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Exim India web site
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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 22, 2024
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APRIL 19, 2024
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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
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  • Diana Shipping charters out capesize bulker to Bohai Shipping
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  • 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 ...
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    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 ...
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    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 ...
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    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 ...
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    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...
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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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Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 19.3% last year
Los Angeles
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +21.5%
HMM signs agreement with JNPA to collaborate on development of new Indian port at Vadhvan
Seoul
The port will have a container traffic capacity of 23.2 million TEUs
EU customs reform must make trade and business easier
Brussels
23 organizations underline this in a joint statement
Launch in Ancona of the luxury cruise ship Four Seasons I
Trieste
Fincantieri to deliver the unit to Four Seasons Yachts at the end of 2025
Launch event in Brussels of the European Maritime Skills Forum
Brussels
In 2024, the port of Tanger Med handled a record traffic of 10.2 million containers
Anjara
New peaks also in other business segments
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build 12 18,000 TEU containerships
Seoul
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' turnover increased by +21.1% in 2024
Fire breaks out on the Rospo Mare B oil platform off the coast of Vasto
Rome
There were no injuries or traces of pollution in the sea
Galaxy Leader Sailors Freed
London
Today the 25 crew members left Yemen on board a plane
Contract with Russian company that managed Syrian port of Tartous terminated
Damascus
The agreement included investments of 500 million dollars
Brussels OKs DP World-Arcese Automotive Joint Venture
Brussels
Initially, the activity will be carried out in France and Poland
Royal Caribbean orders sixth Edge-class cruise ship at Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Miami/Saint Nazaire
It will be taken over in 2028
Louis E. Sola is the new chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission
In 2024, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -50%
Ismailia
The total was about 13,200 units compared to over 26,400 in 2023
Uiltrasporti urges to restore measures to support rail freight transport
Rome
Definitive cancellation of the 65 million fund from the Budget Law
The Trump unknown also weighs on the Panama Canal
Washington
While the tycoon dreams of taking it over with weapons in hand, a bill proposes to start negotiations with the Panamanian government
FSG bankruptcy trustees announce interest from multiple investors in shipbuilding group
Rendsburg/Flensburg
These are German companies operating in the same sector
Port of Long Beach closes 2024 with new annual, half-year and quarterly container traffic records
Long Beach
Total freight traffic also reached a new historical peak during the year.
The Biden administration's latest move is to accuse China of seeking dominance in the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors
Washington/Beijing
Harsh reaction from Beijing's Ministry of Commerce and the China Shipyards Association
The AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea confirms the commitments made towards its employees
Naples
The organization hopes "that a climate of relaxation can be restored"
Uniport, exemption from compulsory insurance for vehicles used in port terminals is a good thing
Rome
Hanoi government authorizes initial investment for new port planned by MSC and VMC
Hanoi
Vietnam Port Development Plan to 2030 Approved
Filt, Fit and Uilt announce a resumption of the strike of the workers of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
New protest action scheduled to start on February 3rd
Annual container traffic at PSA port terminals exceeds 100 million TEU for the first time
Singapore
Record in both Singapore and overseas terminals
Confitarma calls for the urgent reinstatement of the rule on simplified recruitment of seafarers
Rome
Sisto: Simplification has proven to be an important step forward for the sector
Sharp drop of -17.1% in freight traffic in the port of Taranto in 2024
Taranto
In the last quarter alone the decline was -3.0%
Container traffic in Hong Kong port decreased by -4.9% in 2024
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, 3.5 million TEUs were handled (-2.7%)
New NATO mission to strengthen protection of undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea
Mons
The use of a small fleet of naval drones is also planned
In 2024, the port terminals of China's CMPort handled a record container traffic
Hong Kong
The total was 146.3 million TEU (+6.4%)
Yang Ming also renews service between Western Mediterranean and US East Coast
Keelung
In Italy stopovers in Salerno, La Spezia, Genoa and Vado Ligure
Twelve associations call for agreeing on measures to improve rail capacity management in the EU
Brussels
Genoa Port Terminal, green light for provisional concession until next June 30
Genoa
The Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has unanimously decided this
In 2024, passenger traffic managed in Genoa by Stazioni Marittime decreased by -4.4%
Genoa
Ferries stable and cruises down -9.8%. Cruise activity expected to increase in 2025
CMA CGM to remove Livorno calls from Amerigo service, replacing them with calls at Salerno
Marseille
New configuration in line with that of the Ocean Alliance partners
From April, Ocean Alliance ships will call at seven Italian ports, four of which will be visited only by COSCO/OOCL
Shanghai/Hong Kong/Taipei/Marseille
Salerno will enter and Livorno will exit the new configuration of the containerized maritime services network
Leonidsport (Louis-Dreyfus family) submits offer to acquire 21% of Thessaloniki Port Authority
Athens
The expected investment is up to approximately 57 million euros
MSC presents a new request for the management of cruise traffic in Ancona which includes the construction of a maritime station
Ancona
The duration of the proposed concession is 35 years.
In 2024, the growth of general cargo in the port of La Spezia more than offset the decline in bulk cargo
The Spice
In the port of Marina di Carrara the annual traffic decreased by -0.4%
Proposal by 47 governments, the EU Commission and ICS for the creation of an IMO fund for the decarbonisation of shipping
London
It could come into force in early 2027
Rolls-Royce wins record contract for Royal Navy submarine fleet
London
Eight-year, £9bn contract
Transported, the DURC in road transport is used to avoid paying for services
Rome
The rules - the association denounces - are openly violated by the clients
Kombiverkehr restores rail link between Lübeck port and Verona
Frankfurt am Main
Schedule two departures per week in both directions
AD Ports signs deal to build logistics park at Alexandria Port
Cairo
The business will be developed with the Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport
The Panama Canal is and will continue to be Panamanian
Davos
This was underlined by the president of the Central American nation, José Raúl Mulino
Autamarocchi acquires control of Dissegna Logistics
Trieste
The Rossano Veneto company operates in the intermodal transport sector
Rubboli (Assologistica): Italian ports need more efficient and coordinated governance
Milan
Port of Ravenna, incentives for the purchase of "green" port vehicles
Ravenna
Maximum ceiling of 300,000 euros for each beneficiary
20% of Omani Asyad Shipping Company's capital up for sale
Muscat
Listing on Muscat Stock Exchange expected
Order to Circle for the management of data relating to rail and intermodal traffic of a port
Milan
ANSFISA adopts guidelines for the assessment and risk management of the rail transport of dangerous goods
Rome
Over 217 kilos of cocaine seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
They were hidden in a container containing wood from South America
Merlo leaves the presidency of Federlogistica to Davide Falteri
Rome
Logistics - he underlined - is one of the drivers of the national economic system
Germany is studying a network of floating terminals for the import of clean hydrogen
Berlin
Memorandum of understanding signed by SEFE and Höegh Evi
The executive design service for the reclamation of the Molo Italia seabed in La Spezia has been awarded
The Spice
Fratelli Cosulich orders fourth methanol-ready unit
Genoa
It will be built by Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding
In Spain, a logistics network for rail transport of biofuel to ports is being studied
Madrid
Agreement between Adif and the Exolum Group
MSC Interested in Starting Shipbuilding and Repair Business in India
Gurgaon
Comparison with the naval engineering company Swan Defence And Heavy Industries
Luka Koper has ordered four new rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Konecranes
Coper
They will be the first vehicles powered exclusively by electricity at the Slovenian airport
LNG and bio-LNG bunkering vessel arriving at the port of Genoa
Genoa
It will be able to provide both "ship-to-ship" and "ship-to-truck" services
Last year, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.3%
St. Petersburg
The largest volume of cargo, exports, fell by -1.9%
Höegh Autoliners secures two multi-year contracts for car transport
Oslo
Agreements with two car manufacturers with which it has been collaborating for years
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Malta sees record cruise traffic in 2024
Florian
357 ships docked for a total of over 940 thousand passengers
Cavotec to provide electrification systems and technologies for Italian ports
Lugano
Three orders worth a total of seven million euros acquired
Pirate attacks on ships decreased by -3% last year
London
In the last quarter, an increase of +76% was recorded
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Annual and Quarterly Container Traffic Records
Hong Kong
In the whole of 2024, 111.9 million TEUs were handled (+5.7%)
Alberto Maestrini (VARD) elected President of SEA Europe
Brussels
The association represents the European shipbuilding industry
Molo Brin areas in Olbia handed over to Quay Royal
Construction of a marina for mega yachts is planned
Port of Singapore Sets New Container and Non-Oil Bulk Records in 2024
Singapore
The Asian port handled a total of 622.7 million tonnes of goods (+5.2%)
The Italian Maritime Academy Technologies has acquired a new technical headquarters
Castel Volturno
Includes a 37-meter, 100-ton command bridge with 1:1 scale operating environments
A huge load of 110 kilograms of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market, it could have earned criminal organizations 20 million euros
Unifeeder triples its market share of intra-Mediterranean container services
Dubai
Fincantieri Completes Acquisition of Leonardo's Underwater UAS Business
Trieste
The 287 million euro fixed component of the purchase price was paid today
Wallenius Wilhelmsen to operate ro-ro terminal at Port of Gothenburg
Oslo/Gothenburg
12-year concession contract
The Bulgarian Shipowners' Association has joined the European Community Shipowners' Associations
Brussels
BSA is the twenty-second member of the European Shipowners' Association
Strike by Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority staff suspended
Naples
The meeting between the unions and the general secretary of the port authority was a success
Mercitalia Rail begins rail transport from Reggio Calabria of trains for the Milan Metro
Reggio Calabria
They are approximately 106 metres long and weigh over 180 tonnes.
PSA Venice - Vecon achieves gender equality certification
Genoa
It is the first Italian container terminal to obtain the certification
Maria Teresa Di Matteo, head of the Department for Transport and Navigation, has passed away
Rome/Gioia Tauro
Mattioli: it was an important point of reference for the entire Italian maritime cluster
Green logistics, the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority extends the deadline for the tender
Leghorn
It awards non-repayable grants up to a maximum amount of 300,000 euros
Medcenter Container Terminal orders 20 new hybrid struddle carriers from Kalmar
Helsinki
They will be delivered within the first quarter of 2026
The intermodal service connecting the Italian terminal of Melzo with the Dutch one of Moerdijk has started
Melzo
Three weekly circulations operated, which will increase to four from April
COSCO expects to close 2024 with +95% growth in net profit
Shanghai
EBIT expected at 69.9 billion yuan (+90.7%)
Catania-based F.lli Di Martino has acquired 160 new loading units produced by Piedmont-based SICOM
Cherasco
This year the Cherasco company celebrates 50 years since its foundation
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 annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Kuwait approves Chinese company for port operations
(AGBI - Arabian Gulf Business Insight)
Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development
(Tehran Times)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Uiltrasporti Campania accuses the heads of the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea of having assumed a provocative and totally closed attitude
Naples
Attempt - the union denounces - to downplay the real reasons for the strike
Medlog signs partnership agreement to build dry port and logistics area in Egypt
Cairo
The affected area is approximately 102 hectares
In the last quarter of 2024, OOCL revenues grew by +55.0%
Hong Kong
Containers transported by the fleet increased by +6.1%
Filt Cgil urges to throw away the Antitrust Authority's proposal on port work
Rome
D'Alessio: the AGCM has not at all analyzed the real dangers for the integrity of the principle of competition
Strong annual revenue growth for Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL companies
Taipei/Keelung
Revenue growth also accentuated in the fourth quarter of 2024 alone
Industrial reconversion works to begin soon at the "ex Yard Belleli" site in the port of Taranto
Taranto
The intervention has a value of 135.3 million euros
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is the first AdSP to equip itself with the Anti-Violence Strategic Plan
Leghorn
The aim is to prevent discriminatory and violent phenomena within the institution.
Greek Navarino Acquires Dutch Castor Marine
London
Both companies develop information technology and communication solutions for the maritime sector
The annual assembly of Federlogistica will be held in Rome on January 21st
Rome
The theme is: "Intelligent Logistics. If Artificial Intelligence Breaks Into the World of Logistics"
Trade mission in Vietnam by Spediporto, AdSP and Municipality of Genoa
Genoa
Meetings scheduled in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang
In 2024 Interporto Padova recorded a record intermodal traffic of almost 412 thousand TEU (+6.5%)
Padua
Tender for the development of cruise activities in the Greek ports of Katakolon, Patras and Kavala
Athens
The issuing of concessions with a minimum duration of 30 years is foreseen
Commander Emanuele Bergamini is the new president of USCLAC
Genoa
Gianni Badino was elected president of the USCLAC-UNCDiM-SMACD unitary union
The electrification of four moorings in the ports of Bari and Brindisi has begun
Bari
Contract worth over 28 million euros
Circle has been awarded the tender for the digitalisation services of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority
Milan
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