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Exim India web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Asyad Group commences operations at Asyad Container Terminal in Duqm
  • RoDTEP scheme won't be revised
  • Total export of goods & services up in 2023
  • Red Sea crisis seen bringing about a sea change
  • Coal import for blending decreases 40.66% during Apr.-Dec.
  • Seminar on 'identifying & exploring new export markets for engineering products' in Vasai today
  • World shipping rates surge as Red Sea attacks intensify
  • Crisis could impact Indian GDP
  • Volumes bounce back after New Year slowdown
  • IATA & ICAO extend cooperation on standards for dangerous goods shipments
  • IndiGo's scheduled freighter operations from Hyderabad Airport connects UAE

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
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  • First containers for HCT
  • Start of a flourishing season in Ecuador
  • First female president to lead AMP
  • A new logistics provider for Egypt
  • Australia: 100% paperless truck entry
  • Efis Maroc incorporated
  • ICS: latest flag state insights
  • WFS fit to fly
  • Scandlines hires new head of freight sales
  • Creating high-precision AGVs
  • More round trips between Lübeck and Italy
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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 23, 2024
  • Gemini 'hub & spoke' plan may give rival carriers an edge at ports
  • DB Cargo locomotive drivers launch six-day strike across Germany
  • Emissions soaring as cargo patterns shift due to Red Sea crisis
  • Forward Air + Omni Logistics - the (horror) show must go on
  • Food supply chain players are getting a taste for diversification
  • Declining volumes won't dent North American port expansion plans
  • From bull to bear: Kuehne out of favour, DSV preferred
  • German logistics firms in subdued mood as they face an 'uncertain' 2024
  • Hapag-Lloyd acquires UK trucking outfit ATL Haulage
  • Re-shoring in these days of geopolitical tension carries risks

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 23, 2024
  • VIDEO: Offshore charging for two new Irish Sea wind farms?
    As offshore wind developments are seen as an ever more important supplier of green power, increasing attention is being paid to making the wind farms themselves greener. As part of that quest,
  • American Cruise Lines christens its second Coastal Cat
    American Glory, the second Coastal Cat in American Cruise Lines' new series of 100-passenger ships, was christened in Key West, Florida, Jan. 21. The vessel entered service in November last year after
  • ASMAR awards Syncrolift shiplift design contract
    Chile's largest shipuilder, state-owned ASMAR (Astilleros y Maestranzas de la Armada)(ASMAR) has awarded Nekkar ASA subsidiary Syncrolift AS the tender for the basic engineering design of a 5,000 tonnes shiplift and transfer

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Container News web site
JANUARY 23, 2024
  • Launch of private 5G network at Tacoma Tideflats by 5G Open Innovation Lab, Washington Maritime Blue, and City of Tacoma
    The 5G Open Innovation Lab (5G OI Lab), a global innovation ecosystem that brings together multi-stage startups, enterprise and global technology platforms and investors to connect and collaborate on developing disruptive new enterprise technologies, EDGE Cluster, Washington Maritime Blue, a non-profit, strategic alliance formed to accelerate innovation and sustainability in support of an inclusi
  • Xeneta appoints new chief revenue officer
    Tonia Luykx, renowned for her success in scaling software as a service (SaaS) and tech businesses such as Sift, Google, Dropbox, and Amazon, has assumed the role of chief revenue officer at Xeneta, the ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and intelligence platform based in Oslo, Norway. According to a statement, tasked with propelling revenue growth through an industry data revolution, Luykx a
  • CMA CGM to apply new congestion surcharge in Cameroon
    In response to the existing congestion situation in Kribi, Cameroon, CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS). The French ocean carrier will introduce a surcharge of US$150 | GB£120 | €140 per TEU for both dry and reefer cargo. CMA CGM's PCS will be effective from 1 February, except the United States, its territories and Canada, where the surcharge will take e
  • Prodevelop secures PCS contract with Port Authority of Avilés
    Prodevelop, a Valencia-based digital transformation solution provider for the port and terminal industry, has won the tender for the development and maintenance of the Port Community System (PCS) of the Spanish Port Authority of Avilés. The project will focus on the implementation of certain PCS modules, covering crucial areas such as water and power supply requests, fuel supply, and other vessel
  • ONE revamps its Adriatic Feeder Service
    Singaporean container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced an update to its Adriatic Feeder Service (AIB) in the Mediterranean region. ONE said it has decided to redesign its service to offer seamless connectivity to the recently announced updated Asia-Mediterranean network (MD1 / MD2 / MD3 services). The first vessel sailing under the updated AIB service will be the 1,100 TEU, 2010-bui
  • JAXPORT announces 30-year deal with Enstructure
    The Board of Directors at JAXPORT has unanimously approved a 30-year agreement with Enstructure, a US marine terminal and logistics company, for the lease and development of 320,000 m² of waterfront property at JAXPORT's Talleyrand Marine Terminal. Enstructure, the parent company of Seaonus Stevedoring based in Jacksonville, has been a JAXPORT tenant for 27 years, currently operating 142,000 m² a
  • Hapag-Lloyd enters Gemini in unfavourable position: Linerlytica
    Hapag-Lloyd is disadvantaged in Gemini Cooperation, the upcoming collaboration between the German operator and its Danish peer Maersk Line, according to Linerlytica, which opined, "Hapag-Lloyd will be entering the partnership in an unfavourable position, with a total fleet strength that is only half the size of Maersk's." The Hamburg-based carrier has a current fleet of around 1.98 million TEUs,
  • Port NOLA secures grants for Louisiana International Terminal project
    The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has been awarded an additional US$226,220,195 in a federal grant to assist in building the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT). The US Department of Transportation notified Congress that it intends to award this funding through its Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) competitive Grant Program. In addition to the US$226 million INFRA Grant, the US D
  • APM Terminals new online portal simplifies processes for shipping lines
    APM Terminals has developed a cutting-edge online platform, the Hazardous Documentation Vault (HazDV), to streamline the management of hazardous cargo documentation for shipping lines. In its initial release, this global tool significantly reduces the steps required for crucial safety tasks. The incorporation of auto-completion and drop-down fields featuring standard IMDG terminology enhances cla

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Splash web site
JANUARY 23, 2024
  • Diana Shipping offloads 18-year-old panamax for $13m
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has signed a memorandum of agreement to sell to an undisclosed customer an 18-year-old panamax. The customer described only as an "unaffiliated third party" bought the 2006-built, 76,942-dwt ship with delivery to the buyer by March 8, 2024, at the latest. According to a statement by the company, ...
  • Stillstrom assessing offshore wind vessel charging off UK
    Stillstrom, in partnership with EnBW and BP, has started a feasibility study for integrating offshore charging of service operation vessels (SOVs) and crew transfer vessels (CTVs) into the Morgan and Mona wind farms offshore the UK. Offshore charging could enable EnBW and BP, Morgan and Mona wind farm developers, to achieve an electrified and decarbonised ...
  • Siemens Gamesea taps Acteon for Butendiek offshore wind farm maintenance
    UTEC, Acteon's geo-services brand, has been awarded a three-year contract by Siemens Gamesa to provide subsea operations and maintenance services to the Butendiek wind farm offshore Germany. UTEC's work during the contract will be supported by Clarus, Deepwater, and Seatronics - all Acteon brands. Under the contract, Acteon will perform annual subsea foundation remotely operated ...
  • Foremost linked to methanol-ready kamsarmax newbuilds at Chengxi
    New York-based Foremost Group has returned to China after nearly five years with a deal for kamsarmax newbuilds. The Angela Chao-led bulker owner has been placed by brokers behind an order for up to four 82.000 dwt ships at Chengxi Shipyard. No price has been revealed for the ships understood to have been contracted for ...
  • Maran Tankers lines up shuttle tanker newbuilds in South Korea
    Maran Tankers, a unit of Greece's Angelicoussis Shipping Group, is bolstering its newbuild orderbook with a trio of shuttle tankers in South Korea. Shipbuilding sources are reporting that the Maria Angelicoussis-led owner of over 50 tankers is set to put pen to paper on an order for three 158,000 dwt ships at DH Shipbuilding. The ...
  • Concordia Maritime moves to delist as Stena seeks compulsory buyout
    Concordia Maritime has moved to delist from Nasdaq Stockholm and its largest shareholder, Stena Sessan, has requested a compulsory buyout of the remaining shares it does not already own. Stena Sessan made a cash bid of SEK9.80 ($0.94) per share to take full control of Concordia Maritime in December and currently owns more than 90% ...
  • BGN returns to Hyundai shipyard to raise VLGC wager
    BGN is increasing its wager on LPG/ammonia trades by signing up for two out of a series of about 15 very large gas carriers recently booked for construction at shipyards under the holdings of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering. Multiple brokers have linked the Dubai-based energy trader to a pair of 88,000 cu m ...
  • BAR Technologies turns to China for production of WindWings sails
    Marine engineering consultancy BAR Technologies (BAR) has formed a partnership with China Merchants Energy Tech to manage and oversee the production of WindWings sails. According to the company, the agreement with CM Energy Tech will enhance its ability to manufacture enough WindWings to satisfy the growing demand. "As the shipping industry begins to rapidly respond ...
  • Port of New Orleans box terminal project gets $266m federal funding
    The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has been awarded an additional $226m federal grant to assist in building the $1.8bn Louisiana International Terminal (LIT). The new box terminal, which will be located in Violet, Louisiana, will leverage Port NOLA's connectivity via four interstate systems, six class I railroads, 14,500 miles of inland waterways and ...
  • Dayang scores Petronas contract extension
    Malaysia's Dayang Enterprise has secured a work scope contract extension from Petronas, the parent company said in a stock exchange filing. The deal, which covers maintenance, construction, and modification services offshore Malaysia, covers the Sarawak Gas area. The value of the contract extension is based on work orders issued by Petronas and the offshore maintenance ...
  • Fleet of pure electric boxships lined up to shift containers around Shanghai
    The city of Shanghai has ordered up to 20 pure electric zero-carbon containerships that will operate on the Huangpu River zero-carbon green logistics route. The signing of the contracts for the first batch of vessels marked the launch of the so-called Pudong Green and Smart Shipping Ecosystem initiative. According to local media reports, only two ...
  • Maridive's Emirati unit lines up $40m asset sale to settle debt
    Egyptian OSV player Maridive has announced that its Emirati unit, Ocean Marine UAE, is finalising a deal to sell a $40m marine unit. The company said in a stock exchange filing that the proceeds from the sale, which is expected to be completed shortly, would be used to settle Ocean Marine UAE's debt of $45.5m. ...
  • Solstad Offshore wins new CSV deal and extension from Petrobras
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Offshore has won a new contract for one vessel and an extension for another from Brazilian major Petrobras. Solstad won a new deal from the Brazilian company for the Normand Fortress CSV. The contract has a duration of two years with the possibility of a two-year extension. According to the ...
  • Covid revisited: Empty container concerns grow as Red Sea shipping crisis drags on
    The Houthis traded fire with fire once again yesterday, claiming they had carried out a strike on an American navy heavy load ship called Ocean Jazz, something disputed by the US military who in turn took out some Houthi military installations in Yemen in attacks coordinated with UK counterparts. With the Red Sea shipping crisis ...
  • Starlink offers all ships free internet for two months
    The widespread, rapid adoption of Elon Musk's Starlink internet service on hundreds of ships was arguably the biggest onboard tech development of 2023, something that is set to snowball this year. Musk started marketing Starlink to maritime customers in the middle of 2022 and within the space of around 12 months many of the largest ...
  • Ocean Alliance agreement makes any liner switch unlikely
    Lawyers at global liners have been busy poring over the fine print of their alliance set-ups in the week since Hapag-Lloyd shocked its peers by ditching THE Alliance to form the Gemini Cooperation with Maersk. While speculation is rife that a member of the Ocean Alliance might be coaxed to jump ship and join THE ...
  • Geneva Dry: 100 days to go
    There's just 100 days to go until the inaugural Geneva Dry kicks off at the Hotel President Wilson. The two-day summit has quickly cemented its position as the single, must-attend global event for dry bulk shipping, a place to seal deals and find solutions to many of the industry's most pressing issues. Among the latest ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 23, 2024
  • Multipurpose sector faces fleet replacement challenge
    Chinese shipyards are now less interested in building smaller, less sophisticated tonnage, but India is becoming an attractive shipbuilding option...
  • Almost all ultra-large box tonnage sailing round Cape of Good Hope
    Migration of ultra-large containerships south to avoid the Bab el Mandeb strait has led to a complete rerouting of Asia-Europe...
  • Economou and Alpha continue Greek charge into ammonia carriers
    Lured by projected expansion of demand for ammonia, owners vie for newbuilding slots for new breed of very large gas...
  • Mysterious new Chinese carrier emerges to capitalise on risky Red Sea trades
    Emerging carrier claims to offer 'ultimate care for crew, cargo and vessel with high-security level' for its Red Sea transits...
  • Diverting box lines face choices over speed, costs and profits
    Container services are facing disruption due to the crisis in the Red Sea. And for container lines, few things are...
  • Marine insurance inflation varying widely by vessel type, Baltic Investor Indices data indicate
    Figures corroborate broker claims that all main marine classes have been witnessing hardening rates of late
  • Diana diversification into wind farm vessels doubles order
    Move brings to four the order for hybrid wind farm vessels that will be able to run on methanol and...
  • Drone activity reported as Houthis issue defiant response to air strikes
    UKMTO investigating 'uncrewed aerial system activity' off Yemen's coast as Houthi's vow to continue attacks against shipping in response to...
  • Three Greece-owned tankers laden with Russian fuel oil divert from Red Sea transits
    Options, such as ship-to-ship transfers to larger very large crude carriers to go around the Cape of Good Hope, are...
  • Equipment prices rise as shortages loom
    Shippers face reduced equipment capacity in lead up to Chinese New Year. But excess capacity built up over pandemic should...
  • Okeanis bags increased spot rates for VLCCs and suezmaxes
    So far in 2024, VLCC spot rates for the Greece-based owner are 68% higher than the average for the fourth...
  • SITC forecasts 73% profit slump for 2023
    The decrease in profit can be attributed to increased shipping capacity and weak demand, which is caused by a sluggish...
  • Seafarer abandonment cases up 10% to reach record in 2023
    Nearly 1,700 seafarers abandoned in 132 cases reported to the International Labour Organization last year
  • NorthStandard to open new office in South Korea
    NorthStandard's South Korean business has historically been serviced from Singapore. But with the South Korean market's increasing importance to the...
  • Daily Briefing
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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 23, 2024
  • Logistics company to expand footprint at Jaxport's Talleyrand terminal
    Under a $136 million multi-year lease with Jaxport, Enstructure will also develop 200,000 square feet of on-terminal warehousing that's expected to increase the port's non-containerized cargo by 20%.
  • US LTL trucking rates to rise 4% on average in 2024, FTR forecasts
    The short-term boost less-than truckload carriers gained from Yellow's exit lifted rates, but the impetus is fading, speakers at the SMC3 JumpStart 24 conference said.
  • C.H. Robinson adopting standard US LTL e-bill of lading
    The move by the largest US logistics provider to use a standardized electronic bill of lading accelerates digitization in the less-than-truckload sector.
  • Surge in US truck spot rates to ebb as US storm threat lifts
    Spot rates rose last week as widespread winter storms froze shipping across a large part of the US, but weak freight demand softened the blow for shippers.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 23, 2024
  • George Economou raises the stakes in his OceanPal investment
    Greek magnate keeps buying stock ahead of fight over board of directors
  • Atlantic bulker supply being soaked up as ships avoid Red Sea, says Braemar
    Shipbroker's research highlights possible implications for bulker supply as vessels skip Suez
  • Red Sea turmoil to hit ship finance market, warns lawyer
    Campbell Johnston Clark's Amy Lindemann says financing terms will come under scrutiny
  • Trafigura still betting on ammonia vessels as it cuts shipping emissions by one-fifth
    Trader and owner planning to have six zero-emission ammonia-powered vessels in its fleet by 2030
  • Yara Marine deal ripped up as wingsail designer pens fresh Chinese alliance
    BAR Technology partners with CIMH subsidiary CMET to be closer to shipyards and cost-efficient construction
  • US crude tanker trade growth to slow as production increases also slow, says Gibsons
    Projections suggest production will slow notably this year
  • Suez Canal turns to ship repairs as it scrambles to plug hole in transit income
    Core transit income at Egypt's state-run waterway is shrinking as ships re-route to avoid Houthi rebels
  • Will Gianluigi Aponte-powered container ship demolition surge be derailed by Red Sea crisis?
    Tidal wave of demolition postponed after Red Sea crisis revives container market
  • Chemfleet rolls out propulsion software on tankers after 10% fuel savings
    Yildirim Group manager expanding agreement with Berg Propulsion
  • Stena edges closer to Concordia Maritime takeover
    Swedish giant launching bid for the last few outstanding Concordia shares
  • Serial Greek tanker buyer snaps up pair of Teekay Corp ships in near $50m deal
    Vessels built in 2004 are said to have changed hands for $48m in total
  • Alleged spy ship moves south as Houthi attacks tipped to pick up in Gulf of Aden
    Iranian MPP is said to be feeding information to Yemen militants
  • AMA Capital and Skysail Advisors team up to help maritime tech firms access capital and deals
    Joint venture aims to help firms find funding to reach scale
  • Republic of Congo tops the shipowners' list of flag state failings
    Overall the performance of shipping's flag states is improving, says the International Chamber of Shipping
  • Mystery bidder revealed: Which Greek shipowner tabled a stealthy takeover offer for Eagle Bulk before Star Bulk struck?
    Merger documents tell the story of a 10-month episode triggered by Oaktree Capital's 'Prexit'
  • Trafigura still betting on ammonia vessels as it cuts shipping emissions by a fifth
    Trader and owner planning to have six zero-emission ammonia-powered vessels in its fleet by 2030
  • Wingsail designer ditches deal with Yara Marine for fresh Chinese alliance
    BAR Technology partners with CIMH subsidiary CMET to be closer to shipyards and cost-efficient construction
  • Big-ticket tanker deals show owners' faith in 'amazing' market, analyst says
    Eva Tzima argues that more eye-catching sale and purchase deals could be on the way
  • Seafarers treated like 'modern-day slaves' as abandonments rise
    Hundreds lose out on more than $12m in wages as Panama-flagged vessels top abandonment list
  • Tanker owners plead for Red Sea pass as missiles continue to fly
    Broker BRS says tonnage supplies will tighten for some time yet
  • Russian oil worth over $50bn hauled on UK-insured tankers since sanctions
    Think-tank says significant involvement of Western insurance companies provides influence for cutting oil price cap level
  • Third of Russian oil hauled on UK-insured tankers since sanctions
    Think-tank says significant involvement of Western insurance companies provides influence for cutting oil price cap level
  • Baltic Exchange wage bill rises as annual profit drops without one-off gains
    London operation's accounts reveal gain in previous year from headquarters leasehold sale
  • Tanker and VLGC owner Al Seer sees red with $278m loss
    Abu Dhabi-listed company ups operating earnings after fleet expansion, however
  • Refinanced Solstad Offshore inks two long-term charters with Petrobras
    Two of the Norwegian owner's construction support vessels will work for the Brazilian state oil company
  • Shipping's greenwashers in EU's sights, warns sustainability expert
    Grow Sustainability Consulting founder Irene Loucaides explains why ESG reporting has just got a 'lot more complicated'
  • DNB hikes Odfjell target price as chemical tankers feel the breeze of Red Sea tailwinds
    DNB sees 'strong earnings' for Norwegian tanker owner
  • Parakou and CSSC Leasing venture sells bulker brace as secondhand prices rise
    CP Worldwide partnership has sold half of its fleet
  • DNB hikes Odfjell target price as chemical tankers catch Red Sea tailwinds
    DNB sees 'strong earnings' for Norwegian tanker owner
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers beats market with strong VLCC spot bookings in first quarter
    Greek owner's average much higher than the current rate for big tankers
  • US shipowners ditch Red Sea routes after vessels come under fire
    Genco, Pangaea Logistics and Royal Caribbean steer clear of troubled region
  • Fractal Shipping plots exit from Russian oil trades backed by fresh investment and modern vessels
    In the second instalment of TradeWinds' interview with Mathieu Philippe, the CEO says his company's Asian stakeholders want a younger fleet to enter fresh markets, including US oil
  • KSS buys flipped Scorpio MR tanker for Hyundai Oil charter
    South Korean owner is the buyer behind Emanuele Lauro-led company's sale
  • Hyundai bags three more VLAC orders worth a combined $366m
    NYK said to behind latest deal that brings South Korean's shipbuilder's tally for type to 11 vessels so far in 2024
  • Norwegian shipping bond investor launches new high-yield credit fund
    Holberg portfolio manager wishes shipping companies issued more bonds
  • NorthStandard expands Asia footprint with new Seoul office
    P&I Club aims to build a team of local experts familiar with the local shipping market
  • Windward Offshore declares options for two wind farm vessels at Vard
    Latest booking at Fincantieri-owned shipbuilder follows initial pair ordered in October
  • Addressing the capacity crunch: New Dayang leverages digital solutions to meet soaring demand
    State-owned New Dayang is banking on digital efficiencies to drive productivity and meet demand for newbuildings
  • Sinokor seeks charter for first speculatively ordered LNG carrier
    Delivery date finally approaches for first vessel as South Korean owner moves ahead with modern tonnage
  • US and UK strike targets in Yemen after Houthis claim attack on heavylift vessel
    Navy denies 'successful attack' on US-flag Ocean Jazz

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 23, 2024
  • Port of New Orleans gets $226M for international container terminal
    The Port of New Orleans has received a $226 million federal grant to complete the $1.8 billion Louisiana International Terminal on the lower Mississippi.
  • China Cargo Airlines postpones start of first Miami service
    China Cargo Airlines has delayed the start of its inaugural freighter service to Miami for undisclosed reasons.

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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
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Genoa
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Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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