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Exim India web site
AUGUST 23, 2024
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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 23, 2024
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AUGUST 22, 2024
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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 22, 2024
  • Wind-assisted ship propulsion nears tipping point for rapid adoption
    The application of wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) across a variety of vessel types is nearing a tipping point with deployment likely to increase rapidly, but the lack of standardization for verifying fuel
  • First commercial seaweed farm to launch in North Sea wind farm
    This fall, the world's first commercial seaweed farm will open within the Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) wind farm, located approximately 18 kilometers off the coast between The Hague and Zandvoort in the

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Container News web site
AUGUST 22, 2024
  • ICTSI upgrades Visayas Container Terminal
    Visayas Container Terminal (VCT), operated by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), in Iloilo, Philippines, has undergone substantial upgrades over the past six months in anticipation of two new mobile harbour cranes (MHC). Following a 25-year concession awarded by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) in April, ICTSI has rapidly advanced facility improvements, IT system upgrade
  • US economic changes see Mexico ramp up capacity
    Mexican port operators are gearing up for growth as a new US tariff regime could be in place and the effects of the US, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) drive manufacturing into tax free ones. West Coast ports could see challenges from their southern neighbours as the evolving tariff regime becomes more apparent, following the 2020 transition from the North American Free Trade Agreement to the US
  • Maersk and Mawani open Middle East's largest logistics park
    A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) and Saudi Arabia's General Ports Authority, 'Mawani,' announced the launch of Maersk's largest Logistics Park in the Middle East at Jeddah Islamic Port. The 225,000-square-meter facility, backed by a US$250 million investment, stands as the largest single-site Logistics & Services hub in the Middle East. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Engineer Saleh bin Na
  • Port of Melbourne reports July throughput surge to 282,000 TEUs
    In July 2024, the Port of Melbourne reported a rise in total container throughput compared to July 2023, reaching 282,000 TEU. Full container imports (excluding Bass Strait) saw a 2.8% increase, with higher volumes of furniture, domestic appliances, and clothing compared to the previous year. Similarly, full container exports (excluding Bass Strait) also experienced a 14.1% growth, with timber, h
  • SC Ports handles over 224,000 TEUs in July
    South Carolina Ports is experiencing significant cargo growth due to highly efficient port operations and a strategic location in the dynamic Southeast region. In July, SC Ports saw an 8% increase in container volumes compared to the previous year, driven by the onset of peak season and a growing regional population, which boosted loaded imports by 6%. "The South Carolina market is ripe for compa
  • NYK secures deal for green ammonia transport from India to Japan
    On 20 August, NYK signed a preliminary agreement for the marine transport of green ammonia to Japan, in partnership with Kyushu Electric Power Company, Incorporated ("Kyushu Electric"), Sojitz Corporation ("Sojitz"), and Sembcorp Green Hydrogen ("Sembcorp"), a subsidiary of the major Asian energy firm Sembcorp Industries, a leading energy company in Asia engaged in a project to produce green ammo
  • Global bunker indices continue modest decline
    In Week 34, MABUX global bunker indices continued their moderate decline. The 380 HSFO index dropped by US$6.69 to US$523.21/MT. The VLSFO index fell by US$13.16 to US$618.36/MT. The MGO index decreased by US$20.90 to US$787.04/MT, falling below the US$800 mark again. "At the time of writing, there was no sustainable dynamics in bunker indices movements in the global bunker market," stated a MABU
  • What Makes Metal Storage Bin Your Ultimate Organization Solution?
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  • Shipping Smarter: How Sustainable Practices Benefit Businesses and the Environment
    When you think about how goods get to stores or directly to our homes, you might not immediately consider the impact on the planet. However, the process of freight transport is not only a huge part of the global economy but also a major source of pollution. In fact, freight transport around the world currently adds up to 7% of all the greenhouse gasses that we, as a global community, release into
  • MSC adds overweight container surcharge on India-US loads
    The wave of surcharges - usually accompanying an unbalanced supply-demand environment - continues on India-US trades. The latest pounding comes from Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) in the form of surcharges for overweight standard containers moving to the US East/West/Gulf Coasts and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Geneva-based carrier has announced a levy of US$300 per 20-foot container or cargo wei
  • ONE boosts intra-Europe links with upgraded SBX service
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced significant enhancements to its Scandinavian Baltic Express (SBX) service. In addition to the existing coverage of Gdynia and Frederica, ONE has expanded the service rotation to include the ports of Antwerp, Rotterdam, Rauma, and Gävle. "This expansion offers greater flexibility and faster transit times for the intra-Europe shipments of our clients," said
  • AD Ports Group drives smart port innovation with digitalization
    The competition for shipping container traffic is becoming more intense due to new trade agreements, shifting alliances, geopolitical tensions, supply chain challenges, and the rising economic influence of the Global South, all of which are altering long-established maritime routes. Amid these changes, many ports have successfully navigated turbulent times by embracing emerging technologies to di

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Splash web site
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    Dutch surveyor Fugro has been awarded a long-term contract to provide construction support to Van Oord for offshore wind farms across Europe for three years, with an option to extend. This will involve multiple remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems, construction equipment, expert personnel, and related services on board Van Oord vessels Calypso and Subsea Viking. ...
  • Houthis go after Greek tonnage
    After the Panama-flagged bulk carrier SW North Wind I was attacked several times on Wednesday, the vessel came under fire again on Thursday morning. According to security firm Vanguard, the 55,989 dwt bulk carrier came under attack four separate times in a short period in the Gulf of Aden and the southern Red Sea. The ...
  • Crew rescued from laden Greek tanker attacked by the Houthis
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    Canada's two biggest railways have shut down after a midnight deadline passed without an agreement over pay conditions. The stoppage of work by 9,300 engineers, conductors and yard workers at Canadian National Railway Co (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) marks the first-ever simultaneous shutdown at the country's main railroad operators with ports across ...
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    The decision by the UK government to issue a bucketload of new oil and gas exploration licenses since late last year has riled up environmentalists in the country with some turning to the courts to challenge them. Leading up to the 2024 election, the previous majority government in the UK approved 82 oil and gas ...
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    The Chinese steel industry is going through a "winter", according to the head of the world's largest steel producer, with analysts warning the sector - vital for capesize owners - faces prolonged decline. Steel production in July dropped by 9% year-on-year reaching 82.9m tonnes according to the National Bureau of Statistics, the lowest figure reported ...
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    A more complex, regulated landscape for vessel operators has brought challenges around applications and network security into focus, writes Tore Morten Olsen, president of maritime at Marlink. A survey of the shipping industry 20 years ago would have found ship operators and service providers in an uneasy stalemate. With a virtual monopoly in place, communications ...
  • US starts work on second Central Atlantic offshore wind auction
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced that it will be publishing a call for a second regional offshore wind energy sale in the Central Atlantic. This call invites public feedback on possible commercial wind energy development in areas off the coasts of New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. The ...
  • Kawasaki Heavy becomes embroiled in growing Japanese engine scandal
    A third Japanese company has come clean that it altered test results for hundreds of ship engines manufactured since the year 2000. Kawasaki Heavy Industries joins IHI Power Systems and Hitachi Zosen in a rumbling Japanese engine scandal as Tokyo investigates all the nation's ship engine manufacturers. Following the news this April that more than ...
  • Mpox scare onboard bulk carrier in Argentina turns out to be chicken pox
    An Indian crewmember on a bulk carrier in Argentina struck down with symptoms similar to mpox has been told he is in fact suffering from chicken pox. The entire ship's crew were quarantined earlier this week over fears that the skin lesions found on one seafarer were a strain of mpox. The World Health Organization ...
  • Five considerations for a digital maritime operating strategy
    Vessel operators are demanding increasingly sophisticated solutions to support their digital transition, writes Tore Morten Olsen, president of maritime at Marlink. As digitalisation advances in the maritime industry, so too do the demands from customers for more innovative and functional solutions. Where previously a connection between ship and shore might be augmented with messaging or ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 22, 2024
  • Stigma of recycling ships on Indian subcontinent remains despite Hong Kong Convention improvements
    Sale of 350,000 dwt floating production storage and offloading unit for recycling in Denmark has prompted cash buyer GMS to...
  • Shipping must pool demand for green fuels, but it will struggle to do so
    The Global Maritime Forum wants ports, governments and outside parties to help the shipping industry to pool demand to kick-start a...
  • Canada railways shut as lockout commences
    Shutdown of Canada's two largest freight railroads is a challenge for North American supply chains
  • China tweaks IMO mid-term measure proposal
    China's proposal allows for the use of alternative fuels with high emissions on a full lifecycle basis at the initial...
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    A crackdown on drug smuggling in Europe's major ports, including Rotterdam, has shown signs of success, but the latest seizures...
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    The tanker's crew decided to evacuate the vessel after a fire started on board following the attacks, with a EUNAVFOR...
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    Oman is aiming to turn Sohar into an alternative bunker fuel hub with a hefty investment and strict rules to...
  • Voyage optimisation tools aim to be a stepping stone to decarbonisation
    Operational uncertainty is very costly for the shipping industry and Sofar Ocean markets itself as an assistant in closing what...
  • Kawaski Heavy admits to altering fuel consumption data
    The company said it discovered data had been altered during an internal investigation in June, before Japanese authorities announced they...
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    The initial effect may be somewhat piecemeal because container terminals operate under separate contracts. However, potential delays in vessel movements...
  • Ukraine seafarers still working despite war
    Officers and ratings are balancing obligations to their country against the need to provide for their families, says Danica's Jensen
  • Suspected mpox case turns out to be chickenpox
    Argentinian health authorities quarantined the vessel in the Parana river and isolated the seafarer from the other crew, but tests...
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    NYK has an ammonia-fuelled medium gas carrier on order that is due for delivery by November 2026
  • Daily Briefing
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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 22, 2024
  • Canada's Labour Minister orders end to rail work stoppage via binding arbitration
    The directive came about 17 hours after Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City locked out more than 9,000 workers early Thursday, snarling supply chains for US and Canadian businesses that rely on trains to transport their cargo.
  • Ocean carriers reviewing Western Canada calls amid rail lockout
    The Port of Vancouver is still berthing ships for now, but ocean carriers are reviewing future calls due to the potential for congestion caused by the Canadian railroad work stoppage.
  • UP joins peers in assessing peak season surcharges for Southern California
    Demand for domestic containers in the region has exceeded all other North American markets and intermodal providers believe more volume will be coming their way in September.
  • Canada rail shutdown squeezing truck capacity, including cross-border supply
    There's not enough truck capacity to haul the volume carried by CN and CPKC in Canada, and that's causing a dislocation of truck supply across the country and on the US border.
  • OOCL H1 profit falls, but no signs of slowing headhaul demand
    The Cosco subsidiary said its ships on the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trade lanes are fully loaded with volume secured at high rate levels.
  • Supply chain transparency mandate looms over customs brokers' technology plans
    A range of supply chain mapping and risk management tools have emerged in the past decade, many aimed at customs brokers and third-party logistics providers.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 22, 2024
  • Heidmar and prospective partner make quiet filing in US listing bid
    Action puts planned merger under review by securities regulators
  • Not over till it's over: Economou files new lawsuit against Performance Shipping
    Greek magnate is hoping court in Marshall Islands will be friendlier than New York
  • Firm charter rates continue to steer Marco Polo Marine's profits
    Gross earnings for the third quarter up 2.6% as ship chartering segment performed "well"
  • Uni-Asia to fix older ships on shorter-term deals with eye on disposals
    Japanese owner says firm S&P prices offer good opportunity to offload older ships, but restrict it from bringing in new tonnage
  • Kawasaki admits to tampering with marine engine emissions data
    Engine maker is third in Japan to have found shop test data to be fixed to remain within required limits
  • Navigator Holdings upgraded as Clarksons sees 'significant discount' to NAV after share slump
    Company should divest ethylene terminal after expansion, analyst says
  • Wall Street cash machine Zim tackles key dividend issue as profit piles up
    Analysts question if the container carrier could ramp up its payouts to shareholders
  • Capesize rates near one-month high backed by miner activity
    China boosts iron ore imports to offset declining domestic mined production
  • Is John Fredriksen easing off gas? Tycoon on a different page with his LNG fleet after VLGC sale
    Flex LNG appears on a different page to its sibling Avance Gas when it comes to M&A activity
  • Wall Street cash machine Zim tackles key dividend question as profit piles up
    Analysts question if the container carrier could ramp up its payouts to shareholders
  • French navy rescues crew of stricken tanker targeted by Houthis in Red Sea
    Tanker is said to be at anchor but without crew
  • 'Five explosions': Houthi militants launch relentless assault on bulker in Red Sea
    Suspected sea-drone blast is the latest attack against merchant ships within 24 hours
  • Hunter Group posts quarterly loss as weak tanker rates hit VLCC bet
    Company continues to hunt for accretive opportunities as VLCC supply outlook remains 'highly supportive'
  • Russia set to secure three vital Arctic LNG carriers by winter, says Kpler
    Data provider dives into scenarios of Novatek's new export project
  • Belships posts 'sound' second quarter as fleet renewal rolls on
    Bulker owner declares dividend of NOK 0.55 per share
  • Danske Bank hires Ronny Junge-Larsen from shipping investor NRP
    Junge-Larsen will advise business customers in Norway
  • Giant Norway pension fund bets on tankers and offshore as shipping book swell to $2bn
    Fund increased holdings in Frontline, Hafnia and DOF, latest figures show
  • Peter Livanos gas ship sale-and-leaseback deals top $800m with Chinese lessor
    State-owned development bank takes Greek LNG carrier financing deals to over $1.8bn
  • Cocaine carrying bulk carrier ordered onto the auction block by Indian court
    Court dismisses Asian owner's argument it should not be liable for port dues while vessel was under investigation
  • Uni-Asia to fix older ships on shorter-term deals with eye to disposals
    Japanese owner says firm S&P prices offer good opportunity to offload older ships, but restrict it from bringing in new tonnage
  • Livanos gas ship sale and leaseback deals with Chinese lessor top $800m
    State-owned development bank takes Greek LNG carrier financing deals to over $1.8bn

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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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