to triple supply chain
    RenewableUK, the Offshore Wind Industry Council, The Crown Estate, and Crown Estate Scotland have published a detailed Industrial Growth Plan looking to triple offshore wind manufacturing capacity over the next ten years. The UK offshore wind industry currently employs 32,000 people and each new large offshore wind farm adds £2-3bn (between $2.5bn and $3.7bn) to ...
  • Shipping on alert as Israel retaliates against Iran
    Israel launched an attack on Iran on Friday, sparking concerns about the conflict escalating further across the seas of the Middle East. Iranian state media reported that air defence batteries had been activated against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) after reports of explosions near a major airbase close to the city of Isfahan. Maritime security experts ...
  • New report finds 'alarming' amount of global merchant fleet still has no internet access
    As much as 13% of the global merchant fleet has no internet access, a new survey has found. Idwal, a British ship inspection company, has just launched a social impact report, which draws on data from more than 13,0000 vessel inspections over a 17-month period through to September last year, providing unprecedented transparency into the ...
  • Japanese feeder operator goes hybrid with latest order
    A Japanese feeder line has embarked on a zero-emission boxship project. Imoto Lines, together with compatriot tech firm Marindows, is aiming to produce ships that achieves zero CO2 emissions not only during operation but also within ports and while docked. State funding has been granted for the development. Imoto intends to create a hybrid ship ...
  • Three approaches to making shipping transactions more digital
    Torgeir Willumsen, resident partner at Simonsen Vogt Wiig in Singapore and founder of Assentiri, with some advice for shipping on the industry's digital path. Earlier this month I discussed some key obstacles to digitalising shipping transactions: the complexity of the shipping industry, the human element and security concerns. These are all valid reasons for why ...
  • NYK unveils scraping robot
    The Japanese are leading the charge to get robots working on ships at sea. Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) with a number of other local companies has just conducted a trial of a remote-controlled robot that scrapes wood chips in the hold of a wood-chip carrier. NYK said in a release the new scraping robot aims ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 19, 2024
  • Carbon transport hangs in balance amid CO2 capture setbacks
    Low carbon prices and a lack of mature projects are holding back carbon transport, as projects have been slow to...
  • Lloyd's List Outlook Forum told of tectonic shifts in supply chain and trading flows
    The unfolding events in the Middle East are capturing everyone's attention, but bigger changes may still lie ahead
  • Agreement reached for 1.4m tonne US ammonia plant
    Project has been called the first 'meaningful' volume of low-carbon ammonia, with production set to start in 2028
  • Brexit checks will go ahead as planned, despite confusion
    UK port organisations expect import checks to be in place by the end of the month, pouring cold water on...
  • Russia's sanctioned ships continue trading unabated
    Sanctions are a key tool for Western governments to damage Russia's economy. The US has been actively targeting ships and...
  • China looks to lead low-carbon methanol production
    The Methanol Institute expects global production of low-carbon methanol to reach 6.8m tonnes at the end of 2025
  • Gulf crisis yet to affect container spot rates
    The Middle East Gulf remains open for shipping, despite the seizure of MSC Aries. But any further escalation could have...
  • Warnings issued to vessels as Israel strikes Iran
    Latest escalation in conflict between Iran and Israel has increased tension for shipping in the Middle East
  • Industry urges UN secretary-general to protect seafarers
    'Shipping is not a target with no victims. Innocent seafarers have been killed, seafarers are being held hostage. This would...
  • Daily Briefing
    LNG carriers would lose but VLGCs could gain in Hormuz closure scenario | Eswatini shipping registry flagged as 'false' operation...
  • Heidmar acquires Landbridge Ship Management to expand into technical management
    Under Heidmar's stewardship, the goal is to use the Hong Kong-based manager's successful history of securing long-term charters with top-tier...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 19, 2024
  • Warehousing demand in Southern California lagging import surge, for now
    Warehouse vacancy rates are still rising in Southern California due to what Prologis says is a long correction, but a wave of imports may change that.
  • Norfolk Southern makes final push to thwart activist investor
    The railroad and Ancora Holdings have been trading barbs ahead of a May 9 vote by shareholders that could see Ancora oust the railroad's top executives.
  • Cautious shippers navigate post-pandemic landscape of visibility data tools
    The primary dilemma for shippers is whether to source visibility data or applications from a standalone vendor or to expect it to be included in a bundle from a third-party logistics provider.
  • Supply-demand disruption continues to elevate South Asia air cargo rates
    Given the huge volumes involved in ocean freight, even a small percentage shift in transport mode from South Asia shippers is enough to keep air cargo demand and rates buoyant.
  • Ocean carriers seek clarity on D&D billing to truckers under new FMC rules
    The World Shipping Council said the Federal Maritime Commission's new rule on detention and demurrage is creating "substantial confusion and uncertainty."

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 19, 2024
  • Jean-Baptiste Choimet named new CEO of GTT as Berterottiere becomes chairman
    After 15 years, Philippe Berterottiere hands over reins of major LNG technology provider as he steps up to lead board
  • Editor's selection: Middle East at melting point and VLCC investor appetite cooling
    These are the big shipping stories making headlines this week
  • 'Very favourable' Nordic market tempts Yinson into a debut $500m bond issue
    Company will apply for the bond to be listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange
  • Bosses plotting more orders at US start-up Kalypso Offshore
    New York company says it wants to expand owning and management operations after revealing plan for first cable-layer
  • Pacific Basin Shipping kick-starts $40m share buyback scheme
    Owner-operator's freight earnings during the first quarter were weaker than last year
  • Tributes pour in as 'irreplaceable' shipping lawyer Julian Clark dies
    Former CJC, Hill Dickinson, Ince and Gard maritime expert was given terminal cancer diagnosis in November
  • 'We'll find some deals': Shipless owner Bob Burke eyes next move after huge tanker payday
    Connecticut-based market veteran talks about buying, selling and one other option Ridgebury Tankers considered
  • Mystery shipping donor auctions exclusive fishing trip for Ukraine charity
    Proceeds will go towards the home in Gdansk for displaced children and families
  • Lloyd's refuses $426m Nord Stream blast claim over war clause
    Responsibility for the 2022 attack remains unclear after Danish and Swedish investigators close probes
  • NYK cancels shares worth $1.32bn after mammoth buyback spree
    Cash-rich Japanese giant boosts value for shareholders
  • Principles over profit: Why specialist P&I provider turned down $50m in business
    Shipowners' Club CEO Simon Peacock says declined business reflected growing membership and tonnage
  • Former DEME bosses plotting more orders at US start-up Kalypso Offshore
    New York company says it wants to expand owning and management operations after revealing plan for first cable-layer
  • CMA CGM sells ageing container ship to make room for next generation of newbuildings
    French company also agrees to sell part of Bollore Logistics' overseas activities
  • Wavelength podcast: Genco boardroom brawl and geopolitical tensions
    Featuring: Wobensmith on Economou, cargo owners sign to pay extra for shipping, fears of shipowners as global tensions rise
  • Abu Dhabi investor linked to swoop for Danish Ship Finance's $5bn loan book
    Financier staying tight-lipped as Danish report claims Mubadala Investment plotting takeover
  • Shipping demands UN bolster military protection after Iran ship snatch
    Key players bemoan the lack of global outrage over the fate of seafarers
  • Danaos Corp fixes $450m of finance for new eco container ships
    Greek owner taps four major banks to secure post-delivery funds for eight vessels
  • Grieg Maritime Group elects two new directors as Eureka Shipping CEO exits
    Espen Gjerde from Wilhelmsen and Akastor's Paal Espen Johnsen join board
  • Hoegh LNG logs CO2 emissions rise for 2023 as FSRUs pressed into service
    Company declares itself 'steadfast' on reduction targets and is also taking taking new steps on methane slip
  • World's first ammonia dual-fuel aframax tankers ordered by MISC shipping arm AET
    Newbuildings are time chartered to Petronas division PETCO Trading Labuan and will be built by Dalian Shipbuilding
  • 'Kabuki theatre' engagement and 'name-calling': Standoff simmers between George Economou and Genco
    Greek tycoon pens another message to Genco shareholders and receives abrupt response
  • Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific to trial electric vessels in Singapore for crew and cargo transfers
    Tie-up hopes to provide valuable data that will pave the way for wider adoption of electric vessels
  • Cocaine and coal: Quick-thinking Precious Shipping seafarers deny entry to alleged smugglers
    Three men arrested after discovery on handysize bringing in coal from Colombia
  • DFDS hires new finance chief from renewable-energy company to drive green transition
    Karen Dyrskjot Boesen will replace Karina Deacon on 1 July
  • Second Spanish region scraps plan to bring in water on tankers to ease drought
    Catalan government to use desalination plants to address supply needs
  • Chandris joins Greek newbuilding rush with product tanker order
    Traditional Piraeus player books LR2s at Guangzhou Shipyard after clearing out older crude carriers
  • Grieg Maritime Group elects two new board directors as Eureka Shipping CEO exits
    Espen Gjerde from Wilhelmsen and Paal Espen Johnsen from Akastor join the board
  • Shipping warned of fresh drone threats following suspected Israeli retaliation against Iran
    Impact on oil markets could be muted after apparent low-level drone operations against Iran
  • Singapore's FSL Trust could sell product tankers as charters expire
    Shipowner quizzed over strategy at AGM
  • Heidmar enters technical management through Hong Kong VLCC outfit
    Landbridge Ship Management becomes part of Pankaj Khanna-led company
  • Greek broker Optima Shipping Services says a big 'kalimera' to Singapore with opening of new office
    S&P broking giant wants to link the world's leading maritime city with the biggest shipowning nation
  • Singapore seeks estimates of freight and insurance costs to import ammonia
    MPA has identified eight potential global sources
  • 'Breaking decarbonisation deadlock starts with small steps,' Shell's Karrie Trauth tells Singapore
    Digital data and alternative fuels can help to decarbonise shipping

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 19, 2024
  • Ship we don't talk about - contracts edition
    Shippers should lock in certainty with airtight ocean carrier contracts that ward off surcharges.

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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
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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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