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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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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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