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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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Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
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ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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