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Exim India web site
JULY 25, 2024
  • Sonowal envisages Budget 2024-25 to significantly enhance India's shipping, ship repair industry
  • Ocean container shipping market seems reaching peak: Analysis
  • E-commerce export hubs to be set up
  • Blaze on MV Maersk Frankfurt doused
  • MSC reinstates and enhances Liberty service from Asia to USEC
  • Govt removes Customs duty from 25 critical minerals
  • Garment export dips
  • Containership fleet capacity growth fastest in 15 years
  • The MSME cluster initiative announced in the Budget is a game-changer
  • DBGT achieves major milestone by handling 4 million TEUs since inception
  • PIL upgrades its electronic Bill of Lading solution
  • You Ask We Answer

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • Bangladesh 'jam-packed' with cargo as curfew and internet restrictions continue
  • 'Last chance' for US importers to stock up before possible east coast port strike
  • 'Kick-ass' DSV beats Kuehne to the punch
  • UPS Mexico takeover overshadowed by poor Q2 results
  • UPS drama - a Premium back and forth on key bits and pieces
  • Maersk Frankfurt heads for open water as container fire subsides
  • A dark tale - the paradox of St Petersburg's port throughput
  • Contract logistics the star performer as DSV unveils mixed Q2 results
  • Magma expands to Dubai with two freighters, as ASG keeps growing
  • ECU eyes 'organic growth' to double its market share in Latin America
  • HMM boosts capacity on PSX service amid surging exports to USWC
  • Making our employees our partners the right call for growth, says Cardinal CEO

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Marine Log web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • World's first battery-hybrid self-unloader will have Wärtsilä propulsion system
    Wärtsilä is to supply a hybrid-electric propulsion system for the 11,000 dwt battery-hybrid self-unloading limestone carrier recently ordered by Canada's CSL Group. As we reported earlier, CSL Group will build and operate
  • NTSB reports on $600,000 Great Lakes bulk carrier grounding
    The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on a January 7, 2023, incident in which the 715-foot long, 1980-built Great Lakes bulk carrier American Mariner grounded on shoals, damaging three

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Container News web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • Southeast Toyota Distributors makes progress on new auto processing facility in Jacksonville
    Contractors for Southeast Toyota Distributors, the largest independent distributor of Toyotas worldwide, are making significant progress on a new 31,587 m² auto processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal. According to a statement, J.E. Dunn Construction, the project's contractor, has finished the foundations and is now constructing the concrete walls. The installation of struc
  • Clariant selects FourKites to boost efficiency, response times and customer satisfaction
    Supply chain visibility provider FourKites has been chosen by Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, to provide comprehensive supply chain visibility for its ocean shipments. In just six weeks after implementing FourKites, Clariant achieved its highest-ever tracking percentage for international shipments, paving the way for rapid return on investment, streamlined operation
  • CMA CGM applies congestion surcharge in Guyana
    Due to the current congestion at the port of Georgetown in Guyana, CMA CGM is implementing a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS). Effective from 22 July, based on the gate-in date (19 August for the United States and Puerto Rico and 22 August for Latin American countries under notice and the US Virgin Islands), this surcharge will apply to all cargo types from anywhere in the world destined to George
  • Port of Trelleborg proceeds with expansion project
    Nearly 50,000 m² have now been paved by Skanska in the new eastern section of the Port of Trelleborg. This asphalting project is part of the European Union (EU) initiative, "Rail-IT," which is co-financed by the Union. Alongside the paving, numerous pine trees have been planted to enhance the area with a greener and more pleasant atmosphere for its customers and travellers. According to the Swedi
  • Shifts in Container Rankings: ZIM surpasses Yang Ming, CMA CGM set to overtake Maersk
    MSC and ZIM Line are the fastest-growing mainline operators, according to the latest Alphaliner's report. MSC's fleet has now crossed the 6 million TEU mark, thanks to aggressive newbuilding orders and recent purchases of second-hand, albeit elderly vessels. The Swiss-Italian operator's latest newbuilding is the 16,616 TEU MSC Juliette, which Guangzhou Shipyard International delivered on 18 July,
  • Container ship fleet sees fastest growth in 15 years
    Since the beginning of the year, the capacity of the container ship fleet has increased by 1.6 million TEUs. "Compared to one year ago, the capacity has risen 11% to 29.5 million TEUs, the fastest fleet growth in 15 years," mentioned Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. During the first half of 2024, the delivery of new ships reached a new high. A total of 264 ships with a combined c
  • CMA CGM applies peak season surcharge in Gabon
    CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from the port of Libreville in Gabon. Effective from 15 August 2024 (loading date) until further notice (18 August 2024, for Latin American countries under notice, and 21 August 2024, for the US and US territories), this surcharge will apply to dry cargo originating from Libreville and destined to worldwide locations. The s
  • Port of Corpus Christi handles over 50 million tons in 2024 Q2
    In the second quarter of 2024, 50.1 million tons of cargo passed the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, marking a 1.7% rise compared to the same period in 2023. During this period, the US port experienced growth in shipments of crude oil, break bulk, and agricultural commodities. In particular, crude oil tonnage rose by 4.8% to 32.6 million tons, while breakbulk and agricultural cargoes increased by 52
  • Leschaco Colombia appoints new managing director
    Leschaco Group has announced the appointment of Mayerline Santamaria Neira as the new managing director for Leschaco Colombia and its subsidiaries, effective from 1 August 2024. This strategic leadership appointment follows the recent successful rebranding of the first four Colombian companies, emphasizing Leschaco's commitment to fostering growth and innovation in the region. To ensure a smooth
  • PIL upgrades its eBL solution
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) is partnering with WaveBL, a provider of digital trade solutions, to provide a wider range of electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) solutions to its customers. WaveBL's solution is expected to improve the ease, security, efficiency, and sustainability of PIL's trade documentation process. Additionally, it is anticipated to provide a fuss-free experience for customers w
  • Port of Long Beach names new Harbor Commission president
    Harbor Commissioner Bonnie Lowenthal was elected president of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, the five-member board overseeing the Port of Long Beach (POLB). The board also appointed Frank Colonna as vice president and Steven Neal as secretary. Each July, Commissioners choose a president and two board officers for one-year terms. The new officers will begin their terms on 5 August,
  • Hapag Lloyd introduces new PSS from South Europe to Arabian Gulf
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced that a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) will be implemented for shipments from South Europe to certain destinations in the Arabian Gulf. This surcharge will apply to all 20' and 40' dry & reefer containers, including high cube equipment, starting with sailings on 3 August 2024, and will remain in effect until further notice. The PSS rates will be as follows: US$250 per 20' an

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Splash web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • Hafnia moves to offload cargo from fire-damaged tanker off Singapore
    Product tanker giant Hafnia is looking to remove the cargo from its fire-damaged ship that was involved in a collision with another tanker off Singapore last week. The BW Group company is in discussion with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on a safe location to transfer naphtha from the 74,200 dwt Hafnia ...
  • Diana Shipping charters out ultramax to Stone Shipping
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Stone Shipping for one of its ultramax dry bulk vessels. Stone Shipping hired the 2018-built, 60,404 dwt bulker DSI Polaris. The gross charter rate is $15,400 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until ...
  • Uniper taps Navigator-Bumi Armada JV for LCO2 export from UK project
    UK CO2 shipping and injection solutions joint venture company Bluestreak CO2 has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Düsseldorf-headquartered energy company Uniper to work on liquid CO2 export from a proposed facility in the UK. Under the agreement, the parties will explore the feasibility of implementing a jetty-moored floating liquid CO2 storage facility and ...
  • Seacon expands with double tanker bareboat deal
    China's Seacon Shipping continues to expand its footprint in the tanker segment by adding a pair of chemical carrier newbuildings through a bareboat charter deal. The Hong Kong-listed diversified owner and operator has inked contracts worth in aggregate about $55.9m with Yingxing Financial Leasing for 18,500 dwt units, which will be built at China's Wuhu ...
  • Aurora Offshore scores one-year PSV fixture with BP
    Borealis Maritime's offshore vessel arm, Aurora Offshore, has secured long-term employment for one of the platform supply vessels taken over from Viking Supply Ships earlier this year. Brokers report the 2021-built Aurora Cooper fixed to BP UK for one year plus options, with the charter likely starting next week. Dayrates for the LNG dual-fuel battery ...
  • Archer pens $40m drilling services deal in Brazil with Equinor
    Norwegian offshore service provider Archer has been awarded a two-year contract for platform drilling services for Equinor in Brazil. The estimated firm contract value awarded by the Norwegian giant is $40m and includes an optional two-year extension period. The deal will begin in November 2024 in direct continuation of Archer's current contract for drilling operations ...
  • Sanctioned Russian insurer clouds dark fleet picture further
    The complex insurance picture surrounding the so-called dark fleet of tankers trading around the world has become even more unsure. Following the UK government's decision to sanction Russian insurance provider Ingosstrakh earlier this year, London-headquartered West of England P&I Club has warned it may be constrained in its ability to provide cover for members with ...
  • Ocean Winds finds partner for upcoming Portuguese offshore wind tender
    Ocean Winds, an offshore wind player created as a 50-50 joint venture by EDP Renewables and Engie, has formed a strategic partnership with Martifer Renewables & Energy to jointly participate in Portugal's first tender for offshore wind farms set for later this year. This collaboration brings together Ocean Winds' experience in developing and operating offshore ...
  • Athenian Sea Carriers adds to chemical tanker newbuild series
    Greece's Athenian Sea Carriers has bolstered its chemical tanker orderbook in China. The Kyriakou family-controlled owner has exercised options for two 18,500 dwt vessels at Wuchang Shipbuilding Group taking its newbuilding programme at the yard to 10. These vessels will feature NOx-Tier III, EEDI Phase 3 compliance, and readiness for both LNG and methanol fuels. ...
  • Chinese commodity imports reach new highs
    All year long there has been a severe mismatch between the doom and gloom headlines surrounding the Chinese economy and the mountains of commodities shifting through the nation's ports. This dislocation is getting wider with the latest data from broker Braemar showing that in the second quarter China managed to break all records for dry ...
  • New Fortress Energy secures $700m loan for second Fast LNG unit
    US-based LNG player New Fortress Energy has closed a $700m loan which will fully fund the construction of its second Fast LNG unit (FLNG 2). The FLNG 2 unit will be developed in partnership with Mexico's state-owned utility Comisión Federal de Electricidad utilising its terminal infrastructure in Altamira. Fast LNG design is the first of ...
  • Euroseas fixes charter for 2007-built feeder boxship
    Nasdaq-listed Greek boxship owner Euroseas has entered a time charter contract for one of its feeder containerships. Euroseas won a charter for the 2007-built, 1,740 teu EM Spetses for a minimum period of 18 to a maximum period of 20 months at the charterer's discretion, at a gross daily rate of $18,100. The charter for ...
  • TechnipFMC wins new Petrobras contract
    Subsea contracting giant TechnipFMC has secured more work from Petrobras for the pre-salt fields offshore Brazil The New York-listed firm has sealed what it describes as a substantial deal for the design, engineering, and manufacture of flexible pipe for water injection and gas lift. "One of our core technologies will once again support Petrobras's ambitions," ...
  • MSC breaks ground on Paris box terminal
    Mediterranean Shipping Co's logistics arm, MEDLOG, has broken ground on a new multimodal platform in the Paris region. The MEDLOG Inland Terminal Paris-Bruyères project is part of a wider renovation project underway at the Port 2000 site in Le Havre and will provide rail and barge connections for the region's importers and exporters. The project ...
  • CMA CGM tipped to develop new Hamburg terminal with Eurogate
    Long a closed shop for overseas operators, the port of Hamburg is being tipped to welcome a third foreign liner investment. Alphaliner understands that the French ocean carrier CMA CGM and the German terminal operator and logistics group Eurogate have agreed to join forces in the development of a new container terminal at Germany's largest ...
  • Fire-struck Maersk ship moved away from Indian coastline
    Five days after a fire broke out on its maiden voyage, the blaze on the Maersk Frankfurt off Goa was finally doused yesterday. Small fires in some containers are still being reported, however. "The vessel is presently 13 nautical miles west of New Mangalore and heading towards open sea," the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • SFL follows Dorian's lead and sells shares. Are more offerings around the corner?
    Follow-on offerings by larger shipowners were a mainstay of US public markets in earlier eras. After a long drought, offerings...
  • What does Ursula von der Leyen's re-election mean for shipping?
    European shipping, and shipping in general, should benefit from a strong EU policy focused on growth and securing competitiveness. But...
  • First signs of Russia amassing 'dark fleet' of LNG carriers
    The purchase of assets for LNG shipments has all the hallmarks of dark fleet tanker development seen since 2022 when...
  • EU sanctions on Russian LNG could increase its imports
    A research paper by the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies said the EU's latest sanctions could create contract disputes, but...
  • Rate hikes and supplementary calls boost Japan Club financial statements
    Marine mutual highlights challenges facing insurers in wake of pandemic, including Ukraine invasion and Houthi assault on merchant vessels
  • EU to fund alternative marine fuel projects with ETS revenue
    Member states will be able to top up budget allocated to alternative bunker fuel production
  • Public can have confidence in FuelEU verification, argues Verifavia
    'We can have reasonable reassurance that there are no material misstatements in the data, no big mistake in those numbers...
  • Containership fleet growth hits 15-year record
    A combined 1.6m teu of containership newbuilding capacity was delivered in the first half of this year while only 51,000...
  • MPA collaborates with Hafnia on cargo transfer and towage plan following collision
    The cause of the collision remains unknown as investigations continue, Singapore and Malaysia authorities say
  • Fincantieri wins multi-billion dollar Carnival cruiseship order
    World's largest cruise vessel operator has ordered trio of 230,000 gt vessels at Italian cruise and naval vessel shipbuilding specialist...
  • US partners with South Korea to rebuild shipbuilding industry while keeping pressure on China
    South Korean shipbuilders are seeking to establish a bridgehead in the US Navy's maintenance, repair and overhaul business through co-operation
  • MSC breaks ground on Paris multimodal terminal
    The terminal is part of a wider project to renovate Port 2000 at Le Havre, with an aim for the...
  • India Coast Guard says major fire on Maersk Frankfurt 'doused'
    India Coast Guard has deployed a pollution control vessel on site to help prevent leaking
  • Daily Briefing
    Drone strikes spark armed security rethink | Red Sea attacks continue as four vessels attacked in past week | Over-reliance...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • ODFL's LTL freight volume rising despite soft industrial demand
    More business from logistics partners and retailers helped increase daily shipment count for the second-largest US LTL provider, but year-over-year comps are about to get tougher.
  • MSC restores trans-Pacific Liberty service with new call at Philadelphia
    The carrier said the move was a response to "ongoing robust demand" on the trade lane, becoming the second trans-Pacific service MSC has relaunched this year.
  • CN sees some diversion of intermodal freight to US amid labor uncertainty
    Ocean carriers and shippers are diverting some intermodal freight to US ports to counter the threat of a Teamsters strike against Canadian railroads.
  • PIL turns to software vendor to meet 2030 eBL target
    The Singapore-based ocean carrier is the fifth shipping line to use WaveBL's electronic bill of lading product.
  • High ocean demand from Asia shows signs of peaking: DSV CEO
    Jens Lund believes the supply and demand balance on the major trade lanes is being restored as front-loaded shipments make their way through the supply chain.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • JP Morgan's Norwegian Car Carriers signs order 'ramping up its green fleet'
    Oslo-headquartered shipowner books third LNG-fuelled ship at CIMC Raffles
  • Top Ships strikes deal to buy 'mega-yacht' from boss Evangelos Pistiolis
    Para Bellum to be chartered out on short-term deals
  • Rio Tinto shows decarbonisation commitment with new Eastern Pacific dual-fuel vessel
    Mount Ossa unveiled as ninth member of its chartered newcastlemax fleet
  • SFL leads plunging US shipping shares after $100m fundraiser prices at a discount
    John Fredriksen-backed company follows its playbook for stacking acquisition powder
  • Gas industry body Sigtto on hunt for new CEO as Ian Revell steps down
    Health issues push chief of tanker and terminal membership organisation to resign
  • Dorian LPG springs $42.6m dividend to share cash pile with investors
    Preview of earnings shows quarterly revenue growth
  • Navigator and Bumi Armada plot fleet of vessels for carbon shipping project with Uniper
    Joint venture partners to explore building fleet of ships to export waste gas from Kent power station
  • VLCC rates strike six-week high driven by pent-up charterer demand
    Middle East and West African activity drives earnings up 61% in a week
  • How blacklisted shipowners have hijacked Hong Kong
    Sovcomflot and Fesco have set up subsidiaries there since the invasion of Ukraine
  • Japan turns to tankers to fight jet fuel shortage as refinery maintenance bites
    Government outlines plans to cope with greater need due to high summer travel volumes
  • Oldendorff Carriers sells bulker brace as German giant cashes in on rising prices
    Prices are rising and German owner-operator has getting more with every sale
  • Frontera unveils new Colombian LPG import project to boost VLGC demand
    Canadian energy company setting up joint venture to supply growing need for gas from 2027
  • Oil sheen spotted around fire-damaged Hafnia tanker involved in collision with VLCC
    Owner says equipment was taken from tug to stop seepage
  • Maersk in danger of surrendering second spot in global container line rankings at time of record growth
    MSC leads the pack, but CMA CGM remains set to overtake Maersk
  • Capesize S&P market humming with fresh batch of deals at 'very liquid low point'
    Four capesizes aged more than 14 years are stilling Chinese thirst for big bulkers
  • From New York to Cork: How former shipbroker and Wall Street banker 'woke up' at Ardmore
    All roads eventually led to Ireland for new tanker company bosses
  • Danny Ungar's Unity Maritime snaps up bulker as expansion push extends
    UK company says deal is another milestone as it looks to further growth
  • JP Morgan linked to purchase of Oriental Energy VLGCs with new pair fixed out to trader
    US bank has lined up employment for the gas carriers with Mercuria
  • New Fortress plans to deliver its first produced LNG cargo in August
    Company closes $700m load to kick-start second liquefaction project in Mexico
  • Tanker owners face billions in extra costs from European Union fuel regulations
    Fuel EU Maritime costs will top compliance costs for the EU ETC by 2035, BRS Group said
  • TMI boss Ed Buttery sees pay jump after taking on dual-CEO role
    London-listed bulker company sees overall wage bill drop
  • Gail (India) returns to market in search of long-term LNG carrier tonnage
    Seven-year period hire could be extended out to 2038 as Indian gas buyer eyes vessel stake
  • Ardmore Shipping taps 'strong bench' as it prepares for life after Tony Gurnee
    Gernot Ruppelt and Bart Kelleher outline their plans for Ireland-based tanker owner after the departure of founder Anthony Gurnee
  • Aon: P&I clubs will struggle to justify premium increases in 2025
    Broker says strong investment profits and low claims leave mutuals in strong shape
  • Leaner Taylor Maritime Investments begins 'new chapter' after selling 21 bulkers
    Boss Buttery excited about prospects of younger fleet and integration of subsidiary Grindrod Shipping
  • Euroseas clinches 'lucrative' feeder ship charter to replace bumper Zim fixture
    US-listed owner says container ship market fundamentals 'remain quite strong'
  • 'Goldilocks zone': New Ardmore leaders open up on growth plans after inheriting a success story in a bull market
    Gernot Ruppelt and Bart Kelleher outline their plans for Ireland-based tanker owner after the departure of founder Anthony Gurnee
  • John Fredriksen's SFL raises $100m to boost vessel acquisition capacity
    Underwriters have option to buy additional $15m of shares
  • Fredriksen's SFL raises $100m in share offering to boost vessel acquisition capacity
    Underwriters have option to buy additional $15m of shares
  • Dredger seized in Malaysia over claims of illegally sucking up sand
    The sand digger ship was being controlled by foreigners who failed to provide valid legal documents
  • Martin Helweg leaves top spot at Dubai offshore giant
    P&O Maritime Logistics CEO is the second senior shipping executive to leave DP World fold within a week
  • HPH Trust's interim profit jumps as peak season starts early
    Terminal operator says it has benefited from Red Sea crisis at the expense of regional rivals
  • Malaysia opens investigation into fiery tanker collision
    Ships will be towed to a safe anchorage for further inquiries

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American Shipper web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • Airfreight, contract logistics boost Kuehne+Nagel, DSV results
    The recovery of the air and ocean logistics market since the start of the year helped improve second-quarter results at Kuehne+Nagel and DSV.
  • Brazil approves Embraer structural modification for E190 freighter
    The Embraer E190 cargo jet is getting closer to commercial service after Brazil's aviation authority signed off on the passenger-to-freighter conversion plan.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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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