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Exim India web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • Reforms on the anvil to improve share of Indian shipping: Finance Minister
  • JNPA's proposed agricultural commodity-based processing & storage facility to provide comprehensive services
  • Call for strengthening Customs-industry resilience
  • Kerala seeks Centre's diplomatic intervention to lift US ban on shrimp exports
  • BUDGET 2024-25 highlights
  • JNPA invites EoI for Vadhvan Port work
  • Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and IndiGo CarGo announce partnership with extensive Interline Agreement
  • TIACA appoints Mahendra Pokhriyal as Regional Representative - India
  • Rates stay firm despite slight July demand lull; India to Europe tonnages fall
  • Budget is balanced, positive and forward-looking; logistics also should gain from the overall growth trajectory
  • A strong move towards accelerating India's growth trajectory with steadfast focus on infrastructure investments

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • Meet the neighbours

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 23, 2024
  • New FMC regulation rules out carrier 'lame excuses' for rolling cargo
  • Analysis: Kuehne + Nagel slides - shades of 'dull' or just plain 'awful'?
  • K+N eyes more cost-cutting after first-half profit and market share declines
  • Trump tariffs could spark 'global trade war', warns industry think-tank
  • Vizhinjam gets a head start in its quest to be a major transhipment hub
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo axes Shanghai route over cost concerns
  • Mayerline Santamaria Neira named Leschaco Colombia's new MD

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Marine Log web site
JULY 23, 2024
  • Seatrium wins major ship repair and upgrade orders
    Singapore headquartered Seatrium Limited reports that it has booked ship repair and upgrade contracts with an aggregate value of SGD $180 million (almost US$140 million). In addition to damage repairs, the work
  • Carnival Corp orders three new - and big - ships for Carnival Cruise Line
    The world's largest cruise company, Miami-based Carnival Corporation & plc, today announced an order for a further three new ships. Ordered for its Carnival Cruise Line brand at Fincantieri, they will be
  • Bridge strike scare box ship MSC Michigan VII free to leave Charleston
    The U.S. Coast Guard has lifted the detention order imposed on the containership MSC Michigan VII following the June 6 incident in which a power surge caused it to surge forwards as

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Container News web site
JULY 23, 2024
  • Ocean rates dip on capacity increase and early peak
    The massive IT outage caused by the CrowdStrike update led to thousands of delayed or cancelled flights worldwide over the weekend as airport and airline systems went black. Though many - but not all - carriers were able to restore operations relatively quickly, delays are expected for impacted shipments as the backlog is cleared. Though some container ports and carriers also had outages, the imp
  • Hapag-Lloyd applies US$1,000 GRI from Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to North America
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI)/ General Rate Adjustment (GRA) from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to North America. The GRI will apply to cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry, reefer and special containers, including high cube equipment, and will be effective from September 1 until further notice. The German carrier said the new GRI will be US$1,000 per container
  • Sailing into the Future: The Role of Climate-Controlled Storage in Maritime Conservation
    In the vast expanse of the maritime industry, the integration of climate-controlled storage is revolutionizing how we preserve and protect valuable cargo and historic artifacts. From ancient shipwrecks holding timeless treasures to modern pharmaceutical shipments requiring precise temperature conditions, the adoption of climate-controlled environments ensures that these vital materials withstand
  • Oakland Port commissioners reappointed for new four-year terms
    The Oakland City Council confirmed the reappointments of Andreas Cluver and Arabella Martinez to the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners for another four-year term on 16 July 2024. During their previous terms, Cluver and Martinez significantly contributed to enhancing the Port's economic impact at both the Oakland Seaport and the San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. They provided cruc
  • Sustainability Practices in Supply Chains
    The significance of incorporating sustainability practices in supply chains has intensified amid the present-day global economy. Corporations acknowledge the need to merge environmental, social, and economic factors into their activities for long-term sustenance. The primary objective of achieving sustainable operations is to reduce detrimental effects on nature while advancing ethical employment
  • How GPS Tracking Boosts Container Transport Reliability
    In the world of logistics, reliability is key. GPS tracking for container transport has emerged as a vital tool in this sector. It enhances visibility, reduces risk, and optimizes routes. This technology is transforming the way businesses manage their supply chains. In this article, we delve into how GPS tracking boosts container transport reliability. We'll explore its benefits, how it works, an
  • Global Ports reports increased volumes in 2024 so far
    The major Russian port and terminal operator Global Ports has announced its operational results for the second quarter and the first half of 2024. In Q2 2024, the Russian marine container market continued its rapid recovery. Total container throughput at Russian marine terminals increased by 11.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) and 3.4% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) to 1.338 million TEUs. In H1 2024, total co
  • Clintopia Container Freight: Europe and the UK's Premier Transport Solutions
    Navigating the complexities of international logistics, Clintopia stands at the forefront of the container freight industry. With our robust infrastructure and strategic partnerships, we maintain a commanding presence across Europe and the United Kingdom. Our operations are anchored by significant port facilities in Felixstowe, Southampton, and London Gateway, which serve as vital hubs for our Co
  • Ports of Indiana and Antwerp-Bruges partner on container trade and green shipping
    Representatives from the Ports of Indiana and Port of Antwerp-Bruges met in Antwerp to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aiming to advance critical economic and environmental initiatives for the ports. This significant agreement formalizes a commitment from the partners to collaborate on enhancing economic growth, container shipping, decarbonization, port security, and technology integrati
  • Safety First: Essential Vehicle Inspection Tips for CDL Drivers
    Introduction Safety is paramount in the trucking industry, and thorough vehicle inspections are a critical component of ensuring safe operations. As a CDL driver, conducting regular and comprehensive vehicle inspections can prevent accidents, reduce downtime, and ensure compliance with federal regulations. This article provides essential vehicle inspection tips to help you maintain safety on the
  • Telemar to provide safety support services to seven Ignazio Messina boxships
    Telemar, a provider of smart maintenance and remote access technologies, has entered into an agreement with Genoa-based shipping company Ignazio Messina & C. Spa to enhance safety services on seven of its vessels. Telemar, part of the Marlink Group, will deploy and manage the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) on these seven container ships. The vessels included in the agreement a
  • Hapag-Lloyd updates South East India-Europe Express service
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced changes in its South East India - Europe Express (IEX) service. Starting at the end of July, Hapag-Lloyd will stop calling at Le Havre, France and Vishakapatnam, India, will add Valencia, Spain (CSP Terminal) and switch from Gateway to PSA Terminal in Antwerp, Belgium. The updated service rotation of Hapag-Lloyd's IEX service will be: Rotterdam (Neth
  • cargo-partner expands e-truck testing to Slovenia
    Earlier this year, the international logistics provider cargo-partner launched a comprehensive e-truck testing program across Europe as part of its corporate sustainability strategy. Following successful pilots in Austria and Slovakia, the programme has now been extended to Slovenia. In May, cargo-partner, a subsidiary of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, introduced its European electric truck testing pro
  • DP World and Evyap Group create global logistics hub to boost Turkish trade
    DP World and Evyap Group will jointly establish a new international logistics hub on the Marmara Sea, enhancing Türkiye's significant role in global trade. This merger received regulatory approval from the Turkish Competition Authority. The new entity, DP World Evyap, features DP World holding a 58% stake in Evyapport, while Evyap Group maintains a 42% share in DP World Yarimca. The ports will be
  • Siemens integrates Mevea's digital twin technology at Port of NEOM
    Siemens, a global technology conglomerate, will use Mevea's digital twins and simulation technology for crane automation at the Port of NEOM in Saudi Arabia. This technology will facilitate the operation of 10 automated ship-to-shore (STS) gantry cranes and 30 automated electric rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes at the port, located in Oxagon, NEOM's innovative industrial city. "Crane automation i
  • AI roadmap takes trucking from chaos to control in 2024
    You're a logistics manager. Fuel costs are skyrocketing, drivers are hard to find, and regulations keep changing. How do you keep your fleet efficient and profitable? The American Transportation Research Institute reported a 6.6% increase in truck operating costs for 2023. This rise coincides with a significant financial burden: deadhead mileage reached an average of 16.3% for non-tank operations
  • Melbourne achieves slight container increase in June
    Port of Melbourne handled 264,000 TEUs in June, translating to a 2.3% increase compared to the same month last year. The Australian port reported that full container imports (excluding Bass Strait) volumes were up in June 2024 against prior year with furniture, domestic appliances timber all above last year's volumes. Additionally, full container exports (excluding Bass Strait) volumes were also
  • X-Press Feeders names and puts into operation first dual-fuel container ship
    Eco Maestro, the first dual-fuel container vessel to sail on methanol, was christened in Rotterdam port, the home port to all 14 methanol vessels of X-Press Feeders. Singapore-based container carrier X-press Feeders aims to have these "green vessels" sail mainly on routes in Europe, which means there will be the first network of feeders sailing on green methanol in the continent. Evergreen Feeder
  • San Pedro Bay Ports container dwell times remain low in June
    The average dwell time for containers moving by truck through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach remained low and steady in June, compared to the previous month. The average rail-destined cargo dwell time saw positive improvement with a decrease of approximately two days. Cargo traveling through the San Pedro Bay Port Complex and destined for local delivery via truck spent an average of 2.70
  • Global IT Outage: CrowdStrike and Microsoft Stocks Plunge, Scammers Exploit Crisis
    Following the global IT outage, which has caused disruptions at several European container terminals , worldwide searches for "CrowdStrike stock" and "Microsoft stock" have surged 3,054% and 981%. However, each corporation's daily stock value dropped on 19 July, when a software update "triggered a logic error", as Crowdstrike said in a statement. George Kurtz, CEO & Founder of CrowdStrike confirm
  • SeaLead announces strategic appointments to drive global expansion
    Global shipping company SeaLead has announced a series of strategic appointments amid its ongoing growth in key regions. Having met its operational targets in business performance and financial results, the company has increased its market share by expanding new routes and connections in regional and global container shipping markets. SeaLead has established a five-member Board of Directors to pr
  • Protectionism will raise transport costs, says Dimerco
    Taiwan-headquartered freight forwarder Dimerco, which knows a thing or two about building companies and reputations, with over 50 years of experience in the forwarding business, believes this market is the most challenging it's ever been. Alvin Fuh, VP of Dimerco's ocean freight told Container News that beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) these days have to deal with a much more challenging and comple

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Splash web site
JULY 23, 2024
  • P&O Maritime Logistics CEO steps down
    Martin Helweg is stepping down as chief executive of P&O Maritime Logistics, a unit of Dubai-based ports and logistics giant DP World. "After some incredible years as CEO at P&O Maritime Logistics, it is time for me to step aside and move towards new opportunities," Helweg said in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday. "My time ...
  • New leadership unveiled at SeaLead
    Singapore-based liner operator SeaLead Shipping has set up a new leadership team following a change in ownership earlier this year. Suleyman Avci has been appointed as global chief executive officer, taking over from SC Chan, who filled the position after Henry Schmidl left as part of the "strategic realignment" under the new ownership. Prior to ...
  • Great Eastern ships out another ageing MR
    India's Great Eastern Shipping has carried on its product tanker fleet renewal initiative, with the disposal of another vintage MR unit. The Mumbai-listed diversified owner said it had struck a deal with an undisclosed buyer for its 2005-built Jag Pranav. No price tag has been attached to the deal, but the 51,383 dwt ship, VesselsValue ...
  • Noble seals first drilling deal off Poland
    New York and Copenhagen-listed offshore rig owner Noble Corporation has sealed its first drilling deal in Poland. The Texas-headquartered driller, which currently counts a fleet of 31 rigs, has won a contract worth about $6.3m from CEP Central European Petroleum for the jackup Noble Resolve. The contract is for a one-well 45-day campaign in the ...
  • ADNOC L&S venture splurges $1.9bn on ethane and ammonia carrier newbuilds
    AW Shipping, a joint venture of ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) and China's Wanhua Chemical Group, has splashed around $1.9bn on up to 13 newbuilds at Jiangnan Shipyard. The jv has contracted nine firm very large ethane carriers (VLECs) worth about $1.4bn in total and up to four very large ammonia carriers (VLACs) at ...
  • Ocyan bags $134m Petrobras service deal on Buzios field
    Brazilian offshore service provider Ocyan, part of US-based institutional investor EIG, has signed a contract with Petrobras reportedly worth around 750 million reais ($134m) for maintenance and maritime services in the Búzios field. The deal will last at least four years and can be extended for up to 320 days. This is the biggest deal ...
  • Dubai emerges as Russia's gas shipping artery
    A host of entities have been established in Dubai to move Russian gas shipments around the world, in a move that mirrors how Moscow attempted to dodge sanctions for its oil exports. Nur Global Shipping, White Fox Ship Management and New Transshipment are some of the new names that have been established in Dubai as ...
  • Equinor hires Delta Offshore PSV for operations off Brazil
    Brazilian offshore vessel owner and services provider CBO has secured a one-year time charter contract for a platform supply vessel (PSV). The contract is for the Delta Cardinal platform supply with the Brazilian arm of Norwegian energy major Equinor. CBO will operate the vessel in partnership with Delta Logistics Limited, the owner of the vessel, ...
  • Seatrium rakes in $133m worth of repair and upgrade deals
    Singapore shipyard group Seatrium has won a series of repairs and upgrade contracts with an aggregate value of S$180m ($133.8m). The contracts include major repairs on LNG carriers, tankers, offshore vessels, naval vessels, ferries, and damage repair. All projects, except one, will be completed by the end of 2024. Seatrium was awarded periodic maintenance and ...
  • Ship detained in Ceuta over bunker spill
    A 31-year-old general cargo ship run by Germany's NautiCore Shipping has been detained in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on the North African coastline over a bunker spill. Authorities will not let the Antigua & Barbuda-flagged vessel, called Tony Stark, leave until it has paid a bail of $130,000. Last week, trails of fuel oil ...
  • Spyros Polemis passes away
    One of the great names in shipowning, Spyros Polemis, passed away on July 21. The Greek owner, who ran Seacrest Shipping, served as chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) from 2006 to 2012 and had a long history of leadership within the shipping industry. "Mr Polemis was a tireless advocate for shipping, and ...
  • Asyad buys Skybridge Freight Solutions
    Oman's logistics giant Asyad Group has acquired Skybridge Freight Solutions (SFS), a significant international expansion for the state-controlled firm. "cquiring SFS will play a significant role in bolstering Oman's connectivity with vital global trade routes," Asyad stated in a release, claiming the aim was to "ultimately redraw the global trade map". SFS was established in ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 23, 2024
  • Red Sea attacks set to boost liner profits in second and third quarters
    Diversions around the Cape of Good Hope caused spot container freight rates to spike. While most of the carriers' volume...
  • Drone strikes spark armed security rethink
    Two separate cases of armed security on board ships, both targeted by uncrewed surface vessels, have highlighted the inconsistent approach...
  • Asian refineries' crude imports fall again in July, leading larger tanker utilisation lower
    India crude imports averaged 4.6m bpd so far in July, on pace to be the highest in three months, offsetting...
  • Week in charts: Box rates still historically high, Iran's tankers double down on concealment efforts and Port of Los Angeles volumes on the rise
    Greg Miller asks whether container shipping rates have peaked, read how Iran's tankers are continuing to conceal themselves and the...
  • Red Sea attacks continue as four vessels attacked in past week
    Three of the four vessels were hit by missiles or drone boats and many were attacked several times over the...
  • Over-reliance on war risk is 'slippery slope' for hull insurers, Allianz Commercial marine head warns
    AI will help to make underwriting more enjoyable, with less time spent typing data into a spreadsheet and more time...
  • Industry stalwart Spyros Polemis dies at 86
    Hailing from a historic Andros shipping family, the shipowner was also a keen historian and writer, passions that he pursued...
  • Türkiye plans new Mediterranean container port
    Development would be the biggest container port in Türkiye, handling more than Istanbul's Ambarli port's 3m teu per annum
  • Containership charter market enters annual summer lull
    Containerships returning en masse to the Red Sea seems highly improbable anytime soon, said the Hamburg and Bremen Shipbrokers' Association...
  • Hong Kong a key hub for sanctions evasion, report claims
    A report authored by non-profit Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation has named Hong Kong as being a hub...
  • South Korea plans autonomous AI shipbuilding to cut delivery time
    With government support, domestic shipbuilders will transfer the know-how of highly skilled welders based on the AI platform to reduce...
  • Nissen Kaiun and Adnoc L&S joint venture both order specialised gas carriers at Chinese shipyards
    Japan's Nissen Kaiun has ordered four VLACs at China's Yangzi-Mitsui Shipbuilding while Abu Dhabi's ADNOC has contracted two VLACs and nine...
  • Hafnia prepares to tow damaged tanker to safe port
    There are no visible signs of flames or smoke on Hafnia Nile
  • Daily Briefing
    Iran's tankers double down on concealment efforts post-sanctions | Yemen port disruption unclear as attacks escalate | Malaysia Coast Guard...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 23, 2024
  • House approves bill authorizing harbor projects in Baltimore, Oakland
    The passage of the Water Resources Development Act in the House of Representatives brings Congress one step closer to authorizing major navigational projects at the two ports.
  • UPS eyes growth in Mexico, plans for a strong peak season
    The acquisition of Mexican package company Estafeta gives UPS a full-fledged ground operation in Mexico that can link to its cross-border and global services.
  • High ocean rates, air cargo peak expected to elevate K+N H2 profit: CEO
    Kuehne + Nagel's Stefan Paul presented a sunny outlook for the rest of the year, saying he expects strengthening air and ocean yields to turn around declines reported across most of the forwarder's financial metrics in the first half.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 23, 2024
  • Chinese iron ore imports spike in boost for dry bulk owners
    India-to-China trade boosting capesize, supramax and ultramax demand
  • John Fredriksen-backed SFL to add acquisition firepower with $120m share sale
    Morgan Stanley and BTIG on deck to sell 8m shares to public with options for 1.2m more
  • Video: Deadly Maersk Frankfurt fire finally 'doused' on fifth day
    Savlors from Smit Salvage have boarded ship as coastguard vessels stay on hand
  • Deadly Maersk Frankfurt fire finally 'doused' on fifth day
    Savlors from Smit Salvage have boarded vessel as coastguard vessels stay on hand
  • Earnings preview: Royal Caribbean teed up to top profit guidance as cruise continues to roar
    Cruise giant is expected to beat Wall Street estimates in Thursday earnings report
  • Star Bulk vessel arrested in legal fight over missing Russian fertiliser
    Alleged cargo shorfall raises a legal stink in Indian court
  • Carnival Corp orders its biggest ships yet as it sticks with LNG fuel
    Fincantieri to build trio of cruise giants, which will bring Carnival's LNG-fuelled fleet to 16 vessels
  • Greek Stefanou brothers replenish and renew ferry fleet with Spanish buy
    Golden Star Ferries buys third ship in two years with "expensive" purchase
  • John Fredriksen's SFL awarded $27m in legal fight with container ship newcomer
    UK court says shipowner would have earned $37.2m - but got far less
  • Watch: Security team destroys Houthi sea drone heading for container ship
    Armed guards score direct hit as weapon nears hull
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding breaks into VLAC segment with order from Japanese heavyweight
    Japanese shipowner orders four newbuildings against charter contracts from BGN
  • Bunkering spill sees German-controlled cargo ship held in North Africa
    NautiCore general cargo ship alleged to have been involved in causing pollution off Spanish enclave
  • Nigeria launches Dangote probe after refinery falls out with regulator
    A new committee will investigate crude shortages at refineries as well as alleged imports of inferior fuel
  • Fears for free trade take centre stage as Joe Biden bows out of race for the White House
    There is no party for free trade as Republicans and Democrats fight for the heart of the American worker
  • Densay Shipping banks profit from bulker flip as HMM extends buying spree to eight
    Dubai-based shipowner cashes in a vessel it had acquired a few months ago
  • Will tankers be humbled by hurricane season? It's complicated, Gibson says
    About the only thing that can be predicted if storms hit the US Gulf is volatility in rates, UK shipbroker explains
  • Hafnia expects towing of damaged tanker to safe port will begin soon
    Owner is working with authorities to assess a suitable location for cargo transfer and repairs
  • P&I insurer West warns over collision payouts linked to sanctioned Russian insurer
    Protection and indemnity club says planned ship-to-ship transfers with Ingosstrakh-covered vessels may not be covered
  • Will tankers be humbled by hurricane season? It's complicated, Gibsons says
    About the only thing that can be predicted if storms hit the US Gulf is volatility in rates, UK shipbroker explains
  • Adnoc L&S joint venture books up to $1.9bn worth of supersize ethane carriers and ammonia vessels
    AW Shipping confirms up to 13 very large ethane and ammonia carriers at Jiangnan Shipyard
  • Fujian Guohang swells bulker orderbook to a dozen ships with ultramax brace
    Chinese owner returns to Fujian Guohang
  • New owners of SeaLead spring board shake-up with liner veterans
    Former Arkas man to oversee strategic growth following takeover by new investors
  • Ship banned from Europe after third failed safety inspection in two years
    Snow Stars has headed to West Africa
  • Shipping giant NYK Line raises profit forecast as it rakes in cash from Red Sea chaos
    Japanese owner's financial performance has also been boosted by stronger bulker and logistics markets
  • Russia's 'safe haven': How sanctions-busting shipowners hijacked Hong Kong
    Sovcomflot and Fesco have set up subsidiaries there since the invasion of Ukraine
  • Great Eastern offloads latest product tanker after clearing mortgage debt
    Ship bought from Victor Restis 11 years ago has maintained its value
  • International Seaways tanker rescues castaways from life raft in Mediterranean Sea
    Anglo-Eastern-managed ship's crew use drones to locate raft drifting 100 nautical miles off Egyptian coast
  • Fresh faces wait in the wings to run John T Essberger. Who will make the grade?
    Would-be successors must prove their worth if they want to represent the family
  • Star Bulk ship said to fetch 'strong' price months after Houthi attack
    Sale price represents highest value for bulker since June last year
  • China's improving hydro power generation spells bad news for coal imports, says SSY
    Increased rainfall and growing alternative sources of power has already resulted in reduced demand
  • Sinokor tanker selling spree extends to aframax pair in lucrative S&P deal
    Sister ships managed by South Korean giant are reported sold to Vietnam for nearly $140m in total
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding breaks into VLGC segment with order from Japanese heavyweight
    Japanese shipowner orders four newbuildings against charter contracts from BGN

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American Shipper web site
JULY 23, 2024
  • UPS domestic revenue slips as customers trade down to economy service
    UPS is taking longer than expected to restore profit levels amid slower parcel growth and increased operating costs.

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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
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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