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Exim India web site
JANUARY 25, 2024
  • Chennai Port organises India-Russia workshop on operationalising the Eastern Maritime Corridor
  • CONCOR announces further measures to enhance ease of doing business & reduce logistics costs
  • US, UK strikes on Houthis seen further pushing up freight rates
  • CBDT releases key Direct Tax statistics through time series data
  • Mahindra Logistics announces 6.5 lakh sq. ft. multi-client warehousing facility in Phaltan, Maharashtra
  • Market sentiment of shippers and exporters in Asia impacted due to Red Sea crisis
  • CMA CGM Port Congestion Surcharge at Kribi
  • Exports from Gujarat dip 8 pc in Apr.-Dec.
  • Adani Ports, Mundra creates national record by handing 16,596 TEUs on single vessel
  • YOU ASK.. WE ANSWER...

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 25, 2024
  • Railfreight's future
  • Intermodal partnership in North America
  • Weapons or POWs? Shot down or accident?
  • DHL takes over Dubai venture
  • Quantron to supply FCEVs for UK trial
  • A JV to elevate digitalisation
  • Matthias Köfler to drive intermodal portfolio
  • Eco cost of the Red Sea crisis
  • B&H goes sky-high in the USA
  • More business in Estonia
  • End-to-end solutions for 2024 challenges
  • Dokasch hires VP for sales & marketing
  • Confirming the obvious
  • A toast to the Canadian market
  • Developing new food corridors
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Piloting H2-vehicles in Wales
  • New office and team for GTM
  • Philipp Rauchhaus extends his remit
  • PS Logistics acquires flatbed division

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • THE Alliance carriers move to calm customer nerves after Hapag defection
  • EXCLUSIVE: CMA CGM - French roulette in the air ahead of Bolloré closing
  • Middle East land bridge offers 'express' solution to extended shipping transits
  • Insurance refusal and higher premiums adds to pressure on carriers
  • Could Los Angeles be the new sea-air hub for Asia-Europe shippers?
  • Sea Legend joins opportunists launching Red Sea services
  • Los Angeles and Long Beach must collaborate for port complex to compete
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo: we're more mature, tech-savvy and customer-focused

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Attack on Maersk Detroit underscores continued Houthi threat
    This morning brought news from UKMTO of an incident 50 nautical miles south of Al Mukha, Yemen, in which the master of a ship reported an explosion about 100 meters off the
  • Barbara Pickering to succeed Mark Ross as Chevron Shipping president
    Barbara Pickering, currently vice president of operations at Chevron Shipping Company, is to be the next president of the company succeeding Mark Ross, who has elected to retire effective May 1, 2024.
  • First fully electric tugboat in U.S. delivered to Crowley
    Crowley has accepted delivery of eWolf, the first all-electric, ship assist harbor tugboat in the U.S., a milestone advancing the company's commitment to sustainability and decarbonization. The tugboat, which was designed by Crowley's
  • TTB 2024: Navigating today's barge rates
    Accurately and quickly estimating the costs of barge rates can be difficult for a multitude of reasons. To help inland and coastal shippers better understand today's market, Jason Aristides, CEO of OpenTug,

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Container News web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Red Sea crisis expected to spike vessel emissions
    As the Red Sea conflict intensifies, it becomes evident that we might be in it for the long haul, forcing shipping lines into round-of-Africa routings for the foreseeable future with a direct consequence of an increase in CO2 emissions, according to Sea-Intelligence. The Danish analysts said there are three important elements to consider: Increase in emissions due to longer sailing distances Pote
  • THE Alliance reaffirms "unwavering cooperation" in 2024
    The members of THE Alliance have published a joint release to emphasize their commitment to continue their collaboration and operations as usual in 2024. This statement comes in response to recent developments surrounding THE Alliance , after the announcement of Gemini Cooperation formation between the largest THE Alliance member Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk Line. "We wish to emphasize our unwavering c
  • Hapag-Lloyd implements new GRI from US West Coast to Indian Subcontinent and Middle East
    Hapag-Lloyd has recently announced a new General Rate Increase (GRI), effective from 1 March 2024, from US West Coast to Indian Subcontinent and Middle East. This GRI of US$200 per container will be applicable to dry fruit and nuts commodity cargo, according to the German carrier's announcement. North America West Coast includes ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland, while Indian Subcontin
  • Hapag-Lloyd dismisses critics of its role in Gemini Cooperation
    Hapag-Lloyd has responded to suggestions that Gemini Cooperation, its imminent collaboration with Maersk Line, does not favour the German operator. In its latest report, consultancy firm Linerlytica highlighted that Hapag-Lloyd faces a disadvantage due to its fleet size of 1.98 million TEUs, which is less than half of Maersk's 4.16 million TEUs. Addressing this point, Hapag-Lloyd's spokesperson t
  • Dockers stop ZIM boxship from berthing in Melbourne
    A ship operated by ZIM Line has been held up by pro-Palestine unionists in Australia's Melbourne port for five days now. The newly built 5,504 TEU ZIM Ganges arrived in Melbourne on 19 January on its maiden voyage from Busan, South Korea. However, the Trade Unionists for Palestine, along with protesters from Free Palestine Melbourne and Disrupt Wars, have been preventing the ship from docking at
  • Red Sea Crisis: Xeneta forecasts freight rates to rise further in February
    Early indications suggest ocean freight shipping rates are set to increase further in early February amid the ongoing Red Sea crisis, according to data released by Xeneta, a leading ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform. The Xeneta ocean freight rate benchmarking platform calls upon more than 400 million crowdsourced data points and the latest projection is based o
  • Two bulkers collide off Yangtze River, 21 crewmen evacuated
    Twenty-one seafarers were evacuated after two bulk carriers collided off Yangtze River in China on 23 January. The incident, which happened around 3.35 am local time, saw the 2004-built 48,821 dwt bulk carrier Omega, owned by Turkish company Gamma Denizcilik Nakliyat colliding with 1997-built 46,645 dwt Mirabella. The latter vessel is operated by a Lebanese company, Safe Sea Services. Mirabella w
  • Asyad Ports opens Duqm container terminal
    Asyad Group has initiated operations at the Asyad Container Terminal - Duqm, which will be operated by Asyad Ports, the group's ports and terminals arm. According to a statement, this development is part of Asyad's expansion plans to provide integrated logistics solutions, stay ahead of global trade trends, and meet the needs of major players in the container industry. Furthermore, the Asyad Cont
  • HMM expands its fleet with new 13,000 TEU vessel
    In a significant milestone, HMM held the naming ceremony of its premier 13,000 TEU container ship HMM Garnet at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries headquarters in Ulsan, South Korea. Underlining their commitment to expansion and environmental responsibility, HMM signed a formal contract in June 2021 with Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for the construction of twelve 13,000 TEU vessels (

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Splash web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Barbara Pickering named next president of Chevron Shipping
    Barbara Pickering has been selected to lead Chevron Shipping Co after president Mark Ross retires from the position he has held since 2015. Pickering, who is currently vice president of operations, will take over on May 1. She joined Chevron in 1991 as a ship charterer in London and has held positions with Chevron in ...
  • Bruno Chabas calls time after 12 years as CEO of SBM Offshore
    SBM Offshore is getting a new chief executive officer as Bruno Chabas has decided to step down after 12 years at the helm. The Dutch floater giant said Chabas will not seek a fourth mandate at the end of his current term on April 12, after which the company's current chief of operations, Øivind Tangen, ...
  • Rovco expands survey vessel fleet with another Glomar charter deal
    UK offshore contractor Rovco has strengthened its site characterisation business in a long-term charter deal with Dutch vessel operator Glomar Offshore. The 2008-built Glomar Worker has been hired for four years as the company experiences increased demand for "innovative geophysical and geotechnical survey solutions". The vessel will be converted to a dedicated geophysical survey asset ...
  • ABB buys weather routing firm in latest maritime tech consolidation move
    In a most recent move for shipping data providers, multinational tech corporation ABB has acquired the shipping business of weather and meteorological forecasting specialist DTN. ABB acquired the shipping business of DTN Europe and DTN Philippines expanding the company's offering in maritime software. The acquisition of the DTN Shipping portfolio covers vessel routing software, including ...
  • Europe needs $435bn investment in offshore wind grid to meet targets
    The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) has claimed in its review of the existing offshore grid capacity that a €400bn ($435.8bn) investment in offshore wind grids is required to meet European plans. The report, named Offshore Network Development Plans: European Offshore Network Transmission Infrastructure Needs or ONDP for short, stated that ...
  • Iranian boxship converted into drone carrier readies for duty
    To add to merchant shipping's long list of concerns surrounding the security situation in the Middle East, Iran is readying to launch its first drone carrier, the Shahdid Bagheri, a converted boxship previously called Sarvin. Splash has obtained exclusive satellite images (see below) of the ship taken by Planet Labs 10 days ago, following an ...
  • 'Robust cooperation throughout 2024': THE Alliance members bid to quash speculation
    In a bid to quash rampant speculation about its future, the members of THE Alliance have issued a release today stressing that its operations will carry on as per normal for this year. It has been a week since Hapag-Lloyd shocked its liner partners by ditching THE Alliance to form the Gemini Cooperation with Maersk, ...
  • California port given $426m grant for offshore wind terminal construction
    The U.S. Department of Transportation has provided a $426.7m grant to the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District for the construction and maintenance of offshore wind infrastructure. The Humboldt Bay project will involve the construction of a modern marine terminal primarily for the transport, import, staging, preassembly, final assembly, launch, in-water construction, and lon
  • George Economou boosts position in OceanPal
    Greek shipping magnate George Economou has upped his stake in the Palios family-linked dry bulk player OceanPal ahead of an upcoming boardroom challenge. The latest filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission shows Economou has picked up an additional 1% stake in the Diana Shipping spinoff via his investment vehicle Sphinx and now owns ...
  • Bulkers collide on Yangtze River
    Two bulk carriers have been involved in a collision on the Yangtze River. The incident which took place early Tuesday morning, saw the 1997-built 46,600 dwt Mirabella collide with the 2004-built 48,800 dwt Omega about 15 nautical miles north of the Yangtze River Estuary. The ships are owned by Safe Sea Services of Lebanon and ...
  • Evergreen and Yang Ming in discussions for multiple feeder orders on home soil
    Early delivery slots in Asia are rare with one notable exception, Taiwan. CSBC, the island's top shipbuilder, still has space to deliver ships as soon as next year, and Taiwan's top two lines, Evergreen and Yang Ming, are in discussions for a number of feeder ships at the yard, whose facilities include one of the ...
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo fares the worst in flag survey
    The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been named as the worst shipping flag among more than 100 registries surveyed in an annual report compiled by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). The DRC is joined by Comoros, Togo and Algeria as the worst performers in the ICS's 2023/2024 Shipping Industry Flag State Performance ...
  • Canadian project to develop marine-based nuclear reactors moves ahead
    Canada's Prodigy Clean Energy is teaming up with Westinghouse Electric Company to develop nuclear power plants that can be used both at sea and on land. The two companies are designing transportable nuclear power plants featuring an eVinci microreactor from Westinghouse. According to the pair of North American companies, marine-based nuclear reactors can be beneficial ...
  • Not-for-profit company established for maritime mental health
    To meet the growing awareness of the importance of protecting mental health in the maritime industry, consultant clinical psychologist Dr Pennie Blackburn has launched Waypoint M

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Maersk suspends US-flag operations in Red Sea after two ships targeted
    Maersk is suspending Red Sea operations for its US-flagged vessels after two ships under naval escort came under attack and...
  • Namibia and Mozambique bunker demand jumps amid South Africa constraints
    Bunker suppliers TFG Marine and Monjasa reported rising demand in Namibia, Mozambique and Mauritius, as vessels rerouting from the Red...
  • Containership charter rates continue to rise but overcapacity threat remains
    Improvements in boxship charter rates because of Red Sea diversions may not last as the containership markets face a wealth...
  • HCOB boosts ship finance capacity with $546m bond issue
    Bank now has $3bn-plus shipping book
  • Box shipping reaching Red Sea inflection point
    High rates and capacity shortages will last into February. But shippers can expect a gradual easing after Chinese New Year
  • Cosco Shipping Energy's 2023 profit outlook positive despite Q4 loss risk
    Equity analysts from China are disappointed about the last-quarter results, but remain optimistic about the longer-term prospects amid Red Sea...
  • P&I renewal round softest in years, brokers claim
    Passengership owners saving more from reduced GXL tariff than paying out in rate hikes, says Lockton PL Ferrari's Stephen Hawke
  • The Alliance confirms it will meet 2024 commitments
    Alliance members are keen to show it is steady ahead for 2024. Beyond that, however, the picture remains unclear
  • BAR Tech and China Merchants to make sails in China
    British sail designer BAR Technologies will make its WindWings hard sails in China in partnership with China Merchants Energy Tech...
  • Maersk suspends US-flag operations in Red Sea after two ships targeted
    Maersk is suspending Red Sea operations for its US-flagged vessels after two ships under naval escort came under attack and...
  • Namibia and Mozambique bunker demand jumps amid South Africa constraints
    Bunker suppliers TFG Marine and Monjasa reported rising demand in Namibia, Mozambique and Mauritius, as vessels rerouting from the Red...
  • Containership charter rates continue to rise but overcapacity threat remains
    Improvements in boxship charter rates because of Red Sea diversions may not last as the containership markets face a wealth...
  • HCOB boosts ship finance capacity with $546m bond issue
    Bank now has $3bn-plus shipping book
  • Box shipping reaching Red Sea inflection point
    High rates and capacity shortages will last into February. But shippers can expect a gradual easing after Chinese New Year
  • Cosco Shipping Energy's 2023 profit outlook positive despite Q4 loss risk
    Equity analysts from China are disappointed about the last-quarter results, but remain optimistic about the longer-term prospects amid Red Sea...
  • P&I renewal round softest in years, brokers claim
    Passengership owners saving more from reduced GXL tariff than paying out in rate hikes, says Lockton PL Ferrari's Stephen Hawke
  • The Alliance confirms it will meet 2024 commitments
    Alliance members are keen to show it is steady ahead for 2024. Beyond that, however, the picture remains unclear
  • BAR Tech and China Merchants to make sails in China
    British sail designer BAR Technologies will make its WindWings hard sails in China in partnership with China Merchants Energy Tech...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • THE Alliance says it's business as usual in 2024 despite pending loss of Hapag-Lloyd
    The four ocean carriers in the vessel-sharing agreement have pledged to continue their "robust cooperation" until Hapag-Lloyd's departure in February 2025.
  • Ocean carriers slash port calls as Red Sea disruptions grow
    The Mediterranean and Middle East are the two regions most affected by the need for carriers to divert around southern Africa to avoid militant attacks in and around the Red Sea.
  • Week-long German rail strike to spill across Northern Europe
    An ongoing pay dispute between a German rail workers' union will see train drivers, signalers and dispatchers embarking on a strike that will have regional ramifications.
  • Nippon Express takes minority stake in India-based digital forwarder
    The digital forwarding model saw a stress test in 2023 amid faltering freight volumes and rates, but investments in early 2024 might signify staying power for the concept.
  • Omni Logistics, Forward Air closing in on revised merger deal
    After months of courtroom battles, the two companies have a redrawn merger plan that could close this week.
  • Port NOLA receives more federal funds for proposed container terminal
    The port, mostly limited to handling Panamax-size ships due to air draft restrictions, is looking to join its Gulf Coast peers in handling post-Panamax ships as early as 2025.
  • Asia shippers get government help to offset Red Sea disruptions, soaring costs
    The South Korean government is guaranteeing a certain amount of vessel capacity for small and medium shippers on services to Europe and the Mediterranean, while Vietnam is also taking steps to mitigate the impact of the Suez diversions.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Dry freight derivatives take flight as capesizes experience surprising seasonal warmth
    What goes up must come down - just not yet in the capesize market as Wednesday saw an unexpected 'roofer' in FFAs
  • Holberg launches high-yield credit fund
    Holberg portfolio manager wishes shipping companies issued more bonds
  • Freight derivatives go bananas as capesizes experience surprising seasonal warmth
    What goes up must come down - just not yet in the capesize market as Wednesday saw an unexpected 'roofer' in FFAs
  • Maersk ships in US Navy convoy forced to retreat under Houthi missile attack
    US subsidiary of AP Moller-Maersk is suspending voyages through Red Sea
  • Cyprus fuel supplier snaps up former Vitol bunker vessel
    Limassol fuel supplier buys vessel for domestic operations
  • LR2 product tanker rates close to eclipsing six figures as exports and reroutings surge
    Clarksons has Europe-bound LR2s earning more than $95,000 per day, while Howe Robinson says rates have passed $110,000 per day
  • QatarEnergy admits Red Sea diversions will hit LNG cargo scheduling
    But world's single largest LNG producer assures that production is 'uninterrupted'
  • Former Vitol vessel snapped up by Cyprus fuel supplier
    Limassol company buys vessel for domestic operations
  • World's biggest cruise ship offers hottest ticket in Miami since Lionel Messi arrived
    Debut of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas fuels expectations of profitability
  • Dorian LPG sends a $41m cash dividend gift to shareholders
    VLGC owner declares irregular payout of $1 per share
  • Barbara Pickering set to step into Chevron Shipping hotseat
    Long-standing president Mark Ross is retiring after more than 33 years with energy major
  • Ship narrowly avoids UAV strike in latest Gulf of Aden attack
    Incident comes just days after two US-listed shipowners' vessels were hit in the same region
  • Chevron hires Barbara Pickering to head shipping business as Mark Ross steps down
    Long-standing president Ross retiring after over 33 years with energy major
  • Ship suffers near miss in latest Gulf of Aden attack
    UKMTO investigating claims of an attack south of Yemen
  • Tanker and VLGC owner Al Seer hit by investment loss but shipping on the up
    Abu Dhabi-listed company increases operating earnings after fleet expansion
  • Swiss Re transfers hull insurance business to Howden MGA
    Restructuring of its marine business comes as the market is at a turning point
  • KiwiRail prosecuted over ropax power failure off New Zealand
    Operator has faced probe lasting nearly a year
  • TotalEnergies Marine Fuels shortlists owners for LNG bunker newbuilding
    Energy major's fuelling arm seeks an LNG supply ship for the Americas
  • Mystery shrouds both seller and buyer of veteran supramax bulker
    Brokers report veteran Amarnath offloaded to European interests, but by whom?
  • World's second-biggest tanker fixed on five-year deal hot on heels of Euronav sale
    Former Euronav VLCC has been bareboated to Singapore operator after sale earlier this month to Chinese leasing company
  • Cooldown cargo arrives at ENI's Tango FLNG unit off Congo
    Karpowership's trading LNG carrier brings in commissioning volumes as offshore producer fires up floater
  • Pelagic flips MR tanker to capture 'unusually high' asset prices
    Fleet diversification means some ships will be cashed in from time to time, company explains
  • Digital consolidation continues as ABB snaps up weather routing firm
    ABB brings weather routing into portfolio of digital solutions, which now boasts 5,000 vessels
  • Remaining THE Alliance partners pledge 'unwavering commitment' following Hapag exit
    Four members to deploy additional tonnage ahead over Hapag-Lloyd's departure
  • Red Sea shipping disruption 'less serious than Covid', says Navios' Angeliki Frangou
    Greek shipowner describes Houthi crisis as 'not insignificant but solvable' problem
  • Torvald Klaveness and Marubeni aim for bulker expansion after 'extreme volatility'
    Norwegian and Japanese partners promise growth in vessel investment and earnings management for 2024
  • Bulker in danger of sinking after Yangtze River collision
    Handysize vessels were fully loaded at the time of the accident
  • Euronav inks VLCC newbuilding deal as it rebuilds big tanker fleet
    Saverys-led company is expanding its VLCC orderbook at a time other major owners are advancing newbuilding plans in the sector
  • Greek shipowners Diana and Alpha sell off oldest vessels as freight market cools S&P activity
    Weaker freight rates take a toll on secondhand activity, brokers say
  • Shipping bank adds €500m of lending firepower with vessel mortgage-backed bond sale
    HCOB carries out heavily oversubscribed 'Pfandbrief' bond issue
  • Dubai, the shadow fleet and a tale of vanishing tankers
    How Russia's war and the changing tanker market cemented city state's role as key shipping centre
  • Tanker caught in smuggling probe freed after 10 months as tests undermine 'Russian' oil claims
    Shipowner claims cargo loaded in a ship-to-ship transfer off Greece was from Azerbaijan
  • Seatrium adds to green finance firepower with new UOB loan
    Singapore repair and conversion group adds to roster of banks with new facility from top finance house
  • Red Sea crisis could drive car carrier rates to 'crazy' highs
    A tight market will only get tighter as many ships avoid the region
  • MISC celebrates entry into Brazilian offshore sector with naming of giant deepwater FPSO
    Delivery of FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias and the VLCC Eagle Veracruz marks significant start to 2024, says group CEO
  • Lomar supramax sails across to new Singaporean owner after $22m sale
    Deal concluded in closing days of 2023 wrapped up $500m in S&P activity for UK owner
  • Digital freight forwarder Flexport raises $260m from existing shareholder Shopify
    Company says strengthening its cash position sends a strong message that is building a long-term sustainable business
  • Financing green retrofits is going to become more challenging in the future. Here's why
    Creative financing mechanisms will be needed to fund complex retrofits, industry stakeholders say
  • First and only VLCC newbuilding of 2024 takes a bow
    AET christens its LNG dual-fuelled Eagle Veracruz, but that's it for this year

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Shipping fallout from Red Sea crisis spreads to product tankers
    The initial effect of Houthi attacks was on containerized consumer goods. The attacks are now snarling seaborne fuel flows.

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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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