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February 26, 2024

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
  • PSA Mumbai welcomes maiden vessel call of MEWA service
  • Shipping disruptions are impacting global trade & supply chains
  • Jetspeed Logistics Cricket Tournament brings together 20 enthusiastic clients in a display of sportsmanship and skill
  • Fahad Bin Saad Al-Qahtani appointed Group CEO of Milaha
  • Hazira Port Dry Terminal handles largest shipment
  • India's first 'Gati Shakti Research Chair' to be set up at IIM, Shillong
  • IMO agrees new guidance for safe transport of plastic pellets on ships
  • DFCCIL sets record for train interchange
  • CONCOR's MMLP Jajpur boasts seamless rail connectivity
  • IMEC should be persevered with: Greek PM
  • Govt working towards enhancing country's organic export potential
  • Duty on parboiled rice extended indefinitely
  • Govt has completed 90 pc of waterways projects: Sonowal
  • Suez Canal revenues dip significantly due to Red Sea impact
  • Govt notifies import duty cut on blueberries etc. from the US
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (23 Feb. 2024)

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
  • Intelligent robotics
  • Lower volumes in combined transport
  • Who for freight?
  • A promotion for Edvinas Demenius
  • First e-ATA carnet issued in the USA
  • For the future of fashion
  • Industry fights transit bans
  • Zim's new LNG vessels
  • Hermes 5 goes live in Portugal
  • A classy cooperation
  • Haulier lands big intermodal contract
  • CTP hires business development director
  • The sulphur switch strategy
  • ST to equip A320P2Fs with lower deck CLS
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New e-truck joins UK fleet
  • Bolloré expands in Poland
  • Ralph van Eijk to head GSSA network
  • Porto Chibatão's game changers

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
  • Carriers face chilly response to their new transpacific contract rates
  • Middle East logistics players reportedly eye potential of DB Schenker takeover
  • Take DHL Global Forwarding - how much is the Red Sea fillip to earnings?
  • Logistics players expand operations as near-shoring boosts US-Mexico traffic
  • Green hydrogen fuel getting cheaper at port of Rotterdam
  • Formal bids invited to take over Asiana Airlines' cargo unit
  • BBBY administrators in $1.25m contract breach claim against Evergeen
  • Metro Shipping snaps up Flexport executive Emiliano Muco
  • Yusen Logistics appoints Bruno Jackes to head Germany too

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
  • Maritime Craft Services orders CTV trio with new advanced SWATH design
    Scotland's Maritime Craft Services (Clyde) Ltd has ordered three new crew transfer vessels (CTVs) at the Työvene shipyard in Finland. Built to new design by Sandown, U.K., based Ad Hoc Marine Design
  • Four seized on dhow brought to U.S. to face charges
    Four foreign nationals aboard the dhow suspected of smuggling Houthi weapons that was interdicted by U.S. forces on January 11 have been charged in a criminal complaint in the Eastern District of
  • GAO slams BSEE and BOEM delays on offshore decommissioning
    Worldwide, decommissioning of end-of-life offshore wells and platforms is an important market for a number of specialist offshore service providers. A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) indicates that the

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
  • CMA CGM revises surcharge from North Europe to Med, Adriatic, Black Sea and North Africa
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced a revision of the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from North Europe to the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Black Sea and North Africa. Effective from 15 March 2024 (loading date) until further notice, the updated surcharge will be US$216 per unit / US$253 per unit (for the UK). CMA CGM's PSS will apply to shipments originating from North Europe (excluding Portugal
  • Moderate decline in global bunker indices, reports MABUX
    During the eighth week of 2024, Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global indices saw a moderate decrease. The 380 HSFO index declined to US$518.15/MT, nearing the US$500 threshold, the VLSFO index decreased
  • Duvenbeck expands to Benelux region with logistics firm acquisition
    Duvenbeck, a logistics company established in 1932 and headquartered in Bocholt, North Rhine-Westphalia, is extending its network to include the Benelux region. The recent agreement to acquire Schotpoort Logistics, a Dutch transport and logistics firm based in Eerbeek near Arnhem, was signed on 19 February 2024. However, the finalization of the deal is contingent upon approval by cartel authoriti
  • J.B. Hunt boosted by Walmart deal
    Intermodal operator J.B. Hunt's stock price was boosted by the news that the company had reached a long-term intermodal service agreement with Walmart, with the deal including a sale of the shipper's intermodal assets to the carrier. J.B. Hunt subsidiary, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc., will acquire the intermodal containers and chassis owned by Walmart as part of the deal, which will boost the carrier
  • Xeneta appoints former Amazon and MSC expert
    Fabio Brocca, recently appointed Chief Product Officer at Xeneta, faces the challenge of leveraging data and technology to revolutionize the buying and selling of ocean and air freight worldwide. With his experience as head of Product for Global Transportation Technology at Amazon, where he played a pivotal role in scaling one of the world's largest transportation networks, Brocca is well-positio
  • Beijing dismisses Biden's allegation of spying through China-made container cranes
    The Chinese government has called US President Joe Biden's allegation of espionage, using made-in-China container handling cranes, as pure conjecture. Biden signed an executive order on 21 February, prohibiting US container terminals from using Chinese-made ship-to-shore cranes. A White House statement said: "This action is a vital step to securing our maritime infrastructure's digital ecosystem
  • Hamburg boosts trade relations with India
    Positive developments in economic relations between Germany and India have led to a significant uptick in imports and exports between the two countries in recent years. The Port of Hamburg anticipates setting a new record for seaborne cargo handling with India in 2023. Capitalizing on this optimistic trend, representatives from the Port of Hamburg seized the opportunity to strengthen ties during
  • Update: Five dead after container ship hits bridge in China
    Chinese authorities said today (23 February) that five people have been confirmed killed after a boxship hit a bridge in Guangzhou in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong yesterday morning. On 22 February, Liang Hui 688, a 2016-built 5,000 gt domestic Chinese container ship, reportedly hit the Lixinsha Bridge in Guangzhou's Nansha district, causing the bridge to collapse partially. Conseque
  • Latvia, UK and Canada cooperate on ROC solution
    The Port of Riga has joined a consortium comprising Latvia, the UK and Canada to develop a solution for a single Remote Operations Centre. This week, on 22 and 23 February, maritime and ICT experts, along with researchers from the three nations, convened for a workshop at the Freeport of Riga Authority. Their collective efforts will focus on crafting a solution for a Remote Operation and Control
  • INEOS Grenadier chooses Georgia Ports as key national gateway
    Car manufacturer INEOS has chosen the Port of Brunswick in Georgia to deliver its new Grenadier off-road SUV to markets across the US Southeast. "We are happy to welcome INEOS and the Grenadier to Georgia. Brunswick's central location and superior connectivity, combined with the ease of doing business in Georgia, make it the perfect gateway for the US launch of this exciting new vehicle," comment
  • WinGD, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding partner on ammonia fuel supply system development
    WinGD, a Swiss marine power company, and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a Japanese shipbuilder and technology developer, have successfully finalized the initial design of an ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS) tailored for vessels equipped with WinGD's X-DF-A ammonia-fueled engines. This AFSS design marks the first milestone achieved through a comprehensive partnership established last year. The collabor
  • Port of Oakland leads the way in reefer export cargo
    The Port of Oakland stands as a dominant force in the sector of refrigerated cargo, securing its position as the top port in the United States in terms of reefer container volumes for export trade. Oakland has held the first position among all US ports for international reefer export TEUs for seven consecutive years. The total commercial value of reefer exports passing through Oakland surged to a
  • SAAM Towage's first electric tugs arrive at Port of Vancouver
    SANMAR Shipyards has delivered SAAM Towage's first electric tugs to the Port of Vancouver in Canada. These cutting-edge ElectRA 2300SX units, developed in collaboration with Canada's Robert Allen, are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 2,400 tons annually at full capacity. Following their arrival, the tugs will undergo necessary preparations with crews and equipment manu
  • CMA CGM revises PSS from Türkiye to West Africa
    In light of the current circumstances in Türkiye, CMA CGM has notified its customers about an update regarding the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from Türkiye to West Africa. Commencing from 26 February 2024 (loading date) until further notice, the revised PSS of US$200 per container will apply to dry cargo, according to the French company's announcement. If you liked this post, please consider dona
  • ZIM holds naming ceremonies for three new ships
    Israeli container carrier ZIM announced the successful naming ceremonies of three new vessels that have joined its fleet. These ceremonies, held in South Korea and China, signify a significant milestone in ZIM's commitment to sustainability and mark the completion of a significant phase in its fleet modernization efforts. The naming ceremony for ZIM Mount Elbrus and ZIM Mount Vinson, the final tw
  • Manta Marine Technologies introduces new leadership team
    Manta Marine Technologies, formerly known as Yara Marine Technologies (YMT), has unveiled its new brand and leadership team following its recent acquisition by Geneva-based Okapi Supply Trading Advisory SA. These changes signify a fresh chapter for the company, which aims to broaden its

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
  • Noble sees drillship contract extended in Nigeria
    Offshore drilling giant Noble Corporation has secured more work for its drillship offshore Nigeria. The New York and Copenhagen-listed company said in its fleet status update that TotalEnergies had opted to keep the 2011-built floater on contract for nine more months. The Noble Gerry de Souza started with the French energy major in Nigeria in ...
  • How world shipping has transformed in the two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
    Saturday marks two years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a war that has dramatically changed the global seaborne map, some argue irrevocably. Over the past 729 days, Russia has switched its shipments east, using all manner of subterfuge to keep oil and gas revenues high, while Ukraine has had to get highly creative to ...
  • JERA buys 15.1% stake in Scarborough gas field for $1.4bn
    Japan's largest utility JERA has entered into an agreement with Australia's Woodside to acquire a participation interest in the Scarborough gas field. JERA bought a 15.1% participating interest in the Scarborough gas field development project for a total consideration of approximately $1.4bn. This amount comprises the purchase price and reimbursement to Woodside for JERA's share ...
  • Cetus Maritime takes over Chile's Nachipa Corp
    Cetus Maritime, the great consolidator within the fragmented handy bulk space, has struck again. The Hong Kong bulker outfit is merging its fleet with Chile's Nachipa Corp to create a 65-ship strong company - roughly split 40 owned and 25 chartered in. The news comes just over a year after Cetus Maritime was created via ...
  • Houthis vow to escalate attacks
    Despite multiple strikes against Houthi positions in Yemen this week there has been no let-up in ship attacks. A Palau-flagged general cargo ship called Islander was targeted with two missiles yesterday morning off Aden with a fire reported onboard and nearby military support coming in to aid the vessel. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations ...
  • Flex LNG secures two-year charter extension with BP
    The New York and Olso-listed Flex LNG has won an extension for its 2019-built 173,400 cu m LNG carrier . This is the first extension option for the vessel which, the company said, was contracted to an unnamed "supermajor". According to data provided by VesselsValue, the Flex Courageous is chartered by energy giant BP. The ...
  • Fractal and Beks included in latest UK sanctions
    Fractal Shipping from the UAE and Turkey's Beks Ship Management are among the high profile shipping names included in the latest raft of sanctions unveiled by the UK yesterday ahead of tomorrow's second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Both Fractal and Beks have seen their fleet size increase dramatically over the last couple ...
  • Shipping in the Year of the Dragon: Tankers
    More than healthy earnings are on the cards for tanker owners in 2024. The latest installment in Maritime CEO's annual outlook. A potential scrapping of much of the dark fleet, belated ordering en masse, and a highly profitable year. That's the tanker outlook in the Year of the Dragon without even taking into account the ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
  • Sanctioned tanker firm Fractal challenges UK blacklisting
    Fractal Marine, previously one of the largest loaders of Russian crude and products after the imposition of a price cap...
  • Price cap 'phase II' was spurred by Russia selling 'large amounts of oil' above the cap
    Marking the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US slapped sanctions on 500 entities and companies. The Treasury...
  • Dry bulk's 2024 to be 'one of the best years in recent memory', says Breakwave
    Breakwave is bullish on bulkers, pointing to volatility and talk of a mining safety campaign cutting coal output in China...
  • Sanctioning Russia is one thing, making restrictions stick is another
    The murder of Alexei Navalny and the second anniversary of the Ukraine invasion have seen measures targeting the Kremlin proliferate...
  • CMA CGM falls to fourth-quarter loss on lower rates
    Despite stable volume developments, CMA CGM saw a sharp downturn in earnings in the final quarter of 2023. New capacity...
  • Diana sells another bulker as profits dip
    US-listed owner of 40 vessels trims dividend to $0.075 per share
  • European green technology funding for shipowners is a gift for Chinese shipbuilders
    'The EU doesn't understand there is shipbuilding in Europe - it focuses on shipowners,' said Sea Europe director of trade...
  • Shippers call for transparency over Red Sea surcharges
    Costs for taking the long route around the Cape of Good Hope are higher. But it is unclear why surcharges...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: What this year's P&I renewals mean for shipping
    This year's annual P&I renewals have been less dramatic than previous editions - Minimal vessel churn combined with higher premiums...
  • Hanwha Ocean wins big VLCC newbuilding contract
    Hanwha Ocean, formerly known as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, recently emerged from a takeover exercise, and has signed its biggest...
  • Ghost of US government ship turns up at Novorossiysk
    A US-flagged tanker built in Bethlehem Steel in 1963 and scrapped in 2021 has pinged its AIS location in the...
  • Chairman Mao Jianhong steps down from China's Ningbo-Zhoushan port
    Mao has reached the retirement age for top-level executives at state-owned Chinese enterprises
  • Daily Briefing
    Fractal Shipping blacklisted as UK marks anniversary of Russian invasion with fresh sanctions | Record US-Europe crude flows as Houthi...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
  • GSBN draws new ports to its shared digital infrastructure concept
    Large terminal operators and container lines have backed an effort to build a common digital platform, which this week lured three global port operators into its network.
  • Sharp drop in CMA CGM's 2023 results were 'expected': Saadé
    The carrier presented a mixed outlook for 2024, expecting sluggish economic growth, rising geopolitical uncertainties and excess capacity to be accompanied by inventory replenishment and consumer spending on goods.
  • J.B. Hunt signs multiyear deal with Walmart, acquires container fleet
    While the two companies have a partnership dating back 35 years, the latest transaction strengthens the relationship between the largest intermodal provider in North America and one of the continent's top intermodal shippers.
  • EU parliament rejects proposal to cut temporary port storage time
    There was unilateral opposition to the call made by the European Commission last May as part of its reform of customs procedures, and as expected, the measure never made it through the parliamentary review
  • Shipping executive who led trans-Pac rate-setting conferences dead at 81
    Al Pierce was a shipping veteran who headed up ocean carrier rate-setting conferences and later the so-called "discussion agreements" in the trans-Pacific trade beginning in the late 1980s.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
  • US slaps its most sweeping sanctions yet on Sovcomflot and 14 crude tankers
    Shipowner blacklisted in bid to reduce oil profits by Russia
  • US says Russia has no 'good choices' after sanctions crackdown
    Oil price cap is working, insists Treasury officials, after blacklisting 27 ships hauling Russian oil
  • Diana expands offshore orderbook and sells cape as profit shrinks
    US-listed bulker owner cuts its dividend but sticks to plans to renew fleet and diversify in forward-looking markets
  • Tanker newcomer Fractal challenges UK blacklisting over Russia role
    Dubai-based operator vows to clear 'misunderstandings' and says it operates within oil price cap rules
  • US sanctions LNG carrier newbuildings contracted for Russian Arctic
    Latest listing also hits Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex and Sovcomflot-Novatek joint venture
  • Solstad Maritime returns to selling laid-up AHTS ships
    Company has 14 anchor-handlers left after selling two of its smallest units
  • Swathe of US and EU sanctions targets include shipyards, owners and vessels
    Former Ofac official expects US to ramp up price cap enforcement
  • Diana expands offshore orderbook as profit shrinks
    US-listed bulker owner cuts its dividend but sticks to plans to renew fleet and diversify in forward-looking markets
  • Swathe of US and EU sanctions targets include shipyards, logistics and vessels
    Former Ofac official expects US to ramp up price cap enforcement
  • Could Teekay Bulkers be next for debt-free Teekay Tankers?
    CEO Kevin Mackay is not ruling out a move into other sectors if tanker prices prove too high
  • Shipping's mother and daughter team to run London Marathon for The Seafarers' Charity
    InterManager's Karen Avelino and daughter Karmel, who works for Carnival, have a big day lined up on 21 April
  • VLCC rates come crashing down as fixing activity cools
    Just days after the largest crude oil tankers hit multi-month highs, rates fell back to earth
  • LNG 'bear brains' on parade as Stephenson Harwood hosts ice-cold quiz
    Do you know your gas acronyms or can you distinguish names of cheeses from UK motorway service stations?
  • Editor's selection: Captain's 'life-changing slip of the tongue', price cap crackdowns and complicated convertibles...
    Some of the week's biggest and best articles
  • US issues swathe of sanctions against Russia with restrictions on some '100 entities'
    Former Ofac official expects US to ramp up price cap enforcement
  • QatarEnergy reveals first LNG newbuilding name in nod to long-term project partner
    First of 12 vessels ordered in China under huge vessel expansion haul due to deliver in September
  • Harry Vafias spin-off has six more months to avoid US delisting
    Reverse stock split could be used to boost share price on the Nasdaq exchange
  • Polsteam seals $192m refinancing in China as fleet renewal moves forward
    Polish state owner has 10 bulkers being built at Shanhaiguan Shipyard
  • Panagiotidis family snaps up bulk carrier from cash-rich Castor Maritime
    Cypriot owner sheds fourth vessel this year to chief executive's relatives
  • Pertamina International orders two handysize dual-fuel LPG carriers at Hyundai Mipo
    Indonesian tanker giant has added two handysize LPG carriers to the large tally of newbuildings it has on order
  • Shipping investor ADS sees profits hit by finance cost hike
    Norwegian investment company also benefiting from favourable VLCC and MR markets
  • Cocaine worth £450m discovered in container of bananas
    National Crime Agency says the bust at Southampton involved a box shipped in from South America
  • London Club claims 8% gains at P&I renewal
    One of the smaller mutual insurers appears to have turned the corner
  • Scorpio Tankers aims to cut bunker costs in fleet deal with fuel tech outfit
    Product tanker giant will use Fowe's emulsions system across the entire fleet
  • Beks Ship Management vows to fight UK blacklisting over Russia links
    Istanbul-based operator says it operates in compliance with all international laws and sanctions regimes
  • Rising offshore demand boosts DOF earnings
    Norwegian company sees higher Ebitda in 2024
  • Deal-hungry Cetus Maritime builds bulker empire in merger with Chile's Nachipa
    Hong Kong owner-operator expands fleet with modern handysizes built in Japan
  • John Fredriksen's Flex LNG fixes two-year charter extension with oil major BP
    Vessel will be on firm hire until the first quarter of 2027
  • Oldendorff in the frame as buyer of 10-year-old JP Morgan capesize
    Giant German operator said to be making its first capesize purchase in more than three years
  • Shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean swings back to black in 2023 despite fourth-quarter loss
    Okpo-based shipyard confident of delivering good earnings for 2024
  • Asian shipowners could face €1bn in EU emissions liabilities, says OceanScore
    Sustainability platform says companies registered in China and Singapore will bear the highest burden
  • Interpol taps Windward's AI to combat illegal maritime activities
    London-listed company seeing increasing interest from governmental agencies for its technology
  • Thousands of seafarers out of pocket amid 'alarming' rise of abandonments
    IMO database shows that hundreds of cases remain unresolved from the last 20 years

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
  • ODeX survey spots barriers to digital documentation adoption in global trade
    Documentation and fintech platform ODeX conducted a survey assessing the maritime industry's views on digital documentation in ocean shipping.
  • FMC tightens rules on charging container late fees
    Regulators have imposed new billing standards on ocean carriers that shippers consider a "major step" toward eliminating abuse.
  • How FedEx could win by losing its Postal Service business
    The U.S. Postal Service contract is an albatross around FedEx's neck. The company needs to fly less during the daytime and consolidate more express and ground parcel shipments, Barclays says.

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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
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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