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January 24, 2024

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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
  • Daily UK services
  • 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
  • Piracy around the globe
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
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  • Expanding handling capacity at Jaxport
  • A COO in waiting
  • Signing up for another five years
  • Building a H2-corridor from California to Texas

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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
    CMA CGM continues to run Red Sea gauntlet | Sanctioned Hennesea Holdings tanker blocks Bosporus traffic | Red Sea diversions...

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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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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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